Updated 11/21:
After writing these posts, I called sunlight solar and got in contact with the GM Monik. Although we had previously been in contact through email, she seemed very understanding of my frustration. She informed me that the salesperson (or marketing person), Chris, misled us on a number of items.
Originally, we were told that the solar panels would eliminate our electric bill. We gave Chris our highest monthly usage (summer months) to base his calculations on, however, whether intentional or not, Chris miscalculated. Additionally, we were originally told that this solar system would give us 7 days of electricity in the case of a power outage such as a hurricane. This was the main reason we decided to go solar - to help alleviate any extra stress for our family during a very rare but stressful event. This was completely and utterly false. I feel Chris used this lie to manipulate the sale.
Since the post and speaking with Monik, I have learned that my family was among the MANY misled and lied to. She is in the process of rectifying the situation. Although the solution for many affected, is to add more solar panels, so far, my family is the only family without that ability. Monik has come up with different solutions to allivate our issue, and she has gone to great lengths to fix a problem caused by a sunlight solar salesperson (Chris, also known in our family as the lying bleep bleep bleepity-bleep).
As I have noted, our issue is not as simple as adding more panels due to roof space. However, Monik is coming up with out-of-the-box solutions. I am really glad she is taking care of the problem - and SO QUICKLY! She has given us back our confidence in the solar industry. Given the many distraught families, she has kept amazing customer service skills and has shown that her family business really cares about their reputation and is willing to fix a problem to keep a good name.
Our problem is not completely fixed, but from what I've seen so far, I have confidence that it will be.
Will update in 1 month/after electric bill has been fixed.
Original review from 10/15/18:
Apparently, I'm not the only one with a problem. I have lawyer retained as a benefit of my job, which I will be calling. Additionally, we have just contacted a local news station. Please let me know if you would like the info from any lawyer or news station!
Was promised this would almost eliminate my electric bill (exception: customer charge for differing electric company). That was a lie - my electric bill is $150. Now I have a $150 electric bill and a $200 solar bill, totalling $350. I was also told that our solar panels would withstand a category 4 hurricane. Judging by some other posts, that's probably a lie. Hopefully not, but this company has given me 0 confidence.
After installation, sunlight solar (specifically Chris and a few others) have dodged all phone calls and emails. We have finally gotten in contact by going through the BBB. They have still dodged responsibility. Instead, they have blamed it on a "sales guy" that was "outsourced" (btw Chris is the "outsourced" salesman), who made a mistake. And since the salesman was "outsourced" they do not have to take responsibility. (Sidenote, please read the previous quotations as air-quotes for full effect). They have also blamed it on our electric company. Continually changing the story, they refuse to take responsibility for the "outsourced member" - I didnt know that was legal?!?! Or is it? Guess we will see!
Family company? Family company that apparently outsources everything and refuses responsibility!
Recommend? Only if you want to waste a bunch of money, waste a bunch of time, listen to lies, be dodged the moment those things are on your roof - and for what reason? Of course, to pay a bunch more than you are already paying with no benefit!
I'm glad it worked for some, but for those it doesn't work (or those who were lied to - whether "outsourced" or not), I would think its proper business etiquette to resolve the problem.
My question to sunlight solar - if someone acted this way towards a member of their close-knit "outsourced" family, how would they react? Would sunlight solar accept the lies, the thousands of dollars out of pocket, the disrespectful dodging of phone calls and emails?
Again, for any lawyer or news station information, please post below! read more