I used Stellar Solar back in April 2025 and had an excellent experience! The customer service from Connor and his team was outstanding. They delivered everything on budget and on schedule, and answered all my questions throughout the process. I was very happy with their service--so much so that I even referred a friend who had an equally great experience. Highly recommend Stellar Solar to anyone considering solar! read more

I recommend Stellar Solar without qualification. I met with 5 companies when thinking about installing solar, and none of them we close to Stellar. Their plans are sane (3 of the other 4 were ridiculous) and the entire scoping, spec'ing, selling, installation, and provisioning process were flawless. Every single of my interactions with their team were professional, efficient, and friendly. I love the Stellar Solar system I bought and thank Stellar for getting me there. read more

This process was pretty painful unfortunately. I sent a lengthy e-mail once it was all done. Was told they were going to get answers. It's been two months. I had to take off work to be present for four inspections. They didn't install the appropriate signage near my breaker box until after the fourth inspection. EVERY house has it and SDGE requires it. So many things could have been done better. Project manager was practically non-existent. Never met him. Different person showed up everytime to fix the issues the inspector found. I have no idea how they operate like this. It all works now and I enjoy it, but the process was pretty excruciating to get installed and setup. read more

I wanted to make a long overdue review about how much we love our solar! We were so fed up with skyrocketing electric bills a few years ago and made the best decision we could've made! After considering many solar companies, we hired Stellar Solar to install our solar panels. Our panels are working great and we couldn't be happier! If you are looking for solar on your home, I highly recommend Erin Presley at Stellar Solar. erinp@stellarsolar.net 619-994-9949 Also, I've attached a photo of our installation. Sorry it's not better! Haha! read more

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I recently had my solar system with a battery installed by Solartech, and overall it was a good experience. Their pricing was competitive, and along with the positive reviews about the quality panels they use, these were the main reasons I chose them. They also seem to be a well-established company with a clear, organized process, and because of that, most parts of the project moved along smoothly. The installation itself went as expected, and the team handled the necessary steps and paperwork in a pretty organized way. There were a couple of moments where I had questions, but communication was generally steady and things got resolved. I especially want to mention Alex Brown, who was my main point of contact. He was consistently responsive and effective, and having someone reliable to reach out, making the whole experience noticeably easier. Overall, Solartech did a good job. read more

We did a lot of shopping and curiously we started and ended with Stellar. We got ten quotes along the way. There's a lot of competitors out there and a lot of choices. Ours is a little unique, one we overbuilt for the second house we are building on property and it is a ground mount. Some vendors didn't really like the ground mount and were eager to sell us a new roof as well as solar. We had great communication from the team each step of the way. There was a minor mishap along the way, but Stellar took responsibility and never even hinted that they wouldn't. Completely handled to my satisfaction. How a company handles things when they don't go perfect tells me a lot about the company's integrity. I am reassured that they will continue to stand by their work for years to come. I commend them to anyone in the market for solar. read more

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just over four years ago, I was in the hunt for adding solar to our home in Carlsbad. Knowing how much technology had changed since I last did research, I dug in - I looked at several types of panels, and several companies (including the one that Costco works with....keep that in mind for later). It came down to - at the time - that Sunpower had absolutely the best panel setup on the market (efficiency, inverter utilization) - so I narrowed down my search through Yelp...and Stellar Sollar rose to the top. I setup a meeting with my consultant (Connor Smith - awesome to work with) to go over what it would take to get this project going. After doing his research, he presented a custom proposal to me based on my roof space - I asked him to increase the number of panels (I've always been a huge fan of buy low, sell high....especially when it comes to utility vendors) - he did so. The end result was a quite affordable price - that was cheaper than the one that the vendor that Costco uses came in with!! Now, two things worried me, based on my last install - the installation crew, and the rebates. First things first - the crew came in and did their job professionally and quickly. They did break a roof tile - and immediately let me know that they had, and that they replaced it. Kudos! They handled ALL permitting, all inspections, all interactions with the utility company. Truly stellar. (see what I did there?) Rebates - there were quite a few. Fed, state, local, some special rebates that were from a fund that was sometimes available, sometimes not. The Stellar team bird dogged all of these w/o my having to step in (or lift a finger). One of the rebates was from one of those "sometimes" funds - and to make things worse, no funds meant no app could be submitted. It took almost a year, but Stellar stayed on top of it, and at the end of the day, those rebates cut over 30% off the cost of the project! At the end of the day, we knocked an average of $600/month off of our electric bill. We were targeting a 10 year payback, it's going to be FAR less than that. BUT....fast forward a year - remember that buy low, sell high (it's embedded in my system....can't help it)? Our first winter where the sun set just before 5pm - right after the TOD usage spiked to it's highest - we were still coming out ahead, but I HATE paying electric bills! So I called up Connor and asked about batteries. He then worked with me over the next few months to put together a plan (with a very solid price point) and get us on the books (there was a supply chain issue at the time for these). In late fall (great timing!) he got me scheduled, and his crew installed a dual battery system in the garage. They walked me through how to use the app (stunning app!) and how to setup TOD usage optimized on my location. End result? Buh bye electric bill!! Other end result? Huge fan of Stellar Solar, regularly recommend them. Hands down the best team in San Diego for going solar. read more

