V3 Electric

Scammers

Beware of the SCAM ARTIST C******. He will trick you in to signing a 30 year contract and tell you it’s Government funded you only need to pay for the utility at 30% less than what your paying for now, then he will have you sign his table one page but the contact is actually 77 PAGES LONG!!! You will actually be tricked into leasing the solar panels for an expensive set fee monthly then also having to Pay Edison for the usage. You will end up paying three times more of what you’re paying now. Complete SCAM

Self Generation Incentive Program

Really helpful reps with V3, they gave us the information we needed to get ready for the appointment we set. They work with the SGIP in order to make the installs. We were able to look into the program ourselves so we knew what we were getting into before hand. Recommending to my friends.

Very happy

Very happy with my experience with V3. Was skeptical at first but didn’t know about SGIP. Made the process very easy. Thanks Cody!

Scam artist

Scam artist ..never presented a actual contracted and misrepresented themselves. Got scammed for 150,000$ for 25 years . Reported to the BBB and the contracted who misrepresented himself as well

BE WARNED: DO NOT USE V3 (a solar panel company) FOR YOUR SOLAR PANELS PROJECT. It all started at the end of January 2023 when a salesman sold me into adding additional solar panels through V3. He promised that within three months the panels would be installed and operational. After signing the contract and sending a deposit, I spent more than 3 months trying to get in touch with V3 to find out when the installation would take place. After several calls, texts and emails, I finally received an email in August 2023 (7 months later) stating that I was scheduled for installation. V3 installed the panels on my roof with virtually no permits from the HOA, Riverside County, or from the city of Temecula. Given that no permits were received, the panels remained non-operational. It was not until the beginning of March 2024 and after I paid 90% of the remaining balance that the panels were turned on. It took V3 almost 14 months to finish the job. My next door neighbor used a different company. It took 3 months to get the panels installed and working. The culture of this company is based on taking advantage of customers by using very aggressive salespeople. The employees that I interacted with are dishonest, liars and have no integrity.

Worst solar company out there

When looking for a reliable, trustworthy solar company do not make the same mistake we made by going with V3. So far our 2-3 month project has taken 10 months and counting. All of the installers are extremely unprofessional by blasting inappropriate music to causing thousands of dollars worth of damages throughout their install areas. Customer service, managers and all in office personnel are a compete joke, they do not communicate with each other resulting in us having to contact them very often for the simplest bits of information. The company overall is solely in the business of screwing their customers over, nothing else. We are still fighting to get our solar up and running and for damages of our newly remodeled house (inside and out) paid for. I wouldn’t wish this mess on my worst enemy, stay away!!!

worst company don't get solar from them

This is the worst company I have ever dealt with. Everything went wrong. - System is overpriced compared to other competitors - They damaged my property during installation and should repair the damaged based on the contract but they are denying the quote to repair my damaged property - They always arrive late when there is a scheduled appointment - They respond very slow to all your cases If I knew they were this terrible I would have never bought solar from them, before you go through the same pains and stress, I highly recommend getting your solar somewhere else

Do not use V3

Installed panels over a year ago never passed inspection? Never worked useless panels placed on 40 year old roofing which is now leaking. v3 wants to charge elderly homeowner to remove useless panels so the roofing can be replaced. Why do panels not work over a year since install and why on a very old roof?

A year later...

We made first contact about a year ago. When we decided to go with V3, we had only heard great things! Our system was supposed to be up and running last Oct and here we are, still waiting for some inspection or other. We have had multiple inspections and are still waiting. We do NOT understand what the holdup is. We feel like we have been VERY patient and enough is enough!!! I really want to be able to say great things about this company. We have not had to put out a dime for any of the work that has been done so far. That is literally the only thing keeping us sane at this point. Come on V3!! Deliver on your product! It is LONG overdo

HORRIBLE SERVICE - STILL NO CONNECTION

We had solar panels installed 4 months ago and they still aren't connected. Passive responses but no action. Salesman was kind, but so far, has proved he can't be trusted. Customer Service here is non-existent. We rushed to get our home reroofed for the solar install and they damaged our brand new roof. I wonder if they get credit from the government for installation of solar panels. Otherwise, why would they take the time and cost to do the installs if they don't bother getting them connected. Bottom line, 4 months later and we're still paying SCE for electricity and have solar panels on our roof that aren't connected. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

As I write this it's 2 months post install and panels just sitting there. They caused a bunch of water damage due to faulty roof penetrations. One employee that led the install was very rude as well. THIS COMPANY IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG YOU ARE THE LAST PRIORITY.

After a month of signing contract they came out put the panels on , it's been 6 months still have no working solar power it's excuses after excuses the fault is never there's still waiting on service 6 months later

Mr.

