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Wild Rivers Electric Reviews

California installer. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

14verified installs in California utility records*
14recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2025first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 32 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Wild Rivers Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 32 substantive published Wild Rivers 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

8.2/10

Synthesized from 32 substantive customer review texts (33 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 33 reviews

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

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Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.2

6 reviews speak to this · 6 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.7.8

15 reviews speak to this · 15 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.7.5

10 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.3

22 reviews speak to this · 22 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

8 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Wild Rivers 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.
Humboldt County141420255.2 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.

Wild Rivers Electric 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 Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers describe the sales process as clear, knowledgeable, and low-pressure. They frequently say proposals were thorough and expectations were explained well, with no complaint pattern showing up in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, informative proposals. Reviewers say the quoting and proposal process was detailed and easy to understand, including layout assessment and project planning. Representative review excerpt: "Nick was thorough and informative when he came out to our house to assess our layout and give us a quote, and the prices were competitive."

Strong technical guidance. Customers report that the team showed solid knowledge of solar systems, battery sizing, and local permit requirements. Representative review excerpt: "He demonstated knowledge of solar systems, advised us on battery storage in relation to our home's power usage, and was well aware of PGE requirements."

Prompt early engagement. Several reviewers say they received a quote, mockup, or site visit quickly, which helped set expectations early in the process. Representative review excerpt: "Nick had us a quote, mock up and site visit before some installers even returned our call."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Reviewers describe pricing conversations as straightforward and easy to follow. The evidence set is small, but it points to simple explanations and a process that felt transparent rather than confusing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Pricing, explained pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "Nick was thorough and informative when he came out to our house to assess our layout and give us a quote, and the prices were competitive."

Simple process for customers. Customers report that the team made the purchase and installation process feel simple and painless, which supports a transparent experience around costs and next steps. Representative review excerpt: "They recently installed an EV charger for us in Crescent City, and with me being totally clueless on all matters electric, they made the process simple and painless, explaining everything..."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.8/10

Reviewers consistently describe strong communication throughout the project. They say the team kept them updated, coordinated with related trades, and handled handoffs in a way that kept the work moving smoothly.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Consistent updates. Reviewers say communication was excellent from start to finish and that they were kept informed at each step of the project. Representative review excerpt: "Throughout the entire process, the communication was excellent."

Clear explanations. Customers report that complex details were explained in a clear, approachable way, which made the process easier to follow. Representative review excerpt: "His exceptional communication skills set him apart—Nick kept me informed at every step, explaining complex details in a clear and approachable way."

Good coordination with other trades. Several reviewers say the team coordinated well with roofers and other project partners so the work stayed organized and on schedule. Representative review excerpt: "Nick's communications with the roofer had everything running like clockwork and all was completed before our deadline."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.5/10

Reviewers describe the company as dependable on timing, with projects moving forward without unnecessary delays. The feedback also mentions coordination around permitting, rebate timing, and related work, suggesting solid schedule management.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time field work. Reviewers say crews arrived on time and understood the project goals, which helped the work proceed smoothly. Representative review excerpt: "They were there on time and understood everything she hoped to accomplish."

Efficient coordination. Customers report that the team kept the project moving by working well with roofers and other parties involved in the same timeframe. Representative review excerpt: "Nick was in communication with the roofer who was installing our new roof during the same timeframe."

Handled process timing well. Reviewers say the team was comfortable working through rebate timing and other administrative steps without derailing installation. Representative review excerpt: "Nick was knowledgeable about PG&E rebates and had no problem working with the rebate program to get our charger installed."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.3/10

Reviewers are highly positive about the installation itself. They describe professional crews, strong installation quality, and clean, complete work that passed the review set without a notable complaint pattern.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Complete system installs. Reviewers say the team installed full solar systems, including panels, inverters, and battery storage, as requested. Representative review excerpt: "They installed our complete solar system, including the panels, inverter, and battery storage."

Professional crew execution. Customers report being very happy with the solar panel and battery installation, describing the crew as competent and easy to work with. Representative review excerpt: "We couldn't be happier with the solar panel/battery installation that Nick, Will, and Jorge did for us."

Strong final result. Reviewers say the finished solar array and battery work was done extremely well, with no site-care concerns appearing in the evidence set. Representative review excerpt: "Wild Rivers Electric did a phenomenal job installing my solar array and battery."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.5/10

Reviewers generally speak positively about post-install support and system operation, but this category is based on a smaller set of evidence and carries a lower score than the project-execution categories. The feedback suggests the company can be responsive after turn-on, while long-term performance coverage is less documented in the available reviews.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Systems working as expected. Reviewers say the system was working perfectly after installation and that the work was fast and efficient. Representative review excerpt: "The work was fast and efficient and the system is working perfectly."

Helpful troubleshooting support. Customers report that the team spent time troubleshooting issues and provided frequent updates while working toward a fix. Representative review excerpt: "He spent countless hours on the phone with the solar company to troubleshoot the cause, provided frequent updates, as well as reassurance that he would get the system running."

Post-install help is present but limited. The evidence set includes examples of support after installation, but there are fewer reviews in this category than in the core project categories, so long-term service is less fully represented. Representative review excerpt: "Recently my Solar Edge inverter quit working."

Bottom line: Wild Rivers Electric’s review profile is strongest on workmanship, communication, and timeline reliability, with reviewers consistently describing professional crews and clear project coordination. Sales transparency and price discussions also read positively, while long-term support and performance have fewer reviews and a somewhat lower score than the rest of the profile.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (33 Google reviews averaging 5.0 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 Wild Rivers Electric

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.
8
2025
6
'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 Wild Rivers Electric

What do customers say in Wild Rivers Electric reviews?

We analyzed 32 substantive published customer reviews of Wild Rivers Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.2/10, 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 Wild Rivers Electric installed?

Wild Rivers Electric appears as installer of record on 14+ 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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