California Solar & Electric Inc.

I had an excellent experience with California Solar & Electric . From start to finish, they were incredibly responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Every question I had was answered quickly and clearly, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. They did high quality work installing our solar panels and backup battery.

The team was knowledgeable, reliable, and truly cared about making sure everything was done right. I’m very happy with the results and would absolutely use them again. I highly recommend California Solar & Electric to anyone looking for quality work and great customer service.

California Solar and Electric was great to work with. But I wanted to provide a more detailed review than I normally do as this was a bit more complicated than just going out to dinner.

At my old home I had solar installed without any kind of battery backup as at the time battery backup was really not an option. Solar was pretty good but did not provide me with a zero bill. When I sold that home and moved into my new home the cost was more than I wanted to spend. Fast forward three years and prices have come down and with the federal tax credit expiring I decided to make the investment as the cost of electricity seems to keep going up.

I wanted to go with Tesla as being a big company I thought they would be a good choice. The first problem I had with them is you can’t reach a person to talk to. And for the amount of money this costs I was not really comfortable, however I moved on and paid a deposit and started the process in September of 2025. When I finally was able to speak with a person they told me that they could not guarantee that they could complete the installation by the December 31, 2025 deadline, really 4 months of lead time?

I canceled Tesla and looked around at my other options. Shelter came to my home and we spoke. They were knowledgeable and the salesperson was really nice, however their price was a huge difference from the other two quotes that I received. Quantium was another company that I spoke with, and I was ready to use them as they were much bigger than California Solar and I thought that might be a better option, plus a neighbor had used them and were happy with them. However when I got the contract from them it basically stated that they wanted a $1000 deposit and if they found that I needed additional work and if I did not want to continue then I would loose my deposit, that seemed outrageous so I told them that I would not continue with them. Note that after I had decided to go with California Solar and Electric they told me they would give me the deposit back if that would happen, but by them I had already signed the contract with California Solar and Electric and honestly was happier with them at that point.

I spoke to Mark Howe and he was excellent. I told him about Quantium and he sent me a copy of their contract and told me that they did not do that. His price was the same and the equipment was the same. Note that they actually had to upgrade my solar panels and did not charge me any additional fees. Mark told me that he could get the job done before the tax deadline so I signed with them.

The process took a bit of time as we had to get permits and approval from the HOA. But the system was installed on time and fully completed well before the deadline. They actually worked on the installation during huge winds and rain. It did take a day or two longer to complete than what they originally thought. One of my batteries was bad out of the box and that created a bit of an issue but Henry was amazing and took care of everything quickly and professionally. He was even nice when I messed up and scanned a QR code that I thought would download a different app but it basically erased my home from my app. Note to self, double check before scanning QR codes.

All in all the process was professional and was handled as quickly as possible. Communication was good even though they were swamped trying to get everyone installed before the end of the year (2025). Everyone that I dealt with was really nice and easy to work with. I think I must have driven Bella their wonderful assistant, crazy calling so often. Of course Henry had to deal with all of my questions which he handled and made me feel very comfortable.

I would suggest that if you do decide to go solar, give California Solar and Electric a call and get a quote.

Thanks for reading my lengthy review.

We recently had our solar panel system installed by California Solar & Electric Inc., and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. They offered a very reasonable price compared to other quotes we received, and their team was consistently prompt in responding to all our service questions.

The installation was handled professionally from start to finish, and everything was completed exactly as promised. We are totally satisfied with their workmanship, communication, and overall service.

Highly recommend California Solar & Electric Inc. for anyone looking to install solar panels at their home!

I initially contacted Tesla for a solar + battery system, but their design process was a nightmare. They insisted a nearby tree made installing a battery unworkable, wanted to place the Tesla Powerwall on a slab in my backyard (which would’ve meant tearing up my lawn and hiring a contactor to pour concrete at my own expense), and left me with a potential $10k+ in added costs and coordination hassles.

Thankfully, I reached out to California Solar and Electric. From the start, they were the exact opposite of Tesla: knowledgeable, practical, and efficient. They had no issues designing around the tree, mounted everything cleanly on the house, and handled all the paperwork with my city, SCE, and even my HOA. Not only did they get everything approved, but in some cases they even managed to expedite the process.

The installation was smooth, professional, and done right the first time. My system (solar panels, inverters, and a Tesla battery) is working great, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

If you’re considering solar, skip the headaches and go straight to California Solar and Electric. They know what they’re doing and will save you a lot of time, stress, and money.

The California Solar & Electric team did an outstanding job with my solar installation. They installed a 11.96 kW system backed by a 25-year warranty, using top-tier panels—which was very important to me when choosing an installer. The price was a great value, and the entire process was seamless. I signed the contract on 7/7/25 and received permission to operate from LADWP on 9/4/25. Completing everything in just two months is truly impressive. Thank you so much!