Simply Solar

A++++ install - roof and ground mount 3 FranklinWH batteries

Simply Solar just finished a somewhat complicated install: 7.2KW on my roof and 5KW ground mount, tied into a battery system using FranklinWH APower batteries with generator integration and smart circuits. From the initial consultation, throughout the project management portion (design and permitting), all the way through to the 3 day installation, final permitting and PG&E PTO, Simply Solar was 'simply' excellent! They were the middle bid but delivered the most value and service. We couldn't be happier that we picked Simply Solar for our project.

made solar plus battery simple despite PGE complications!

Simply Solar offered me the best value for my money from over 10 firms I got bids from and got my solar panels and battery on to my single-family home in less than two days flat. They also came up with a creative solution to solve a challenge posed by my legacy 2005 main panel whose upward-opening door was only 1" away from the PG&E meter when fully opened. PG&E just imposed a new rule that it wants a 3" distance, which could have been a problem. I have no idea how Simply Solar pulled this off, but they got PG&E to agree to timely install the gateway between the solar battery and my main panel to ensure the city inspectors would sign off on the implementation despite my main panel being close to the meter, and it worked. David Frank, the account executive, did a great job of making efficient use of my time when we were discussing what size system to install. He listened attentively and actively and answered my many detailed questions. He has many years of experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of home solar installations. I chose Simply Solar over all the other firms I got bids from because they (1) have a large number of online Yelp and Better Business Reviews, and (2) their average review rating is extremely high, and (3) they offered me the best value for my money out of all the firms I got bids from. When it came time for installation, Simply Solar did not disappoint. Andrew and his team showed up on time and got the solar panels on the roof and the batteries on the wall in less than two days flat and left the worksite spotless. Andrew showed up again on the day the city inspectors came by to inspect the system. Once we had permission from them to turn the system on, he took me through installing the app on my phone and made sure I knew how to use it to monitor the system's performance. I've now enjoyed three days with 99% of my home's power generated by the solar system and am looking forward to decades of saving money. Wish I'd done this decades ago! The best time to install a solar system is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. I would use Simply Solar to install a solar system on my home again in a heartbeat and give them my highest recommendation for knowledgeable staff, high-touch responsive service in person, by phone, by email, and by text, setting expectations accurately, and executing as promised. Because I want everyone else to put solar systems on their home to reduce the severity of climate change, I created a deck explaining how and why I chose the system size and components that I did and why I chose Simply Solar over the competition. You can read the deck at https://bit.ly/GoSolar2025 . I also chose to give in-person seminars in my community and and a Zoom seminar online. You can watch the YouTube recording of the online seminar at https://youtu.be/g1rR6LynENI . Go solar right away and make Simply Solar your choice to do it!

Better value, better service, from a local business! We had a little trouble with our design at first, but the actual owner stepped in and made some suggestions and got everything on track. The installation went very well. Only a slight problem, but Simply Solar stood behind their promise and made it right. We absolutely love our system. Jake Giovanni, Jose, Marcos, Sam, Esgar, Tim they worked on our house like it was theirs.

As an architect and general contractor working on high-end design-build projects, I’m always looking for reliable, high-quality companies to work with. Two years ago, we decided to explore solar energy for our home in Mill Valley, built in 1982. Our house was significantly underpowered, and we wanted to avoid the major expense and disruption of upgrading the service panel. After a lot of research, including discussions with our neighbor, who had done a deep dive into solar options, we decided to go with Simply Solar to design and install our system—and it has been a game changer. Since installation, our electric bills have dropped dramatically from an average of $270 per month to zero. The system has worked seamlessly and has exceeded our expectations. Three months ago, we added a hot tub, which requires a 50-amp service and draws about 32 amps. Even with the new demand on our system, our second electric bill was just $10! I anticipate that winter months with less sunlight may raise the bill slightly, so I plan to add a few additional panels to compensate for the extra load, and next year, I’ll be installing a battery backup system to make sure we’re fully covered. Simply Solar has been a fantastic partner throughout the entire process. They are organized, communicative, and truly professional. We couldn’t be happier with how our system is performing, and we strongly recommend Simply Solar to anyone looking to make the switch to solar.

Battery Installation Review

Jesse and Craig, who came to my home to install a new solar battery system, linking it to my existing solar panels, arrived on time. They were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. They listened to my requests, followed through, and were very easy to work with.

Simply Great

Excellent team of installers. They did clean and fast work. The sales team took the time to understand what we wanted and then made it happen. My only regret is not doing it sooner!

Only company that could do the job

Simply solar was professional, streamlined, quick, communicative and very responsive. I looked at 5 companies for my job and no one could really come close to what Simply Solar was offering. I have a clay tile roof that is from the 1940s. Some companies flat out turned down the job, other companies said I had to hire a roofing company on my own to put the panel brackets in. Simply Solar was the only company that could do everything themselves in house and on top of that they have a very solid warranty on any leaks or damage to the roof. I’m very happy I went with Simply Solar as they seem to have the experience and capabilities to do more complex jobs quickly and smoothly. Very easy to work with them as well.

Couldn't have been be better

I thoroughly enjoyed the process of going solar with Simply Solar. And I'm very happy with the results. David F walked me through all of my options and explained the process and timeline. Ally was our day to day coordinator and a pleasure to work with. And to be honest, the installation crew was fantastic: it took a day and a half, and they were on time and very thorough. A really nice team. And my electric bill is gone!

Great Sales, Installation and Support

These folks are professional, efficient and low-pressure during my research and planning phases. The installation went smoothly and a minor monitoring issue with one panel was resolved quickly during the busy summer season. I found that EMails for support didn;t work well, so I started calling their production department. They couple of calls were pleasant and they took care of my questions and one issue to my satisfaction. Good folks.

They were honest and not pushy when selling me my solar.

They were honest and not pushy when selling me my solar. Then they were quick and took care of everything between the sale and installation so that I didn't have to worry. The installation went great, and then between the panel outside and the app, I can always see how much energy and money I'm saving! I'd recommend them to anyone for their honesty and professionalism.