Sol R US Electrical Engineering

A great company with honest people and great pricing!

A truly great company with honest people and quality solar systems. Daniel, Chris and their team were a pleasure to work with and installed a beautiful 36 panel Panasonic system to met our needs. As others have mentioned, I received quotes from at least six other solar companies and Sol R Us Electrical Engineering provided the best service, product, warranty, and value for the price. Many companies overpromise and under deliver but this is not how Daniel or Chris operate. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

These folks worked like crazy to make my project a success

Sol R Us installed my 5.6 kW PV system and 27 kWh battery. They handled their part perfectly, and saved me from a lot of grief that they weren't even responsible for. They're the reason this challenging project succeeded. When I was calling around for info, Sol R Us knew far more than most installers about everything from the basics, to the advantages of different brands of hardware, to how to get a good ballpark quote over the phone before a site inspection. More than that, they were responsive and worked to make sure all my questions were fully answered. I had tough constraints: I wanted a system big enough to cover me through the next PSPS. But I'm in a condo with limited roof space for panels, and the best battery location has serious access issues. Other installers had told me that it wasn't possible, or that they could only install a much smaller system. Sol R Us has delivered fully and proven them wrong. Sol R Us tried to point me toward a lower-priced system, because mine produces more power than I use in a year. I had to convince them that I knew I was requesting a less cost-effective solution, because I hate the PSPSes THAT MUCH. I respect honest installers that check customers who are specifically requesting to pay more than necessary. My HOA had requirements for the precise region of the roof that I was allowed to use. Sol R Us happily got me all the diagrams I needed to establish that the proposed system would not take up too much area. Our roof has prominent vents, and the vent manufacturer required a certain clearance. Sol R Us got me photos of their crew holding up a tape measure between the vent and panel, to prove that the requirement was met. The Powerwall batteries require a Tesla Gateway. My install happened right when Tesla started selling solar and suddenly stopped fulfilling pre-existing external orders for Powerwalls and Gateways. (Sketchy...) Sol R Us worked with their Tesla sales rep to make sure that my Powerwalls and Gateway actually got delivered. The inspector had some issue with the roof vents, even though we had docs from the vent manufacturer. Sol R Us handled the inspector's outrageous request for a letter from Panasonic HQ in Japan (!!!) approving the installation. Sol R Us worked with their sales rep to get that letter from a Japanese division manager... and then the inspector wanted A SECOND ONE. Eventually, 5 months later, the inspector signed off on the permit without requiring any changes to the roof work, which of course had always been fine. Sol R Us handled the entire process of PG&E approval, net metering, and we're currently in process for the SGIP rebate. And they did all this with a smile. My job must've been a horror story, with so much extra work they couldn't have anticipated. They never made me feel like anything other than a valued customer. Sol R Us was a pleasure to work with, and did whatever it took to make my job a total success. I highly recommend them.

Genuine, professional, and quality.

Solid 5-star experience in every step of the process from initial consultation, installation, down to final inspection. Consultation was done over the phone. Daniel was genuine, patient, and gave me as much time as I needed to ask all of my questions and address my concerns. The conversation was incredibly easy, pleasant, and informative. No pressure whatsoever. Daniel gave me the space to tell them what I want to get accomplished. By the end of the conversation, we came up with a plan that I was super pleased with and the quote was very competitive. I decided right then to go forward drafting a contract. It took about a month for the contract to arrive. Everything in the contract matched what we had previously discussed, which made signing it a breeze. After about a week, Chris, the owner, came for a site inspection to make sure the roof is in good condition and that the plan can be executed smoothly. Chris was knowledgeable and super chilled. Installation took place a month after. On the day of the installation, a team of 5-7 members arrived promptly. Everyone was wearing masks and practicing social distancing. I was most impressed with the coordination among the team members. The installation took only about four hours from start to finish. Eddie offered to paint the conduit to match the exterior wall. Once the system is installed, Daniel stopped by to inspect the work and to check if I had any questions. They had to complete the sub panel upgrade the following day, which was completely ok by me, given how busy they were toward the end of the year. Colby, the electrician, who did our sub panel upgrade was meticulous, patient, and thorough. He even came the day before to look over our system. During the upgrade, he found an existing wiring that was not up to code and just took care of it. Chris, the owner, stopped by to finalize and inspect everything. On the day of the inspection, the team showed up promptly again, look over everything once more to make sure inspection would go smoothly. The actual inspection took less than five minutes and the system passed the inspection. From that point on, Daniel facilitated the net metering application with the power company, the process of which took about three weeks. I have the system up running for about two weeks now and we have had some rain during this time, no roof issues so far, which was one of my major concerns at first. I decided to go with Sol-R-Us and I could not be happier with this decision. Everyone on the team was professional, respectful, and just amazing. The California Solar Consumer Protection Guide recommends getting at least three bids. I highly recommend Sol-R-Us to be included in one of your three.