Chking with all solar companies, V3 came across as the most professional that instilled confidence and informative. Going with V3 was not a bad experience, although emails and notices didn't seem to coordinate efforts together but not acceptable with a shrug of the shoulders. They've had to come back to readjust panels because of not being installed correctly and redid the Iverson box because something was wrong with it. OVER ALL, having solar is so far seeming to be the way to go, but V3 has week links in their company chain that needs some supportive management, mainly having a live person answer the phone in customer service when you call, and then having installation done right the first time. This all leaves me with a middle of the ground review, not sure to recommend at this time.

Awesome!

They have been around for 8 years. Choosing them was a no brainer.

Grateful for V3 installation

We live in Jackson, CA, in Rollingwood Estates, a mobile home park. The park management company did extensive research and deemed them a solid company to do business with. And after reviewing the list of those with the V3 installations, we decided to sign up and are we glad we did, especially after this past heatwave. So far we have not have to paid for any year end PG&E charges. Yea. But PG&E still has to change a $5.00 monthly fee for transmission as of today, anyway. Since then we have seen multiple units installed in the neighborhood. Some folks even had battery backup installed. Not sure of the price. After reading the one star reviews of the company, doesn't sound like our experience. Sad those folks has problems. Some of the features we appreciate are the fact that they took care of all the permits the state requires of any changes to a mobile home, that they will take off the panels when we need a new roof installed and replace them, no charge, and that the system and payments on the system go with the home when we sell. Our sales person is excellent. Jake, thank you for your after-sale service.

Worthless Company!!!!!!

These guys continually ring our doorbell even though it says "NO SOLICITING" on a BIG SIGN right next to our Ring doorbell. Very frustrating, what part of this "NO SOLICITING" do the MORON SALES PEOPLE that you hire not understand? I am not interested in your solar pitch. If I wanted solar you would be the last company I would contact!

V3 Electric Solar Panel System Installation Review

Our experience with V3 Electric began in April 2022. Prior to this time and for a period of approximately 5 months we investigated “going solar” via online videos, reviews of solar companies, solar equipment data sheets, NEM details, our utility energy statements, etc. At our request, a V3 energy consultant visited our home and spent more than 2 hours describing the proposed solar panel system and answering our many questions. At no time were any “pressure tactics” employed or exaggerated performance claims made. We appreciated the consultant’s professionalism, liked what we saw and decided to move forward. On April 20 V3 Electric sent an LOI for the proposed system ($0 installation cost / fixed monthly price / 25-year contract). From that point on every aspect of the process (proposal verification, drone survey, system design, permitting, installation, inspection, interconnection with the local utility and permission to operate) was conducted promptly and without issues of any kind. V3 Electric kept us informed of process status, what to expect and anything needed from us. The service technicians arrived on time for each visit: panel installation June 8, electrical equipment installation June 29, and final inspection July 13. All installation work reflected attention to detail. On July 17 we received permission to operate from our utility (PG&E). We are very satisfied with V3 Electric and happy we chose them as our energy provider. In preparing this review my wife and I tried to identify V3 Electric deficiencies or shortcomings that could be eliminated or improved, but we can’t think of anything. If we had to do this over again, we would choose V3 Electric.

Excellent experience

I’m skeptical of most door to door salespeople, and tend to say no thanks. I had been interested in solar, but I was rebuffed by 2 solar companies when I said I had a tile roof (the guys that station themselves at Costco and Home Depot). I decided I would listen to my now representative- who explained the system. Immediately I thought, this is too good to be true. Having gone through a major remodel, I wasn’t prepared to finance a solar panel system. My rep, KaVell Jenkins was patient as he explained V3’s model for installing the system. I conferred with my son, who shares my skepticism. KaVell came back to talk to both of us, bringing his compatriot Tyler, who went into depth. Once we understood how they make their money, we were sold. I wanted to get a system before NEM3 took effect; where PG&E is going to charge $6/size of system for the inverter charge. My unit at nearly 7Kwh would be an additional $42/month, but I’m under NEM2 which is a flat $10/month. I was seeing my kWh charge going up; within 3 month it went from 21¢- to42¢/kWh. It makes sense. So I was able to get 22 panels and a larger panel box (usually a $6K upgrade) installed - free. They own the system (as of now) and monitor the panels. I’m paying V3 for my electricity now at a flat rate, with a minimum rate increase of 1.5%/year. My highest bill in 25 years will still be LESS than my electricity bill NOW. PG&E has another huge rate increase in 2023 planned to cover the cost of the fires. As far as customer service, it’s been excellent. I’ve had my questions and concerns answered immediately. They guided me through every step of the process. I read through every inch of my contract, and I feel confident I made the right decision. They inspected my roof thoroughly, showed care and concern for my property. I now have my system up and running, using the sun to run my hot tub! I have the option to buy my system too, which I will purchase at some point. Their model though, allowed me to install a system without having a lien on my house and and get the NEM2 rate while I still can. It’s a local company too, based out of Sacramento, always a plus. I’m very happy with everything and I’d recommend them if anyone is considering solar but balking at the cost of purchasing a system .

