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Freedom Solar Energy Reviews

California installer. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

11verified installs in California utility records*
1recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2021first year in county records
7.9/10Solar.com Score · 39 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Freedom Solar Energy

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 39 substantive published Freedom Solar Energy review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.9/10

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

Synthesized from 39 substantive customer review texts (42 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 42 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.6.5

8 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 2 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

16 reviews speak to this · 16 praise · 0 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

8 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.4

23 reviews speak to this · 21 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.7.4

16 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where Freedom Solar Energy 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 County11120217.4 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.

Freedom Solar Energy reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity6.5/10

Reviewers often describe the sales process as clear and easy to understand, with several saying the proposal was straightforward and questions were answered promptly. A smaller set of complaints points to mismatched expectations around pricing or bill impacts, so this category reads as positive overall but not spotless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, easy-to-listen-to pitches. Reviewers say the initial proposal and sales conversation were straightforward and easy to follow, with one describing it as the easiest pitch they had received. Representative review excerpt: "This was one of many bids that we received for a pool solar install, but by far the easiest pitch to listen to."

Responsive follow-up on questions. Some reviewers report that sales staff were available to answer questions and provide needed information during the decision process. Representative review excerpt: "Matthew was available by phone several times to answer some questions - he even provided our pool man the information he needed for some recalibration that was unrelated to the..."

Expectation gaps in pricing or savings. A smaller number of reviewers describe disappointment when later pricing or utility-bill outcomes did not match what they believed had been set during the sales conversation. Representative review excerpt: "They say no increase rates and then show you an increase rate when they come back."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

There is limited evidence in this category, and the available review points are mostly positive. Reviews do not surface a broad pattern of price or financing confusion, but the small sample means this area is best read as cautiously favorable rather than definitive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Limited but favorable pricing feedback. The available review evidence is positive and does not point to widespread surprise fees, deposit issues, or financing confusion in the sample analyzed. Representative review excerpt: "Although this was only a service call, I look forward to future business with Freedom Solar as a think about updating my solar installation."

Little evidence of cost complaints. Because there is only one evidence review in this category, the main takeaway is that the corpus does not show a strong complaint pattern around final price or payment terms. Representative review excerpt: "Although this was only a service call, I look forward to future business with Freedom Solar as a think about updating my solar installation."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.4/10

Reviewers consistently describe strong communication, with frequent mentions of timely updates, responsive staff, and smooth handoffs between steps. The category is strongly positive, and the reviewed material does not show a meaningful complaint pattern.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and easy to reach. Reviewers repeatedly say staff were available, answered questions, and followed through when they said they would. Representative review excerpt: "This company offers a great solution, competitive pricing, professional and friendly service from start to finish, and continued support after business is concluded."

Proactive updates. Some reviewers report receiving timing updates and advance calls before arrivals, which helped coordination go smoothly. Representative review excerpt: "The technicians showed up at the time promised - even called me when they were 20 minutes away!"

Clear ownership through the project. Reviewers also describe smooth coordination from quote through completion, including handoffs and follow-up support after the work was done. Representative review excerpt: "They came out when I called, gave me a good quote, came back when they said they would, took down the old system and hauled it away, put the new..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Reviews describe a reliable schedule, with crews arriving when promised and work moving forward as planned. The available feedback also suggests the company handled permitting or utility paperwork without creating much burden for the customer.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Arrived when promised. Reviewers commonly say the team showed up on time and completed work efficiently. Representative review excerpt: "Matthew and his team showed up right on time and knocked the job out efficiently and with a very clean install."

Paperwork and next steps handled well. Some reviewers report that the company took care of paperwork and kept the project on schedule through the activation process. Representative review excerpt: "Everything was done on time per the initial plan, they took care of the paperwork with SDGE, and I had very little to do until I got my permission to..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.4/10

Most reviews describe professional crews, clean installs, and efficient completion of the work. There are a small number of complaints related to leaks or roof damage, but they are uncommon relative to the broader praise in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, efficient installs. Reviewers often describe the crew as efficient and the completed installation as clean and professional. Representative review excerpt: "Matthew and his team showed up right on time and knocked the job out efficiently and with a very clean install."

Solid repair and replacement work. Some reviewers report successful repair or replacement jobs, including removal of old equipment and installation of new systems. Representative review excerpt: "They came out when I called, gave me a good quote, came back when they said they would, took down the old system and hauled it away, put the new..."

Occasional roof or leak concerns. A small number of reviewers describe post-installation concerns involving leaks or roof-related issues. Representative review excerpt: "They made a lot licking in my roof and my bill from Edison is 3 times more and I can't do nothing.."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.4/10

Reviewers generally describe helpful post-install support, including repairs, follow-up visits, and continued service after the initial job. Feedback on system performance is mostly positive, with only a small number of complaints appearing in the reviewed corpus.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful after the install. Reviewers report that the company came back for follow-up service, repair work, and other post-install support when needed. Representative review excerpt: "Freedom Solar Energy was great to work with for my solar repair."

Ongoing service and monitoring mindset. Some reviewers describe guidance about future maintenance and continued support after the job was complete. Representative review excerpt: "This company offers a great solution, competitive pricing, professional and friendly service from start to finish, and continued support after business is concluded."

Isolated performance complaint. A small number of reviewers describe dissatisfaction with post-install outcomes or the effect on their bill after the work was completed. Representative review excerpt: "They made a lot licking in my roof and my bill from Edison is 3 times more and I can't do nothing.."

Bottom line: Freedom Solar Energy’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong feedback on communication, scheduling, workmanship, and post-install support. The main watch-outs are in sales expectations and isolated complaints tied to pricing or roof/performance concerns, which keep the overall picture from being uniformly strong.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (42 Google reviews averaging 4.8 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 Freedom Solar Energy

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.
2
2021
1
'22
6
'23
2
'24
2
'25

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 Freedom Solar Energy

What do customers say in Freedom Solar Energy reviews?

We analyzed 39 substantive published customer reviews of Freedom Solar Energy in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.9/10, 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 Freedom Solar Energy installed?

Freedom Solar Energy appears as installer of record on 11+ 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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