excellent professional and courteous service from initial meeting to powerwall installation and follow up. it is rare to find this quality of work but these guys are the best! read more

Our experience from start to finish with Stellar was flawless. Erin Pressley and the whole team did an outstanding. Our installation of 16 panels and 1 powerwall are up and running perfectly. We are now off the grid and also exporting electricity back to the utility. We have nothing but great things to say about our experience with Stellar. read more

We added our solar with Stellar Solar several years ago and I am still referring them to our friends today. The process was smooth and they were great about communicating with us each step of the way. Highly recommend! read more

After researching 3 different companies we knew Stellar Solar was right for us and we couldn't be happier with our decision. What impressed us most about Stellar Solar was their breadth of knowledge about solar energy, their experience with the installation process and their commitment to customer service. Stellar Solar is on top of the latest advances in solar technology and were able to thoroughly educate us on the top of the market trends and their cutting edge equipment. Our panels are perfectly symmetrical and precisely placed to harness the maximum amount of energy for our home. Our sleek and efficient battery is neatly tucked into the garage and we are ready for anything! Every step of the way, Stellar Solar provided comprehensive service, answered all of our questions, the installation was smooth and maintenance is easy. Thank you Stellar Solar for a wonderful experience! Highly Recommend! read more

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Back in February, I had 14 solar panels (5.6 kW system) and a Tesla Powerwall+ installed on our home. From start to finish, the process was a breeze. Stellar Solar's team impressed me with their professionalism and efficiency. Their communication was spot-on throughout, ensuring I was informed every step of the way. If you're considering making the switch to solar and want a reliable company that delivers fantastic results, I wholeheartedly recommend getting a quote from Stellar Solar. read more

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Excellent communication and support Erin P was my contact and she carried me thru the entire process The projects they take on on large enterprise businesses as well as residential setups speaks volumes of their reliability They're also used in a lot of our neighbor's setup too so I feel confident on their work Sizing the system is great too as Im still generating more than Im paying for Electricity read more

We purchased solar panels through Stellar Solar a few years back after we researched about 10 different companies. We worked with Kenny Rutherford at Stellar and felt really comfortable with him. He wasn't pushy and had actually convinced us not to buy solar at our previous house since it wasn't our forever home. We are really happy we bought solar on this house and our only regret would be that we think we should have bought an extra panel or two. It was hard to tell at the time what our usage would look like since we hadn't been in the house that long. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested. read more

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I cannot express enough how satisfied I am with this business. These folks are top notch. From the get go, Peter on the sales side was thorough, professional, and on point. No surprises, no gimmicks, nada. Then when the install crew showed and started the work, nothing but the absolute best. I had a previous solar install a few years before and attempted to reengage with that company but no luck getting support. I am glad they missed out and I found stellar solar. I could not be more happy. This company is legit, they are not scammers, they are patient, and pride themselves on referral business. Word of mouth goes a long way so I'm giving it here in hopes it helps you make your decision. In the end, the value of the project was absolutely well worth it. read more

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I had my solar system installed by Stellar Solar are over two years ago. It is going strong and I'm confident that it will for years to come. Kenny R. was very professional and helped with panel info, tax benefit info, buy vs lease info, how to get a new roof at the same time info, etc. it was all affordable and vs my other bids I was very happy with the quality of panels/system I received as well as the service involved. Don't hesitate to give them a shot at your business, you won't be disappointed! read more

