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D C Solar Electric Reviews

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

569verified installs in California utility records*
38recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2010first year in county records
8.1/10Solar.com Score · 31 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for D C Solar Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 31 substantive published D C Solar Electric 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 31 substantive customer review texts (34 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 24 reviewsYelp 4.4★ · 10 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.9.9

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

12 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.8

6 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.0

14 reviews speak to this · 12 praise · 2 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.7.3

7 reviews speak to this · 7 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.8

17 reviews speak to this · 17 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

16 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where D C Solar Electric 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.
Nevada County3232720118.8 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Placer County1891020118.3 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Sutter County46120109.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Yuba County11020136.3 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.

D C Solar Electric 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 Integrity7.3/10

Reviewers largely describe the sales process as clear, knowledgeable, and low-pressure, with several saying proposals were straightforward and questions were answered well. One review raised a customer-service concern, so the pattern is mostly positive with a small caution around responsiveness in at least one case.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Low-pressure sales experience. Reviewers describe a sales approach that avoided hard pressure and felt straightforward during the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "There were no gimmicks, no pressure to take advantage of a “special offer” or other typical solar company games."

Questions answered clearly. Customers say the team could answer technical questions and help them compare options before moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "Every company except DC Solar sent out a sales person that could not answer my questions."

One responsiveness concern. A minority review describes poor customer service and limited responsiveness from the owner after the sale. Representative review excerpt: "However, the poor customer service and the lack of responsiveness from the owner have left us wishing we had used a different company."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Reviews in this category are mostly favorable and point to a smooth buying process without unexpected pricing concerns being a common theme. Customers also mention getting value from larger or more customized projects, though the review set here is too small to draw broad conclusions about financing specifics.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful on larger projects. Reviewers say the company handled larger projects smoothly and that the overall experience went well. Representative review excerpt: "They helped us with a large project and it went perfect."

Quotes stood out. Some customers say the company compared well in the quoting process and helped them feel comfortable with the decision. Representative review excerpt: "I got 4 quotes and these guys definitely stood out from the rest and went with DC Solar."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.0/10

Most reviewers describe responsive communication, timely updates, and helpful coordination across the project. There are a couple of complaints about callback and owner responsiveness, so the category reads positive overall with a small but real watch-out.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful project communication. Customers say the team kept them informed, answered questions, and stayed available when issues came up. Representative review excerpt: "Great company and very responsive to any issues that come up, I highly recommend them for any solar energy work you need done."

Paperwork and deadline support. Reviewers mention quick help with paperwork and coordination that got items submitted on time. Representative review excerpt: "They were so friendly, caring and quick in getting our Solar paperwork completed and sent to pge before the April deadline!"

Callback concern. One review says the customer was told someone would call back, but that did not happen as expected. Representative review excerpt: "I was told no one was available, but they would call me back."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.3/10

Reviewers consistently describe the company as reliable on scheduling, permitting, inspection, and activation. The available reviews do not show a meaningful pattern of delay complaints, so this area reads strongly positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast install-to-approval turnaround. One customer says the system was installed, inspected, and approved in just three days. Representative review excerpt: "They also had our entire system installed, inspected and approved in three days!"

On-time delivery. Reviewers say the work and delivery happened on schedule and matched expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Sales teams responsive delivery was on time."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.8/10

This category is one of the stronger parts of the review set, with customers repeatedly describing professional crews, smooth installations, and solid cleanup. Reviewers also report good inspection outcomes and no roof-leak issues in the comments provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation crews. Customers describe the installation as quick, professional, and smooth, with workers behaving professionally on site. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was quick, professional and without issue."

No issue after install. Reviewers report clean work and note that the system has run without problems afterward, with no roof leaks mentioned in the feedback provided. Representative review excerpt: "The system hasn’t had any problems, PG&E bill significantly reduced, no roof leaks, very satisfied with the company."

Workmanship confidence. One reviewer highlights a workmanship guarantee, reinforcing the sense that installation quality is a core strength. Representative review excerpt: "Lifetime guarantee on their workmanship and their panels are made in the USA."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.8/10

Post-install feedback is very positive overall, with reviewers describing good production, responsive monitoring, and helpful follow-up when issues arise. There is one complaint tied to responsiveness after installation, but it appears rare relative to the positive reports in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Monitoring and follow-up. Customers say the company monitors systems and notifies them when a problem is observed, then helps address it. Representative review excerpt: "They monitor our systema and notify us if they observe a problem and take care of it."

System sizing and performance. Reviewers describe systems that were sized to meet household needs and continued to perform well over time. Representative review excerpt: "DC Solar did a great job in sizing the system to meet our needs"

One post-install service complaint. A small number of reviews mention poor responsiveness from the owner after installation. Representative review excerpt: "However, the poor customer service and the lack of responsiveness from the owner have left us wishing we had used a different company."

Bottom line: Across 31 substantive reviews, D C SOLAR ELECTRIC earns a generally positive profile with particularly strong feedback on workmanship and long-term support. The main recurring cautions are limited and center on responsiveness or follow-through in a small number of reviews, while timeline, installation, and system performance are described favorably overall.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (24 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 D C Solar Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Dc Solar Electric.

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.
1
2010
4
'11
16
'12
20
'13
44
'14
56
'15
30
'16
46
'17
46
'18
61
'19
37
'20
54
'21
83
'22
64
'23
26
'24
31
'25
11
'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 D C Solar Electric

What do customers say in D C Solar Electric reviews?

We analyzed 31 substantive published customer reviews of D C Solar Electric 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 D C Solar Electric installed?

D C Solar Electric appears as installer of record on 569+ 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.