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Bvi Solar Reviews

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

675verified installs in California utility records*
79recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2018first year in county records
8.1/10Solar.com Score · 28 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Bvi Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 28 substantive published Bvi 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

8.1/10

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

Synthesized from 28 substantive customer review texts (30 published reviews collected).

Google 4.7★ · 30 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.7.0

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

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

1 reviews speak to this · 1 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.4

15 reviews speak to this · 14 praise · 1 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.7.2

13 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 0 complaints

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

14 reviews speak to this · 14 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

11 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where Bvi 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.
San Diego County5067520185.4 kW0.6%See county ranking →
Orange County87420188.0 kW10.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County43020185.4 kW7.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County39020186.0 kW12.8%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.

Bvi Solar 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 Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers are mostly positive about the sales process, describing clear expectations and follow-through on what was discussed. The available evidence does not surface complaint-heavy themes in this category, but the score sits in the mid range because the review set is limited.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Promised outcomes. Reviewers say the sales conversation set realistic expectations and that the experience matched what had been described to them. Representative review excerpt: "Everything that I was promised happen I’m so glad I decided to get my panels."

Helpful early conversations. Some reviewers describe the first interactions with the energy advisor as approachable and informative, which helped move the project forward. Representative review excerpt: "Let's just say from start of having my first conversation with Rudith Akorli, Energy Advisor who was just farming the neighborhood and I just happened to be outside."

Follow-through on project scope. One reviewer noted coordination around a broader project request, suggesting the proposal process could extend into related work such as reroofing or added panels. Representative review excerpt: "Currently, I am waiting to hear from BVISolar with a quote to re-roof my home and add some additional panels; in the effort to keep the solar system and re-roofing..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

There is not enough complaint data here to suggest a recurring issue, but the category remains only moderately strong because the sample is very small.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Pricing pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "Their prices are competitive for this kind of work, they are very flexible on scheduling to meet my needs, and the crews that came to remove and then reinstall were..."

No recurring cost complaints in evidence. The available review evidence does not show a repeated pattern of surprise charges, refund disputes, or financing confusion.

Communication & coordination

Communication7.4/10

Reviewers commonly describe responsive communication, useful handoffs, and steady follow-up from office staff and project contacts. There is one complaint in the evidence set, so the overall picture is positive but not flawless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Frequent updates. Several reviewers say the team communicated regularly, answered questions, and kept them informed about status changes throughout the project. Representative review excerpt: "They got me on their schedule super quick and communicated constantly to let me know what the status was."

Helpful internal coordination. Reviewers also describe strong coordination between office staff, electricians, and other project participants, including follow-up support after installation. Representative review excerpt: "Everyone, and I mean everyone that I interacted with, from the office, to the electrician knew their stuff and were extremely helpful."

One difficult handoff. One reviewer reports trouble reaching the company and describes a confusing reassignment of the contact person, which points to an isolated communication breakdown. Representative review excerpt: "Eventaully, I finally got a hold of Zack and he said "

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Reviews generally describe scheduling and project timing as dependable, with quick scheduling and coordinated handoffs. The evidence here is strongly positive overall, and the category score is held down more by limited breadth than by widespread complaints.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Quick scheduling. Reviewers say the company got them on the schedule quickly and kept them updated on timing. Representative review excerpt: "They got me on their schedule super quick and communicated constantly to let me know what the status was."

Coordinated project timing. Reviewers also report that the team worked around household schedules and coordinated with other contractors when needed. Representative review excerpt: "Zack, the office manager, coordinated the installation with our schedule (and answered many follow up questions)."

Permitting and activation support. The review evidence suggests the company helps carry projects through later-stage timing steps, including activation and coordination after installation. Representative review excerpt: "I am impressed that when I had a couple issues come up nearly four years after installation, they worked efficiently (and tirelessly) to get things resolved, keeping in regular communication..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.5/10

Reviewers most often describe the installation crews as professional, timely, and efficient. The available feedback also suggests good site coordination and post-install attention, with no repeated pattern of workmanship complaints in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews. Reviewers describe the installation crews as professional and competent on site. Representative review excerpt: "Oh man it is so good to work with real professionals from time to time."

Efficient installation. Several reviewers say the panel and battery installation work was timely and efficient, with good coordination around related roofing work. Representative review excerpt: "The crew that installed the panels and battery were timely and efficient."

Cleanup and coordination support. The evidence also points to careful coordination with other contractors during removal and reinstall work, which can reduce disruption during the project. Representative review excerpt: "BVI Solar removed our old panels and accessories and worked with our roof contractor to schedule the installation of the new system."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.8/10

This is one of the stronger categories in the profile, with reviewers frequently describing helpful post-install support, troubleshooting, and repairs. There is one complaint in the evidence, but the broader pattern is that customers report useful follow-through after the system is turned on.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Post-install help. Reviewers say the company stayed engaged after installation by helping troubleshoot app setup, monitoring issues, and answering questions. Representative review excerpt: "When it was approved to turn the solar on, they walked me through troubleshooting the system and setting it up on my phone."

Fast repair support. Some reviewers report that the team handled equipment issues efficiently, including replacement or repair support when problems came up later. Representative review excerpt: "Our inverter failed and Vince Verdera got everything done for us to get a new inverter fast."

Isolated service complaint. One reviewer reports difficulty getting a microinverter issue addressed, indicating that warranty or service coordination may not always be smooth. Representative review excerpt: "I explained to him that the enphase customer service rep and other solar tecchnicians said that BVI has to be the one to fix the microinverters."

Bottom line: Overall, reviewers describe BITTEREND VENTURES INC DBA BVI SOLAR as a company that is especially strong in communication, installation follow-through, and post-install support. The weaker areas are more limited and isolated, with a small number of complaints around communication and service coordination, while price and proposal transparency are supported by a smaller evidence base.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (30 Google reviews averaging 4.7 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 Bvi Solar

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Bitterend Ventures, B V I Solar.

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.
110
2018
89
'19
67
'20
84
'21
83
'22
120
'23
83
'24
71
'25
14
'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 Bvi Solar

What do customers say in Bvi Solar reviews?

We analyzed 28 substantive published customer reviews of Bvi Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.1/10, 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 Bvi Solar installed?

Bvi Solar appears as installer of record on 675+ 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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