Sunwork Renewable Energy Projects

Thank you so much, I've been wanting solar panels for years but they were so cost prohibitive. I'm glad it's gotten a lot less expensive and that Sunwork nonprofit offers solar panels at a low cost for those who can qualify. Appreciate it!

SunWork is a not for profit organization, which has very few employees and rest of the (wo)man power comes as volunteers (like you and me), who get trained both in classroom/zoom and on-the-job. Great guys to work with and very friendly at every step of the process. Everyone I had a chance to work with are highly professional, flexible, spend time to explain all the questions I had. They are not only nice to the owners, they are also very nice to the volunteers. It's a Win-Win-Win.

My husband and I recently had a solar installation by SunWork. We are both very happy with our solar system and with the entire process working with this company. Travis Moe was the main contact. He did the site survey and supervised the installation. Travis was professional, personable and enthusiastic. He answered my questions thoroughly and in language that was easy to follow. Our system has 8 solar panels and was installed mostly in one day by Travis and Fernando, a terrific volunteer. Travis walked us through every step of the way. During our inspection, Travis displayed extensive knowledge of electrical code and was able to pass an incredibly detailed and perfectionist inspection with flying colors. I recently got an email from Travis to advise me on how to manage maintaining my solar panels during the recent fires which have left troublesome ash on the panels. I was impressed that Travis was thoughtful enough to reach out to customers with sucj helpful unsolicited followup. I am very happy to decrease my carbon footprint and that SunWork was able to make installing solar on my house affordable. I appreciate how committed the SunWork staff are to being Green. I highly and enthusiastically recommend this company.

Sunwork was great to work with. Right from the first discussions to the completion - they were extremely professional, very informative and just a pleasure to deal with. Al Keyes did our installation alone and he was just fantastic! Highly recommend Sunwork.

If you qualify, I can't imagine you can find a better deal than Sunwork. They worked with me to determine what would best fit my current and future needs at the price I could afford. I never felt pressured in any way to get something more or less than what I wanted. They were flexible and handled my specific installation and feature request with no issues. The team lead is a professional contractor and the volunteer installers are trained and supervised well. My installation is exactly what I wanted, the way I wanted, at a significantly better price than the other options I explored. The system has been performing reliably to my expectations for several months and I'm having fun watching the generation increase as the days get longer.

My wife and I were introduced to Sunwork at a presentation in San Luis Obispo on March 30, 2019 From that time on we worked with Project Lead Bryan Noel, regarding the feasibility and size of a solar energy system for our home. As we met the first criteria of an electric bill of under $100 per month, we scheduled a site inspection by Bryan. He patiently offered various configerations of the panels to take advantage of sun exposure and followed with recommendations regarding panels' efficiency, pros/cons of the various inverters and equipment warranties. After deciding on the number of panels, Bryan selected an optimal layout on the garage roof which took advantage of the proximity to the main (PGE) service panel and minimized the use of conduit for wiring. A major hurdle was scheduling the installation of the panel support mounts after the tear off and before the installation of a new composition roof on the house and garage.Bryan and his volunteer crew worked well and there were no conflicts with the roofers. Brackets and panels went up after the new roof was finished, followed by the installation of the solar breaker box and connection to the main electric service panel. Bryan handled the permitting and scheduling of the SLO County electrical inspection and assisted with the application to PGE for their Permission To Operate (PTO) the system and access the grid. Sunwork's invoice was detailed and came slightly under the quoted price. We highly recommend Sunwork Renewable Energy Projects as a capable and reliable installer of a solar energy system and commend Bryan Noel for being a knowledgeable and well organized Project Leader.

