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Viva Energy Reviews

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

32verified installs in California utility records*
32recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2025first year in county records
8.0/10Solar.com Score · 40 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Viva Energy

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 40 substantive published Viva Energy review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.0/10

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

Synthesized from 40 substantive customer review texts (44 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 38 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.9.9

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

10 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 0 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.7.6

18 reviews speak to this · 18 praise · 0 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.7.0

4 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.0

17 reviews speak to this · 17 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.6.5

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Viva Energy 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 County222220259.7 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Luis Obispo County101020258.1 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.

Viva Energy 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 generally describe the sales and proposal process as clear, thorough, and low-pressure. Feedback in this category centers on straightforward contract explanations, knowledgeable guidance, and proposals that matched expectations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear contract guidance. Reviewers say the contract and system details were explained clearly, which helped set expectations before installation. Representative review excerpt: "Clear explanation of contract and systems Happy with my system and the agent Hamdi"

Thorough quote process. Customers describe the quote and paperwork stage as knowledgeable and detailed, with a smooth handoff into installation. Representative review excerpt: "From the quote/paperwork through the installation they were knowledgeable and thorough!"

Value-oriented proposal. Some reviewers say the pricing and product recommendations felt favorable and easy to recommend. Representative review excerpt: "100% recommend viva to anyone looking to get the best products and best prices in town."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

The limited review evidence in this category is positive, with customers describing pricing as reasonable and the company as available to answer questions during the project. Reviewers do not raise a recurring pattern of surprise costs or financing confusion in the sourced feedback.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Reasonable pricing. Reviewers describe the pricing as reasonable and the process as fast, which suggests a straightforward experience for these customers. Representative review excerpt: "New panels installed, old panels reinstalled, without issue, reasonably priced, and fast!"

Questions answered during the project. Customers say the team was available to answer questions about installation and permits, which helped keep the process transparent. Representative review excerpt: "From the start of the project, including installation and operating permits, Viva Energy was always available to answer any questions I had about the system installation."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Reviewers consistently praise communication, responsiveness, and project follow-through. Feedback highlights timely answers, clear progress updates, and staff who stayed available throughout the process.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive support. Customers say the team responded quickly to questions and was easy to work with throughout the project. Representative review excerpt: "Quick responds to questions, and easy to deal with."

Proactive updates. Reviewers describe staff members as communicative about progress and willing to keep customers informed. Representative review excerpt: "Nick is an excellent team leader, and he went out of his way to communicate the progress with me."

Always available. Some customers report that the company stayed available to answer questions at many times, including weekends. Representative review excerpt: "Viva was professional, on time and always available to answer any questions no matter what time - even on weekends."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.0/10

Most reviews in this category describe projects moving smoothly and being completed promptly. The small amount of mixed feedback suggests there can be isolated issues, but the broader pattern is still positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Prompt completion. Reviewers say installations were completed promptly and that the team respected both timeline and quality expectations. Representative review excerpt: "They navigated the issues our original contractor was unable to and completed the installation promptly, respecting both the timeline and the quality expectations."

Smooth project pace. Customers also report that communication stayed consistent and that the overall install moved quickly. Representative review excerpt: "They communicated consistently through the entire project and I’m very happy with the install and how quickly everything went."

Isolated equipment-delay issue. One reviewer describes a damaged battery arrival and notes that the team pushed for a replacement instead of proceeding with the damaged unit, which introduces a mixed timeline experience. Representative review excerpt: "My Tesla Powerwall arrived damaged and Tesla said they would send the parts to fix it but Nick said “no way” you need to send us a new one and..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.0/10

Feedback on workmanship and site care is strongly positive. Reviewers describe professional crews, solid installation quality, and experience handling panel removal and reinstallation when needed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation. Customers say the crew did an excellent job installing the solar panels and keeping the work professional. Representative review excerpt: "The crew also did a awesome job on installing the solar panels."

Knowledgeable teams. Reviewers describe the installation team as knowledgeable and professional across the full job. Representative review excerpt: "Great customer service, knowledgeable teams on all things solar and professional installation of all products."

Roofing-related panel work. Some customers note that the company handled panel removal and reinstallation for roofing work without issue. Representative review excerpt: "Apparently that's something they are very familiar with, and offer; removing and reinstalling panels for roofing."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.5/10

Post-install feedback is limited but generally favorable. Reviewers mention system integration and monitoring support, though the small evidence base means this area is less developed than the installation and communication categories.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Monitoring integration. One reviewer says the team did an excellent job integrating new panels into the monitoring system. Representative review excerpt: "Seth and the Viva installation team did an excellent job of adding solar panels to my existing ones and integrating them into my monitoring system."

Clear system explanation. Another customer reports being happy with the system and says the contract and system details were explained clearly. Representative review excerpt: "Clear explanation of contract and systems Happy with my system and the agent Hamdi"

Bottom line: Viva Energy’s review profile is strongest on communication, workmanship, and sales clarity, with generally positive feedback across the reviewed corpus. The main softer spots are long-term support and the smaller timeline category, where evidence is limited and includes an isolated mixed report. Overall, the review set analyzed by the platform is mostly positive, with complaints appearing rare in the available source material.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (38 Google reviews averaging 5.0 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 Viva Energy

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.
30
2025
14
'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 Viva Energy

What do customers say in Viva Energy reviews?

We analyzed 40 substantive published customer reviews of Viva Energy in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.0/10, 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 Viva Energy installed?

Viva Energy appears as installer of record on 32+ 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.