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Solar Flare Reviews

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

79verified installs in California utility records*
18recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2019first year in county records
7.9/10Solar.com Score · 22 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Solar Flare

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 22 substantive published Solar Flare review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.9/10

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

Synthesized from 22 substantive customer review texts (24 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 18 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 6 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.9.7

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.7

3 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 1 complaints

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

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.1

9 reviews speak to this · 8 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.7.2

6 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.5

11 reviews speak to this · 11 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.7.4

9 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where Solar Flare 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 County671720193.7 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County12120216.2 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.

Solar Flare 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 Integrity6.7/10

Reviewers mostly describe a professional, trust-building sales process, but there is also a complaint about expectations set during the proposal stage. The overall read is positive-to-mixed, with stronger praise than criticism but enough concern to keep this category below the higher-scoring operational areas.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Trust-building consultations. Reviewers say the sales team took time to explain the process and build trust, including walking family members through the steps in a patient way. Representative review excerpt: "Jesús took the time to build trust with my parents and walk us step by step in how we can help my parents."

Professional and on-budget. Some reviewers describe the team as professional, punctual, and staying within budget from office staff through installation. Representative review excerpt: "I've used Solar Flare in a couple of projects now, they are professionals, on time and always on budget, from the office people all the way to the installers, they..."

Proposal expectations. One reviewer reports being told the system would generate more energy than expected and later feeling disappointed when results did not match that promise. Representative review excerpt: "I had high hopes for my solar panels, especially since I was told I would generate 105% of my energy needs."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

The limited pricing feedback is favorable overall.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Pricing quotes. Reviewers say the pricing came in competitively and that the materials were strong quality. Representative review excerpt: "The quote was very competitive and materials were top notch!"

Clear payment guidance. A reviewer says the team took time to explain the financing or payment path step by step and helped create confidence in the process. Representative review excerpt: "Jesús took the time to build trust with my parents and walk us step by step in how we can help my parents."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.1/10

Communication is a consistent strength in the review set, with many reviewers describing regular updates, friendly staff, and smooth handoffs across the project. There is one complaint tied to an energy-production expectation, but the broader pattern centers on responsiveness and clear coordination.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Regular updates. Reviewers say the team explained what was happening, kept them updated, and left few surprises during the project. Representative review excerpt: "They explained what was being done, kept us updated, and there were no surprises."

Responsive office support. Multiple reviewers describe the office and field teams as friendly, thorough, and prompt in their communication. Representative review excerpt: "And friendly, thorough, and prompt communication throughout the process (Valeria in the office is terrific)."

Expectation mismatch. One reviewer reports a disconnect between what was communicated about system output and what they later experienced. Representative review excerpt: "I had high hopes for my solar panels, especially since I was told I would generate 105% of my energy needs."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Timeline-related feedback is strongly positive. Reviewers describe dependable scheduling, prompt work, and smooth inspection outcomes, including first-pass approvals and code familiarity that helped projects move forward without obvious delays.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On time and dependable. Reviewers say the crew was dependable, arrived on time, and stayed on schedule. Representative review excerpt: "Very dependable and on time!"

Inspection readiness. Reviewers report that the team understood local code requirements and passed inspections on the first try. Representative review excerpt: "Jesus was familiar with the city codes and passed inspections on the first try."

Smooth activation support. Some reviewers note practical coordination during outages or project transitions, including bringing generators to keep essentials running. Representative review excerpt: "I really appreciated that they brought generators to keep our refrigerators and freezers running while the power was off."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.5/10

Workmanship reviews are consistently favorable. Reviewers describe professional crews, careful reinstall work, thorough inspections, and helpful follow-through on system issues, with no recurring site-care complaints in the evidence provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews. Reviewers describe the installers as professional, transparent, communicative, and helpful throughout the job. Representative review excerpt: "Faustino and Aaron were professional, transparent, and communicative throughout the entire process."

Careful install and reinstall work. Several reviewers mention successful roof-related remove-and-reinstall work and say the project was handled cleanly. Representative review excerpt: "Extremely pleased with Solar Flare - we needed a new roof and they did a remove and reinsntall of 18 panels for us."

Thorough troubleshooting. Reviewers say the team inspected system parts carefully and explained what was wrong before making repairs or recommendations. Representative review excerpt: "He explained what was wrong with our solar panels after a thorough inspection of all parts of the system."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.4/10

Post-install feedback is mostly positive, with reviewers describing helpful troubleshooting, service follow-through, and satisfactory system support. There is one complaint about unanswered customer service outreach, so the category reads as strong overall but not flawless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful repair support. Reviewers say the company stepped in to help with inverter issues and system problems when prior support had fallen short. Representative review excerpt: "My system had 3 bad micro inverters and my original solar installation company was not willing to help, so I contacted Solar Flare."

Ongoing service quality. Some reviewers reference strong quality and service after the original install, including positive experiences carried forward over time. Representative review excerpt: "I have was first introduced to them back in 2023, by a friend, I do remember the quality and service I had received prior was very good."

Unanswered support request. One reviewer reports trying to reach customer service for help but not receiving a response to the concern. Representative review excerpt: "I’ve tried reaching out to customer service for assistance, but I haven’t received any responses to my concerns."

Bottom line: Solar Flare’s review profile is strongest in workmanship, timeline reliability, and day-to-day communication, with most reviewers describing professional crews and steady project coordination. The main caution is in sales/proposal expectations, where a small number of reviews point to mismatched output expectations, while post-install support is generally positive but includes an isolated complaint about responsiveness.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (18 Google reviews averaging 4.8 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 Solar Flare

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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25
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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 Solar Flare

What do customers say in Solar Flare reviews?

We analyzed 22 substantive published customer reviews of Solar Flare in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.9/10, 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 Solar Flare installed?

Solar Flare appears as installer of record on 79+ 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.