BE CAREFUL USING V3

WARNING - Be sure to ask V3 about True-Up costs before agreeing to use them. I was told that based on V3's calculations that I would save money each month on power usage. As result, I pay severely more each month with a $3k per year true-up bill. I have asked them for help and they advised me that I need to cut down my 100+ year old trees in order to cut my $3k true-up costs by 25%. Even if I did cut trees down (which I am not), I am still losing money each month with V3. Instead of taking accountability for their mistake in miscalculating my projected energy production, V3 blamed me for using too much power. I got screwed using V3. BE CAREFUL...

Great Job V3 team!

The sales team that I interacted with were very nice and friendly. Valeria and Nivin were pros. I was looking for an alternative to the current and legacy power monopoly. More company's the better. So im giving them a shot. So far no complaints. System is clean, well installed, and working great!

Avoid at all Costs

Thankfully we no longer have to deal with this company because we are selling our home. We made the agreement in December 2017, and it was filled with all types of promises from v3. We had 18 panels installed and were told it would more than meet our electric needs and would even cover an electric car we were thinking about purchasing. The panels were installed before Christmas, and we were told it would be a few weeks to get them inspected by the city to turn on. We heard nothing from them until we received a phone call sometime in February about someone at our home for an inspection. Problem was, we were out of town on vacation. Apparently V3 set up the appointment with the city but didn't bother letting us know. When we returned, we tried contacting them to set up another appointment and they told us they would work on it. Meanwhile we had to start making our payments on a product that wasn't even in use. We probably called every other week or so trying to get them to set up another appointment. We didn't get one until October. 10 months after our panels were installed. Then the city inspector showed up, but the rep from v3 was "running late" and over an hour away. Luckily the inspector was able to go to his next appointment and come back and approve solar panels being turned on. There was also an app that monitored the solar equipment, BUT, we needed V3 to give us a username and password. Thats when they completely stopped returning our calls. On top of all that, the promise that the panels would produce more than enough to meet our needs was completely bogus. We had a tru-up of nearly $800 each year. Add that to our monthly payment, and our electricity costs went up about 50%. And we didn't even purchase that electric car. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

Bad installation and service

I got the solar panel from V3, on signing the contract I emphasize to not to touch my old solar system. The day of installation the find that they cannot install at the original location so the install on the other side of the house, which was ok with me. An electrician was not present and the move the wiring of my other system and by doing so the disconnect them. That day I came home to see that they also turn off my first solar system (I did not know then that the actually also wire it wrong). For them to come to restart my old system was an argument and once when I talk to a representative she said, “are you sure it us”? when I said Yes, she asked if I have proof Which I have. Took them over 2.5 months to figure up what was wrong. Long time to send an electrician as I request the tried and waste my time sending the wrong people. On the side of pipes, the made a mess pipe all over that to it looks good they needed to re due it. This process took a lot of energy and time (that cost me work time).

My solar install

The process seemed was very quick. I was informed by email at every stage. Survey complete, design complete, permits complete, install scheduled, inspection complete..... super easy. And now, average Edison statement is -$$$. All in all, easy quick, efficient. I was referred to them and I'm beyond happy

Joke of a company

This is an honest review after being a customer of v3 for the last 1.5 years. This all started back in June 2019 when a salesman, Dennis, solicited door to door about solar installation. After we sat down with him we got misleading information and no longer wanted the solar. It ended up being too late to back out of the solar installation since we already signed the contract. Dennis continued to reach out to me after this, knowing that I was upset with his service, about sending him referrals. That was the first problem. Fast forward to February 2021, my wife and I are selling our home. We get a roof inspection done and it states in the roof inspection that there are damages done due to solar installation. See my google review to find these pictures. For 1.5 year our roof has been sitting there damaged due to this joke of an establishments negligence. I call V3 and they send guys out on February 26th 2021. They do their job and leave with no announcement that they completed the work. Very unprofessional. I call back the office later that day asking for a report showing what was done. They tell me they will send me a report that day. I wait FOUR days before I get a report after repeated calls to their office and the report they send me seems like some kind of joke. See my google review to see their joke of a “report”. There is no name of who did the job, no stamp of the company, and just poor quality pictures. I call back the office to raise this issue and ask if they had roof contractors come up and fix the roof. The manager said, they are people who have many years of experience working on roofs but are not certified. V3 promises you they will fix any damages to your roof cause by solar. What they DON’T tell you is that the people who repair those damages are NOT certified! Tell me how is that legal... I have issues with my roof and you have UN-certified individuals trying to fix my roof. How do I know they didn’t cause anymore damages?! Very unprofessional company. WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY EVEN TO MY WORST ENEMY! This is such a headache having to deal with them.