We love our solar panels from Stellar Solar. At the end of 2016, we researched several companies to install solar at our home in the beginning of 2017 and Stellar Solar came out on top of our list. The representative, Kenny Rutherford was very professional, thorough, reliable and pleasant to work with. Our system has worked very well and it provides all the energy we need each year. Last year we had our home renovated and Stellar Solar was right there for us to move the panels from our house to over our garage just prior to us moving back into the house. The office was extremely helpful and the installers did an excellent job setting it all up again. 5 Stars to Stellar Solar. Don R read more

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If you need solar, stellar solar is top notch! Incredible service, professional staff, they walk you through each step of the way and organize every aspect. Exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend! read more

I had Stellar Solar upgrade my system and add backup batteries. The communication and quality of work was the best. Ask for Conner, #760-385-3998 and connors@stellarsolar.net That is the way to make sure you get the best service. They were on schedule and my completion was in time to submit for the refund. read more

Our Solar City lease was up in 2025, so we reached out to a few different solar companies in North County for informatin and estimates. We quickly settled on Stellar Solar after speaking with Erin who was responsive, informative and patient with all our questions. We first spoke in January, and by June our system was up and running, generating enough energy to power our house through the day and charge our Powerwall to use through the night, with enough power to still send some back to the grid. The whole process was seamless and painless, with Erin and the Stellar team doing inspections, drawing up plans, getting permits, and finally the install all on our schedule, and a professional tidy crew getting the work done. Erin kept us informed of progress through the entire process. Coincidentally, less than a week after install, we had a power outage in our neighborhood and didn't even realize it because the Powerwall kicked on and didn't miss a beat! Can't recommend Erin and Stellar Solar enough! read more

After getting a recommendation from a friend, I hired Stellar Solar to install my solar panels. My panels are working great and they got it done right the first time. Very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. My bill dropped dramatically and I'm glad we went with Stellar. I'll be using them again in the future for any solar needs I have. If you are looking for solar on your home, I highly recommend Erin Presley at Stellar Solar. Their contact information is 619-994-9949 and erinp@stellarsolar.net. @stellarsolar read more

Anyone looking to install solar at their house, I highly recommend Stellar Solar! They did a great job with us and have great customer service! Call or email them today (760) 884-1452/peterk@stellarsolar.net. read more

I cannot overstate how terrific our system and service have been with Stellar Solar. Everything has gone beautifully - our panels look great, the system works great, and the service has been outstanding. When we needed one panel fixed, they did it right away. And most important, we have saved a ton of money!!! From the start, we worked with Connor Smith. He not only walked us through the beginning, but has also answered numerous questions over the years. He is quick to back to us, helpful, honest, and up front. He's outstanding. We recommend both Stellar Solar and Connor. Here is his contact info: 760-385-3998 and connors@stellarsolar.net read more

We had been thinking about solar for while before we actually decided to instal it. One of the reasons it took us so long is that my husband likes to research everything. He was very through in his research and Steller Solar checked all the boxes . We didn't want a company that was here today and gone tomorrow. We Wanted a proven great Track record and people who really knew solar . After considering many solar companies, we decided to hire Stellar Solar to install our solar panels. Our panels are working great and we couldn't be happier. The entire process as easy and We are so happy! We also live in a community with an HOA, so we had to have documentation for our hoa. Steller Solar knew exactly what our HOA needed to approve our solar installation. They made it so easy!!! If you are looking for solar on your home, we highly recommend Erin Presley at Stellar Solar. She was very responsive and knowledgeable . Her contact information is 760-960-2827 and erinp@stellarsolar.net. read more

After contemplating for quite some time, I decided to add solar panels to my home. I spoke with friends that had solar, researched several different companies, and read hundreds of reviews. I ultimately went with Stellar Solar, and I am incredibly glad that I did. One personal friend also used Stellar Solar, and this helped me in my decision making process. Seeing how satisfied they were and seeing first hand the job Stellar did for them, made me very comfortable with my choice. My own personal experience has been better than I ever anticipated, even with the great reviews and a personal recommendation. From the start, Stellar was responsive without being pushy, informative, and supportive with any issues I encountered. Stellar helped me navigate the financing and assisted with getting everything worked out. In order to put on the solar panels, we had to re-roof our house. When an issue arose with the roofing company, and I could not achieve resolution with their management, Stellar stepped in and handled the problem swiftly. Since completing the job, we had questions about installing an electric vehicle charger, receiving conflicting information from the charger installation electrician. One call to Stellar, 2 months after our job was completed, and they were right there to help us get it straightened out.. As far as installation, as soon as the financing was in order, our installation was completed within 3 weeks, INCLUDING re-roofing the house. Another company I consulted with had said it would be a *minimum* of 6-8 months just to get the permits done. The crew that installed the panels were friendly, polite, very efficient, cleaned up very well after they were finished, and overall, did an amazing job. Based on my experience, and the experience of a friend who also used this company as well, I highly recommend Marc Cirelli at Stellar Solar. His contact information is 619.261.1868 and marc@stellarsolar.net" read more