Sunwork staff (Reuben, Al, Sonya and John) considered our needs and educated us about our energy options, literally down to the nuts and bolts of installing. After reviewing 3 estimates (they patiently considered and adjusted to potential variables of our future energy consumption), we made a financially and environmentally prudent decision and installed 14 solar panels and a Solar Edge inverter. Sunwork accommodated our schedule for installation, thoroughly explained the rebate program, the associated costs and handled all required permits, responded promptly and courteously to us, our renters, and the inspectors. They allayed our concerns about the duration and expense of our installation; when we received the invoice, it was meticulously detailed and ultimately below the estimated cost, a pleasant surprise indeed! We were so enthused by the experience, we’ve since volunteered on other installations, and Sunwork project leads (Al and John) remained cheerful, prompt and focused, and communicated efficiently and effectively with clear with instructions and explanations, and showed transparency and respect to colleagues, volunteers, residents and neighbors. We hope solar panels continue to gain popularity, and more financial incentives expand the feasibility and popularity of rooftop installations. There are many solar installers competing for business, but few provide the customer service and expertise that we found in abundance with Sunwork.

SunWork was a very smooth and easy contractor to work with. I worked with John Beard to ensure my new roof was unobstructed for the foot print of the panels and my service panel was upgraded to the current code. John gave me all of the options available, sizing, and micro inverter vs. string inverter. The work was scheduled for 2 days but completed in 1!! The install crew was prompt, knowledgeable, and cleaned up when they were done. The project came in $442 under budget! SunWork took care of the permit, drawings, meeting with city inspection and PG&E Solar agreement. System: 8 panel 2.25 kW mirco-inverter.

The Pricing is AWESOME! The workmanship in my area was SUPERB! Their business model explains it all. Bid them! You won't regret it.

Really enjoyed working with them - from planning to execution. We had them install an 18 kW system at our meditation center. Being a non-profit ourselves, we had to go back and forth many times to ensure our money was well spent. They were very patient with our queries. They were very knowledgeable and gave us the best price. The actual cost came less than what they quoted. Would definitely recommend them!

I could write a long review with all the superlatives but it boils down to this... If you qualify to have Sunwork do your project, it's a no brainer to go ahead with them. I saved 28% over the nearest commercial bid and the work, planning, and project was FIRST CLASS. I would be glad to discuss them in more detail if you want to email me.

It's an amazing company!! They installed a complete system on my house. I usually do the work on my house and can be very specific on doing a job right the first time. They were more careful and detail oriented than myself! They have a different business model than other solar companies. They use volunteers for the grunt work, thereby reducing the cost by about 30%. I volunteered for a few days first, then I helped with my install. I couldn't be happier with the whole process!

Thanks SunWork for an amazing job on our solar project in Arroyo Grande. You made the whole process easy, educational and fun! Plus our panels look beautiful. My roof is steep and made from concrete tile and the team had no trouble at all. I'm glad we upgraded the Sunny Boy inverter to one that could accommodate any future solar panel expansion plus includes a secure power supply feature where I can plug into my solar even if the grid goes down. Bryan Noel and my awesome volunteer crew did a terrific job! Bryan patiently answered all my questions and designed a system that is perfect for our needs. So glad SunWork has expanded operations from the Bay Area to San Luis Obispo County. I can't wait to get my first PG&E bill which I expect to reflect only the minimum amount. Thanks SunWork!

SunWork did amazing job on installing solar system at our home. The amount that was charged was really less compare to rest of the installers

I heard SunWork interviewed on KCBX radio and was instantly interested in their business model of helping out the low electric use customer get a system that would take 2 or 3 times longer to pay off with a conventional installer. I then talked with them at Earth Day SLO. When I left their booth I was sold, and scheduled a site analysis with the project lead Bryan. Bryan was very thorough professional and several weeks later we started the installation. Bryan was great in explaining what we were to do and was there to help us out as needed. I had not done any previous training, but as the homeowner, was able to help out. As Project Lead Bryan did all the site planning, permitting with the county and PG&E. The process was so painless and easy, thanks Bryan Noel and SunWork!

