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Global Solar Electric Reviews

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

164verified installs in California utility records*
26recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2019first year in county records
8.0/10Solar.com Score · 191 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Global Solar Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 191 substantive published Global 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

8.0/10

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

Synthesized from 191 substantive customer review texts (196 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 196 reviews

Updated September 23, 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.7.2

68 reviews speak to this · 67 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.6

23 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 2 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.6

106 reviews speak to this · 105 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.6.4

48 reviews speak to this · 39 praise · 8 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.6

74 reviews speak to this · 73 praise · 1 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

47 reviews speak to this · 45 praise · 1 complaints

#48 of 1,089 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Global 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.
San Diego County1642620197.4 kW1.2%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.

Global 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 Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers generally describe the sales and proposal process as clear, informative, and low-pressure. Most feedback centers on representatives taking time to answer questions and walk customers through options, with very little complaint volume in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Reviewers frequently say the team explained options and next steps in a way that made the decision process easier to follow. Representative review excerpt: "From the beginning, he took the time to answer every question I had, gave me plenty of information, and walked me through every step of the process without ever making..."

Helpful proposal process. Several reviewers report that the proposals were well put together and gave them enough information to move forward confidently. Representative review excerpt: "Ultimately, I decided to move forward with one of the proposals they put together for me and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made."

Low complaint volume. Complaint evidence is very limited here, so the overall picture remains strongly favorable even though a small number of reviewers describe a disappointing sales experience. Representative review excerpt: "They got the approval and decided they were too busy, the owner?"

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.6/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mostly positive, with many reviewers saying costs were explained clearly and that they understood the financial setup. A smaller set of complaints mentions coverage questions and timing issues tied to rebates or incentive timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear cost expectations. Reviewers often say there were no surprises in how pricing or financing was presented, and that the communication around costs was straightforward. Representative review excerpt: "We've all had nightmare contractor experiences and these guys communicated everything every step of the way so there were no surprises and they communicated so well that I knew exactly..."

Positive savings experience. Some reviewers report that the system lowered their electric bill or that rebates significantly improved the overall value. Representative review excerpt: "Even better they were completely covered by rebates."

Coverage and timing concerns. A small number of reviewers describe disputes about what was covered and delays that affected rebate or incentive timing. Representative review excerpt: "When we found a panel was not working they claimed it was not covered under the agreement."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Communication and coordination are a clear strength in the review set. Reviewers commonly describe responsive follow-up, steady updates, and a team that stayed engaged through installation planning and handoffs, with only rare criticism about missed callbacks.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Consistent updates. Reviewers frequently report that the company communicated throughout the project and kept them informed at each step. Representative review excerpt: "We've all had nightmare contractor experiences and these guys communicated everything every step of the way so there were no surprises and they communicated so well that I knew exactly..."

Responsive coordination. Many customers describe smooth coordination and say the team handled scheduling and project details efficiently. Representative review excerpt: "They were great with communication, always on time with their schedule and they did a great job mounting and running all the conduit."

Rare follow-up complaint. There is a small amount of negative feedback about calls not being returned, but it is uncommon relative to the broader praise. Representative review excerpt: "Cameron does not return calls or follow up."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.4/10

Timeline feedback is more mixed than the other categories. Many reviewers say work started and finished on schedule, but a meaningful minority describes delays tied to permitting, utility approval, or rebate and activation timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time completion. Some reviewers say the project stayed on schedule and the crew arrived when promised. Representative review excerpt: "When the schedule was set they stayed on time."

Flexible scheduling. Reviewers also note that the company worked around customer conflicts and adjusted dates when needed. Representative review excerpt: "Very professional and smooth install.also allowed me the flexibility to choose dates as I had some conflicts during the original scheduled dates."

Delay patterns. Other reviewers describe longer-than-expected timelines connected to utility approvals, rebate timing, or extended project duration. Representative review excerpt: "The only hiccup was the timeline with the utility companies, which delayed getting everything fully approved and impacted our rebates/credits."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.6/10

Installation quality and site care are rated positively overall. Reviewers commonly describe professional crews, careful work, and respectful cleanup, while only a rare complaint raises a workmanship concern.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews. Reviewers often describe the installation crews as professional, skilled, and attentive during the job. Representative review excerpt: "The professional installation crew did a first class job on installation."

Respectful of the home. Many customers say the team was punctual, respectful, and completed the work efficiently without leaving a mess behind. Representative review excerpt: "The crew showed up on time, was professional and respectful of the home, and honestly completed the work in a lot less time than we anticipated."

Isolated roof concern. A small number of reviewers report a problem around roof sealing near the panels, but this appears to be an outlier in the review set. Representative review excerpt: "From the beginning we have had minor leaks in the roof around/under panels."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

Post-install feedback is generally strong, with reviewers saying systems are producing as expected and support remains helpful after activation. A few comments point to coverage questions or post-install follow-up needs, but the overall pattern is positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Production matches expectations. Reviewers say the system has been generating power in line with what was projected and that equipment has been working well after installation. Representative review excerpt: "The system has been producing right in line with what was projected."

Helpful post-install support. Some reviewers report that the online or support team helped them refine settings and get more value from the system after it was turned on. Representative review excerpt: "Once I was up and running, their online team helped me several times to refine and optimize my settings to make sure I was getting the most out of my..."

Coverage question after install. A small number of reviewers describe disagreement over whether a panel issue was covered under the agreement. Representative review excerpt: "When we found a panel was not working they claimed it was not covered under the agreement."

Bottom line: Across 191 substantive reviews, GLOBAL SOLAR ELECTRIC earns an overall favorable profile with particularly strong marks for communication, workmanship, and post-install performance. The main softer spots are timeline reliability and price/financing transparency, where reviewers most often mention permitting, utility, rebate timing, or coverage questions rather than broad dissatisfaction.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (196 Google reviews averaging 4.9 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 Global Solar Electric

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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2019
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20
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36
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50
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7
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20
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6
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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 Global Solar Electric

What do customers say in Global Solar Electric reviews?

We analyzed 191 substantive published customer reviews of Global Solar Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.0/10, 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 Global Solar Electric installed?

Global Solar Electric appears as installer of record on 164+ 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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