We are super happy with our solar system from Stellar Solar. We have had our system for over a year, pay no electric bill and have a credit on our account. The 30% tax rebate on our 2024 taxes saved a lot too. We have basically replaced our electric bill with the solar payment and we feel like this has also increased the value of our home. It's a win-win! Two of our sons have also installed solar on their homes and are happy with the results too. Fully recommended and work with Erin if you can...she's amazing! read more

I had an older solar installation that wasn't producing enough now that I've added an EV, induction stove, heat pump water heater, etc. I did pretty extensive research and chose Stellar Solar, which did a new installation of 10 panels with micro inverters on each one. They have a great reputation for quality and the price was competitive other companies. The system was installed with a lot of attention to the aesthetics. The installers matched the both colors of paint on my house and painted the conduit/pipes, so the blend in. The system has now been up and running for a year without any problems. In particular, even after the big rains we've had this winter, there have been no leaks in my roof. Based on this I recommend Johnny Esposito at Stellar Solar((760) 912-0789; jespostito@stellarsolar.net). read more

Moving the rating up to 3 stars following dialogue with the company - they responded well with the concerns raised and informed me that this was the result of a bug with a new automated answering service they had installed for off hours. Both they and I were confused as to why this service would state that a call was going to be made when no individuals were available to make a call. Erin was very accommodating to the situation that I had encountered. When I explained that I had a compressed timeline for making a decision, she promptly set up a meeting for that evening to walk thru the quote live. She was extremely knowledgeable and gave the best presentation out of several companies I requested quotes from, with competitive pricing. Based on the discussion I had with them, I would've felt comfortable hiring them for solar. They also have a ton of great financing options for purchasing solar. read more

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After shopping around with several other solar installation companies, we chose Stellar. Let me be one of the many satisfied customers to say they are awesome with a capital "A". Their 4.5+ out of 5 customer service ratings go beyond Yelp and can found under other platform sources such as https://www.solarreviews.com/installers/stellar-solar-reviews. The key factors for our decision to go with Stellar was the following: 1. Working with a company that has a highly regarded reputation within the solar industry for quality and service. 2. Quality of their products (i.e. Tier 1). 3. In-house installation and technical support team. From start to finish our installation was smooth. When any issues arose their staff ensured resolved it immediately. My sell's representative Peter Kennelly was amazing. During my first interaction with Peter he gave us a detailed overview the system design, financing options, products, and warranty information. From start to finish our project was completed in 45 days which included roof inspection, solar roof installation, permit approval by the city of Poway, and Permission To Operation (PTO) through SDGE. Since the completion of our project I have referred two neighbors to the company. Lastly, I would like to give a personal shout out to the following Stellar members on our project: Nolan Spiker for overseeing the installation process and Tiffany Dorantes for providing excellent customer service in closing out the project. With the new Net Metering 3.0 (NEM 3.0) policy taking effect next year, I would highly encourage any potential solar customers to reach out Stellar immediately for assistance. read more

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We had a great experience with Stellar Solar. We met with 6 or 7 reps from various solar companies and our rep, Connor, was by far the most professional. He walked us through all the pros and cons. He helped us make the best financial and long term decision (which was to purchase the panels), and he shepherded us through the entire process. The panels were put up quickly. They look great. And most important, our electric bill went from like $400 a month to $50. We save so much and don't stress about running the AC. Only once did we have tech questions and everyone was super helpful. A technician came out within the week, examined everything, and explained how the system was functioning (basically less sunlight means less energy, I felt like a genius :)). For a large investment, we feel GREAT about going with Stellar Solar. read more