In a word. . . impressive. I started this process towards the beginning of the year not even imagining that this would go as well as it had. I decided to educate myself, and fortunately I came across SunWork during my research. I couldn't have asked for a better scenario because I was the perfect candidate for their business model, customers who are interested in learning the in's and out's of the system and how it is all put together. Mind you, if you want to be hands off, they cater to that as well, but I think they really would rather have their customers get involved as much or as little as they would like. Before I found SunWork and reached out to them, my mindset was that I was going to do this completely on my own. I feel like going through this process and learning what I did, I have a greater understanding and could probably get it done on my own. SunWork provided me the opportunity to take my baby steps when it came to getting this project going. When I first reached out to SunWork, because of the 'S' Tile on my roof, it wasn't looking like it was going to be a reality. I'll be honest, I begged and pleaded to work with this non-profit, because I knew they were EXACTLY what I was looking for, and I believed the same was true of them, whether they knew it or not. I think I may have convinced them when I showed them that I was in this for all the right reasons. I was not looking just for a bargin, although that was a huge selling point for me, I was looking for a partner and a teacher, Bryan (project leader) was just that. After a bit of begging and convincing, I was told Bryan would have to do a site survey and he would be the final decision making authority. My wife and I waited for our site survey with Bryan and crossed our fingers for the best. When Bryan arrived I did my best not to try and scare him away with how much I wanted to work with him, it worked. He did a very thorough and meticulous site survey and I knew this was exactly what we needed for our home. Bryan got back to me after a few days, said the 'S' Tiles were typically a no-go for the volunteer model, but we could make it work, since they were of good quality. My wife, uncle and I attended both free workshops, (which I also highly recommend) one for volunteer training and the other for "Going Solar", which, by that time we already had a signed contract and a project date confirmed. I went to the class eager to learn and nervous about getting volunteers, especially since we live in Orcutt. I believe by the end of the workshops we had a full list for both days. Fast forward a couple weeks and the project was upon us. Bryan, myself, my uncle, my wife and volunteers got to work. Bryan was so patient as we had a crew of first timers, but as we went the work seemed to flow pretty well. Everyone had a job and a purpose. At times I felt a bit useless, as I was pretty unsteady on my feet and around these types of tools, but I felt included and I felt like I had a purpose in being there, not just a spectator. Bryan worked hard, even surpassing the normal "work" hours to get us ahead of schedule for the following days work, which was really admirable. I'm glad Bryan did that for us because it turns out there was a last minute cancellation (no fault on the part of SunWork) for volunteer. My uncle, Bryan and myself worked hard to get the panels up, wired and the system online by the early afternoon. I could go on about SunWork, Bryan and why solar is so important. I will, but not in this format, I plan on volunteering and doing what I can to get SunWork more projects and more happy people. Bryan was a pleasure to work with, I guarantee your system won't be slapped together and thrown into place like a commercial installer does.

Sunwork installed an 8 panel 2.2kW system with microinverters for us in the autumn of 2015. Since that time, our electricity use increased. We contacted Sunwork about increasing our solar capacity. Project Lead John Beard visited and gave us a few options. We decided to go with adding three 290 watt panels. As this was a small job, John was able to install the addition in one day with me helping. John had the city inspector over a few days later to inspect and approve. He also filed the NEM paperwork for the expansion which PGE signed off in about a week. Another great job by Sunwork! John's work was excellent and we are very happy! He did everything: design, install, inspection scheduling and PGE paperwork! And all at a reasonable price! As a DIYer, this was also fun because I was able to participate in the work. For my review of our original install, see past reviews dated 10/26/2015. I highly recommend John and Sunwork!

SunWork was, without a doubt, the most comprehensive and perfect service we have experienced. Typically the cost of any remodel, addition, or home improvement has followed the old saying of twice as expensive and three times as long as the initial quote but this was not the case with SunWork. From start to finish Bryan and Reuben were there to answer any questions and to keep the job moving forward. We added 15 panels in a single day, helped installed our own panels, got to know and work with some cool individuals, and got our system up and running in less than 24 hours. I rarely proselytize for one business or experience over another but, in this case, it made both cents and sense to have SunWork supply and install and connect our solar panels. We have a less than 5 year payback time on our panels and SunWork was with us through design, quote, installation and city inspection! Amazing!

One of the most pleasant and professional experiences I've had with any contractor. Great communication. We were able to do it even though I'm in a multi-unit HOA.

SunWork installs photovoltaic (solar electric) systems only for non-profits, and for people with electric bills under 100$/mo, ie, very long pay-back periods. My project presented several challenges. Reuben Veek, the principal lead of SunWork, had to pull 110 ft of cable through three structures and underground conduits to reach my one sunny location. He dealt, very patiently, with three dubious arguments at my building dept, over a period of five months. Once the permit was issued, he installed the system fairly promptly. He was always positive, always hopeful, always a pleasure to work with. Oh, and his price was less than half of what several commercial installers quoted me.

