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Forme Solar Electric Reviews

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

801verified installs in California utility records*
43recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2020first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 411 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Forme Solar Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 411 substantive published Forme 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

8.2/10

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

Synthesized from 411 substantive customer review texts (413 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 119 reviewsYelp 4.7★ · 294 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.9.7

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.8

211 reviews speak to this · 198 praise · 12 complaints

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

89 reviews speak to this · 72 praise · 15 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.7

278 reviews speak to this · 245 praise · 32 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

178 reviews speak to this · 151 praise · 22 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.1

190 reviews speak to this · 175 praise · 15 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.7.7

120 reviews speak to this · 100 praise · 18 complaints

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

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Where Forme 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.
Orange County3381720207.0 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Los Angeles County3301720207.0 kW0.0%See county ranking →
San Bernardino County81520215.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Diego County26120206.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County26320219.3 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.

Forme Solar Electric 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 Integrity7.8/10

Reviewers mostly describe a clear, helpful sales process with explanations of costs, expected production, and project scope. A smaller set of complaints points to pressure, overpromised incentives, and contract expectations not matching the eventual timeline or outcome.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Many reviewers say the sales team answered questions, explained the numbers, and provided enough detail for them to make their own decision. Some also describe the team as transparent about costs, expected production, and the overall process. Representative review excerpt: "What stood out to me was that they took the time to answer my questions without any pressure and were transparent about the costs, expected production, and process."

Low-pressure guidance. Reviewers also describe the guidance as patient and informative, with some saying the team helped them avoid oversizing and make a more conservative system choice. That said, the category includes complaints about incentive promises and expectations set at signing not lining up later. Representative review excerpt: "My husband wanted to go big with our energy system and Bobby stepped in and encouraged him to be more conservative because we only moved in 7 months ago."

Expectation gaps. Some reviewers report that sales discussions created expectations around incentives or installation timing that were not met later in the process. These complaints suggest proposal details can matter a lot to the overall experience. Representative review excerpt: "Other issues I ran into in the past: -Their salesman guaranteed a battery credit for my install from the utility, which I never received (Forme did make me whole on..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Reviewers are generally positive about pricing clarity and describe the company as reasonably priced in some cases. Still, a few complaints mention price increases after agreement, which keeps this category mixed overall.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Reasonable pricing. Several reviewers describe the pricing as reasonable or say the final project cost came in lower after the system was scaled back. Some also mention the team helped them think through savings and sizing without pushing them toward a larger build. Representative review excerpt: "We wound up even scaling back on the solar energy system size so the total project cost wound up being less than what we were going to get with Tesla."

Cost guidance. Reviewers say the team was detail-oriented and patient when explaining project costs and technical questions. That said, the category still shows a small number of complaints about pricing changes after terms were discussed. Representative review excerpt: "When it came to any inquiry and technical questions about initiating the Solar project, Bobby was very detail oriented and patient with us throughout the process."

Price increase complaint. A few reviewers report unexpected cost increases after a price had already been agreed upon. Those accounts point to occasional concerns about final price consistency and financing transparency. Representative review excerpt: "It is absurd to raise the price at all, let alone by almost 50% after a price has been agreed upon."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.7/10

Most reviewers describe the team as responsive, helpful, and willing to keep customers updated through the project. The main complaints are about delayed replies, follow-up gaps, and situations where customers felt their issue was not being actively managed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive contacts. Many reviewers say their main contacts answered questions and stayed involved through the project. Several also note that the team checked in after completion to make sure everything was working properly. Representative review excerpt: "Nilda and Bobby Singh were my main points of contact and were able to answer the majority of my questions."

Project updates. Some reviewers report that the company kept them updated when permit steps took longer than expected and handled the coordination well. This suggests communication is often a strength during active projects. Representative review excerpt: "There were a few permit steps that took longer than expected but they kept me updated and handled it."

