Best solar companies California 180 Solar Power

180 Solar Power Reviews

Based in Escondido, CA. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

304verified installs in California utility records*
12recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2015first year in county records
8.3/10Solar.com Score · 55 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for 180 Solar Power

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 55 substantive published 180 Solar Power review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.3/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 55 substantive customer review texts (56 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 21 reviewsYelp 4.9★ · 35 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.10.0

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.5

36 reviews speak to this · 34 praise · 2 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.0

9 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.6

27 reviews speak to this · 24 praise · 3 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.7.5

22 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 1 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.9

29 reviews speak to this · 26 praise · 3 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.7.9

31 reviews speak to this · 29 praise · 2 complaints

#172 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where 180 Solar Power builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
San Diego County2571120156.0 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Riverside County33020158.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Orange County14120156.9 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

180 Solar Power reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.5/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales and proposal process as clear, helpful, and tailored to the home. A small number of complaints mention incentive timing and concerns about roof evaluation or proposal expectations, but those issues are uncommon in this set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, tailored proposals. Reviewers frequently say the quoting process was straightforward and informed by an on-site evaluation. Several describe feeling that the team explained options well and set expectations clearly. Representative review excerpt: "Peter Stern came to our house to do a quick site check in order to properly quote us."

Honesty and follow-through. Many customers describe the experience as honest from start to finish and say the proposal matched what was delivered. Some also note repeat business, which suggests confidence in the planning process. Representative review excerpt: "I appreciate honesty & won't give an excellent review unless it's been earned from being to end."

Watch-out on incentive timing and roof evaluation. A small number of reviewers report frustration with rebate timing or say they later had concerns about roof evaluation and related expectations. These complaints appear in a minority of reviews, but they are the main negative pattern in this category. Representative review excerpt: "They promised a rebate incentive that after a year an a half of waiting on CA, I was told my system was ineligible."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.0/10

Reviewers generally describe pricing and financing discussions as understandable and workable. The main complaint pattern centers on incentive timing, while most comments focus on reasonable payment handling and clear explanations of financing options.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Financing explained clearly. Several reviewers say the team took time to explain financing options and answer questions. They describe the process as transparent and easy to understand. Representative review excerpt: "I appreciate the time this company took to explain financing options, answer questions and even hop on the roof with me to take sun readouts and problem solve the shape..."

Payment process felt manageable. Some customers report that the payment process was reasonable and that scheduling moved faster than expected. These reviews suggest the company handled the financial side in a way that felt organized and customer-friendly. Representative review excerpt: "He agreed to a very reasonable payment process and put me in the schedule faster than I could have anticipated."

Rare complaint on incentive timing. One reviewer says a rebate incentive was presented up front but later did not work out after a long wait. This is the clearest negative theme in the pricing category, though it appears infrequently. Representative review excerpt: "They promised a rebate incentive that after a year an a half of waiting on CA, I was told my system was ineligible."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Most reviewers describe communication as responsive and helpful, especially around updates, post-install support, and ownership transfers. A few complaints mention missed follow-up details or coordination gaps, but the overall pattern is positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive after the sale. Reviewers often say the team replied quickly and handled questions or service needs without much delay. Several describe that kind of responsiveness as a standout part of the experience. Representative review excerpt: "Not only did they do great work installing it, but anytime we've needed service since then they have been very responsive and taken care of us quickly and fixing whatever..."

Help with setup and system access. Some customers mention clear handoffs, including help getting monitoring set up and understanding how to use the system. These comments suggest good coordination during and after installation. Representative review excerpt: "Anyway so they get me all set up and I have this app where I can see how much energy I'm producing which I am obsessed with and I just..."

A few coordination misses. A small number of reviewers report lapses such as follow-up issues, incomplete cleanup, or communication gaps around roofing concerns and final payment. These are present but limited relative to the many positive comments. Representative review excerpt: "Once the project was done we eventually had to call them about when they wanted us to send the final check."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.5/10

Reviewers mostly say the company kept projects moving on schedule and handled permitting, inspections, and activation without major delays. A small number of reports mention delays tied to parts or project logistics, but this is not the dominant pattern.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Projects completed on time. Several reviewers say their installs finished within the expected window and that the company handled city or supply-chain issues without losing momentum. These comments point to strong schedule management overall. Representative review excerpt: "He handled a lot of city and covid supply chain issues and kept the project on time, budget and on schedule."

Scheduling felt efficient. Customers also describe being put on the calendar faster than they expected and moving through the process smoothly. That suggests the company generally manages project timing well. Representative review excerpt: "He agreed to a very reasonable payment process and put me in the schedule faster than I could have anticipated."

Occasional delay from parts or logistics. One reviewer reports a delay when an ordered part did not fit the system and pushed back battery installation. This appears to be an exception rather than the norm, but it is the main timing complaint in the data. Representative review excerpt: "They ordered a part that didn't fit my system and had to delay the battery installation."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.9/10

Reviewers commonly praise the quality of the install, crew professionalism, and cleanup. A few complaints mention roof or cleanup concerns and an incomplete jobsite handoff, so the section is positive overall but not flawless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, professional installation. Many reviewers say the crew was on time, professional, and finished within the expected window. Several also specifically mention thorough cleanup after the job. Representative review excerpt: "They cleaned up everything so nicely and I don't know if you have ever noticed but not all solar is created equally take a look on people's houses you will..."

Experienced in-house crew. Customers describe the installers as knowledgeable and say they handled larger projects cleanly and efficiently. Some reviews also note confidence in the team performing the work directly. Representative review excerpt: "A big deal to me is he does no sub out the work, he has his own team, very experienced no professional, do the work."

A few site-care concerns. A small number of reviewers report issues such as an item left behind, a mid-installation absence, or later roof concerns. These complaints are limited, but they show that site care was not perfect in every case. Representative review excerpt: "They left their tool bag in my yard when the job was finished, so I had to call and let them know to come back for it."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.9/10

This category is one of the strongest in the review set. Reviewers frequently describe solid system output, useful monitoring, and responsive post-install service, with only a small number of complaints about fitment or performance expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong post-install responsiveness. Reviewers often say that when they needed service later, the company responded quickly and resolved issues efficiently. That pattern suggests support continues after the initial install. Representative review excerpt: "Not only did they do great work installing it, but anytime we've needed service since then they have been very responsive and taken care of us quickly and fixing whatever..."

System performance met expectations. Several customers mention good production results, including useful monitoring and favorable true-up outcomes. Others say the battery backup worked as planned. Representative review excerpt: "We've had our first true up (a full year) of $0 & a credit still remaining on our account with SDG&E."

A few performance-related complaints. A small number of reviewers mention delays tied to parts or say the system output did not match their original expectations. These concerns exist, but they are rare relative to the positive service feedback. Representative review excerpt: "They ordered a part that didn't fit my system and had to delay the battery installation."

Bottom line: Across 55 substantive reviews, 180 Solar scores well overall and is described most often in positive terms for communication, workmanship, and post-install support. The most consistent complaints are limited and tend to focus on incentive timing, occasional coordination issues, and a few isolated installation or performance concerns.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (21 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle and Yelp. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About 180 Solar Power

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: 180 Energy Systems.

Products

Solar

Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
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2015
34
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27
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54
'18
56
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18
'20
32
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22
'22
34
'23
10
'24
11
'25
5
'26

Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about 180 Solar Power

What do customers say in 180 Solar Power reviews?

We analyzed 55 substantive published customer reviews of 180 Solar Power in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.3/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has 180 Solar Power installed?

180 Solar Power appears as installer of record on 304+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

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