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Pacific Electric Solar Reviews

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

194verified installs in California utility records*
2recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2015first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 127 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Pacific Electric Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 127 substantive published Pacific Electric 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 127 substantive customer review texts (136 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 119 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 17 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.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.7.2

45 reviews speak to this · 44 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.8

22 reviews speak to this · 20 praise · 2 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.8

78 reviews speak to this · 75 praise · 3 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.7.1

43 reviews speak to this · 39 praise · 3 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.9

66 reviews speak to this · 64 praise · 2 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

46 reviews speak to this · 45 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where Pacific Electric 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.
Ventura County152120156.8 kW2.6%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County27120157.2 kW7.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Santa Barbara County15020176.4 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.

Pacific Electric Solar 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 Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales and proposal process as clear, informative, and low-pressure. They say the team explained options well, provided multiple quote paths, and helped set expectations around system design and expansion. One complaint points to a warranty-service expectation dispute, so the overall picture is positive but not perfect.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations and options. Reviewers frequently say the sales team took time to explain system choices, answer questions, and walk them through planning. Several describe receiving multiple proposal options that helped them decide what fit their home. Representative review excerpt: "Jonny Turner was outstanding during the sales and planning process—knowledgeable, honest, and always willing to take the time to explain options and future expansion possibilities."

Helpful planning process. Customers also report that the team stayed involved during early planning and clearly described how the project would proceed. That steady guidance appears to be a common theme in the strongest reviews. Representative review excerpt: "Jonny took me through the whole process from identifying the best place to put the solar panels to explaining what the process would be and was constantly in touch with..."

Watch-out: contract or service expectations. A small number of reviews raise concerns about whether service or warranty-related terms matched what was originally expected. This is not the dominant pattern, but it does appear in the feedback. Representative review excerpt: "Priority: In violation of my original contract Pacific Sun will give warranty service subscribers repair priority over those who opt not to pay extra for it ."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is generally favorable, with reviewers saying quotes were explained clearly and financing was handled smoothly. Some also mention rebate timing or upfront rebate arrangements as part of the process. A small number of reviews describe payment or cost concerns, which keeps this category in the mixed-to-positive range.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear quote and financing guidance. Reviewers say the company explained pricing options and financing details in a way that made the process easier to follow. Some mention being shown multiple system configurations before choosing a final path.

Financing and rebate handling. Several customers report that financing was arranged smoothly and that rebate timing was addressed as part of the sales process. These reviews suggest pricing conversations were often practical and structured. Representative review excerpt: "PST even helped us arrange our financing with a significant 30% rebate upfront and helped us lock in a great rate for our loan as well."

Watch-out: payment and cost disputes. A small set of reviews mentions concerns tied to payment handling or repair cost expectations. Those comments are limited, but they indicate that pricing clarity was not universal. Representative review excerpt: "I sent an email detailing what would happen if Pacific Sun did not send conformation that they were wrong and payment had been made."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.8/10

Communication is a clear strength in the review set. Customers commonly say the team responded quickly, kept them updated, and coordinated handoffs well across the project. The few complaints focus on isolated responsiveness or scheduling issues rather than a broad communication problem.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast, responsive updates. Many reviewers describe prompt replies by phone, text, and email, along with proactive status updates. They often say they felt informed throughout the project. Representative review excerpt: "They responded to every call and text quickly, kept me informed, and stepped in to take over my project without hesitation."

Strong project ownership. Customers also report that project managers stayed organized and handled questions quickly, which helped keep the process moving. Some say the company stepped in to take over difficult projects without hesitation. Representative review excerpt: "My project manager, Jonny, was top-notch with knowledgeable, accurate and prompt responses to the myriad of questions and concerns I had."

