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V3 Electric Reviews

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

15,069verified installs in California utility records*
2,605recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2014first year in county records
5.0/10Solar.com Score · 709 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for V3 Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 709 substantive published V3 Electric review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

5.0/10

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

Synthesized from 709 substantive customer review texts (915 published reviews collected).

Google 3.8★ · 809 reviewsYelp 2.0★ · 106 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.7.8

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.3.9

297 reviews speak to this · 135 praise · 162 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.2.4

111 reviews speak to this · 24 praise · 86 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.3.6

291 reviews speak to this · 135 praise · 154 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.3.2

178 reviews speak to this · 65 praise · 110 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.4.4

179 reviews speak to this · 103 praise · 74 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.5.4

165 reviews speak to this · 71 praise · 91 complaints

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

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Where V3 Electric 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.
San Bernardino County3,02852620156.1 kW88.2%See county ranking →
El Dorado County1,66716820147.8 kW82.5%See county ranking →
Placer County1,16110920146.6 kW84.4%See county ranking →
Riverside County1,10728320167.0 kW71.4%See county ranking →
Solano County1,0816820155.6 kW84.2%See county ranking →
Los Angeles County90444520166.1 kW84.0%See county ranking →
Amador County7885720156.4 kW84.4%See county ranking →
Contra Costa County72514420155.6 kW64.3%See county ranking →
San Joaquin County70918220156.4 kW81.8%See county ranking →
Yolo County4463620156.1 kW78.0%See county ranking →

% 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.

V3 Electric 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 Integrity3.9/10

Reviewers are split on the sales experience, but the balance of evidence leans negative. Many praise clear explanations, professionalism, and a low-pressure approach, while a larger set of complaints describes misleading presentations, pressure to sign, and expectations that did not match the outcome.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Misleading or pushy sales reports. Other reviewers report misleading introductions, pressure to sign paperwork, and savings claims that did not match their experience. Representative review excerpt: "He pushed the wife to signed the husband's name on the contract, telling her her husband had already looked it over and just to "get it started." The CA solar..."

Clear and low-pressure reps. Some reviewers say representatives explained the process well, were professional, and did not pressure them into making a decision. Representative review excerpt: "He broke everything down in a way that actually made sense and didn’t pressure me at all, which was a huge relief."

Helpful start to finish. Several customers describe the early sales team as honest and clear, with steady updates through the process. Representative review excerpt: "The guys who first knocked on my door have been helpful and honest, and everyone has been clear and kept me updated throughout the entire process."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency2.4/10

This category is driven by complaints. A smaller set of reviewers say they saw monthly savings or a lower rate, but many more describe surprise costs, confusing financing arrangements, and payment expectations that were not made clear upfront.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Confusing financing and hidden-cost complaints. Other reviewers report unexpected loan terms, financing changes, and bills that felt higher or more complicated than they were led to expect. Representative review excerpt: "We call good leaf the next day and are told that we signed an application for a loan and we owed $47,000 dollars for the solar."

Savings looked favorable to some. Some reviewers say the monthly pricing or utility comparison looked better than what they were paying before. Representative review excerpt: "In fact, when they gave us the worksheet showing what the pricing would be each month, even after 25 years we would still be paying less than we pay now..."

Lower monthly rate reported. A few customers say they locked in a lower monthly payment and felt the project reduced their bill. Representative review excerpt: "I was able to lock in a lower monthly rate than what I was paying my utility, and I love knowing I’m using clean energy."

Communication & coordination

Communication3.6/10

Communication feedback is mixed, but complaints outnumber praise. Positive reviews mention responsive customer service and regular updates, while negative reviews describe having to chase multiple contacts, repeated follow-ups for scheduling, and weak ownership once issues came up.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Chasing for updates. Other reviewers say they had to contact multiple people or make repeated calls to get answers, scheduling, or follow-through. Representative review excerpt: "I dealt with three different people who are supposedly my project managers and had to reach out to them for updates."

Responsive updates in some projects. Some reviewers say the team kept them informed, answered questions, and handled coordination smoothly. Representative review excerpt: "Zac got us started and the rest of the team handled everything quickly and kept me updated the entire time."

Helpful customer service. A few customers describe the support team as caring and responsive when they needed help. Representative review excerpt: "Customer service is responsive and caring; answered most of my questions."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability3.2/10

Timeline feedback trends negative overall. Some reviewers say the crew arrived on time and completed the work quickly, but many others report delays, long project stretches, and difficulty getting installs, permits, or activation to move forward.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Delays and stalled projects. Other reviewers report long delays, incomplete projects, or trouble getting the next step scheduled after installation began. Representative review excerpt: "They never provided plans before installing (they then installed the heavy batteries on an unpermitted wall as a result) It has been 9 months since the " install" started, and..."

On-time and efficient installs. A number of reviewers say crews showed up when scheduled and finished faster than expected. Representative review excerpt: "The install crew was professional, and my panels were up and running faster than I expected."

Professional crews during the process. Some customers describe the work as moving ahead smoothly with clear communication about the schedule. Representative review excerpt: "Kept us informed, showed up on time, and worked in a professional manner."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship4.4/10

Workmanship reviews are somewhat more favorable than the lower-scoring categories, but complaints are still material. Positive comments focus on clean crews, attention to detail, and professional installation, while negative reports mention roof damage, leaks, unfinished follow-up, and site issues that were not resolved quickly.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean and professional installation. Several reviewers say the crew cleaned up well, worked professionally, and completed the install with attention to detail. Representative review excerpt: "There was a lot of packaging, cardboard, plastic etc that was cleaned up as they worked."

Strong on-site workmanship in some reviews. Some customers describe the installation as smooth and note that the crew handled panels or batteries carefully. Representative review excerpt: "They went above and beyond in the installation of our solar panels and tesla batteries."

Damage and roof-related complaints. Other reviewers report roof leaks, damaged vents or roofing, and unresolved site issues after the install. Representative review excerpt: "Dealt with years of roof leaks from a poor installation and still not resolved."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support5.4/10

Long-term support and system performance land in the middle, with more negative than positive feedback. Reviewers mention savings and solid post-install experiences, but they also describe unreturned calls, delayed service, unresolved roof or battery issues, and responses that did not fully address their problems.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Service and support gaps. Other reviewers say they had trouble getting help after the system was installed, with repeated outreach needed for service or warranty-related issues. Representative review excerpt: "I’ve reached out multiple times to get answers or support, and either I’m ignored or given vague responses that don’t solve anything."

Savings after turn-on. Some reviewers say the system has helped reduce their power bill and delivered the savings they expected. Representative review excerpt: "The solar system have saved us a ton of money"

Helpful follow-through for some customers. A few customers report that the team stayed responsive after installation and continued to keep them updated. Representative review excerpt: "Zac got us started and the rest of the team handled everything quickly and kept me updated the entire time."

Bottom line: V3 Electric’s review profile is mixed overall, with a 5.0/10 Solar.com installer score and stronger marks for workmanship than for sales, pricing, communication, or timeline reliability. Reviewers most often praise polite crews and some successful installs, but a substantial share report unclear pricing, coordination problems, delays, and difficulty getting follow-up support.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (451 Google reviews averaging 3.8 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 V3 Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: V3Electric.

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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2014
243
'15
383
'16
548
'17
1125
'18
1318
'19
1242
'20
1454
'21
1747
'22
2128
'23
2425
'24
2094
'25
562
'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 V3 Electric

What do customers say in V3 Electric reviews?

We analyzed 709 substantive published customer reviews of V3 Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 5.0/10, 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 V3 Electric installed?

V3 Electric appears as installer of record on 15,209+ 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.