Best solar companies California Valley Solar

Valley Solar Reviews

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

626verified installs in California utility records*
12recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2007first year in county records
7.9/10Solar.com Score · 86 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Valley Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 86 substantive published Valley 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

7.9/10

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

Synthesized from 86 substantive customer review texts (94 published reviews collected).

Google 4.7★ · 74 reviewsYelp 4.8★ · 20 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.9.8

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.3

23 reviews speak to this · 20 praise · 3 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.4

11 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 5 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.5

32 reviews speak to this · 23 praise · 9 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.6.8

13 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 2 complaints

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

28 reviews speak to this · 26 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

27 reviews speak to this · 22 praise · 5 complaints

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

How does Valley Solar compare where you live? Rankings are local; an installer that leads one city can trail in the next. See how they rank in your city →

Why this differs from star ratings: most five-star reviews say “great company” and stop, and star averages reward that. These category scores only count reviews with concrete evidence, weighted by recency and the reviewer’s track record. A company can hold a strong star average while specific categories score lower; that gap is usually where the real story is. Categories with more complaints than praise are the questions worth asking any bidder, not necessarily dealbreakers.

Where Solar.com fits in

We score the installers. Then they compete for your roof.

Solar.com vets and scores every installer from public records and published reviews — then licensed installers bid on your actual roof. Real prices online, backed by the Best Price Guarantee. No sales calls, no pressure — you pick the winner.

See my price

Where Valley 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.
Fresno County140020145.3 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Placer County139620076.7 kW1.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
El Dorado County139320076.0 kW1.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Yolo County97220075.3 kW1.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Joaquin County51120076.3 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Solano County17020086.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Merced County16020176.4 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Madera County15020175.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Tulare County12020125.3 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.

Valley Solar 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 Integrity7.3/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales process as informative, courteous, and helpful, with several saying the team explained the proposal clearly and answered questions. A small number of complaints point to serious dissatisfaction with contract expectations and the way the deal was represented, so the category reads positive overall but not spotless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful, informative sales process. Many reviewers say the sales side was clear and supportive, with reps described as knowledgeable and willing to explain the system in detail. Representative review excerpt: "My experience Has been great, the sales person which was Adela was very kind and very helpful and gave us a lot of information about our solar panels."

Concerns about contract expectations. A few reviewers report feeling misled or strongly dissatisfied with how the agreement was presented or handled after signing. Representative review excerpt: "PLEASE DO NOT ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THESE PEOPLE."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.4/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed. Some reviewers describe fair pricing, help with rebates, and savings that matched expectations, while others report confusion or dissatisfaction around refunds, added costs, and how incentives or payment terms were handled.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Positive price and savings experiences. Some reviewers say the pricing felt reasonable and that the company helped them understand expected savings or secure a rebate. Representative review excerpt: "I am very pleased with my solar system, Jose went above and beyond to help us with the price."

Refunds and extra charges were disputed. Other reviewers report surprise costs, refund confusion, or concern that financing and repair-related charges were not explained clearly. Representative review excerpt: "The only reason why I gave them 1 ⭐️ Is because we were told we would receive a refund check that we would be able to spend as we like..."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.5/10

Reviewers frequently praise the team for being responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to keep customers updated during the project. At the same time, a meaningful set of complaints says follow-up could be slow, callbacks were missed, or post-install issues were not coordinated well.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive updates during the project. Many reviewers say they were kept informed through the installation process and felt their concerns were heard. Representative review excerpt: "I really appreciated how they kept me updated every step of the way during the solar panel installation."

Missed follow-up after issues. Some reviewers report repeated attempts to get a response or a technician back out, but say the follow-up did not happen promptly. Representative review excerpt: "He has called multiple times trying to get someone to come back and fix the issue, but no one has come out."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.8/10

Timeline feedback trends positive, with several reviewers saying the work moved quickly and the installation was completed on schedule. Still, a smaller set of complaints describes delays tied to permits, scheduling, or later repair work, which keeps this category in mixed territory.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast, on-time installations. Reviewers often say the installation happened quickly and that the process stayed on schedule. Representative review excerpt: "They made my solar installation easy and quick."

Delays after system issues. A few reviewers describe waiting a long time for replacement or follow-up work after a system problem surfaced. Representative review excerpt: "However, as of today, June 17, 2026, I've been waiting for almost two months for them to replace my non-functioning inverter, and they've been nothing but lies."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.8/10

Most reviewers describe the crews as professional, efficient, and careful with the installation itself. Complaints are uncommon, but there are isolated comments about driving or invoicing concerns that keep the section from reading as entirely one-sided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, well-done installation work. Reviewers frequently say the crew did a clean job and left the system or roof installation looking well executed. Representative review excerpt: "Great sales rep and a clean good job they did on my house."

Isolated site-care complaint. One reviewer raised a concern unrelated to the solar hardware itself, reflecting an isolated workmanship or site-care complaint rather than a common theme. Representative review excerpt: "Trash drivers dont use there mirrors need better drivers"

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

Post-install feedback is mostly positive, with many reviewers saying the system is producing as expected, savings are showing up, and the product is working well after activation. A smaller number of complaints focus on repair responsiveness, unresolved system problems, or costs tied to service visits.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Positive performance after activation. Several reviewers say the system or related equipment has worked well and produced the expected results, including lower bills or improved water quality. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was quick and clean, and I’m already seeing savings on my electricity bill."

Repair responsiveness concerns. Some reviewers report unresolved issues after installation and say getting support for repairs or follow-up service was difficult. Representative review excerpt: "NO ONE COMMITS TO REPAIRING ANYTHING, AND IF THEY COME OUT, THERE IS ALSO A COST."

Bottom line: VALLEY SOLAR’s review profile is strongest on workmanship, sales support, and post-install performance, while pricing transparency and communication show more mixed feedback. The main complaint patterns involve unclear cost expectations, delayed follow-up, and occasional repair or service delays, though those issues are not the dominant theme in every category.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (58 Google reviews averaging 4.7 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 Valley 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.

Work for this company or see something out of date? Profiles can be claimed and corrected: contact partners@solar.com. Placement on solar.com is never for sale.

Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
6
2007
3
'08
10
'09
4
'10
10
'11
18
'12
30
'13
39
'14
50
'15
56
'16
96
'17
116
'18
115
'19
37
'20
18
'21
24
'22
33
'23
14
'24
12
'25
2
'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 Valley Solar

What do customers say in Valley Solar reviews?

We analyzed 86 substantive published customer reviews of Valley Solar 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 Valley Solar installed?

Valley Solar appears as installer of record on 626+ 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.

How can I compare Valley Solar's pricing?

Run your address through solar.com to see direct bids from vetted installers competing for your project, with pricing locked online. If you have a qualified quote from any installer, our Best Price Guarantee means we match better qualified prices.

Get bids from installers competing through solar.com.

Run your address and see direct pricing in about two minutes. No sales call required.

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.