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Celestial Solar Reviews

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

27verified installs in California utility records*
4recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2019first year in county records
7.7/10Solar.com Score · 57 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Celestial Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 57 substantive published Celestial 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

7.7/10

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

Synthesized from 57 substantive customer review texts (66 published reviews collected).

Google 4.7★ · 44 reviewsYelp 4.6★ · 22 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.6.4

9 reviews speak to this · 5 praise · 4 complaints

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

13 reviews speak to this · 9 praise · 4 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.7

26 reviews speak to this · 22 praise · 4 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

12 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 1 complaints

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

39 reviews speak to this · 37 praise · 2 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.6.4

21 reviews speak to this · 16 praise · 4 complaints

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

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Where Celestial 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 County27420197.2 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.

Celestial Solar 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 Integrity6.4/10

Reviewers most often describe clear explanations and helpful walkthroughs during the sales process, including guidance on system care and adjustments when roof conditions changed the original plan. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews reports pricing changes or expectations that shifted after signing or after work began.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Several reviewers say the team explained the work and system care clearly, and some noted that plan changes were addressed once the roof was assessed. These accounts frame the sales process as informative rather than pushy. Representative review excerpt: "Elias was Great in explaining what was being done and explained how to care for the system."

Plan adjustments handled on-site. Some reviewers report that the original panel layout had to be revised after roof conditions were checked, but the issue was handled during the job. That pattern suggests proposals sometimes changed once the site was evaluated. Representative review excerpt: "Once they get on my roof they determined that my original plan for a certain number of panels wouldn't work, and I needed additional panels in order for me to..."

Pricing or scope changed after signing. A minority of reviews describe added charges or a higher price after the project started, with expectations not matching the final work. Those comments point to occasional gaps between the initial proposal and the delivered scope. Representative review excerpt: "After the job started, extra charges were added, the work wasn’t done as described, and the company kept changing its explanation instead of fixing the issue."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.3/10

Reviewers are often satisfied with the price they paid or describe the service as reasonably priced. Still, some reviews report added charges, refund discussions, or frustration over financing and timing-related cost expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Reasonable pricing reported. Several reviewers describe the price as fair or good value for the work performed. These comments suggest many customers felt the final cost was acceptable for the service received. Representative review excerpt: "My system needed replacement and they had a reasonable price."

Good value on completed work. Some reviewers mention efficient installation and say the result looked better or performed well after the upgrade. In those reviews, price concerns did not appear to outweigh satisfaction with the outcome. Representative review excerpt: "New panels were installed in a day and they look better and way more efficient that the old ones."

Added costs and refund friction. A smaller set of reviews reports surprise charges, refund discussions, or frustration about how costs changed after the project began. That pattern makes price and financing transparency a mixed area overall. Representative review excerpt: "After the job started, extra charges were added, the work wasn’t done as described, and the company kept changing its explanation instead of fixing the issue."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.7/10

Most reviewers describe responsive communication, helpful walkthroughs, and clear coordination during service or project completion. The main complaints involve missed callbacks, limited follow-through, or slow resolution when problems were raised.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive follow-up. Many reviewers say the company replied quickly, scheduled walkthroughs, or provided updates during service. These comments point to generally solid day-to-day coordination. Representative review excerpt: "Quick response to my request for service."

Clear completion walkthroughs. Several customers report that the team explained what was done and reviewed how the system worked after the job. That kind of handoff appears frequently in the positive reviews. Representative review excerpt: "Once completed they showed their work, explained the operation of the system, and then did a final walkthrough."

Missed response or weak follow-through. A few reviews say messages were not returned or that repeated complaints were not resolved quickly. Those accounts keep the category from reading as fully strong. Representative review excerpt: "No callback, no answers to email, nothing."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Reviews are mostly positive about scheduling and completion speed, with multiple customers saying work happened on time or was finished quickly. One recurring watch-out is that projects that need permits or inspections can take longer than customers expected.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast installation timing. Reviewers frequently say work was completed in a day or that the team showed up when scheduled. This suggests generally reliable timing on straightforward jobs. Representative review excerpt: "Showed up on time on the date scheduled and finished the installation that day."

Quick activation reported. Some customers describe system activation or heating results happening very soon after installation. Those comments indicate a smooth turnaround for many projects. Representative review excerpt: "I swam in our 84 degree pool just one day after the system was initialized."

Permitting added delay in one case. One reviewer says the PV portion was delayed while permits and inspection were completed, even though another part of the project moved quickly. That points to an occasional timeline stretch when approvals are involved. Representative review excerpt: "The thermal was installed immediately after signing the contract and my pool is nice and warm during sunny weather, but the PV was delayed because it needed inspection and permits..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.9/10

This is one of the strongest areas in the review set. Customers most often describe professional crews, good installation quality, and clean job sites, with only a small number of complaints about damage or installation defects.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation crews. Many reviewers say the installers did a fantastic or amazing job and completed the work efficiently. The tone of these reviews is consistently positive about workmanship. Representative review excerpt: "The installers were great and did a fantastic job."

Cleanup and job-site care. Several customers mention that the crew cleaned up after the work and left no mess behind. That suggests good attention to site care during installation. Representative review excerpt: "(Great Employee) they cleaned up everything and took everything with them wit no mess for me to clean."

Roof damage concern reported. A small number of reviews raise concerns about roof-related damage after installation. While uncommon in the evidence set, these comments are important watch-outs for site care. Representative review excerpt: "You can see where the large anchor screws have ripped out of our roof."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.4/10

Post-install experience is mixed-to-positive. Many reviewers say systems are performing as expected and that warranty or service support was helpful, but some customers report unresolved issues, service disputes, or delays in getting problems addressed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Systems performing as expected. Several reviewers say their pool or solar system is working well after installation and meeting expectations. These comments support the idea that many systems continue to perform properly after turn-on. Representative review excerpt: "We are in Palm Desert and our heat pump for the pool and solar panels are performing as advertised Well done to all from CELESTIAL BRIAN AND ROSALEE"

Helpful support and repairs. Some reviewers describe knowledgeable technicians who fixed leaks or other issues quickly, and others mention good warranty support. That points to a service team that can resolve at least some post-install problems effectively. Representative review excerpt: "Excellent, knowledgeable charming technician who fixed our leaking pool panels very quickly."

Unresolved service complaints. A smaller set of reviews reports systems still not working, repair concerns after the warranty period, or dissatisfaction with how post-install problems were handled. Those accounts keep this category from scoring higher. Representative review excerpt: "It is now late June 2023 and my system is still not working, which means I have been continuing to pay GWP for six months of power after the solar..."

Bottom line: CELESTIAL SOLAR’s review profile is strongest on workmanship and generally solid on scheduling, with many customers describing clean installations and on-time completion. The softer spots are sales/pricing clarity, communication in a few problem cases, and post-install support, where some reviewers report unresolved issues or surprise cost changes.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (44 Google reviews averaging 4.7 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 Celestial 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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9
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9
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4
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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 Celestial Solar

What do customers say in Celestial Solar reviews?

We analyzed 57 substantive published customer reviews of Celestial Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.7/10, 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 Celestial Solar installed?

Celestial Solar appears as installer of record on 27+ 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.