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    Nate L.

    i started our solar project by searching yelp for installers at or near 5 stars with a good number of reviews, and I narrowed it down to the 4 closest to us and requested a quote. Sameer was the most responsive by far of any installer. Moreover, he spec'd out a more robust system than the others, (18 PV Panels + Tesla Powerwall3 / Gateway / EV charger) and still came in at a lower cost. I signed the contract on 7/25, and the work was complete by 8/22, and that included getting approval from the city and our HOA architectural committee. The work only took about 2 1/2 days, and Sameer took care of all the interactions with the city and PG&E, which made things very easy for me. Our HOA required an inspection from the roofing contractor and no serious issues were found there. The city inspector was very methodical, and his final comment was, "nice work" I strongly recommend that you give SunVault the opportunity to bid on your project!

    Udit B.

    Sameer and his team did a good job with both the new roof and solar install. They handled the permits and installed quickly. Very professional and responsive to any concerns or questions that I had.

    Daniel L.

    I had a fantastic experience with Sameer and his team. I was comparing prices for solar companies before the NEM 2.0 deadline, and SunVault was very competitive on price. In June 2023, SunVault completed installation of a 11.2kW system consisting of 28 x 400W Q.Peak panels and Enphase IQ8+ inverters. They also include the Enphase consumption monitors (allowing you to see how much power your house is using) as part of their quote -- some installers charge extra for this. As someone new to solar, they did a great job explaining everything and walking me through the process. The system easily passed city inspection. The left side of my roof faces south-east and has a lot of protrusions from plumbing vents, a sun tunnel, and a vent from the hot water system. Two other companies told me they couldn't install panels in this section at all due to the spacing of all the protrusions. SunVault managed to do it and it turned out great. They ran the conduit on the roof rather than in the attic, which is fine for me since my house is two-story and you don't actually see any of the panels from the ground. I had an issue with incorrect consumption data in Enphase's system. SunVault went above and beyond to contact Enphase about it, escalate it to higher ups at the company (when the low-level techs said they couldn't see any issues), and kept contacting them for status updates until the issue was resolved. I really appreciate the amount of effort SunVault put in to ensure my system was operating properly. Enphase's hardware is great but their support is pretty bad. If you're looking for a solar installer that really cares about their work, I'd definitely recommend SunVault.

    Henry T.

    Highly recommended! Just completed a 10KW system (25) panel install and easily passed inspection in Los Altos. Sameer really cares about the quality, at one point he noticed the panels were not as aligned as well as they could have been and had the crew reinstall all the panels. Looked at bunch of places during the NEM 2.0 rush (April 2023), choose Sunvault based on strong word of mouth recommendations. It's a smaller operation but they moved fast and got the paperwork done to get in under NEM 2.0. They also do new roofs and main panel upgrades. Will be working with them again in the future to add a battery.

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    I worked with Sameer to install Enphase batteries. Super fast, clear, and easy. I continue to recommend Sameer and SunVault!

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    Ask the Community - SunVault Solar

    Do you repair / replace existing pool solar systems?

    Replace we can help with, but we dont currently repair them.

    Do you offer solar canopy or solar carport installation services for homeowners?

    Yes we do install them, but they're custom and we'll have to review the specific situation.

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    We have had an Enphase solar installation for 10 years now, which has always worked beautifully…read more However, due to regular PG&E outages in our area (Fremont, CA), we decided to add a backup battery to the system. After careful research, we chose Highlight Solar (HS) to handle this installation. We chose the Franklin battery, and Highlight Solar came out to handle the installation in Nov 2025. Sadly, we had some serious issues with the functionality of our solar infrastructure, after the Franklin equipment was installed... the Enphase solar monitoring device (called Envoy) started having trouble communicating with the panels, and therefore would disable them. HS made a couple of different attempts to fix this issue (which was delayed when they went on vacation for a month), so I had to keep cycling the breaker for the panels every morning to get the system working for another day. Fortunately, they were persistent in pursuing the issue, and after returning from vacation in late January, Samir came out and spent a couple of hours on the phone with Enphase support, who suggested a possible solution for this issue. HS then had someone come out to implement Enphase's suggestion, and now my system is working solidly and reliably (Feb 2026). I'm glad HS didn't just give up on us; I'm sure they were just as frustrated as we were by this situation. We certainly didn't expect this to take three months to resolve, but it is working now.

