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Altsys Solar Reviews

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

452verified installs in California utility records*
57recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2010first year in county records
8.0/10Solar.com Score · 50 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Altsys Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 50 substantive published Altsys Solar 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 50 substantive customer review texts (55 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 50 reviewsYelp 3.4★ · 5 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.9.8

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.2

18 reviews speak to this · 17 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.7

7 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.2

26 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 5 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

21 reviews speak to this · 17 praise · 4 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.5

12 reviews speak to this · 12 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.7.8

19 reviews speak to this · 16 praise · 3 complaints

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

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Where Altsys Solar 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.
Tulare County3483520108.3 kW2.6%See county ranking →
Kings County521920128.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Fresno County41220127.6 kW2.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Luis Obispo County11120167.7 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.

Altsys Solar reviews: what customers say

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

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers mostly describe the sales process as clear, helpful, and professional, with several saying the team explained system needs and next steps well. The category still shows one complaint about sales expectations not lining up cleanly for every customer, so the overall read is positive-to-mixed rather than fully clean.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful explanations. Several reviewers say the team took time to explain what the system needed and why, which helped them feel informed during the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "Eric was so helpful explaining what we needed in our system and why."

Honest, prompt interactions. Reviewers also describe the staff as honest, helpful, professional, and prompt in their dealings before and after the sale. Representative review excerpt: "Jack and his team at AltSys Solar have always been extremely honest, helpful, professional, and prompt."

Expectations not always aligned. There is at least one complaint suggesting the proposal or follow-through did not match what the customer expected after moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "My only regret; I should’ve listened to my wife and made the move to solar three years ago!"

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is generally favorable, with reviewers saying bills went down and that the company was worth working with. Still, this category has one complaint pattern, so transparency around final costs, financing details, or timing-related expectations is not uniformly praised.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Lower bills reported. Some reviewers say their electric bills dropped significantly after going solar, which they connect to a positive value experience. Representative review excerpt: "He walked me through how to do it online and so far my bill is 1/4 of what it was under the old rate!"

Repeat customers stayed positive. A few reviewers mention returning for a second project or recommending the company, suggesting the price experience was acceptable to them over time. Representative review excerpt: "I have had them do 2 solar installation projects for me over the last 10 years and both times they exceeded my expectations."

Value concerns exist. The review set includes one complaint indicating that price, financing, or timing-related expectations did not feel clear to every customer. Representative review excerpt: "We did our homework and going local is a great choice."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.2/10

Reviewers commonly report strong communication, with updates, billing help, and support through setup coming up often. The category also contains several complaints about missed calls, delays, and paperwork coordination, so responsiveness appears helpful for many customers but inconsistent for others.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Frequent updates. Reviewers say the company kept them updated through the process and answered questions along the way. Representative review excerpt: "Throughout the process Eric was in constant communication with updates."

Help with billing and setup. Some customers describe hands-on help with billing and utility setup after installation, which they viewed as good coordination. Representative review excerpt: "My husband and I also had a fantastic experience with Yolanda who helped us with billing, as well as Bryan when it came to our electrical needs."

Coordination breakdowns reported. Complaints in this category mention missed calls, delayed responses, and paperwork or post-work issues with the utility side of the project. Representative review excerpt: "Called 6 times to get a quote and no one picked up their phone."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Timeline feedback is mostly positive, with several reviewers saying appointments were scheduled quickly and installations moved smoothly. However, a smaller set of complaints describes delays in activation or scheduling, so reliability appears solid in many cases but not consistent across the full review set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quick scheduling. Some reviewers say appointments were set quickly and the project got moving right away after the initial contact. Representative review excerpt: "I received a call from Eric, scheduled an appointment right away to go over options."

Fast install after equipment arrived. A number of customers report that once equipment was available, the install happened within days and the process felt efficient. Representative review excerpt: "Once the battery came in, they had installed within the next couple of days."

Delay and activation issues. Complaints mention prolonged waits for utility-related steps or a lack of timely notice when delays came up. Representative review excerpt: "They messed up our post work to pg&e and have robbed us of solar for 4 months."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.5/10

Workmanship is one of the stronger areas in the review set. Reviewers consistently describe the crews as professional, efficient, and quick, with no complaints in this category about damage or cleanup showing up in the evidence tallies.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional install teams. Reviewers say the crews handled the installation professionally and kept the process organized from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "The company went above and beyond in beating their provided timeline for installation, handled everything so professionally, and had panels up and running in no time!"

Efficient work. Several customers describe the installation team as efficient and fast, with systems getting up and running quickly. Representative review excerpt: "The installation team worked so efficiently."

Quick completion. Customers also note that the crew completed the install in a short time and had everything ready to go within days. Representative review excerpt: "The crew completed the install QUICKLY and had everything ready to go within days."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.8/10

Post-install feedback trends positive overall, with many reviewers saying the company helped with commissioning, monitoring questions, and follow-through after the system was turned on. There are a few complaints about utility paperwork and delayed activation affecting performance, but they are outweighed by positive reports of support and system results.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Post-install follow-through. Reviewers say the team helped with utility setup and answered questions about how to use the battery effectively after installation. Representative review excerpt: "After the solar was installed they did all the hard work in getting it set up with Edison and have answered my questions regarding how to effectively use the battery."

Support after commissioning. Some customers describe strong follow-through even after a long delay, including help getting a battery commissioned and the system operating. Representative review excerpt: "Ben was able to assist me greatly as well as Eric and after a whole year of wasted time these guys were able to commission my battery for my solar..."

Paperwork and activation complaints. A few reviewers report that utility paperwork or activation steps were not completed as expected, which affected how soon their systems delivered value. Representative review excerpt: "Even after a conversation with PG&E, which led to us finding out that Eric Sustaita has not even processed out paperwork with PG&E."

Bottom line: ALTSYS SOLAR’s review profile is broadly positive, with the strongest marks in workmanship and long-term support. The main caution areas are communication, timeline coordination, and some price or paperwork-related expectations, where a minority of reviewers report delays or process issues.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (50 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 Altsys Solar

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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58
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62
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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 Altsys Solar

What do customers say in Altsys Solar reviews?

We analyzed 50 substantive published customer reviews of Altsys Solar 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 Altsys Solar installed?

Altsys Solar appears as installer of record on 452+ 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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