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Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions Reviews

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

178verified installs in California utility records*
4recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2004first year in county records
8.0/10Solar.com Score · 45 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 45 substantive published Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.0/10

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

Synthesized from 45 substantive customer review texts.

Google 5.0★ · 45 reviews

Updated September 23, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

Read what customers actually say ↓
Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.9

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.3

15 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.3

5 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.5

19 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 0 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.7.1

10 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.6

32 reviews speak to this · 32 praise · 0 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.7.2

9 reviews speak to this · 9 praise · 0 complaints

#71 of 1,089 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions 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.
Sonoma County130320044.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Napa County32020046.2 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Marin County16120065.7 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.

Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback, updated September 23, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.3/10

Reviewers describe the sales and proposal process as clear, informative, and low-pressure. They often say the company explained options well and helped them understand the tradeoffs before deciding, with no complaint pattern showing up in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear option walkthroughs. Reviewers say they were walked through different installation paths and felt better informed about the pros and cons before moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "AES gave us the pros and cons of various installation options and vendors and I felt much better informed and confident in our choices."

Informed decision-making. Customers describe the proposal process as helpful for understanding equipment choices and making a confident selection. Representative review excerpt: "He took the time to walk through different installation options, the benefits and downsides of each which helped me make an informed decision on what connector to use for my..."

No-pressure tone. Reviewers contrast the experience with pushy sales approaches and say the process felt straightforward and grounded in the job itself. Representative review excerpt: "A lot of other installers out there that will put on a pushy flashy sales pitch, not be at your job site, that will contract out the labor, good luck..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.3/10

Reviews are generally positive on pricing clarity, with several customers saying the quoted price was honored and estimates arrived quickly. There is also one complaint in the evidence set involving a project takeover that left a customer reporting higher-than-expected costs, so this category reads as positive-to-mixed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quote consistency. Several reviewers say the final price matched the original quote and that the company kept to the agreed amount. Representative review excerpt: "The final price matched his original quote to the dollar and even finished ahead of schedule with zero stress."

Prompt estimates. Customers report receiving site visits and quotes quickly, which helped set expectations early in the process. Representative review excerpt: "He also came out to the house to view the job within a couple of days and had a quote in my inbox shortly after that."

Cost overrun watch-out. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area.

Communication & coordination

Communication7.5/10

Reviewers consistently describe responsive, hands-on communication and good project ownership. The evidence does not show a meaningful complaint pattern here; most comments focus on prompt replies, clear guidance, and steady coordination through the job.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Prompt responses. Customers say questions were answered quickly and that the team stayed responsive throughout the project. Representative review excerpt: "Whenever we had questions, Jake promptly responded."

Hands-on ownership. Reviewers describe the company as present and accountable on site rather than distant once the contract was signed. Representative review excerpt: "A lot of other installers out there that will put on a pushy flashy sales pitch, not be at your job site, that will contract out the labor, good luck..."

Clear guidance. Customers report feeling better informed because options and next steps were explained in a way that reduced confusion. Representative review excerpt: "AES gave us the pros and cons of various installation options and vendors and I felt much better informed and confident in our choices."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Reviewers commonly report that work moved forward on schedule and that the company guided them through permits and inspections. The evidence set is strongly positive overall, with no notable complaint cluster about missed timelines or coordination breakdowns.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permits and inspections handled. Reviewers say the company guided them through permits and inspections as part of the process. Representative review excerpt: "Jake guided us every step of this process with permits and inspections."

On-time completion. Customers report that the work was completed on time and that scheduling stayed on track. Representative review excerpt: "He and his helper Kevin are personable and get their work done on time."

End-to-end process management. Some reviewers say the project stayed organized from start to finish, including the permit and inspection steps needed for activation. Representative review excerpt: "He is honest, very reasonable, responsive, and very detailed with his work from the start to the completion include getting all permits/inspections for installation of a Tesla Power Wall3 +..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.6/10

Reviewers describe strong installation quality, careful electrical work, and professional crews. Comments also point to good cleanup and attention to detail, and the evidence here does not show a meaningful complaint pattern about site care or workmanship.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quality installation. Customers say the rooftop panels and battery systems were installed well and that they were happy with the finished work. Representative review excerpt: "We are so happy with the rooftop panels and battery system Jake installed!"

Detail-oriented electrical work. Reviewers describe the team as careful and say they did not cut corners on the electrical side of the project. Representative review excerpt: "Jacob really knows his stuff and doesn’t cut corners to save a buck- electrical work is not the place to get cute, as consequences for shady work is shocking!"

Problem resolution on equipment. Some customers report that the team restored or corrected equipment issues during the job and completed the work cleanly. Representative review excerpt: "3) Work Quality: Jake and his team did an amazing job, restoring our Tesla Gateway 1 when it fell offline (I understand tech, had spoken to Tesla and they could..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.2/10

Reviewers generally report good post-install support, including system troubleshooting, equipment setup, and education about how the system works. Several comments reference strong performance after commissioning, and the evidence does not show a recurring complaint pattern in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

System troubleshooting. Customers say the company examined equipment carefully, found issues, and corrected them before finishing the setup. Representative review excerpt: "Jake did a thorough examination of our situation and equipment, found and rectified some problems in the system, and then set up a PowerWall 3 that works perfectly."

Helpful education. Reviewers note that they were walked through the process and felt more confident about the system afterward. Representative review excerpt: "Jake was terrific - he walked me through the process up front and in person at my new house, answered my many question, and now we have a wonderful system..."

Post-install value and function. Some customers report that the battery or storage setup works as expected and helps them manage their utility usage. Representative review excerpt: "I have one Tesla storage battery and my SCE bill is under $10 a month now."

Bottom line: Across 45 substantive Google reviews, ADVANCED ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS earns a largely positive profile, with especially strong feedback on workmanship, communication, and sales clarity. The main area with any caution is price and financing transparency, where most feedback is positive but one review reports a costly project handoff. Overall, reviewers most often describe a hands-on, responsive installer that stays involved through permits, installation, and follow-up.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (45 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

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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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 Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions

What do customers say in Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions reviews?

We analyzed 45 substantive published customer reviews of Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.0/10, 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 Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions installed?

Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions appears as installer of record on 178+ 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.

Who we are: Solar.com is a solar marketplace — we connect homeowners with installers and earn a fee when projects move forward. These rankings and scores are computed from public installation records and published customer reviews. No installer can pay for placement, and no installer — including those we work with — can pay to change a score.