I was referred to Smart Solar Energy by a friend and already had three other quotes when I first…read moretalked to them. Their pricing came in better than the others, and they also threw in a whole-home surge protector at no extra cost. I ended up going with a 12-panel, 5.28 kW system and have been really happy with it so far. I financed through Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union, and my monthly payment is actually lower than what the solar is offsetting on my electric bill, which was a big reason I decided to move forward. I'm also a PGE customer, so I qualified for a $3,500 Energy Trust of Oregon incentive that came right off the price. They also have a pretty solid referral program. It's $500 if someone you refer ends up going solar with them. Overall, it was a straightforward experience, no weird pressure, and I felt like I got a really good deal. I'd definitely recommend Smart Solar Energy to anyone around Portland looking into solar. -Colin

Great company to work with and great install. Saving money and no hassles. Very professional.read more

We reached out to A&R Solar after Purelight Power went bankrupt and all their staff disappeared,…read morebreaching their contract with us to maintain warranted panels and equipment. Previously, Purelight had done a "repair" that actually broke one of our microinverters and left 4 panels offline, leading to significant power loss and a big increase in our electrical bill, so we were pretty desperate for help with undoing the damage Purelight had done. A&R took over management of our Hoymiles instance (that's the app they need access to in order to make sure everything is working right and check on panel metrics), replaced our broken microinverter, and when a part was super late they graciously comped us for it. Excellent work, prompt service, and professional and polite techs and workers across the board. We will absolutely be using them when we convert to a generator/battery model within the next few months. Very highly recommended!

I appreciate the values this company brought to their work…read more I had gotten another bid from a company that didn't even come out to my property. A and R sent their sales person to our house and he got right to work. He went into our crawl space under the roof to make sure our roof was properly supported for the panels. That was a relief as the other place wanted to send a structural engineer to do that very simple job and charge us for it. Ridiculous. Our project was two years, so the crew may be slightly different, but they were great. When there was an issue, like that we didn't have electrical grounding, they just put in grounding bars. Amazing! They offer production guarantees which is rare for a solar company, like those ones that come door to door. lol A and R was professional, easy to work with and easy to communicate with. Good job team!

I was extremely impressed with everyone I collaborated with at Elemental Energy. I felt they had…read moreour best interests in mind; always taking the time to answer questions and deliver quality customer service - from sales all the way through to the installers. I was quite frankly shocked at how simple the process was and quick the turnaround from signing up to install. Quite frankly I thought the process would take a year and it took less than six months from the day we started talking. I know Elemental had a lot to do with that. I appreciate their professionalism, educational approach and quality customer service.

The project went well, except for panel placement. We had indicated where we wanted the 19 panels…read moreplaced to achieve the best solar exposure. However, when the project was completed, the 19th panel was placed near the back of the house, which is shaded by tall fir trees. We could have gotten better results, albeit the difference is not particularly great. If they had installed the panels as we had indicated, I would give them 5 stars. As it is, during the summer months, we are producing enough electricity to send it back into the grid for a small credit on our PGE bill.

Pinnacle did an outstanding job on my project, and I highly recommend them. They installed a large…read moresolar system on my North Portland home, upgraded my electrical service line, and put in a new panel. Steve (the owner) and his crew were fantastic to work with--friendly, respectful, and extremely responsive to every question I had throughout the process. I would gladly hire them again. Before choosing Pinnacle, I got quotes from about ten companies and spoke with most of them. Pinnacle gave me the best overall impression, and after working with them, I'm confident I made the right choice.

Pinnacle is a small local installer, and Steve, the owner, gave me his direct phone number. Alan,…read moretheir designer, sized our 10.58 kW system to our annual usage. Another local installer quoted $10k more to cover the whole roof with more capacity than we need, and Pinnacle's price was competitive even before their military discount. The system, installed in August 2026, uses premium components: 23 REC Alpha Pure-RX 460 W panels with a 25-year ProTrust warranty, Enphase IQ8X microinverters with a 25-year warranty, and an Enphase IQ Battery 10C with a 15-year warranty. The crew padded their ladders with cardboard to protect my gutters, and Rion walked me through the Enphase app at commissioning. PGE's witness test took the longest to schedule, but once PGE sent a tech experienced with battery systems, the system passed and we got permission to operate. I'd hire them again, and I'd recommend them to my friends and family.

Sunpath Services has been the most honest and trustworthy solar company I've worked with…read more I needed help reconnecting my gateway router to my network, and Aaron initially gave me free advice over the phone. He suggested using an older non-mesh router to provide a constant signal to the gateway. When I had trouble setting it up myself, I decided to call Aaron and Sunpath Services because I wanted to support a company that was so generous with their time and expertise. Aaron came out, quickly reconnected my gateway router to my Wi-Fi network, and made sure everything was working properly. He also provided helpful information on system upgrade options and ways to save money through government incentive programs if I decide to expand my system in the future. I plan to use Sunpath Services for any future solar panel needs and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest, knowledgeable, and customer-focused service.

