I am the Executive Director of SMOOTH, Inc., a small non-profit bus transportation company in Santa Maria, CA. As such, my responsibility is to serve a volunteer Board of Directors to insure for a proper operation of not only our service contracts, but the safe and environmentally friendly operation of our office and maintenance facility. In the fall of 2017, I distributed a Request for Proposals to three prominent solar installation firms in the region, one of them being Sun Pacific. I was delighted with the response from Sun Pacific from the start. Blake Johnson served as the lead on the proposal and utilized the amazing expertise of one of the firm's electrical engineers in developing an extensive evaluation of SMOOTH's current electrical use, then formulated the design plan for the solar conversion. While our operation and electric use would not be considered a "large" operation by comparison to other businesses, our hours of operation, peak demand, and fluctuating usage made for an interesting design challenge that was met by Blake and his team. Blake was able to clearly describe his design proposal to me which, was a monumental task as, I consider myself a "techno-Neanderthal". I had a full understanding of his proposal, the design technicalities, contract, and the installation process. He then took the time to meet with my Board of Directors to fully explain the proposal and answer any of their questions or concerns. Once approved by my Board, the installation was scheduled and performed in a very timely fashion. There was absolutely NO interruption to our operations or bus activities during the installation. The installation was completed exactly on time, and the eventual cost was right on budget. I offer this recommendation with full confidence that Sun Pacific has the skills needed to provide YOUR project with the same excellence in delivery. I am happy to make myself available for you questions if needed: (805) 922-8476. Jim Talbott, Executive Director-SMOOTH, Inc. read more

I researched many different companies before I was willing to spend my money on a solar system. During my research, I asked what were the best panels available. I was told by a competitor, that the Sun Power Panels were the best, but they were too expensive for that company to use. My next search was for a Sun Power installer, because I wanted a system that was really going to last. My search found Sun Pacific, a Premier Sun Power Installer. I checked the reviews & ratings for Sun Pacific, they were all top notch, even the rating from BBB. So I contacted the company and was put in touch with Blake. He came to our home in the evening, when it was convenient for us. He explained the system, the options, and made recommendations that were easy to understand. When we made our final decision to purchase the system, the ordering went smoothly. The install was perfect, with them coordinating with our roofers. The installers are professional, and their work is one of a craftsman. I can compare the appearance of our system with one from another company that was installed on our neighbor's house. Ours is a much cleaner install, with fewer panels to generate more power! In less than 2 weeks after the install was completed we are on the grid with SCE. Much faster than I anticipated, I am extremely well pleased with the entire process, from the selection of the components to the selection of the installer, and the completion of the project. I can even check on my home computer or cell phone to see how much power we are generating!! You can do all the research you want, but this is the company you will choose if you want the best for your home!! I highly recommend Sun Pacific!!! read more

Santa Barbara CA After getting a permit, I went online and purchased a grid tie system. I installed 12 solar modules/optimizers on my roof and mounted my 3.8kW SolarEdge inverter next to the main panel. The most difficult task was installing and leveling the 36 roof feet/flashing. After my daughter and I routed most of the conduit- it was time to call in the professionals. My electrician friend, Jim W., recommended me to Sun Pacific Solar. I called CeCe, and Jay came by to check out the site. A couple of days later, electrician pros Kyle and Wesley arrived to: 1) fix my mistakes; 2) hook up the inverter to the mains; 3) provide ample labeling, and much more. Ashley was instrumental in breaking the SCE hookup log jam in a timely manner. I'd heard from EVERY solar owner I talked to how long it took them to get SCE to budge. Ashley got my PTO in 3 days, and that was including a design revision. I'm also throwing down a big THANKS to CeCe for patiently guiding us all through the entire procedure. I would recommend Sun Pacific for their professional work and attitude, and that the cost was much lower than I thought it would be. That being said, if I could do it all over, I would have used them for the permitting process. In my case, the cost of that service would have paid for itself. read more

Since I am involved in atmospheric research, my wife and I took an online course on climate change through Coursera and learned of the social and political aspects of climate change as well as its physics. As a result we were motivated to reduce our use of fossil fuels. The architect we engaged to help with some home renovations recommended Sun Pacific. Blake from Sun Pacific Solar Electric came to our home, did an assessment, discussed our options, and then developed an estimate for us. We were pleasantly surprised that the cost would be much lower than we expected, and in fact the system would pay for itself in a little over a decade. Jay (Sun Pacific owner) inspected our 70+ year old electrical system and found that it would work well with the new solar electric system.The installation crew was very neat - they even placed covers over their shoes when they entered the house to access the attic. A slight hitch in the wiring was corrected quickly and the system was up and running in a few days. Cecilia helped with the paper work - getting the system approved by Southern California Edison and applying for the state rebate. All in all, we are very pleased with the work that Sun Pacific did for us and are enjoying tracking our system's electricity production on the Internet. read more

Everything about SunPacific was low stress and easy to understand. Everyone was very professional and easy to work with. Blake addressed all of our initial questions, and worked with our roofing contractor to coordinate the installation of the panel supports. The installers were trained electricians so I was confident that they knew what they were doing. There was a small issue with an old electric panel and they were able to obtain the part needed and keep the project moving on time and with no additional cost. If I did have a question I could call the office and someone returned my call promptly. I 'm also confident about the quality and efficiency of the panels as other quotes were for 10 panels and the SunPacific installed 7 which were more efficient and which generate the same amount of electricity. Fewer panels, less maintenance for the future. All in all, very happy! read more