A very highly recommended solar company in the Bay Area!

I found Sol R Us Electrical Engineering on Yelp and initially got in touch with their Energy Consultant, Daniel, who thoroughly explained how their company did business as well as their quality products and customer service. It was very refreshing to speak with someone who was personable, knowledgeable and transparent in explaining how solar works and also answering all my questions. More importantly, there was definitely no hard sell, just honest advice from a solar professional who I felt was looking after his customers' best interests. With that being said, I did my research online and interviewed and obtained quotes from multiple solar companies based in my local area before making a final decision. After comparing the quotes, I came to the conclusion that Sol R Us definitely had the best product, best price and best customer service out of all the solar companies I had contacted so I ultimately decided to choose them for my solar project. Last week, I had my Panasonic solar panels (with Enphase micro-inverters) and a new electrical sub-panel installed and I have to say the installation team (Eddie, Colby and the owner, Chris) did an awesome job. They went above and beyond because I had an issue with a broken circuit breaker due to excessive power consumption and to remediate this, they ended up installing a brand new electrical line in my back yard completely free of charge which was truly an unexpected bonus! Thank you guys! Overall, Sol R Us Electrical Engineering is a truly reputable company with excellent people and customer service which I highly recommend going with if you are considering solar!

Excellent Service and Quality Workmanship

I had my solar panels installed in July. I’m very happy with the entire process from initial contact to installation and all the way through city inspection and getting PGE permission to operate (all handled by Sol R Us). Daniel was very patient and super responsive to my questions and requests all throughout. After comparing their proposal and speaking to several of their references, I decided to pick them out of a short list of 4 solar installation companies. It was an excellent decision as the installation went smoothly and Daniel always kept me informed of the progress. Eddie and his installation team were very professional. Chris was there as well, and informed me that he found some unrelated issue with a flashing on my roof (he showed me the picture he took) and just went ahead and corrected it. During this Covid period, the crew was very respectful of social distancing and wearing masks when interacting with me while working on my property. I highly recommend speaking to them if you are considering solar.

Excellent company

If you are thinking of buying a solar system then you need to talk to this company. Very professional staff (sales, install and service). Of all the companies I contacted this one was the best at explaining my options and the process. Great communication through the whole process from sales to install and the price was great.

Outstanding company and experience

I cannot say enough good things about Sol R Us. We love the system they’ve installed for us, and appreciate that the people at Sol R Us were with us every step of the way. Our first contact was with Daniel, who immediately put us at ease. There was no hype or pressure to buy. He just described what Sol R Us had to offer – high quality panels with an unbeatable warranty at a very good price. Throughout the process, Daniel continued to be a joy to deal with, always following up promptly and cheerfully to address questions and concerns. We next met Chris, one of the owners, who came over in person to take a look at our partially shaded roof. He presented us with several options for panels and helped us evaluate them in a way that was straightforward and to the point. By the end of the conversation, we felt totally confident about the product we were choosing and about the company. Chris also offered us a performance guarantee, which the system may actually outperform. At this point time was short, but Chris and Daniel worked hard to schedule our installation so that we could still qualify for this year’s 30% solar tax credit. Soon afterwards Eddie and his team came out to install the panels. Eddie quickly designed a display to our liking, even though it meant moving 2 vents to allow for the parallel placement of panels and painting a conduit to match the color of our house. His crew also went above and beyond, installing bird netting around the panels and gutter guards in front. I did not expect the panels to also look beautiful, but they do! In summary, our experience with Sol R Us has been entirely positive and stress free. They’re a model business, and we’re so fortunate to have found them.

Outstanding Service from start to finish!!

We did a lot of due diligence in choosing a company to install our solar and preferred to go with someone local. I wish all businesses operated similar to Sol R Us! The front desk receptionist was very detailed and professional in setting up an appointment with their sales team. They got back to me same day and were very flexible to fit into my schedule. The moment Daniel (the salesperson) walked into our home, my gut had a very good feeling, as his genuine personality and ability to explain the entire solar process in layman's terms was very comforting. I never got the impression of being pressured into moving forward and going with their firm. Daniel was happy to answer all of our questions and was always responsive to emails, calls, and texts, no matter how busy they were. He made us feel like we were the top priority. We decided to pull the trigger, as it was almost a no brainer given the quality of panels and competitive pricing. Eddie and his team came to our home on time, as scheduled, and finished the entire project installing panels as promised on the same day! Eddie and his team are very efficient and the finish of the installation were beyond my expectations. The panels looked magnificent and did not even notice the conduit running down the side of our home. I highly recommend working with this company, as they exemplify the Gold Standard in how to run a business. Hands down one of the best, if not the best customer experiences I've had. I hope our paths cross again in the future, as everyone at this company was such a pleasure to work with.

