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Magic Sun Solar Reviews

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

1,657verified installs in California utility records*
96recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2012first year in county records
8.7/10Solar.com Score · 195 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Magic Sun Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 195 substantive published Magic Sun 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

8.7/10

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

Synthesized from 195 substantive customer review texts (197 published reviews collected).

Google 4.3★ · 31 reviewsYelp 4.7★ · 166 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.8.2

126 reviews speak to this · 119 praise · 7 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.3

48 reviews speak to this · 43 praise · 5 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.8.3

93 reviews speak to this · 85 praise · 7 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.7.7

68 reviews speak to this · 63 praise · 5 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.5

126 reviews speak to this · 117 praise · 9 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.9.0

96 reviews speak to this · 89 praise · 7 complaints

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

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Where Magic Sun 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.
Placer County1,1257420127.9 kW0.1%See county ranking →
El Dorado County260520128.4 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Yolo County1231120146.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Sutter County45020136.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Nevada County43320138.3 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Yuba County22120138.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Joaquin County21120158.6 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Amador County18120156.0 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 Sun 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 Integrity8.2/10

Reviewers mostly describe the sales process as clear, helpful, and rooted in honest guidance about system design and expected savings. A small number of complaints mention quote delivery issues, contract changes, or expectations that did not match what was later received.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful, honest proposal guidance. Many reviewers say the sales team explained strategies clearly and gave practical advice on system sizing and design. Some also report that the quoted setup matched their later billing expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Each time I've spoken with Oskar, I get back honest feedback on strategies to maximize my solar installation."

Knowledgeable and fair quote experience. Reviewers describe the quote stage as informative and helpful, with fair pricing language coming up in a number of positive accounts. The tone in these reviews is that the proposal process felt straightforward rather than pushy. Representative review excerpt: "I didn't use these guys but we did go as far as quote, it was good fair price and rep was knowledgeable and helpful."

Watch-outs on quote handling and expectations. A few reviewers report problems such as delayed quotes, contract changes, or savings and financing expectations that later felt different from what was discussed. These complaints are present but limited relative to the broader praise. Representative review excerpt: "Was suppose to have the quote to us in a few days, no problem it didn’t make it to our email."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.3/10

Reviewers frequently describe the pricing conversation as understandable and helpful, especially when staff walked through options or suggested ways to lower overall cost. The main complaints center on incentive timing, financing details, and a few reports of contract or payment confusion.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful pricing explanations. Several reviewers say the team was informative about costs and financing, and some describe the final quote process as a positive part of the experience. In these accounts, pricing felt reasonable and explained clearly. Representative review excerpt: "From the first contact, to the system design, to the quote and installation, I could not be happier."

Cost-saving guidance. Reviewers also mention receiving practical suggestions meant to reduce long-term expense, including advice that would lower operating costs. That kind of guidance is a recurring positive theme in the pricing feedback. Representative review excerpt: "He provided lots of information and even recommended a variable speed pump for our pool to save even more money (which if you don't already have, you should definitely look..."

Complaints about timing and contract details. A smaller set of reviewers report issues tied to incentive timing, payment authorization, or a contract that they say changed after signing. These comments suggest the pricing experience was not always fully transparent for everyone. Representative review excerpt: "So no tax rebate until 2024 :( Then, somehow my signature page on my contract with Magic Sun was taken out and put into a more expensive contract they sent..."

Communication & coordination

Communication8.3/10

Most reviewers describe the team as responsive, helpful, and willing to coordinate across design, approvals, and service needs. The complaints that do appear focus on missed follow-up, delayed replies, or unanswered calls when customers wanted updates or post-install help.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and helpful coordination. Reviewers commonly say the staff stayed engaged through scheduling, approvals, and troubleshooting. Several accounts mention quick, useful support when questions came up during the project.

Clear handoffs and follow-through. Some reviewers report timely coordination on design documents, HOA approval, or service visits, which made the process feel organized. These comments point to strong project ownership during active jobs. Representative review excerpt: "Outa's return, he immediately emailed my wife and I the installation plans for our HOA in order to seek their approval."