After getting quotes and talking a bunch with SolarCity and SunWork and customers of both, I opted to get solar put on my roof with SunWork. I'm really happy I did. Bryan and the company were wonderful the entire way through. Bryan did a great job explaining things well to me throughout the entire process and got the system up and running without a hitch. The workmanship was top quality. Plus, I got to be involved in the install myself which gave me the confidence to feel like I can maintain the system myself if needed. Thank you, SunWork, for working with me and getting me onto Solar!

We had such a great experience with our SunWork installation in August. Communication was excellent, the time from initial contact to site visit to quote to workday to inspection was FAST. I participated in the installation, which was a ton of fun. Everyone involved was great. The attention to detail shown by the project lead (Reuben, the founder), was incredible, and I can be very picky. What a great organization, and what a great deal for any family that uses less than $100/month for electricity (the threshold is higher if you have an electric vehicle). Installation costs are 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of going with one of the big installers. Our system is on target to pay for itself in less than 4 years.

SunWork provides excellent service at the affordable price. We had an excellent experience with Meo and Paul, they both were incredibly professional. The installation took less than a day, Meo and his team did an excellent job. Meo was extremely patient in answering our questions, he even helped to setup the monitoring system for us. I have already given out his contact to my colleague and friends to keep him busy.

If you have an unusual roof or other unique situation that major installers can not address, these are the people to use. I had a nearly flat TPE membrane roof with lots of vents and skylights. SunRun could only engineer an 11 panel system. Sunwork managed to design and install a 20 panel system at a very reasonable price. Bryan and his workers did a great job and worked well with the building department to get our permit and pass final inspection. If you are a DIY person, you can help and really understand how it all goes together.

We had a great experience with Sunwork. Bryan was the project leader and he was extremely helpful. He very patiently answered all the questions I had. Especially going through the details on the pros and cons of a microinverter system vs an optimizer system (we ultimately went with the microinverter system). I volunteered as part of his volunteer crew and learnt a lot! Bryan was very patient as he explained all the details to everybody. His work was very professional and thorough. There were a few fuses in the existing main panel which were not according to code, and Brian went to the trouble of replacing all the other fuses in addition to what was required for the solar installation. I would recommend going through the volunteering experience as Brian shared his vast knowledge ranging from AC-DC converters to best places to buy tools. Both Brian and Paul were very helpful. Sunwork provided the most competitive quotes. And the actual bill was lower than their quote. They were very fast. After we signed the contract, the whole installation including permits, review, PG&E activation was done within a month. I am already seeing my usage at PG&E drop significantly! I usually don't write reviews, but this is an exception. If you are thinking Solar, hopefully your electric bills are less than $100/month so that Sunwork can help you!

Bryan and the entire team at Sunwork were amazing. We are very happy with our system and what we received. For folks like us that use less than $100 a month in electricity, it was amazing to find a group like Sunwork that makes solar a financially reasonable option. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Great company, great people, great communication, always on time, a lot lower price quote then other solar companies due to their volunteer work strategy, very good customer service. The whole project was done on time as promised. In the end of the project, the cost was lower then quoted. Owner can participate in the whole install process.

SunWork was top notch! They installed a 9.24 kW solar system at our church and its working like a charm. Their price was even $10,000 less than competitors because they are a nonprofit and use volunteers to help install the system. All their staff were super friendly, down to earth, and passionate about this mission. I highly recommend them A++

All I can say is WOW. These guys are so professional from beginning to end. We didn't think we could get solar, due to our small electric bill and small house. But because putting solar on small houses with low electricity bills are their specialty, SunWork was able to help us. They were all so patient with me (and I am clueless about electricity), explaining everything really well, every step of the way. I have felt so well-taken care of. And if that were not enough, the final price came out to be several hundred dollars less than the estimate and because they are a non-profit they were able to pass that savings on to me. I'm SOO excited that we are now generating our own power and saving money. A total win-win. Doesn't get any better than that!

