Best solar companies California Nationwide Sun

Nationwide Sun Reviews

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

454verified installs in California utility records*
73recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2016first year in county records
8.7/10Solar.com Score · 140 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Nationwide Sun

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 140 substantive published Nationwide Sun 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 140 substantive customer review texts (166 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 154 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 12 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.10.0

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.9

25 reviews speak to this · 25 praise · 0 complaints

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

17 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 2 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.8.4

69 reviews speak to this · 68 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.7.9

48 reviews speak to this · 48 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.8

62 reviews speak to this · 62 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.8.9

33 reviews speak to this · 33 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Nationwide Sun 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 County1562520178.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Santa Clara County1172320187.6 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
El Dorado County35620188.9 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Alameda County34320225.9 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Mateo County29820227.4 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Contra Costa County22220216.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Yolo County21420196.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Nevada County17120189.3 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Marin County121202110.2 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County11020165.7 kW36.4%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.

Nationwide Sun reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 23, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.9/10

Reviewers largely describe the sales and proposal experience as clear, informative, and low pressure. They say representatives explained the process in simple terms and set expectations in a way that felt straightforward rather than pushy.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, informative planning. Reviewers say the early sales conversations were helpful and easy to understand, with staff breaking down complex details in plain language. Representative review excerpt: "Ray the project manager is honest and breaks down the complexity in simple to understand language along with the software they have can really provide customer with good understanding of..."

Low-pressure approach. Multiple reviewers describe the team as knowledgeable without being pushy, and say questions were handled openly during the planning phase. Representative review excerpt: "Ray was super low pressure, REALLY knew his stuff, and always admitted if there was something he had to look up to confirm."

Strong upfront information. Some reviewers say the proposal process was more informative than they expected, which helped them feel comfortable moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "We had spoke with over 6 different solar companies and this one by far was the most informative."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.0/10

Reviewers mostly speak positively about pricing and financing communication, but this category is more mixed than the others. Praise centers on clear communication and strong system value, while a small number of complaints point to concerns around final pricing, deposits, refunds, or incentive timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Positive value experiences. Several reviewers report strong savings or favorable value from the system, and describe the buying experience as straightforward. Representative review excerpt: "My electric bills went from $300/mo to under $40/mo and I couldn't be happier with my system."

Helpful communication around costs. Reviewers also say the company was responsive and good at keeping them informed during the process, which helped with confidence around the purchase. Representative review excerpt: "We appreciate the hand holding and the good communication."

A few pricing concerns. There are some complaints about final price details, financing, or refund-related expectations, so this area is not uniformly praised. Representative review excerpt: "I was so happy with their work, that i ended up buying a solar system from them as well 👍🥇"

Communication & coordination

Communication8.4/10

Communication and project coordination are described very positively overall. Reviewers frequently mention responsive updates, clear handoffs, and strong ownership from the team throughout scheduling, permits, and installation. Complaints are rare in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive updates. Reviewers say questions were answered promptly and that communication stayed consistent from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was fantastic, and they were prompt in responding to any questions I had along the way."

Transparent coordination. Several reviewers note clear communication around scheduling, permits, inventory, and pricing during the project. Representative review excerpt: "Throughout the project, their communication regarding inventory, scheduling, permits and pricing was transparent and responsive."

Strong team support. Reviewers also describe the field crews and support staff as highly helpful and organized during the project. Representative review excerpt: "Nationwide Sun of Rocklin, CA has the most amazing field employees and support staff you can imagine."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.9/10

Reviewers generally describe the timeline as reliable, with projects moving through permits, inspections, and activation in a timely manner. The overall pattern is positive, and there are no broad complaint themes in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Timely completion. Reviewers say installations were completed in a timely and professional manner, including systems that reached full power-up after permits were handled. Representative review excerpt: "They installed our new roof, solar panels, and battery in a timely and professional manner."

Smooth permit process. Several reviewers mention that scheduling, permits, and activation stayed organized and transparent across the project. Representative review excerpt: "Throughout the project, their communication regarding inventory, scheduling, permits and pricing was transparent and responsive."

Efficient end-to-end work. Some reviewers describe the project as moving efficiently from installation through approval and activation. Representative review excerpt: "- 16.8 kW panels with 3 batteries, 10kW each (and other design stuff I won’t go into detail) - work completed and fully powered up with permits in a couple..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.8/10

Reviewers describe the installation work as careful, professional, and well cleaned up afterward. Praise often focuses on crews finishing the job properly, showing pride in their work, and leaving the site in good condition.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful installation. Reviewers say the crew took pride in the work and completed the installation in a way that felt well done. Representative review excerpt: "If something goes wrong with the roof in the future, there will be no finger-pointing.) The installation crew, beginning with TJ and Lorenzo, cared about their work with obvious pride..."

Clean worksite. Multiple reviewers mention that the crew cleaned up after themselves and left the workspace tidy. Representative review excerpt: "The men that did the installation did a very good job and cleaned up after themselves each day."

Professional finish. Reviewers also note that jobs were finished properly, sometimes with extra effort to make sure the final result met expectations. Representative review excerpt: "They stayed late to ensure the job was finished properly and left the workspace extremely clean."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support8.9/10

Post-installation feedback is especially strong, with reviewers reporting solid system performance and helpful follow-through after the job was complete. They describe systems working reliably, and when issues came up, reviewers say support helped identify the source and keep things moving.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Reliable system output. Reviewers say their systems have continued working well after installation, including long periods of steady performance. Representative review excerpt: "The system has worked flawlessly ever since it was powered on two years ago."

Helpful troubleshooting. Some reviewers report that post-install issues were investigated thoroughly and that the cause was explained clearly when it was not tied to the solar equipment. Representative review excerpt: "After a thorough inspection, it turned out the issue wasn’t actually related to the solar panel system—it was a bad breaker switch in my old main panel."

Strong support after turn-on. Reviewers also describe responsive field support and service follow-through after activation. Representative review excerpt: "Nationwide Sun of Rocklin, CA has the most amazing field employees and support staff you can imagine."

Bottom line: Nationwide Sun’s review profile is strongest on workmanship, post-install support, communication, and timeline reliability. Sales guidance is also viewed positively, while pricing and financing transparency is the most mixed area, with a small number of complaints around final cost details or related expectations.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (154 Google reviews averaging 5.0 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 Nationwide Sun

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Nationwide Environmental and Construction Services.

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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2016
19
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14
'18
17
'19
15
'20
58
'21
113
'22
185
'23
41
'24
51
'25
28
'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 Nationwide Sun

What do customers say in Nationwide Sun reviews?

We analyzed 140 substantive published customer reviews of Nationwide Sun 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 Nationwide Sun installed?

Nationwide Sun appears as installer of record on 454+ 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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