02/08/2011
Fabian La Maestra
Mark from Ra Tech Solar and his amazing crew installed a great looking rooftop 5.5 kW PV array at our house in Hollister. The install went very smooth and looks incredible. After researching many other installs from other companies online, from owner pictures, very few installs look as good and clean as what was delivered by Mark.<br /><br />His quotes were clear, honest, and flexible. If you don`t like something, Mark will explain the options and help you get what you want. Mark took care of all the paperwork and installation details, soup to nuts. Now I just need to send my accountant the forms to file with my taxes, to get the tax credit- easy as pie.<br /><br />This was a very big investment for me and I wanted to be sure I had the right team for the job. After comparing Mark`s quotes to over 10 other large and small Solar companies [taking months of my time], the choice was clearly Ra Tech Solar.<br /><br />Just a note that for anyone considering a PV array install, I strongly suggest getting the optional surge protectors and Tigo modules for your panels. With the Tigo units, if one of your panels is not working perfectly, you will never figure out which one without hours of messy testing and measuring. With Tigo, you can see online how each panel is doing graphically, and that is a priceless feature. It helps the installer come out and fix the problem right away the first time.<br /><br />My only error was not calling Mark sooner since the California rebates are now much lower than before. I should have done this job Jan 1st 2010, as this was when the federal gov started handing out 30% credits to homeowners.<br /><br />As a comparison about pricing, other companies I talked to would find every little reason to bring up the price, like using overly expensive panels or charging me for little details which fell out of their "easy install" guides such as $ 100`s more just because I had concrete tiles.<br /><br />I also took this opportunity to get a NEMA 14-50 240v plug installed in my garage for my future electric car. This install was also top notch. Suggest everyone get this since Mark`s already in the electric panel doing work so it`s easier for everyone.<br /><br />My recommendation, don`t even bother with anyone else. Get a quote from Mark and go with it.<br />