Had an excellent experience with Meo and Paul from SunWork - both were incredibly professional. Paul scheduled the initial meeting and answered all my questions on what to expect from SunWork and explained their philosophy around making solar available to homes such as mine that use less than $100 / month in electricity - amazing organization and mission! Meo did a great job explaining what type of system and how many panels he recommended for my home based on my current and anticipated future usage (hoping for 2 EVs!). On the day of the install, he and his team did an excellent job and even finished a day sooner than originally planned - which freed up my Sunday. All in all, an excellent experience thanks to Meo, Paul, and the volunteers at SunWork! I would highly recommend it to family and friends.

Sunwork is the best of all. Their work was professional, highest quality, optimized for both output and visuals. They were on time and met our schedule and budget.

Thanks to Aldhar Keyes - Sunwork.org project leader for the top quality work on this install - with attention to detail, minimal disturbance, timely competion and good humor!

Meo and his team did an excellent job in installing solar at my home in Milpitas. Initially Paul helped me in getting a site survey. From the time of survey to installation Meo and his team did an excellent job to complete the project.

We met with 6 different vendors. Sunwork Renewable Energy Projects offered excellent panels (equipment) with great warranties (better than most) and panels made in Canada. Furthermore, we love the idea of supporting an organization that is training on the job for people to work in the industry. We spoke with personnel and volunteers working for the organizations. Top Solar Panel experts were volunteering for Sunwork which spoke highly of the integrity of the work. We knew we had to be patient since they are NOT eager to sell panels and they do NOT work on commission; thus, communications are a bit slow. However, everything else was outstanding. My husband has expertise in the industry and couldn't be happier with the results. We highly recommend Sunwork! _ Best at outstanding prices!- Just be patient. They don't have a secretary and salespeople.

I first learn about SunWork is through a web search "Solar for under USD 100 electricity usage". So I contacted a few big-commerce solar companies and sunwork for their cost estimation for my 3.2K Solar system. Paul's qualifiication call and draft quote is very transparent and competitive, it is so transparent that you do not want to DIY. later on, project lead Meo (great guy) came onsite and did a very through site survey, very professiional and answered many of my questions. Compare to this, other company is mainly doing sales pitch. The contract signing process is very smooth and fast. We were set for installation after 3 week of contract signature. The installation is completed in one day from 8am-5pm and looks very nice. Meo also did a final review on the installation and make sure everything is set for inspection. 3 days after installation, city inspector came and the system passed as expected. 5 days after installation, Net-metering is also completed. It has been almost a month and we are using our own green electricity from the roof. Wonderful services and thank you, SunWork. I would recommend them to my friend.

SunWork helped us install a 4.2kw system last week. Bryan (the project lead) was very knowledgable and spent a lot of effort in finding the best configuration for our roof. They let the homeowner take part in the installation and I learned a lot about the whole system. Excellent communication from the beginning to the end.

Reuben and his team did a great job. The job was done on schedule and very quickly over one weekend. Reuben even worked late on a Saturday night to make sure this got done. Reuben is a good guy and has good patience. The panels are working good. Estimated production is 7400 kWh per year and average so far is 7800 kWh. We are making good use of the solar energy as we now have two electric cars. The price for the solar panels and installation was significantly lower than other quotes I obtained. You really can't go wrong with hiring Sunwork to install your solar panels.

I contracted with SunWork to install a 3.315 kw solar system on my roof. Price: The quote from SunWork was 40-60% lower than all the quotes from other solar companies. I had wanted solar for many years, but it was always to expensive to install a small system.This was the first time that it made financial sense to get solar. Not only was the quote lower, the final price turned out to be $300 LESS than than the quote! I love saving money! Speed: He had the system installed in just a few days. The city inspector came out and approved it a week later. Then PG&E approved it a week after that. I am impressed the whole process took less than a month. Quality/Service: The solar system works great. They cleaned up after themselves. They took the time to route the wires in the least noticeable way. Overall: I would highly recommend SunWork.

Our project was larger than typical for SunWork, but since we're a two-EV household, they configured a great system for us. I'm also happy to support a non-profit organization that's providing solar energy and volunteer opportunities in our community.

