SunPower by Photon Brothers

Like all the others have said, these guys were incredible. The quote was easy, low pressure sales, and since we paid cash the price was below the competition with the best panels out there. I got quotes from 5 companies total (Namaste — LG & SunPwr panels, SunRun — Canadian Solar Panels, EcoMark — Canadian, Solar City, & Solar USA in order of most to least favorites), and no one came close to the efficiency and price point, and they were also the only ones who didn’t want to put an inverter on the side of my house. The installers felt like friends after spending a few days at our house, the project manager and engineers were great and quick to respond to my emails, and the person who came out to set up the monitoring — all were top notch. Now we’re just waiting for xcel to install our meter, and we’ll be all set! HIGHLY recommend.

I hate to sounds like a broken record with other reviewers, but I got to witness this first hand.
I was able to quickly rule out SolarCity as any kind of serious competition. They were going to put more solar panels on my roof than Photon, and for only a 77% net system. Photon was able to get me a 100% net system with less panels.
I also pitted them against Nameste who was my second choice. Nameste wasn’t able to compete on the price (almost $ 10k more than Photon for the same panels and inverters). Both companies had great sales staff that were extremely informative and low pressure. This is in direct contrast to SolarCity that was high pressure and knew hardly nothing about the technology or systems.
The installation went OK. The initial design of the system didn’t work because it wasn’t accurately measured, and they had to move some panels around. There was also a mixup with the building inspector, but we eventually got that ironed out. Last but not least, I ended up having to start paying off the loan before Xcel could get the new meters installed. This wasn’t necessarily a reflection on Photon since it was the Xcel pipeline that was to blame.
I did run into a rough patch where I couldn’t get an email response from my project manager for two weeks. I finally gave up emailing and called in and talked to someone else who was able to help me. I’m not sure what happened there as the project manager had been very responsive up to that point.
All-​in-​all I’m very happy with the system and the service with Photon has been pretty good.

We haven’t had service like this in years! From the sales person to the PM, to the install crew, these folks are thorough, honest, professional and respectful. Now if we can just get Xcel to come install our meter, we’ll be good to go. I highly recommend this company.

Having checked out other solar installers and finding them wanting in various ways, I was pleased to discover Photon Brothers. My initial meeting with John was informative, without any «sales pressure». After reading their proposal (which they amended to our benefit without any input from us) and contract, I quickly signed up.
Their scheduling was prompt, handling all their paperwork in a timely manner so as to facilitate the actual installation.
Their installation team was professional and cordial, wasting no time in executing the work while still making time to answer any questions. It only took two half days, including the thorough clean up of the area.
Building Dept. inspections passed with not one correction called for. The quality of their work was reflected in the relationship with the building inspector.
Having worked in the construction industry and having seen the best and worst that can occur, I can state without reservation that you can do no better than to do business with Photon Brothers.

Just got our first bill. Only $ 8! The process was painless and the install looks great. The sales person was low pressure and the project coordinator kept me in the loop throughout the process.
Im very happy to support a local company!

I am going to echo what other reviewers have said — these guys are the best, from start to finish. I compared multiple companies, their products, their reviews, and their customer service. Here is what I found:
Product: 1.) Photon Brothers install SunPower panels. They’re the most efficient on the market — 21% efficiency compared to most of their competitors having 16−19% efficiency, which means fewer panels need to be installed, leaving more space on your roof for aesthetics or the installation of more panels later (if you get an electric car, for example). 2.) The most current technology on the market. Would you buy a computer that is five years old? The tech is changing quickly. 3.) Each panel has a micro-​inverter, instead of one inverter for the whole string. If one panel on a SunPower string is underperforming (shade, for example), it won’t reduce the power output of the whole string. With a central inverter, it will. 4.) They’re the only guys that I met that warranty their products for 25 years — including all parts and labor if they have to make a call to repair it. 5.) They have a free online monitoring system for you to determine your system’s performance. The engineer in me would like more detail, but it tracks it in near-​real time and compiles data hourly, and that is really as much fidelity as anyone really needs.
Cost: I found these guys to be very competitive with other companies in most regards. The only downside is if you’re looking for a program to finance the panels for 20 years, you won’t get that here. We elected to use their only financing option — one year, same as cash. As a result, we have a little time to save up for the payment and can wait to pay for it all once we get the tax credit back on our returns. On a pure economics decision, it came out to be about a 4% return on investment, once I factored in historical electrical price increases, depreciation of the panels, home appreciation, Renewable Energy Credits, system output decreases, net metering, etc. If you can afford the up-​front cost, it’s worth it.
Service: Top notch. It started with their anti-​salesman, John, coming to our house and making a presentation. I call him the anti-​salesman because he didn’t push a thing and let the product specs do the talking. In comparison to other companies, it was refreshing. It took about 2.5 months for them to schedule the install with their backlog. The install was scheduled a little last-​minute, but that was the only poor experience we had and it was worth it to have it done sooner than originally planned. The install team was very gracious and listened to all of my concerns. They took the time to do things right and when I found minor issues I wanted corrected, they uncomplainingly fixed them with a smile. Detail oriented in taking care of this old house.
Great experience. Highly recommend them over their competition, who all showed either incompetence technically, pushy sales with poor explanations, non-​competitive pricing, or some combination thereof. Add to that the superior tech of Photon Brothers’ product, and it’s a no-​brainer.

From initial contact to generating power, the process has taken roughly 4 months, which is to be expected with major contractor work that requires permitting, utility oversight, HOA approval, and scheduling.
Throughout the process, I had a project manager who I could contact with any questions or concerns I had. A coworker went through a nightmare with his Homeowners Association when he installed panels without their written approval (his installer said CO law prevents them from blocking a solar install, but they weren’t fully correct). My PM gave me a packet with all plans, what the panels would look like, where they would be on the roof, and other information so that I could submit it to my HOA early for their approval.
After permits, HOA approvals, and utility approvals were obtained, I was contacted to set up an install date. They were flexible and gave me options which was important with my workload. The install took two days, and the team that came out was very personable and friendly (even to my dog!), and I have nothing but nice things to say about them.
Inspection went well, and they hooked up the monitoring solution that allows me to log into a dashboard from anywhere on the Internet and see my current and trend of power production. We’re turning the switch tomorrow after the utility installs their meter!
This is a great company that I highly recommend. More of a personal touch than the other companies I got quotes from.

After speaking with another solar company that sits in most Home Depots, I did a little online research & had 3 different solar companies come out. Dave was extremely knowledgeable about the different panels, etc. When I compared the panel efficiency & prices, there was little debate. I went with Photon Brothers & couldn’t be happier. My system is sized perfectly for my home, & they look great. Install was quick & clean. Best of all, my new power bill is locked in & won’t go up. It has been an excellent investment to my home.

Got a 7kw system. Great price, fast install, and looks CLEAN. This was important as some of my neighbors have better looking systems than others. Shopped around and they are they best value. Did extensive research and sunpower panels are superior. Getting solar was easier than I thought, I recommend it.