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This is the 2nd time that I used Stellar Solar. They are a great group, my consultant/sales person Dave is great to work with. He is efficient, precise and fast at delivering everything needed to get started. Once I signed, the crew was there within a few days, they were clean and respectful. The installed the conduit above the rafters and in the wall of the garage. Since I told them that I was planning to upgrade my electrical panel, they used the right size ground cable. Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about this company and specially Dave G. my sales person. He made recommendations but was not pushy...I hate pushy sales people. read more

We had solar panels added to our house with a battery backup. From our first contact with Bryan through to the last inspection, I was very impressed with how patient, kind, knowledgeable, professional, and responsive every single person was with whom we had contact. When I had a question, if the person I contacted couldn't answer, they immediately involved someone who could answer. I'm so impressed with this company. Very happy we went with Stellar Solar. read more

We were so grateful to get our solar work done by Stellar when we did! The large federal rebate on solar panels will be decreasing substantially soon, and the power buyback rate by SDGE will also be likely dropping to wholesale soon, so now is the time to get solar on your home! Jessie and I highly recommend Dave Gersz at Stellar Solar. Contact him at 619.884.9899 or daveg@stellarsolar.net They communicated really well, were honest, and patiently and clearly taught us about the ins and outs of solar. read more

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Great price & service. We have a "special" type of roof that most solar companies were too scared to even work on, but Stellar Solar contacted the roof company and got the specs to be able to properly install the panels. They did the work in less than a week and the whole process was super easy. They even fixed our solar pool pipes for us at a very reasonable price. read more

Stellar Solar - Solar Installation Near Me - Oceanside, California

Stellar Solar was amazing to work with. We've had our system about a year now and everything ran smooth from quote, to install, through to now. They were super responsive and very trustworthy which was REALLY hard to find when we were originally getting quotes and looking into various solar companies. I was nervous to have roofing redone and then solar added but they made it seamless with the roofing partner. From start to finish they have been great to do business with. My Rep Brian put together everything in a timely manner and even gave me an option with a green solar loan financing through a Credit Union like I wanted. read more

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Getting solar at my property was such a great decision and Stellar Solar made the process easy. From the initial quote being significantly cheaper than other competitors, to conducting the install when they said they would and following up after the process was smooth. I save hundreds a year by having solar and would encourage all California homeowners to do the same. Great experience with Stellar Solar, highly recommend. read more

They installed a new converter for me. Service was great. The tec explained everything clearly and worked very clean and fast. Oh their price was the best for the job too. I'll use them again. read more

I've had an excellent experience both times I've worked with Stellar Solar for a residential solar power system. I worked with Marc Cirelli both times and he (and his team) was very responsive (within minutes of me contacting them on every occasion) and were able to schedule my installation the day after the plans had been approved. Installation was completed in one day. The system was active within a couple of weeks of installation. My neighbors have used other solar companies and cannot describe nearly the same promptness, sometimes waiting several months for installation to be completed. Their price is competitive as well. I highly recommend Marc Cirelli at Stellar Solar. Contact him at 619.261.1868  or marc@stellarsolar.net read more

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Love this company! Stellar Solar STELLAR SOLAR! I would highly recommend stellar solar when considering installing solar on your home. We recently use them and they absolutely lived up to their name, Stellar! Installation was superb and clean. They have been very professional. We had several hiccups with the county, and they were on it every step of the way making sure that we didn't feel the impact. Kenny Rutherford was in contact with us all the time and helped to resolve each issue. We are super happy with our solar and are excited to start saving! #stellarsolar #lovethiscompany #readytosave read more

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We highly recommend working with Stellar Solar for all your solar needs. We found Stellar through our friends who used this company for their house. Getting solar is certainly an investment and not inexpensive. So, you can imagine we had a lot of questions and were on the fence. Connor Smith spent about two months working with us and answering all our anxious questions. He explained the tax benefits we should take advantage of now before the next tax season when these benefits would not be as bountiful. He also answered our technical questions in terms of our current power usage and how long-term solar usage will help ease our expenses, etc. Through the process we never felt pressured to sign up for solar and truly felt like Connor had our best interests at heart. Victor Larios helped us with the solar installation. He was friendly and helpful in terms of explaining the installation process and what he needed from us to provide a smooth process. He was also timely to install and walked us through the SolarEdge monitoring app process with clarity. He even set up an account for us ahead of time :) We couldn't recommend Stellar Solar more highly. We experienced seamless service from start to finish! read more

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