Another nationally known solar installer refused to install on the roof of our post and beam home. But Sun Pacific Solar Electric went the extra mile and engineered a system that could be supported by the beams of our roof. They went the extra mile with building and safety too - obtaining additional structural engineering guidance to insure the structure would be strong and safe. We are extremely happy with the installation and the amount of energy the panels are producing for us - more energy from fewer panels than other bids we received. When it is time to install a home battery backup system, we will go to Sun Pacific Solar Electric. We're not sure if they offer them, but we sure hope they do! read more

A solid 5 star rating. In an industry not known for its...integrity, these guys got it in spades. You can trust the whole process, from sales and installation, through invoicing, they were consistent, on-time, courteous, and had a strong eye for aesthetics. This last one surprised me as it wasn't on my radar, but was on my wife's radar, so when they redesigned the layout to better fit the roof and appurtenances, the end products was better looking than originally planned. Happy wife, happy life. Oh, and their pricing was very competitive. If you're like me and you spend too much time comparison shopping for significant (and sometimes minor) purchases, you can stop looking and sign the contract. read more

Initial consultation was with Blake Johnson, a mechanical engineer who really knows the product and the science thereof. Having had "salesmen" who pushed their (inferior) product and hard-sold the financing (not wanted), I was so glad to meet Blake! The entire process was frustration free, informative, and actually fun! The web app to check the solar power generated is fun for us to monitor as well. Our first (partial month) bill from PG&E was $9.12 !!! Looking forward to the next one! [Update - last two were $4.76 and $4.44!] Sun Pacific is the best in the area, and going with someone else would just be a waste of time and money. read more

Blake, Jay and the entire Sun Pacific crew did an outstanding job on our project. We ordered in November, 2013 and Sun Pacific was able to get the system permitted, installed and signed off before the end of the year, providing a substantial tax break. We have limited contiguous roof space and the all-black Sunpower panels are efficient and good looking. After the first year, SCE sent us a check for $74. Even with 'May grey' and 'June gloom', our system kept producing power. I also like the feature that if the grid goes down during the day our system will produce 1500 watts to power a few appliances (like the refrigerator). read more

I interviewed a couple of solar installation companies that were recommended to me. The initial presentation from this company as well as their follow up presentation was much more informative than the others. I was very happy with the entire process including the installation. I am especially happy with the performance of the solar panels. They have reduced my electric bills to almost nothing. This company has continued to contact me and check up on the performance of the panels as well as to be sure that I understand the electric company's billing. I have already recommended them to my friends. read more

My 6.3 kWp system was on time and on budget. They delivered more than promised and required minimal involvement from me. It was one of the best construction experiences I have ever had. Hassle free and more than expected! How can it be better than that. Even though they ran into extra oversight and permitting from the Federal Bureau of Land Management they never charged me extra and took care of it all. The performance is exceeding the forecast. It is a hillside installation and they listened and delivered exactly what I envisioned. I highly recommend them. read more

Sun Pacific Solar Electric is the greatest! I got bids from 3 companies but within about the first 10 minutes of meeting with Blake I was convinced this company was the winner. They placed the panels in the best location so that I could go with 9 high efficiency panels to meet 100% of my needs. Another company (are you listening Elon?) insisted that the East facing roof area was the only place they could put 14 panels to get me 85% of my needs...no thanks. Blake, Ceci and the rest of the tightly knit team at Sun Pacific are the best! I could not be happier. read more

Great installation, profession technicians, fast, efficient. And the panels themselves are fantastic, very efficient, 10 each 400w panels. The approval with SCE went right through without a hitch, so now I'm a small power plant! These panels are warrantied for 25 year, probably going to last 50, and I'm looking at break even in under 10 years. It's a no brainer. The offer to sell was very complete, including all of the details on production, installation, cost and payback scenario, all for a very decent price of ownership. Highly recommend this supplier. read more

It was a great experience going with Sun Pacific! From the start Blake was very knowledgeable and gave us the best options for our house. The installation was smooth, professional and on time. It so fun to be able to go online and track how much power we are generating! Our bills are now under $2.00 each month and we could not be any more pleased with our solar system. I would highly recommend this local and professional solar team! read more

We are extremely pleased with Sun Pacific and our solar panels. They did a great job explaining our options and fitting us with the best design. They handled every aspect of the job, from the assessment through the installation. Blake was always available to answer any of our questions. We went from paying $400-$500 per month on energy to zero! Couldn't be more pleased with Sun Pacific. Maria Ise read more

Excellent service and superb quality installation. We had our components (inverter and switch boxes) installed inside our garage for better weather protection although this is not required. The installation looks great with very nicely crafted exposed conduit. Our 5KW system has been completely trouble free in the 8 years since installation. read more

It has been a year since our Sun power solar panels were installed by Sun Pacific and we could not be happier. Our first year out and we came out ahead with SCE owing us $140. I would highly recommend these guys and their professional and friendly install team. read more