Solar Optimum

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Updated: 22 April 2022
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Installing solar since 2008

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3.82 from 6 Reviews

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Breakdown of consumer reviews

Sales Process

4.5

Price as quoted

4.8

On schedule

4.7

Installation quality

4.8

After sales support

4.3

Latest good review thumbs up

David Markley | Irvine, California | 08/10/2023

Preliminary Review

I'm writing a preliminary review because I've never been able to get this far having rejected three other potential contractors. I'm one of those people that always does a cost benefit analysis before I buy anything expensive. Mikkel, my sales representative was able to provide all the information I required to complete my analysis. The interesting thing is that Mikkel previously worked for one of the companies and knew exactly what I was talking about. So far, 10 stars out of five and a high level of confidence the awesome performance will continue.

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Rookman | Van Nuys, California | 07/14/2022

Mostly good at first, but not as good now

My initial experience was that the communication was not great. The designers didn't seem to understand and we went back and forth. Just a bit frustrating. I was also supposed to finance it with some company they worked with, and that company was the absolute WORST! They were unprofessional, lost my paperwork, couldn't get me an answer. After the sales guy recommended I pay cash up-front for the 5th time, I started to get the feeling they were in cahoots. I left a 3-star review after that, and they took a chunk off of my bill to make it a 5-star review. So now I know why they had such great reviews back then! However, it got done, and I was very happy for a couple of years. I paid the basic charges from the utility company and got credit after credit in my bank from solar. Jump to present, and I'm now paying way more to DWP. I guess my solar isn't cutting it anymore. I even had Solar Optimum review everything and they say I'm using more than I'm producing, even though I'm producing the same amount I was last year when my bill was great! So my guess is that when the sales guy went over my system with me, he didn't sell me enough panels to future-proof the system...? Or DWP is reading the meter wrong? I have no idea what changed, but I'm certainly not using more electricity these days than I was a couple of years ago (except on A/C in the summer). And I'm not allowed to add one or two panels. I am expected to purchase another "set" from what I understand. Anyway, I'm very unhappy that my solar is not covering my electric expenses any longer, especially considering that I shelled out thousands in the first place and it was supposed to "pay for itself over the years". Maybe this is normal for solar, but it sure feels like it should've been great for many more years before any of this stuff happened.

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Solar Optimum Feedback | Cupertino, California | 04/22/2022

Solar Optimum Feedback

Prior to start this project, I asked several people who had solar panels in their house. All of them told me that it was simple task and they had nothing to do except paying the bill. This is not my case, and Solar Optimum has done exceptionally well to overcome all these issues. I picked Solar Optimum after reviewing many installers due to Solar Optimum is price competitive and their perfect customer feedback. During price quote process, Sean told me that it may be additional cost due to lack of empty slots from main electrical panel around 1.8K. After accessing the system on site, it turns out that I need sub-panel for PG&E and it costs more than 3K. I was about to give up since the additional cost is more than 10% of total cost. Sean and installation team was working hard to come up with PG&E adaption solution instead of PG&E sub-panel, it costs only $650. I was happy and proceed the project. After city approved the plan, Chase and the team took two days to complete panels installation except PG&E adaption. The job was done well, except there were 5 panels being installed with 17% from the roof. Chase had to come back several times to install PG&E adaption since my main PG&E panel had different size with normal panels. Now the credit goes to Hratch after he found out that I am not 100% happy with 5 reverse tilt panels. Hratch team went back to remove reverse tilt and made me 100% happy. Customer first is Solar Optimum principle, I am really happy with their service and has no reservation to recommend Solar Optimum to my friends and others. One more thing, I can always talk to live person when I call Solar Optimum, it is rare now since Corvid, I can hardly contact to live person when I need help.

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G. M. | Berkeley, California | 06/08/2019

Looking forward to savings on my bills!

Sales process was good. Had a few hiccups during installation, but Solar Optimum worked hard to address these. In particular, Alex (Ops Mgr) exceeded my expectations in attending to the project. Installers and electrician also seemed competent and friendly. Looking forward to savings on my bills!

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Sean M | Ramona, California | 05/24/2019

Top notch!

Ive been thinking of getting solar for several years now. After talking to 8 companies, I decided to go with Solar Optimum. I am very pleased from start to finish. There is something different about them. They have competitive pricing and a great team (sales/install/office). Everthing was quick, easy, and professional. I dont know what else to say, but thanks Solar Optimum!!

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KDM | Glendale, California | 06/12/2015

Best home investment!

By far the best home experience I have ever had. Solar Optimum rocks! They were eon time, on budget and extremely friendly. Super clean work. And now I haven't paid for an electric bill in a couple of years! DOnt hesitate doing business with them! 5 stars easy!

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About Solar Optimum


For 12 years and counting, Solar Optimum continues to be the leader in supplying solar energy systems and back-up battery storage to residential and commercial clients. Our team is made up of professionals that aim to protect the environment. * Since 2008, Solar Optimum has led the solar revolution across California * Our solar systems deliver at 108% over production * Ranked as an elite installer in California and in the U.S. by Solar Power World * Top rated 5-Star Consumer Reviews across multiple review sites * Ranked in the top 4 in the U.S. by BestCompany.com * 7-Time Winner Best Solar Company by the LA Daily News (2019 to 2013) * 4-Time Angie's List Super Service Winner: (2018 to 2015) * A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau * 95% First-Time Inspection Approval Rating * Tesla Energy Powerwall Certified Installer * Panasonic Solar Premium Installer * LG Solar Certified Platinum Installer * Enphase Certified Premium Installer * Unirac Certified Platinum Installer * 25-YEAR WARRANTY on Panels, Inverters, Racking, Roof, Workmanship and Performance Guarantee * PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE-- We'll beat or match the solar system price on ANY competitor quote * SOLAR OPTIMUM has 250+ years of combined construction managerial experience, 200+ years of combined engineering managerial experience and 200+ years of combined design experience

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California - Glendale

614 W. Colorado Street, Glendale CA, 91204

California - Ventura

1500 Palma Dr, Ventura CA, 93003

California - San Diego

550 W B St, San Diego CA, 92101

California - Benicia

6012 Egret Ct, Benicia CA, 94510

California - Glendale

614 W Colorado St, Glendale CA, 91204

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- Bakersfield

1430 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield California, 93301

- Laguna Niguel

28202 Cabot Rd, Laguna Niguel California, 92677

- Riverside

4199 Flat Rock Rd, Riverside California, 92505

- Palm Desert

77711 Flora Rd, Palm Desert California, 92211

- Escondido

500 La Terraza Blvd, Escondido California, 92025

- San Bernardino

473 E Carnegie Dr, San Bernardino California, 92408

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Nevada - Las Vegas

6745 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas NV, 89119

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CSLB Lic # 972228

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