Reuben at Sunwork Renewable Energy Products is organized, efficient, values-driven, and extremely hard working. Our panels were installed quickly and work great! We are enjoying electricity bills of $0, and credit with our local electricity provider for those times when we need more electricity than we produce. Reuben is patient and persistent in a good, low-key way, and never dropped any balls. He has a big heart. I have the utmost respect for him and his company.

We got quote from other solar companies for sub $100 monthly bill, no one could beat sunwork renewable energy. Bryan Noel came for inspection and provided different options like high efficiency panels, central inverter vs individual one etc. Our roof is not exactly south facing. We got 15 panels installed with 12 facing south east and 3 facing north west (mostly west). Bryan and his volunteers did an awesome job in setting conduit to electrical panel with our drilling holes etc, explained and worked with city for approval and got PG&E approval as well. All of which was seamless. Within a week we got panels installed, city approval completed and PG&E net metering approved. I would strongly recommend Sunwork renewable Energy projects for residential solar.

SunWork was beyond a pleasure to work with. From my initial consultations with them to after the installation, it has been a breeze and a pleasure. We are so happy with SunWork. The pricing is amazing. Their professionalism, knowledge and quality of their work is exceptional. The installer we worked with Meo, was so gracious, prompt, knowledgable and did fantastic work. He was patient and explained to us parts of the system whenever we had any questions about it. My wife and I feel like we can explain solar panel systems to any lay person. The quality of the panels to the inverter are the best. Please, please, do yourself a favor and use SunWork.

The crew from SunWork Renewable Energy showed up on time on a Saturday morning in early July and went to work without any delay. By the end of the day they had completed the installation and the panels were cooking along. The installation was cleanly done with much of the conduit installed in the attic and a minimum of exterior conduit. Our next door neighbor, who had a system installed by another company, expressed envy at the neatness and minimum exterior clutter in our system. SunWork got the permits and arranged the inspection with the City in a timely fashion. They also followed up with the paperwork for P.G.& E. which was approved efficiently. the price was as quoted and we are extremely happy with the result. We are recommending them to friends whose installation will likely qualify. Keep up the good work.

Sunwork worked well with me and roofers who were replacing section where solar was installed, including coordinating for sealing the mounts.

The Sunwork team led by Byran did an excellent job of installing solar for my home. From the initial meeting, planning and the execution of the project, the team was extremely professional, answering all questions, being thorough, on time and with great attention to detail. I would highly recommend them anytime.

I have been looking to install solar in my home for over 7 years. In due course I moved home and I met with Reuben. I could tell when I met him for the first time what a great person and professional he was. he explained things to me and worked with me. Due to various reasons I couldn't get it installed right away but in the three years since I met him first, he kept in touch answering my questions and checking in with me. I finally decided it was time to move ahead and he did it all in 5 days. Even during the install he was courteous and answering everything I wanted to know. My system finally turned ON today from PGE and I am super happy!. I would recommend them. Oh and during the three year time I did get quotes from others and no one could even come close to the pricing or for that matter be as nice as Reuben. Thank you and I am going to recommend them to all of my friends and family. Oh and btw, I am know in my friends circle to be the go to guy when it comes to electric cars or solar etc. so expect to hear from more of them!

They are responsive, friendly, well priced, and professional. We are very satisfied with our install and love seeing our meter roll back. Biggest bonus: priced at least 30% less than competitors.

Such a quick and easy install process. Being a part of the installation process helped. Was nervous about the installation being completed by volunteers, but really, it's easier than assembling an IKEA bed. Thanks to Meo, Paul and the Sunwork team.

Reuben and his team were a pleasure to work with, and completed the job professionally and courteously, and within their original bid. They explained all of the options clearly and took care of everything with the City and PG&E. And their bid was much more affordable than the other bids I received.

Reuben and Mario did a great job on our project. We were very happy they went the extra mile to design a system that worked with our difficult roof, and still look good with all the plumbing vents. They were also able to tap into our old electric setup without requiring an electric panel upgrade. All other installers we talked to wanted extra for a panel upgrade. During the install, they also took the extra effort to run the conduit through the attic, and to paint the conduit on the roof. If they are a little slow to reply to email in the beginning, don't let that deter you.