Superb company!

People at Sol R US are very professional, kind and helpful. They do care about their customers and keep their customers’ best interest in mind. They offer very competitive price, and although I was initially scheduled for next year because of their busy schedule for this year, they tried to find a way to get me in and installed solar at my house before Christmas! Daniel always answered my phone calls promptly; Chris went above and beyond to answer my questions. Eddie and his crew were knowledgeable, punctual, and efficient. Thank you Sol R US! I cannot recommend this company highly enough!

This company was great from the top down!

Every employee with Sol R Us was professional, courteous, informative, and timely. Myself and two other neighbors had most of the installation completed on the first day, with a start up testing on the following day. We all had enlisted bids from several different companies each, but none could provide a more competitive price than Sol R Us. Highly recommended.

Unbelievable Experience!

The people at Sol R Us are amazing. Quiet, professional attitude and instant responses throughout. Very "soft" selling by Daniel, amazing one-day installation by Eddy and his crew, and a "can do" attitude from the owners to the receptionists. Killer pricing, plus we were pleasantly surprised they handled *everything* from dealing with the city and PG&E, right down to removing every scrap of paper and packing. I'd never know they had been there if it weren't for the electric meter turning backwards. Highly, highly recommended!

Excellent personal, efficient and punctual attention

For someone who is not technical, this company has taken me by the hand and walked me through every stage of the operation. Really impressed by their documentation. Eddie and Joel did a great job placing the panels on the roof and connecting them to the box in the garage. Everyone involved was always there on time and did such a clean and tidy job. The panels look wonderful and the box in the garage looks very neat. I can’t praise them highly enough and I feel very happy that Daniel has been there for me and answers all my questions immediately! Best thing is that it cost far less than I expected. What a great Christmas gift to myself!

Daniel was amazing. He explained everyone and put me to ease.

My neighbor used them and high recommended their company and customer service.

Fantastic

I chose Sol R Us because of their straightforward tell it like it is customer is first attitude

Quality and Workmanship at the Highest Level

Daniel is extremely experienced , hardworking, on time with what he says, and very friendly. He came over many many times to walk me the process to help me out to complete the process. If I could not do something due to the paperwork I would call Daniel to come over and help me even it was at 8:00pm, he never told me no. The installation went fantastic. Eddie was unbelievable and caring. I am very pleased with the performance of Eddie and his crew. The system looks wonderful, its one beautiful array of top tier Panasonic panels with bird netting that makes the system look amazing! I would highly recommend Daniel, Chris, Eddie and the crew to install your solar system! I am one happy guy! Thanks Sol R Us Electrical Engineering!

Quality work with prompt response time

I had my solar system installed a few weeks ago and it looks great. Eddie and his crew were the installers. Eddie did a fantastic job with the installation, he met with me before the install and we talked figuring out the best method for the install. He made sure I was happy with it. It turns out, my main panel outside didn't have anymore room for additional amperage, so the system would need to go in the sub panel. Eddie was able to go the extra mile and route back from the sub panel to the outside, so the inverter could be mounted outside. I checked in the attic after the install and noticed they used conduit and attached it nicely to the studs. Quality work all around. They were able to do the whole job in one day and cleaned up nicely before they left. Daniel was my sales rep. I am someone who likes to heavily research and Daniel was responsive every step of the way. I would text him when I had a question and he would get back to me right away, if he didn't know the answer he wouldn't make something up. Instead he was honest and said he would find out as soon as he got into work the next day and he would respond to me that next morning. I met with other installers as well and I felt other installers were lying to try to make their product look better. One installer said if I want the full tax rebate this year you need to make a decision this week, basically trying to rush me into signing with them. Daniel was not like that at all. He always ended with take your time, we want to be sure you are happy with your decision and make sure it is right for you. It took me quite a while to decide and they got it installed well before the new year. I also talked to another installer who said the panasonic panels and the enphase inverters are not as safe as his ones, since enphase uses microinverters and his system uses string. I researched and found the reverse was true. The string system is actually less safe since all the power is going through the same cable and the micro inverters are split up between each inverter, thus making the enphase micro inverters safer and better. Overall I felt Sol R Us was not only the most professional company, but they also gave me the best deal. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering going Solar.