After extensive research, I decided to go with Sunpath for my solar installation. I began with no…read moreknowledge of solar energy but ended up understanding the different products and their pros and cons. The owner, Chet, conducted an on-site assessment and was extremely honest and knowledgeable. Chris, the designer, was incredibly patient, explaining everything in detail and even reviewing other quotes I received, offering his candid feedback. I spoke with several leading providers in Portland, but Sunpath earned my trust through their transparency. Maggie, the project manager, was a delight and efficiently scheduled everything. The crew arrived early today and completed the installation before dawn, and I couldn't be happier! They did an outstanding job. Special thanks to Johnathan and Kordon, the lead installer, who explained everything thoroughly, and to the technician, Keven, for his excellent work. The EV charger installer they hired was amazing too, they did the installation seamlessly without any visible wires. :) Here is a breakdown of what I've installed. - (30) REC 460 wattAlpha Pure-RX, all black solar panels - (30) Enphase IQ 8X microinverters - (1) Enphase combiner panel with system production monitoring - SnapNRack roof mount racking system - Installation of Level 2 EV Charger I highly recommend Sunpath to anyone considering solar. I truly believe that with their honesty and commitment to excellence, they will continue to thrive! Thank you everyone at Sunpath for this wonderful Solar Journey!

Great Service! System design, installation, support. I…read moreFound this company at our local street fair. Before long we had a plan for a grid tie power system on our roof in SE Portland. They were great to work with and took care of all the permit stuff. Now on sunny days we feel great watching our power meter running backward! Our system easily generates 3000 watts on sunny days, They even found an inverter that will give solar electricity during a power outage. We can log onto our inverter through our computer and watch the power generation data over time. Cant recommend these folks enough.

We HIGHLY recommend Prestige Power Systems. They were prompt, professional and dependable. We are…read morealready planning on using them in tge future. We will definitely recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work.

Energy Solutions went above and beyond to ensure that the system was installed and functioning…read moreproperly, returning to my property multiple times in order to troubleshoot or replace components when the manufacturer was giving them the run around. They were highly responsive and supportive throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend them for anyone needing solar power.

Just like everyone who is looking for solar, you would do your due diligence in searching for the…read moreright company to help you meet your solar needs. The first couple of companies we went with were way overpriced and they were promising the moon. Upon further research. I came across Energy Solutions and was in contact with the owner texting back and forth about questions I had. They came out and did a site measurement and gave me an upfront and clear breakdown of what it would cost for the total project. Nothing was hidden. There were NO surprises at the end and was also able to have them install an interlock kit in case the power went out, and I needed to use my generator for the house. After two years of service, I've had no issues with the equipment, I also an email from their team checking in to make sure everything was good and if I had any questions, I could reach out to them at any time. I also recommended them to my neighbors as I had such a great experience. One of my neighbors went with a different company and he has had total regrets on why he chose that company for his solar. If you are looking for a great, transparent solar company, you will not regret your decision.

Spoke to John at Syncrho this morning about a solar expansion project on my home and adding to my…read moreexisting system. He thoughtfully and thoroughly explained the different options that I currently have left since my prime solar producing roof real estate is already full. He went far beyond what was needed, and even explained the finer details of buying a virtual net meter community solar system that resides elsewhere in the state being more beneficial to me than adding panels to my home that might cost more than the power I get from Portland General. I really appreciate the integrity and professionalism of someone who explains something at length and detail even if it won't necessarily translate to a sale. I will not hesitate to tell friends and neighbors to try out Synchro Solar for bidding processes.

As the sales rep for SolarWorld, I've had the fortune of working with Synchro Solar for years. As…read morean industry insider, I can tell you they have an impecable reputation among their peers and customers, of whom we as the manufacturer, regularly hear from. Synchro Solar installed my 6.6kW solar system this year. Everything was done perfectly, from the communication to the paperwork to the workmanship. They executed flawlessly. My system is working perfectly. I highly recommend Synchro Solar. Kevin K http://www.solarworld-usa.com/

I met with 4 solar companies and Legend seemed best so I signed a contract and paid a 50% down…read morepayment 4 months ago. What a mistake. Legend appears to have run out of money. They're not installing any solar systems in Oregon, Utah or Nevada. They haven't paid their own employees in months. The company offers nothing but idle "we're working on it" excuses. I feel bad for the few employees who are sticking around trying to help. But their hands seem to be tied by incompetent owners back in Utah. So far they have provided no solar panels and no refund. I've talked to several other customers who are in the same boat.

We met with five companies over the course of a year before deciding to purchase solar through…read moreLegendSolar. As soon as we had our meeting with Legend Solar, we could tell they were different. From the beginning, Aaron and Tanner made the process easy and were professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We have had our system for about a month now, and are extremely pleased with the functionality, ease of use, aesthetic, and output of our home system. I can't say enough good things about this company and the product they offer! Thanks!