Missed updates and hard-to-reach follow-up. A few reviewers say they had to leave repeated messages or did not receive the expected updates after installation or when asking for help. The pattern is more about communication gaps than widespread dissatisfaction. Representative review excerpt: "We have called Magic Sun Solar several times, leaving messages to ask them to come back and help us fix (or even replace) the solar panel and corresponding leakage."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.7/10

Reviewers often say installations, inspections, and approvals moved along as planned, with some noting work finished ahead of schedule. The main watch-outs are isolated reports of delays, missed inspection steps, or timing that created extra costs while customers waited.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time or ahead-of-schedule installs. Many reviewers say the project stayed on schedule or finished sooner than expected. Some also report that the team handled scheduling and approvals without much friction. Representative review excerpt: "They installed the panels ahead of schedule The solar panels come with a helpful app that shows how much power I'm producing and exporting into the grid."

Permitting and inspection handled well. Several reviews describe the company as managing inspections and utility approval successfully, including more complex jobs with upgrades or unusual roof conditions. These accounts suggest solid reliability through activation. Representative review excerpt: "I was happy with the work of Dan, Niel and Tim in getting my home battery system installed, inspected and approved by the City of Sacramento and SMUD, which is..."

Delays and inspection problems for a few jobs. A smaller number of reviewers report delays that stretched the project timeline or cases where work did not pass inspection on the first attempt. These comments indicate that schedule reliability was not perfect in every case. Representative review excerpt: "Installation in progress - dis not pass inspection and hoping for a good resolution for everyone."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.5/10

Reviewers mostly praise the installation crews for professional conduct, solid workmanship, and respectful care around the property. The limited complaints focus on roof damage, cleanup, or jobs that reportedly needed follow-up fixes or did not pass inspection.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews and clean installs. Reviewers frequently describe the crews as fast, professional, and careful with property during the work. Several accounts say the site was left in good shape after installation. Representative review excerpt: "The install and integration team was professional, fast and left things better than when they arrived."

Respect for property and logistics. Some reviewers specifically mention that the crew avoided blocking driveways and treated the property carefully. These comments support a strong workmanship and site-care pattern. Representative review excerpt: "We had several of our neighbors ask about them because they were respectful of others property, no blocking drives, and did a great job!"

A few concerns about roof damage or repair quality. A small set of reviewers report roof damage, incomplete fixes, or inspection issues tied to the installation. These complaints are limited but material enough to note as a watch-out. Representative review excerpt: "They damaged my roof, didn't say anything, and tried to fix the damage with caulking which my roofer laughed at."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support9.0/10

This is the strongest-rated area in the review set, with many customers saying their systems perform as expected or better and that follow-up help is available when needed. Complaints are relatively rare and mostly concern post-install repairs, monitoring expectations, or unresolved follow-up on specific issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong production and system results. Reviewers often say the system is producing well and meeting or beating the expected output. Some also note that the equipment has run smoothly after activation. Representative review excerpt: "Oscars power generation quote was conservative and after six months of producing, we are consistently generating more than their estimate, and the equipment is running flawlessly."

Helpful post-install support. Several customers report positive experiences with minor fixes, troubleshooting, or other follow-up service after turn-on. These comments suggest the company remains involved after the install is complete. Representative review excerpt: "I realize that solar companies are in the business of selling panels and batteries to make a greater income, so coming out for a minor fix is even more appreciated."

Limited complaints about follow-up service. A few reviewers say they had difficulty getting help with issues after installation, including repair or monitoring concerns. The complaint pattern exists, but it is small relative to the amount of praise in this category. Representative review excerpt: "We have called Magic Sun Solar several times, leaving messages to ask them to come back and help us fix (or even replace) the solar panel and corresponding leakage."

Bottom line: MAGIC SUN SOLAR’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong feedback on long-term support, workmanship, and sales guidance. The main recurring concerns are more limited and center on communication gaps, timeline delays, and occasional pricing or contract clarity issues. Overall, the review set suggests a generally solid customer experience with a few meaningful watch-outs during the project and follow-up stages.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (31 Google reviews averaging 4.3 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 Sun 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.
3
2011
18
'12
27
'13
110
'14
124
'15
142
'16
150
'17
125
'18
162
'19
153
'20
136
'21
184
'22
191
'23
64
'24
65
'25
32
'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 Magic Sun Solar

What do customers say in Magic Sun Solar reviews?

We analyzed 195 substantive published customer reviews of Magic Sun Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.7/10, 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 Sun Solar installed?

Magic Sun Solar appears as installer of record on 1,657+ 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.