Watch-out: occasional scheduling hiccups. A few reviews mention missed timing or less-than-ideal follow-through on specific requests. These appear to be exceptions, but they do show up in the feedback. Representative review excerpt: "The 4 stars is because they did not show up on time."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.1/10

Most reviewers say projects moved through permitting, scheduling, and final sign-off in an organized way. Many describe installs finishing on schedule or within a short window, while some note delays tied to utility or utility-approval steps. The score reflects that timeline performance is usually solid, with a few clear exceptions.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-schedule project execution. Reviewers often say the installation team completed work when promised and kept the project moving efficiently. Some mention fast turnaround from consultation to install and inspection. Representative review excerpt: "The install team at Pacific Sun Tech is full of excellent guys who made our install a breeze, they finished the work right on schedule and with the utmost respect..."

Good coordination through permitting and inspection. Customers also report that the company stayed on top of permitting, scheduling, and final inspection. That organized follow-through appears repeatedly in the reviews. Representative review excerpt: "She was responsive, organized, and stayed on top of every detail from permitting to scheduling to final inspection."

Watch-out: delays outside the company’s control. A small number of reviews describe timeline frustration linked to utility-side or appointment timing issues. These comments suggest that not every delay was within the company’s control, but they still affected the customer experience. Representative review excerpt: "Only headache was SCE, but Pacific Sun can't do much about them."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.9/10

Workmanship reviews are largely positive, with customers praising professional crews, clean installs, and solid post-install results. Reviewers also mention respectful job-site behavior and successful inspection outcomes. A small number of complaints point to specific installation or equipment-connection issues, so the pattern is strong but not flawless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, professional installations. Many reviewers say the work was done cleanly and professionally, with no issues during inspection. This is one of the most consistent themes in the category. Representative review excerpt: "Everything was done cleanly and professionally, and there were no issues with city inspections."

Respectful crews and solid execution. Customers frequently describe the install team as courteous and efficient, including larger jobs such as reroofs or full system replacements. Several say the crew kept the site organized and treated the property with care. Representative review excerpt: "The install team at Pacific Sun Tech is full of excellent guys who made our install a breeze, they finished the work right on schedule and with the utmost respect..."

Watch-out: isolated install fixes. A small number of reviews mention workmanship issues that needed follow-up, such as unresolved connections or equipment setup problems. These comments are limited, but they show that some jobs required extra correction. Representative review excerpt: "After they left I checked the roof and found that they left some mechanical connections undone on the panels."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

Long-term support and system performance receive mostly strong feedback. Reviewers say systems have performed well after activation, and they describe helpful service when follow-up work or repairs were needed. The limited complaint pattern suggests occasional service gaps, but not a widespread concern in the review corpus.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Post-install performance is strong. Several reviewers say their systems have continued performing well after activation, with no interruptions reported in the feedback they shared. These comments indicate reliable early and ongoing operation for many customers. Representative review excerpt: "In summary, since the December 2025 PTO from SoCal Edison, the panels and battery have performed without interruption (SCE, seemingly spiteful, dragged their rear end almost four months to install..."

Helpful repair and service follow-up. Customers also report that the company responded to repair needs and handled system issues after the original install. Some describe successful fixes on older systems or follow-up support when something stopped working. Representative review excerpt: "They got rid of the you tuber and they came out and fixed my system."

Watch-out: occasional service dissatisfaction. A small number of reviews mention wanting faster or more satisfying repair support. That pattern is limited, but it does appear in the post-install feedback. Representative review excerpt: "I ended up calling another solar repair company and they had everything fixed within a few hours for a reasonable cost."

Bottom line: PACIFIC ELECTRIC SOLAR’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for communication, workmanship, and long-term support. The main caution areas are pricing clarity, timeline friction, and a few isolated complaints about service expectations or follow-up. Overall, the review corpus suggests a company that most customers describe as organized and responsive, with some unevenness in how certain edge cases were handled.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (119 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 Pacific Electric 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 Pacific Electric Solar

What do customers say in Pacific Electric Solar reviews?

We analyzed 127 substantive published customer reviews of Pacific Electric 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 Pacific Electric Solar installed?

Pacific Electric Solar appears as installer of record on 194+ 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.