Follow-up gaps. A smaller set of reviewers say communication broke down after an issue came up, including long periods without a response. These complaints focus on follow-through and project ownership rather than the initial sales contact. Representative review excerpt: "Forme's response claims they "

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Reviewers often say the process moved along well once permits or early steps were resolved. Still, several complaints mention installation delays, scheduling misses, or timelines that did not match what had been discussed upfront.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permit delays handled. Some reviewers say permit steps took longer than expected but the company kept them informed and moved the project forward. In those accounts, the delay seems more like a process issue than a communication failure. Representative review excerpt: "There were a few permit steps that took longer than expected but they kept me updated and handled it."

Schedule followed through. Reviewers also describe crews staying on schedule once work started, with the project moving quickly after the waiting period. These comments suggest the company can be reliable once the job is underway. Representative review excerpt: "I enjoyed working with Mark who made sure the install crew stayed on schedule and treated our home and roof work with care."

Delayed installs. Some complaints describe longer-than-expected waits, including installation dates that slipped past the original estimate. The timing concerns appear tied to permitting, scheduling, and battery or install coordination. Representative review excerpt: "(At the time of signing the contract, we were told estimated time of installation was by Thanksgiving.) Leanne replied saying my home is ready to install with all the permits..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.1/10

Most reviewers describe the installation crews as professional, careful, and respectful of the home. The complaint pattern is smaller but includes reports of roof issues, incorrect equipment, and post-install fixes that needed more attention.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, professional crews. Reviewers frequently say the installation looked professional and the crew kept the work area clean. Several also mention courteous behavior and care taken around the roof and home. Representative review excerpt: "The installation looks extremely professional/clean."

Respect for the property. Some reviewers say the team treated the home with care and cleaned up after the installation was complete. These comments point to generally solid site behavior during the work itself. Representative review excerpt: "They were courteous and respectful, and they made sure to clean up after themselves once the installation was complete."

Installation corrections. A few complaints mention issues such as incorrect components, battery setup problems, or roof-related damage that required follow-up. Those reviews suggest workmanship is usually praised, but not uniformly problem-free. Representative review excerpt: "they installed the panels fine but it seems the microinverter which converts the power was incorrect as well as the fuse box installation."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

This is the weakest category in the review set. While many reviewers report good post-install support and solid early system performance, a noticeable number describe repair delays, service follow-up problems, and concerns after installation.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Positive early performance. Some reviewers say their panels were up and working quickly and that the system performance met expectations right after installation. Others note helpful post-install check-ins and clear explanations about how the system works. Representative review excerpt: "Within 2 hours all of our panels were up and working."

Helpful support when available. Reviewers also describe the team as communicative and willing to answer technical questions after the job was done. That suggests support can be strong when the case is moving normally. Representative review excerpt: "The customer service is excellent, the team is communicative, friendly, honest, and happy to answer any questions and explain how this solar/battery/NEM thing works."

Repair and service issues. Several complaints describe delays getting repairs scheduled, repeated follow-up attempts, or problems that appeared after installation and needed more support. This category has enough negative feedback to make post-install service a meaningful watch-out. Representative review excerpt: "Have been trying for 2+ months to get them to do a repair from a leak and they keep giving me the run around in terms of scheduling."

Bottom line: Reviewers give FORME SOLAR ELECTRIC a mostly positive-to-mixed profile, with stronger marks for sales clarity, crew professionalism, and general communication during active projects. The main weakness is long-term support and repair follow-through, where reviews more often describe delays or unresolved service needs. Overall, the score pattern suggests a company that is often well received up front but less consistently praised after the system is installed.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (104 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 Forme Solar Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Forme Solar, Fixed Energy.

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.
30
2020
149
'21
245
'22
290
'23
61
'24
33
'25
10
'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 Forme Solar Electric

What do customers say in Forme Solar Electric reviews?

We analyzed 411 substantive published customer reviews of Forme Solar Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.2/10, 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 Forme Solar Electric installed?

Forme Solar Electric appears as installer of record on 801+ 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.