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Sun Solar Energy Solutions Reviews

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

7,600verified installs in California utility records*
266recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2011first year in county records
7.1/10Solar.com Score · 320 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Sun Solar Energy Solutions

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 320 substantive published Sun Solar Energy Solutions review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.1/10

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

Synthesized from 320 substantive customer review texts (353 published reviews collected).

Google 4.5★ · 227 reviewsYelp 3.7★ · 126 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

Read what customers actually say ↓
Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.4

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.1

95 reviews speak to this · 68 praise · 27 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.4.3

56 reviews speak to this · 20 praise · 36 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.5.4

147 reviews speak to this · 95 praise · 52 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.5.8

57 reviews speak to this · 33 praise · 23 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.8

86 reviews speak to this · 74 praise · 12 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.7.2

112 reviews speak to this · 71 praise · 40 complaints

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

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Where Sun Solar Energy Solutions 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.
Kern County4,64111720119.0 kW32.9%See county ranking →
Fresno County8172320148.6 kW19.2%See county ranking →
Orange County5673920147.5 kW7.6%See county ranking →
Tulare County45617201210.1 kW27.4%See county ranking →
Los Angeles County4473520158.0 kW5.2%See county ranking →
Kings County163220158.8 kW33.7%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County123620158.3 kW17.1%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Luis Obispo County961720136.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Madera County95520159.1 kW21.1%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Bernardino County75320167.6 kW12.0%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.

Sun Solar Energy Solutions 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 Integrity6.1/10

Reviewers often describe the sales process as informative and tailored, with several saying representatives took time to explain options and answer questions. At the same time, a meaningful minority report broken promises, unclear expectations, or paperwork that did not match what they thought had been agreed to.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Consultative sales experience. Some reviewers say the sales team was patient, educational, and focused on understanding household needs before moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "Great staff and my salesperson took the time to understand my family's situation and needs for energy."

Clear explanation and no-pressure approach. Others describe a low-pressure process where the representative explained options and helped them feel comfortable with the decision. Representative review excerpt: "No pressure from our sales Rep , Colleen, She educated us gave us options snd guided OUR decision."

Expectation mismatches. Complaint reviews describe situations where customers felt promises were not fully delivered or contract paperwork did not reflect their understanding. Representative review excerpt: "Original contract they give you is based on lies and false promises ."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency4.3/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed to negative.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Billing and refund disputes. Complaint reviews describe refund requests, unexpected charges, and billing issues that were difficult to resolve. Representative review excerpt: "Sun Solar and SunStrong won’t give me the credit or refund for the service I wasn’t supposed to have to pay for."

Financing and paperwork confusion. Some reviewers also report problems tied to financing paperwork or account setup that made the financial side of the project feel unclear. Representative review excerpt: "When I sold my home, the paperwork was mishandled, and somehow I was still listed as leasing a system I no longer owned."

Pricing pricing reports. A few reviewers say the price came in competitively and describe the overall value as favorable. Representative review excerpt: "The price was more than competitive (the lowest actually) and I highly recommend this company."

Communication & coordination

Communication5.4/10

Reviewers frequently praise responsive staff and smooth coordination when the process is going well. However, a sizable complaint pattern centers on delayed replies, missed follow-through, and difficulty getting updates or reaching the right person.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive team members. Several reviewers say staff responded quickly and helped keep the project moving with a smooth handoff. Representative review excerpt: "Thank you to both Britanny and Jonathan who responded quickly to our needs and made the process seamless."

Good overall customer service. Some customers describe the company as professional and easy to work with during the project. Representative review excerpt: "From the initial consultation to the final installation, Scott was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to ensuring we understood the benefits of going solar."

Unanswered calls and slow follow-up. Complaint reviews describe long waits for responses, repeated outreach, and difficulty getting someone to own the issue. Representative review excerpt: "Scott Ryan is unresponsive to my calls and will not follow-through with the customer."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability5.8/10

Timeline feedback leans slightly positive, with many reviewers saying the crew showed up when promised and got systems running without major delays. Still, some reviews describe slow repair cycles, inspection-related delays, or repeated visits before activation was complete.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time completion reports. Several reviewers say the crew arrived as scheduled and completed the job efficiently. Representative review excerpt: "The whole crew was professional from start to finish, showed up when they said they would, and got the job done clean."

Smooth permit and coordination process. Some customers describe help with permits, utility coordination, and getting the system up and running. Representative review excerpt: "They were professional and very helpful along the entire process from sizing needed service, permit, install, PG and E coordination and ultimately setting up monitoring."

Delays during activation or follow-up. Complaint reviews mention unanswered follow-up, inspection issues, and cases where multiple visits were needed before the system was fully working. Representative review excerpt: "It took them coming out three times to get the solar going and what really did it for me was they only powered on half of our batteries."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.8/10

Workmanship reviews are strongly positive overall. Reviewers often describe professional crews, clean job sites, and effective repairs, while complaints are comparatively limited and focus on damage, electrical issues, or fixes that took longer than expected.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional, clean installations. Many reviewers say the crew was professional, arrived on time, and left the site clean after installation. Representative review excerpt: "The whole crew was professional from start to finish, showed up when they said they would, and got the job done clean."

Large system installs completed. Some reviewers note that the company completed sizable installs, including multiple panels and batteries. Representative review excerpt: "We had ours installed with 43 panels and 3 batteries."

Repair and damage concerns. A smaller set of complaints describes damage concerns, follow-up repairs, or electrical components that needed correction after the work was done. Representative review excerpt: "They've come out and had to replace a breaker that they put in my electrical box."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.2/10

Post-install feedback is mostly positive, with many reviewers saying the company helped with monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairs after the system was turned on. The main complaints involve slow service response, warranty questions, and cases where customers felt post-install support did not match what they expected.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful troubleshooting and service. Reviewers say staff helped resolve app, monitoring, and equipment issues after installation. Representative review excerpt: "He was truly responsible and took care of the issues we had with our pvs device."

Customer service after installation. Some customers describe strong support and note that service help remained useful after the initial project was finished. Representative review excerpt: "What an amazing job, and what amazing customer service."

Warranty and service delays. Complaint reviews describe slow service calls, warranty confusion, or concerns about coverage once the system was already in use. Representative review excerpt: "It takes them way too long to come out on a service call."

Bottom line: SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS earns its strongest reviews for installation workmanship and post-install support, while sales and project coordination draw more mixed feedback. The main pressure points are pricing and financing transparency, plus communication and timing issues that some reviewers say made the process harder to navigate.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (225 Google reviews averaging 4.5 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 Sun Solar Energy Solutions

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Sun Energy Builders, Sses, Sun Solar Energy, Sun Solar Energy Holdings.

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
66
'12
140
'13
309
'14
532
'15
662
'16
476
'17
724
'18
791
'19
517
'20
727
'21
883
'22
1127
'23
452
'24
186
'25
82
'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 Sun Solar Energy Solutions

What do customers say in Sun Solar Energy Solutions reviews?

We analyzed 320 substantive published customer reviews of Sun Solar Energy Solutions in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.1/10, 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 Sun Solar Energy Solutions installed?

Sun Solar Energy Solutions appears as installer of record on 7,600+ 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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