The Best Solar Company!

Is there a better word for "BEST". After dealing with 2 other solar companies, Sol R Us came in and scored all 10's. Pricing, Professionalism and Perfection! They went above and beyond my expectations, the system is awesome. Good bye electric bill. Angelo P. Demma

Great company.

Great team of people. Can‘t be happier with my solar install. I was in the market for two months before I got in contact with Daniel from Sol R Us. I told him specifics of the system I need and he provided me the quote on the very same day. It was the lowest of other quotes I received for the same system. Chris visited my home and explained the system design and installation process. Finally, the actual system install was done by Eddie- great guy with great amount of knowledge. He explained the installation process before his team started working on my roof and answered all my technical questions about roof mounting, monitoring etc. They also installed bird netting on my system which I think is a must for every solar system and looks nice as well. System was installed and inspected in two weeks after signing the contract. PGE took two weeks to approve NEM application. Entire process was completed in four weeks. I love the fact that people I am talking to are the ones actually working on my project and not the subcontractors. I definitely recommend Sol R Us team to anyone who is considering solar.

SOLRUS REVIEW

I have interview many solar companies (8-10) over the past 3 years and not until we came across Daniel Rosemberg from Sol R Us who made us feel comfortable of what we were looking for. Daniel is a energetic and honest person, who explain the solar industry and how it would work for us. He and presented us with a well developed proposal, which included all the necessary detail for us to make an informed decision. I did my own investigation about the products that this company uses, and it matched with the ones on this proposal (Panasonic panels and Solar Edge inverter). We are very happy with the results and would recommend this Sol R Us to anyone looking for a solar system company.

Amazing company!

I showed my interest in a solar ad on Facebook and got several calls from many different solar companies in our area. After meeting with 4 companies, Sol R US was a clear and easy choice. My sales rep was Daniel who was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. Thank you Daniel for being so responsive answering all my calls and texts quickly! Thank you Chris for being so knowledgable and putting a killer deal together that no other companies offered. Then I met Eddie and his crew for the installation. Eddie showed up on time and finished our system very efficiently and professionally and answering all my questions patiently, thank you! If you are in the market for solar, I strongly recommend Sol R US! These guys are amazing from start to finish!!!

Great experience overall

Simply put, if you are considering solar, go with this company. I met with 5 different solar companies and Sol R Us impressed me from the start. I first met with Chris and Daniel. Daniel was my sales rep who was great to work with throughout the entire process. Daniel was always responsive (never more than 30 minutes to hear back from him) and worked hard and fast to answer my questions. I felt supported throughout the entire process. Chris was the most knowledgeable person of the all companies I met with. He was honest and straight forward in explaining the sizing of my system and the pros and cons of different panel options. Following my meeting with Chris and Daniel, I met with Eddie, who ultimately led our install too. Eddie was great. We walked through the install plan and on install day he and the team did a great job and finished installing 26 panels in about 7 hours. They even removed some old water heater panels from the previous owner of our home. Also, Sol R Us coordinated all of the inspections and even reached out to a plumber to install an automatic shut off valve for our gas (requirement by the town of Danville). The town inspector even said he's never seen that level of service from a solar company. Finally, I'm very happy with the price I paid for the system. Overall, I can't say enough about the positive experience working with Sol R Us. The service, price, quality of their work, and overall experience with the company are all reasons that make me recommend them if you are thinking about installing solar!

Best in the bussiness

Thank you , totally professional crew , from no pressure sales , to top gun installers. We are pleased to reference anyone interested in solar to check out this group of professionals at the top of their game. Start to finish and back up warranty to boot .Daniel was the man , felt trustworthy right off the bat. Eddie the installer was just as right on ,as we expected. They under promise and over deliver , we like these people.

Easy presentation, design and installation

Kudos to Sol-R-Us for a clear presentation from Daniel, prompt revisions from Chris and Eddie, and a less than one day flawless, good looking installation by Eddie and his team. And a very competitive price to boot! Up and running promptly. Highly recommended.

It’s not often you run into a company as easy to deal with!

Chris and Daniel gave a great presentation without being pushy. Their price was competitive and the terms were fair. The contract was exactly as described, unlike another top rated company we considered.

Excellent Performance and Service

Daniel reviewed the proposal, and was quick to make updates. Our roof is a bit complicated, but Eddie and his team were able to get 19 panels in place in one day, with the system inspected, up and running the next day. Competitive price, 25 year warranty. Highly recommended.