    We met with multiple solar companies and settled on Highlight due to both the great recommendations…read moreas well as our experience during the initial process. We asked a LOT of questions, then we asked more, and then some more. Ali, our salesman, remained patient and communicated thoroughly via email or phone, and at all hours even after we had signed the paperwork. The installation process was honestly better than the sales process. The combination of Chris (the foreman who found a solution for all our requests) and his team which worked in awful weather to get our project installed on schedule were amazing. Our inspection, and final handoff were handled by Samir, who answered even more questions, and made sure we were fully set up. From end to end we had a great experience with Highlight Solar and will recommend them as they were to us. Pro tips: If you get a battery you will need to store it until it is installed. Your solar data might not show up on the app for 24-48 hours after installation...don't panic, it will show up eventually and you will see the money you are not spending with PG&E.

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    All of a sudden the panels at my mom's house stopped producing energy and I was in a pickle because…read morethe installer went bankrupt years ago. Because of the good experience I had with having Clean Solar install panels at my house I reached out to them to see if they would service panels installed by another, and thankfully they accepted the job. After some back and forth with their customer support, they remotely assessed that the inverter failed and they would install a new one for a reasonable price. Clean Solar employee Jose arrived early for the install and he was very polite and relatable. He replaced the inverter and did not leave until he made sure that the system was back up and running and production was being reported in the app. I recommend Clean Solar to anyone needing their panels serviced or to install a new system. Jose is an excellent employee and my mom had a great experience working with him.

    This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!

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    I can't say enough good things about Carlos Gomez from Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions…read more I've been working on a non-standard solar setup using an EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X and EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3, and finding a contractor who truly understood this type of system was incredibly difficult. I spoke with many contractors, and almost all of them sent salespeople who gave generic answers or tried to push cookie-cutter solutions that clearly didn't fit my setup. Carlos was completely different. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he wasn't a salesperson -- he's an engineer, and it shows. He took the time to deeply understand my system, reviewed actual spec sheets on the spot, and immediately identified issues that other contractors completely missed. Multiple companies told me Hyundai panels would work fine. Carlos checked the amperage limits, applied proper safety margin calculations, and clearly explained why those panels would not work with my EcoFlow system -- saving me from a costly mistake. He also walked me through: Proper panel selection within voltage and amperage limits Safe string configurations and series wiring How to maximize roof space while staying within code Permitting requirements I hadn't been told about before On top of that, Carlos identified critical code and safety requirements that no one else mentioned: Bollards required in the garage to protect battery units Correct battery placement to maintain required clearance from doors and entrances Heat detector requirements for battery installations in a garage These are all things that would have caused inspection failures later -- and Carlos caught them immediately. He spent well over an hour with me, climbed onto my roof to check for obstructions, inspected battery placement, reviewed wiring paths, and answered every question in detail without ever rushing me. What truly sealed the deal was how efficient and transparent the pricing process was. Carlos was able to turn around a detailed quote very quickly, and when I received it, I was honestly surprised -- it was a significant amount lower than every other quote I received, even though his evaluation was by far the most thorough. Given everything: His technical expertise The level of detail and care The ability to integrate with my existing system The fast turnaround And the much better pricing Choosing Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions was a complete no-brainer. Carlos is knowledgeable, meticulous, honest, and genuinely passionate about doing things the right way. After meeting him, I completely understand why this company has such strong Yelp reviews. If you're in the Bay Area and need electrical or solar work done the right way, especially for a non-standard or custom system, I highly recommend Carlos and the team at Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions.

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    We had an excellent experience with Nabu Energy and would highly recommend them. Their customer…read moreservice and project management were outstanding from beginning to end. They guided us through every stage of the process, communicated clearly, and made what could have been a complicated project feel smooth and straightforward. Their pricing was competitive, and the quality of both the planning and installation was excellent. Kishan and Bushan were especially great to work with--responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making sure everything went well. Nabu installed approximately 12 kW of solar capacity along with two Tesla Powerwall 3 units for our fully electric home. The system has been working beautifully, with all of our household electricity flowing through the Nabu-installed system. We are extremely happy with the finished project and grateful for how easy the Nabu team made the entire experience. Five stars without hesitation.

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