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New Day Solar Reviews

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

2,519verified installs in California utility records*
265recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2012first year in county records
9.1/10Solar.com Score · 352 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for New Day Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 352 substantive published New Day 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

9.1/10

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

Synthesized from 352 substantive customer review texts (356 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 97 reviewsYelp 4.9★ · 259 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.8.5

168 reviews speak to this · 164 praise · 4 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.6

68 reviews speak to this · 62 praise · 6 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.9.1

236 reviews speak to this · 228 praise · 8 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.8.5

142 reviews speak to this · 140 praise · 2 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.9.4

237 reviews speak to this · 236 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.9.3

135 reviews speak to this · 132 praise · 3 complaints

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

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Where New Day 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.
Riverside County1,60716920129.4 kW2.9%See county ranking →
San Diego County6515320126.3 kW0.6%See county ranking →
San Bernardino County1291520139.0 kW2.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Orange County1112120128.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County217201610.0 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.

New Day 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 Integrity8.5/10

Reviewers largely describe the sales process as clear, responsive, and not pushy, with many saying proposals were straightforward and paperwork was handled well. A small number of complaints focus on information accuracy, upfront-fee expectations, and assumptions tied to incentive timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, low-pressure sales experience. Many reviewers say the company was easy to work with during the proposal stage, with clear explanations, quick responses, and little to no pushy selling. Several also mention that the team helped align the plan to their needs and handled back-office paperwork. Representative review excerpt: "New Day Solar was very easy to communicate with, was not pushy about selling or upselling, responded to texts and emails quickly, and were thorough."

Straightforward quote and paperwork. Reviewers also praise honest pricing language and a process that felt transparent from the start, including help with permits and administrative steps. Representative review excerpt: "Honest quote, clear communication and easy payment options."

Watch-out on expectations. A few complaints say some representatives did not provide fully accurate information or set expectations clearly around upfront costs and incentive timing. Representative review excerpt: "Please consult with an electrician and send over all documents so you know what to expect because the representatives may not give you the correct information."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.6/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mostly positive, with many reviewers describing the company as cost effective and helpful in navigating payment details. The main complaints involve deposits, out-of-pocket prep work, and incentive timing expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Cost-conscious and helpful with payments. Several reviewers say the pricing felt reasonable or cost effective, and that the company was helpful when discussing payment options and financing details. Representative review excerpt: "We selected New Day solar because they had awesome online reviews, locally owned, cost effective and can get it completed on my timeline."

Some price-related praise after installation. Some customers mention favorable billing outcomes after the project, including discounts on quoted fees or strong long-term savings on electric costs. Representative review excerpt: "When the part arrived they installed in within 24 hours and even gave me a discount on the previously quoted fee."

Deposit and cost-expectation concerns. A small group of complaints says expectations were not always aligned around deposits, added electrical work, or reliance on incentive timing to make the project work financially. Representative review excerpt: "From the beginning, I was extremely clear that I would only proceed if the rebate covered the full project cost and that I would not pay any non-refundable deposit."

Communication & coordination

Communication9.1/10

Communication is one of the strongest themes in the review corpus. Reviewers repeatedly describe fast responses, helpful coordination, and strong follow-through on service requests and project handoffs, though a few note gaps around scheduling or repair updates.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast, responsive communication. Many reviewers say the team responded quickly to texts, emails, and service questions, and that they felt listened to throughout the process. Representative review excerpt: "New Day Solar was very easy to communicate with, was not pushy about selling or upselling, responded to texts and emails quickly, and were thorough."

Helpful service desk and coordination. Customers also describe smooth handoffs, prompt scheduling, and support that stayed engaged when projects or repairs needed attention. Representative review excerpt: "The service desk answered all my questions, the repairs were scheduled promptly, the technicians were great, and I felt that I truly was important."

A few scheduling gaps. A small number of complaints mention limited communication about scheduling, work sequencing, or repair timing when issues came up. Representative review excerpt: "There was just no communication with me regarding the scheduling and what work would be done when."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability8.5/10

Most reviewers say projects moved on schedule, with permits, inspections, and activation handled efficiently. Complaints are rare, but a few comments point to scheduling coordination issues or service delays.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Projects completed quickly. Reviewers frequently report timely work, including installs that happened soon after roof completion or repairs that were scheduled promptly. Representative review excerpt: "Within days of the new roof completion, New Day Solar came and installed the panels and batteries."

Permits and inspections handled. Several customers say the company took care of unfinished paperwork and helped get permits and inspections cleared without extra friction. Representative review excerpt: "Not only did New Day flawlessly install and recommission the equipment, they handled all the unfinished paperwork, making sure we had active permits and clear inspections."

Occasional schedule coordination issues. A small number of comments mention problems with arranging crews or service timing, suggesting that some customers experienced delays in coordination. Representative review excerpt: "Instead I would recommend they have a dedicated person whose sole job is arranging crews for installations and service calls and getting them scheduled appropriately."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship9.4/10

Workmanship and site care receive extremely strong feedback overall. Reviewers frequently describe careful installations, professional crews, and clean job sites, with only a rare complaint about scope or equipment-related work.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful, clean installation. Many reviewers say the installation was done neatly and professionally, including comments about clean work areas and no broken roofing tiles. Representative review excerpt: "The whole process was well presented with no hidden surprises.They did a great job installing our panels with no broken roofing tiles."

Professional crews and cleanup. Customers also praise the technicians and service teams for being respectful, thorough, and careful with the site during and after the job. Representative review excerpt: "The service desk answered all my questions, the repairs were scheduled promptly, the technicians were great, and I felt that I truly was important."

Rare scope-related concern. One complaint says the work performed did not match what had been described for the battery installation, suggesting an isolated expectation mismatch. Representative review excerpt: "We were told that there would be no work done to our breaker box when installing our batteries because they will use a transfer switch power control system (PCS) that..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support9.3/10

Post-install support is another standout area, with many reviewers saying the company handled warranty work, repairs, and performance issues effectively. A small number of complaints mention delayed repairs or periods with no production before issues were resolved.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Warranty support handled well. Reviewers often say the team walked them through warranty replacement steps, identified issues quickly, and scheduled follow-up work promptly. Representative review excerpt: "Then walked me through the warranty replacement process slowly and carefully, as a good company should."

System repairs and performance gains. Several customers report that the company fixed inverter or system issues and restored or improved production after service visits. Representative review excerpt: "New day solar came out conveniently and repaired the old system to produce 3,000 more watts."

A few service delays. A small number of complaints mention extended periods without production or repairs that had not yet been completed, pointing to occasional post-install delays. Representative review excerpt: "very bad customer service first time I had no production for three months now 5weeks and they didn't fix it yet"

Bottom line: Across 352 substantive reviews, New Day Solar is described most strongly for communication, workmanship, and long-term support, with very high scores in those areas and only rare complaints. The softer spots are pricing and proposal expectations, where reviewers mostly praise transparency but a small number note deposit, cost, or incentive timing concerns.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (98 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 New Day 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.
15
2012
48
'13
93
'14
159
'15
169
'16
138
'17
132
'18
165
'19
172
'20
254
'21
352
'22
350
'23
209
'24
172
'25
94
'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 New Day Solar

What do customers say in New Day Solar reviews?

We analyzed 352 substantive published customer reviews of New Day Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 9.1/10, 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 New Day Solar installed?

New Day Solar appears as installer of record on 2,519+ 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.