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Magic Solar Reviews

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

84verified installs in California utility records*
21recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2018first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 42 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Magic Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 42 substantive published Magic 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

8.2/10

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

Synthesized from 42 substantive customer review texts.

Google 4.9★ · 27 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 15 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.7.4

18 reviews speak to this · 17 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.0

14 reviews speak to this · 14 praise · 0 complaints

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

22 reviews speak to this · 21 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.7.4

19 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.0

25 reviews speak to this · 25 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.7.6

9 reviews speak to this · 9 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Magic 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 County842120186.0 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.

Magic 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 Integrity7.4/10

Reviewers generally describe clear sales conversations, straightforward proposals, and pricing that matched expectations. A small number of comments point to a more cautious read on sales behavior, but praise clearly outweighs complaints in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Reviewers say the company explained project details well, answered questions patiently, and set expectations in a way that felt straightforward. Representative review excerpt: "He showed up on-time, address all my questions, and did exactly what he promised with patience, speed, quality and price!"

No added extras. Some reviewers report that the proposal process stayed focused on the requested work and did not push unnecessary add-ons. Representative review excerpt: "He provided great insight for adding additional panels and did not try to add on anything extra."

Watch-out on sales style. One reviewer describes a less comfortable sales interaction and suggests that tone during the discussion affected their view of the experience. Representative review excerpt: "These solar companies all have slick sales people and big promises."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.0/10

Feedback on pricing is strongly favorable overall, with reviewers often saying estimates were reasonable and costs were explained clearly. Reviews also mention a lack of surprise charges and positive experiences around pricing expectations, while incentive timing appears to have been handled without major concern in the corpus.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Reasonable pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "His price was more than reasonable and his service was impeccable."

No surprises. Some reviewers say the company explained costs in detail so the final result matched what they expected up front. Representative review excerpt: "Magic Solar was very price competitive and explained everything in detail so there were no surprises!"

Clear scope of work. Reviewers also note that the pricing discussion covered the installed equipment and work scope without confusion. Representative review excerpt: "Magic Solar installed 16 panels, microinverters and a new dedicated outlet for our EV vehicle."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Most reviewers report responsive communication, helpful explanations, and good follow-through during project coordination. There is one complaint pattern in the corpus about a poor interpersonal interaction, but it appears to be an outlier against otherwise strong feedback.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and informative. Reviewers say questions were answered promptly and that the team explained what was happening as the project moved forward. Representative review excerpt: "He was prompt on all of his communication and answered every question I had."

Problem-solving follow-through. Some reviewers describe the company as persistent about resolving difficult issues and helpful when systems needed attention after installation. Representative review excerpt: "Stas is great to work with - explains what’s happening and is very persistent to solve difficult problems!"

Rare communication complaint. One reviewer reports a disrespectful interaction during a sales conversation, which is the main negative note in this category. Representative review excerpt: "He lost a potential customer because he thought it was okay to mock me and belittle me."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.4/10

Reviews are consistently positive about scheduling, permitting, and activation timing. Customers frequently report fast turnaround, efficient coordination, and jobs completed within the expected window, with no substantial complaint pattern in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast response time. Reviewers say the team could respond quickly and adjust scheduling when needed to keep work moving. Representative review excerpt: "Stas was wonderful, called him today on Sunday at about 10am and he was able to get out to me by 2:00."

Permitting handled well. Some reviewers report that permitting and inspection were managed for them, helping the job finish quickly. Representative review excerpt: "He took care of the permitting and inspection and the job was done in one day."

Short turnaround. A few reviews describe the overall process as completing in a relatively short timeframe from installation through city approval. Representative review excerpt: "Stas got my system installed and approved by the city in less than 2 months."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.0/10

This is one of the strongest-rated areas in the review set. Reviewers describe careful workmanship, professional crews, and good cleanup or protection of existing equipment, with praise spanning both installation quality and respect for the site.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful installation. Reviewers say the crew worked carefully around existing equipment and took steps to avoid damage during the job. Representative review excerpt: "Stas efficiently took down our existing system being careful not to damage any of the panels and carefully stored them in our backyard for safe keeping until he was called..."

First-class execution. Some customers describe the installation quality as first-class and note that questions were answered during the process. Representative review excerpt: "Beside a first-class installation of our solar panels and infrastucture, they readily provided answers to our questions and concerns."

Professional finish. Other reviews praise the overall solar and electrical work as solid and recommend the company for related jobs. Representative review excerpt: "I totally recommend Stas and his company to any kind of solar energy installation or electrical related job."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.6/10

Post-install feedback is favorable, with reviewers reporting help after system issues, warranty-related support, and solid production results. The evidence suggests good responsiveness after the sale, while complaint volume in this category is minimal in the reviewed corpus.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast help after issues. Reviewers say the company responded quickly when a system needed attention and helped after normal business hours. Representative review excerpt: "Stas and Magic Solar came through and saved us when our solar system broke down, and he did it in the evening well after closing, and with a smile on..."

Warranty support. Some reviewers note that the company helped check components and file a warranty claim when needed. Representative review excerpt: "Magic Solar got over here so fast to check the inverter and file the claim for the warranty for us."

Strong output reported. A reviewer says the installed panels were producing enough energy to cover home use, which reflects positive performance feedback. Representative review excerpt: "The 24 400w panels are producing 57.5 kWh at the present time and that is more than enough To run our home."

Bottom line: Across 42 substantive reviews, Magic Solar earns an 8.2/10 Solar.com installer score with consistently positive feedback in every category. Reviewers most often praise workmanship, timeline reliability, communication, and pricing transparency, while the main complaint patterns are limited to isolated issues in sales tone and one communication-related interaction.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (27 Google reviews averaging 4.9 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 Magic 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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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 Magic Solar

What do customers say in Magic Solar reviews?

We analyzed 42 substantive published customer reviews of Magic Solar 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 Magic Solar installed?

Magic Solar appears as installer of record on 84+ 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.