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Sunriver Solar Power Systems Reviews

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

720verified installs in California utility records*
167recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2016first year in county records
8.3/10Solar.com Score · 86 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Sunriver Solar Power Systems

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 86 substantive published Sunriver Solar Power Systems review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.3/10

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

Synthesized from 86 substantive customer review texts (87 published reviews collected).

Google 4.6★ · 87 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.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.7.6

38 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 2 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.7

14 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 3 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.7

48 reviews speak to this · 42 praise · 6 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.7.5

34 reviews speak to this · 31 praise · 3 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.2

47 reviews speak to this · 44 praise · 3 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

32 reviews speak to this · 29 praise · 3 complaints

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

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Where Sunriver Solar Power Systems 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 County2858320168.6 kW1.4%See county ranking →
Nevada County1633420178.6 kW0.6%See county ranking →
Yolo County1022120206.2 kW1.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
El Dorado County941820188.5 kW2.1%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Yuba County33820186.5 kW6.1%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Sutter County23120206.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Solano County20220216.7 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.

Sunriver Solar Power Systems reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.6/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales process as clear, informative, and low-pressure. They say proposals typically explained equipment choices, pricing, and next steps well, though a small number of complaints mention missing items in quotes or systems that did not fully match expected needs.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, informative sales process. Reviewers frequently say the sales team explained options, costs, and equipment differences clearly, and handled paperwork and expectations well. Representative review excerpt: "Our salesmen, Ben, was awesome, he explained everything very well, showed us several different equipment options, panel layouts, provided comparisons of their performance, warranties and pricing."

Helpful pre-sales communication. Several reviewers describe the team as upfront and easy to work with before signing, with clear explanations of what would happen during the project. Representative review excerpt: "They took care of all the paperwork, clearly laid out what would happen when and explained options and costs clearly."

Quote completeness watch-out. A small number of reviewers report that certain items were not included in the original quote or that the final system scope did not fully cover their needs. Representative review excerpt: "We had the guy come out to give us a quote, but he did not include the battery in the quote."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is generally positive but more mixed than other categories.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful financing and value. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "After helping us with financing, they reroofed the entire house and installed solar panels, and even when we called Pat Lynch in a panic that they were tearing off the..."

Reasonable or Pricing pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "Their price was very competitive on a per-watt basis, so much so that we decided to cancel the contract with another solar company."

Payment and quote concerns. A smaller set of reviewers report concerns about payment timing, unexpected cost levels, or parts that were not included in the initial quote. Representative review excerpt: "They wanted full payment before project was even completed and once it is follow up at the office is abysmal."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.7/10

Reviewers usually describe communication as responsive, professional, and organized across office staff and field crews. The main complaints are isolated but point to inconsistent updates, follow-up problems, and occasional coordination breakdowns.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive follow-up. Reviewers say staff were quick to answer questions after installation and able to find the right answers when needed. Representative review excerpt: "I have had a few questions post-installation and Jenna has always been very quick to respond with good answers or find the right answers from someone else."

Clear project updates. Many reviewers report being kept informed throughout the job and describe the team as professional and easy to reach. Representative review excerpt: "Throughout, they were extremely helpful and informative, answering every question clearly and keeping me updated every step of the way."

Inconsistent updates for some jobs. A few reviewers say communication became inconsistent on their project, with repeated follow-up needed to get updates or move things forward. Representative review excerpt: "Richard Kooi communication was inconsistent, timelines were not met, and I often had to follow up multiple times just to get updates."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.5/10

Most reviewers report that projects stayed on schedule, with crews arriving on time and permitting or inspections handled smoothly. A small number of complaints mention missed start dates or schedule changes, so timing appears generally reliable but not flawless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time crews and smooth scheduling. Reviewers often say installers arrived as planned and kept the project moving with clear timing expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Our install lead, Jeremiah, and crew were also awesome, showed up on time, kept us informed of everything they were doing, did a first class job on the install, and..."

Permitting handled well. Some reviewers note smooth coordination with inspectors and permit approval without issues, which helped keep the project on track. Representative review excerpt: "Rick Crawford coordinated seamlessly with the county inspector—arriving early to ensure everything was in order—which resulted in our permit being approved without a single issue."

Missed or shifted dates. A few reviewers report missed install dates or schedule changes that disrupted their planning. Representative review excerpt: "We scheduled the install for a Monday to avoid being unfinished going into the weekend, but then they didn't show up on Monday, and then someone showed up on Tuesday..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.2/10

Workmanship is one of the strongest areas in the review set. Reviewers frequently describe professional crews, careful installation, and cleanup after the job, while a small number of complaints mention unfinished work or damage that needed correction.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional install crews. Reviewers commonly describe the crew as knowledgeable, considerate, and professional during the installation process. Representative review excerpt: "The attention and care to explaining things pre-sales by Pat was one of the things that sold me on Sunriver, and the installation crew was very considerate, knowledgable, and professional."

Clean jobsite and cleanup. Several reviewers say the team was polite, kept the work area tidy, and cleaned up after themselves when the job was done. Representative review excerpt: "All their team was clean , polite and cleaned up after themselves."

Some site issues reported. A few reviewers mention unfinished work or damage that needed follow-up after installation. Representative review excerpt: "They started on Wednesday and went through Thursday, they don't work in Friday, so lo and behold I ended up having unfinished panels on my roof and equipment in my..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

Post-install support is described positively overall, with reviewers saying the company continues to help after the system is turned on. The main caution is that a small number of reviewers describe problems with follow-up or express concern about how their system performed relative to expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Ongoing support after install. Reviewers say the company continued to support the system after installation and remained helpful when questions came up later. Representative review excerpt: "Sunriver did a great job at planning, installing, and setting up our system, and is continuing to do a great job at supporting it."

Helpful setup and repair support. Some reviewers describe post-install help as patient and thorough, including support on setup or repair-related work. Representative review excerpt: "Ben and Jared really went took their time to set me up for success, rather than trying to leave as fast as the could, which often happens in other repair..."

Performance concerns from a few reviewers. A small number of reviewers report dissatisfaction with system results or the way follow-up was handled after the project was complete. Representative review excerpt: "We are now owners of a robust solar system with a backup generator to assist."

Bottom line: SunRiver Solar Power Systems earns a solid overall review profile, with especially strong feedback on workmanship, sales clarity, and communication. The main recurring watch-outs are pricing and financing transparency, along with occasional complaints about scheduling, quote completeness, or post-install follow-up.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (87 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Sunriver Solar Power Systems

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Sunriver Solar, Sun River Solar Dba.

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.
2
2016
1
'17
22
'18
48
'19
50
'20
85
'21
127
'22
217
'23
63
'24
154
'25
41
'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 Sunriver Solar Power Systems

What do customers say in Sunriver Solar Power Systems reviews?

We analyzed 86 substantive published customer reviews of Sunriver Solar Power Systems in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.3/10, 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 Sunriver Solar Power Systems installed?

Sunriver Solar Power Systems appears as installer of record on 720+ 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.