SRE SOLAR

Couldn't have picked a better company!

SRE did an amazing job installing my solar panels. Stephan, the owner, was personally involved in the installation alongside his field team, which immediately showed me how much pride he takes in his work. He is honest, fair, personable, and took the time to explain everything throughout the project. What impressed me most was how much the team went above and beyond. They painted the electrical conduit to match the roof and wall colors, and even replaced a few broken roof tiles. I didn’t even ask for this! Stephan also pointed out some pre-existing electrical issues in the house that were outside the solar scope but worth fixing, which I appreciated because it showed real integrity. My system was a bit unconventional since I designed it myself around a programmable string inverter for more flexibility. I had spoken with several other solar companies beforehand, and many felt overly sales-driven and pushy. SRE was the opposite. They listened, understood what I wanted, and took pride in doing the job properly. I couldn’t have found a better solar company. I highly recommend talking to SRE before signing with anyone else.

THE BEST SOLAR COMPANY EVER!

From the start of our solar instal, to the end of the project, Solar Renewable Energy was perfect in EVERY way! Pricing-lower than most and for the work they did, I think we were undercharged. Quality-Perhaps it’s because the owner is Swiss, but the work was just at had a higher standard, think Swiss watches. The engineering and attention to detail was like nothing I’ve seen before. Cleanliness-The crew cleaned up everyday! The job site was left spotless! This is the third time we have had solar installed. We used bigger company’s who made lots of false promises, I wish I had know then what I know now. Thank you!

The relation we had from the begining with SOLAR RENEWABLE ENERGY was honest and precise on the explaining of the proposed system, the installation was accomplished according to the plan in a professional manner, when the installation was finished the site was left completelly clean. Thank you Solar Renewable Energy

Solar Renewable Energy exceeded my expectations

Stefan was prompt with responding to my inquiries on installing a solar system on my house. The company is a local company and it allowed me to support our local businesses. From the initial consultation to the final inspection, Stefan and his installation crew were polite, respectful and resourceful.

Professional and honest

Stefan was very professional, honest, and made things happen. No “run around,” no excuses, communication was efficient and the install was done timely!

Solar Renewable Energy did an excellent job

We had the rare opportunity to work with Solar Renewable Energy on another residence before we decided to have them install a solar unit on our house. Thus, we had an opportunity to see how they worked and what they could accomplish even before we decided to ask them about installing solar on our roof. The company president, Stefan Schweizer, was clearly very knowledgable, helpful, and responsive to questions about installing solar. I could describe him as passionate about his work. SRE gave us a very satisfactory quote, walked us through the process, and installed the solar unit in less then two weeks. Stefan also found us a good inverter and set us up so we could both monitor power use and solar energy output. SRE is a small company but I would highly recommend them for anyone interested in getting into solar.

Amazing in every way.

I went on to energy sage and got a slew of bids for solar. I then got a recommendation from a friend who used Solar Renewable Energy. After talking to countless solar reps I talked to Stefan. He was different. I didn't feel pressured. I didn't get a sales pitch. I immediately got a good feeling about him. He was professional, the bid came in very competitive, and I am so grateful I chose him. He is responsive and everything and every date he promised was exactly spot on. No funny stuff. Do your research and get bids because you will realize why Stefan and his team are different than the rest. Feel assured you are in excellent hands with Stefan and Solar renewable Energy. I highly recommend him.

I have given Solar Renewable Energy a five star rating

Stefan is a true professional. The product and installation exceed my expectations. The price was very fair. The installation was on time and perfect. I really can't say enough good things about Stefan and his company and would recommend them to anyone in need of solar.

Awesome

I saw post on CL, requested quote. Price was competitive with others, but equipment was better. Stephan proved he knew his stuff, so I read his reviews and that told me what I needed to know. He executed the job perfectly and we are very happy with our solar.

So happy with our experience!

Stefan and crew were great from start to finish! Where other companies could not guarantee operation prior to the end of the year, Stephan was able to get it done! We will definitely refer to our fiends!

Quality work, quick and efficient communication, great pricing!

It was a referral from a reputable business owner I knew and trusted. So glad I chose the right person to ask for a referral.

Awesome job!

Stefan and his crew did an amazing job on my house. They were reasonably priced and I wouldn't hesitate to call on them, should I need service again! They were very efficient and so tidy in their clean up, not to mention super nice guys I give them 5 stars all the way Great job!

Excellent job!

Stefan and his team did an amazing job installing our solar grid. It turned out to be a more difficult job than originally anticipated but Stefan maintained the integrity of the project and overcame the circumstances. I would highly recommend Stefan and Solar Renewable Energy!!

Outstanding Customer Service

Stefan is an exceptional professional! Not only is he completely honest, he's one of the hardest working gents that you will ever meet. His responsiveness was refreshing and he is dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service. It was a pleasure to have him at our home. It is rare to find such a conscientious business owner and skilled tradesman.

Superior solar company

SRE is run by an honest and reliable owner/installer. The entire process was simple and easy. SRE gave me multiple options and did not to force me into anything i did not want or need. The owner is kind, extremely reasonable and honest. The solar finance process was streamline with a good rate. The solar Install was quick and flawless. I would definitely recommend SRE to anyone looking or interested in solar.

Freedom from SDGE increasing $$$ electrical tiers

This user interest in solar energy started in engineering graduate school back in the early 80's. However, at the time, a solar cell-panel price was prohibitive for homeowner application. As the price for solar cell-panel/battery became compatible with utility power pricing then my interest surged. My system battery (9.8 kW) life is guaranteed for 10 years; the panels (25) for ~ 20 yrs. Therefore, amortization is a combination of both system cost vs. both home consumption and export these projected over future power cost. Utility compatibility and affordable battery cost combined to make sense for homeowner installation in the late 20 century. My home system was recently installed and connected to the grid by a very professional a solar expert, Stefan Schweitzer. The work was first class and Stefan is a pleasure to deal with, he answered all of my questions. He went the extra mile to match the solar production to smart, real-time acquisition software in my PC. This software monitors performance. I can check if any of the panels is being shaded (less production) thus, lessening it's potential output. Also it gives me a warning when to cleanup the panels; just as a car gets dusty the panels do get dusty. Even in the middle of the winter month, I enjoy monitoring the energy production and the amount the system exports to the utility after my home and battery are powered/charged from sunup to sundown. As the sun goes down, the battery takes over and it powers my refrigerator, home lighting and some couple of evening hours of TV viewing until about 4 am. As the battery is drained down to 20% overnight, then I buy some utility power (UP) however, UP is about 10% of next day export. One caveat, the user must pick a utility power usage-tier defined by the local utility company. This tier choice, I wasn't aware of until the system became activated. San Diego, SDGE offers three rate tiers pricing. It has to do with the time of maximum grid power usage, for example, a most critical time is between 4 pm and midnight. The power savings is not the only benefit here. The battery expense came mitigated by a SGIP, a state agency that offers a battery subsidy. Additionally, there are other benefits. One is a Federal tax benefit in the range of 20 to 30% depending on the year of contract closing. Finally, my monitoring system tells me how much carbon mitigation my solar system produces by not burning hydrocarbon-fuel to power my home. Because I am a passive environmentalist, I do love to see how much carbon signature my system saves from mother earth. Further, I am exploring how to sell my carbon credits as accounted for by the software system.

Great job!

Stefan is prompt, reliable, knowledgeable. He is very hands on in the install process. Our system is performing well. Our electricity bill dropped by 90%.

Very efficiently installed. Walked us through the whole process.

Chosen through the recommendation of a friend. Never have we been sorry for our choice.

Meticulous and reliable

It was great working with Stefan on our new solar panels. he was very patient and entertained several options with us. I am very glad with how the work was done and with the system we bought from him. He was recommended by a work colleague that is very knowledgeable on solar panels.

Finally Off "The Grid"

We finally decided it was time to get off the "Electrical Grid" and install solar at our house. Needless to say, as soon as you use the internet to express your interest in solar, you are bombarded with quotes from all types of installers. Fortunately, we "stumbled" on Stefan and SRE Solar during our search and we couldn't be happier with our solar installation. From "start-to-finish," Stefan made the process easy. He took his time explaining all of the available options to us and we never felt he was trying to "upsell" the system SRE Solar would be installing. Stefan and the entire SRE Solar team handled every detail of the installation with a level of professionalism that could not be beat. SRE Solar is a small business that provides a level of personable service that can't be matched by big-name companies. Thanks to Stefan (and SRE) we are now happily producing our own electricity. If you are considering solar, you can't go wrong by having SRE Solar install your system. Thank you, Stefan!!

Lovin’ life off the grid!

Thanks Stefan... what a great deal on my solar... After looking into this for over 5 years I finally found someone who made sense of this whole thing for me..... In the past I had salesmen talking to me about the future and how this will help me save in the future... However Stefan talked to me about saving right now and that’s what I wanted... The installation process was very quick and professional... I am so happy with this system! Thanks again Stefan!

Reliable, Quick turn around, and friendly

After receiving various quotes from other companies and comparing them, Stephan with Solar Renewable Energy had the best product at the best price. What we didn't anticipate was how fast and professional Stephan was at completing the project. He got to work and within two weeks of signing the contract we were up and running with SDG&E. Most companies will make you wait two to four months. All around a great experience and Stephan did all the work for us. I would highly recommend anyone looking for Solar to call Stephan and get a quote. He will save you money!!!

Clear, Fast, Efficient, & Competitive Price

Clear- proposal and contract was understandable with no BS or hidden sneakiness like some others we entertained. Fast & Efficient- approved quick and install was on time and smooth. Competitive- pricing was understandable, non nonsense and better than some others. Overall- Highly Recommend them.

Residential Install - Vista, CA

After comparing quotes with a 1) major/national solar company, 2) a solicitation door-knock, and 3) Stefan/SRE through a family recommendation I chose to go with SRE due to having the best price, personal touch and trust, and comparable warranties on both the panels & workmanship. Stefan and his crew had the 15-panel 5.1 kW system installed in 1 day, took another 1/2 day to tie in all the connections and ground, and had approval from the city of Vista & turned on by SDG&E in another 2 days. The process working with SRE was efficient, seamless, and enjoyable. We've already recommended them to others in our neighborhood who have expressed a similar experience on the front end of their buying process in attaining bids.

Outstanding quality workmanship and knowledge of permit process

Solar Renewable Energy, Stefan and his team, completed our Solar panel installation in just a few days. However, the permitting process for our power panel upgrade (from 100 Amps to 200 Amps) proved to be a complex process with SDG&E and the city of Escondido and the County of san Diego. Bottom line - Stephan was ane to work through this every time. I give his team a two-thumbs up.