Palomar Solar

We had Austin Ameral for our solar consultant and he was very professional and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions via email, text or phone call. Even after the installation, Austin answered any concerns we had about our solar. The office staff answered any questions we had and gave us timelines for our solar installation. The installers were very professional and finished our solar installation in one day. We highly recommend Palomar Solar.

We did a lot of research and installed our Enphase micro inverter system last April and we exceeded our annual production by 400 kilowatts. We are so excited and will save $ 458,000.00 over the next 25 years. If you call Palomar Solar make sure you ask for Tracy Wessel, she is extremely knowledgeable, very personable and totally attentive to you on all aspects of the project. We highly recommend Palomar over all solar vendors in San Diego — and especially Tracy.

Austin Ameral was great to work with. He was knowledgeable and personable during our initial meeting. He answered all of our questions and gave us lots of support as we made this difficult decision. We had done lots of homework prior to our meeting so we had some difficult questions. This didn’t phase him in the least. In fact, he seemed to love being challenged with hard questions.
During the install, everything went well. The office staff did everything in their power to keep me in the loop on what was going on, what to expect and they assisted me with answers to every question. My install went quickly and smoothly. It only took 1 ½ days.
I highly recommend this company.

Palomar Solar recently installed solar on our home. They did an incredible job. We worked with Adam and met him at our house a few times. He was very personable and knowledgeable about everything. We did not have any hesitation going with Palomar Solar. It was two weeks from the time we signed the contract until install. Thank you!

Palomar Solar exceeded our expectations. Tracy is knowledgeable, friendly and very responsive. What awesome customer service and great quality of work. They streamlined the process and made it seamless for us.

We bought a home last year and found that our electric bills were huge! We started researching going solar and Palomar Solar was our first call after looking at reviews. Tracy came out and discussed our options and pricing. We then shopped around to be sure we see all of our options and by far Palomar Solar offers the best rates. Not only was the pricing the best, but outstanding service from the entire team. I jump at the opportunity to tell any friend or family member that they should use Palomar Solar over any other option on the market. We would do it all over again. We have eliminated our electric bill which is super exciting and we were thrilled with using a local company that went above and beyond to make our experience the best possible.

I did my homework just as others here have written about. Since my electric bill was not high or «in the realm», two other companies opted to give me estimates over the phone using the computer. Palomar came to the house and Justin spent a couple of hours answering all my questions with absolutely no pressure at all.
My house was built in the late 50’s with no upgrades to the electrical system at all. I was concerned about this, reading that likely I’d need to update it before even considering solar. Palomar came up with a solution that would not add any cost. As it turned out, my house was not able to accept the SDGE retrofit and the box would have to be upgraded, SDGE told me this late on a Friday. I spent the weekend researching and getting estimates for an upgraded electrical box, it looked like this would be an increase of at least $ 2,000. I braced myself for the bad news on Monday, I am very familiar with change orders, having worked for a contractors regulatory agency for many years. To my total shock and surprise, Palomar informed me that they were going to upgrade my electrical system for NO CHARGE!!! This is unheard of!!! They upgraded my electrical box so that now I have many open breaker areas, I was maxed out previously.
I could not be happier with the system. The installation is clean, all personnel has been courteous and helpful. Justin still returns my calls and answers every question even though the system has been finished months ago. I’d be happy to show anyone the system, I will contact Palomar and ask to be put on the list! Thanks Palomar!!!

Palomar Solar completed my solar installation in January, 2016. The installation went off without a hitch and we are thrilled with the outcome.

After doing exhaustive search and analysis of over 30 local solar businesses, I selected 9 companies to meet with, personally. When it was all said and done, Palomar Solar was head and shoulders above their competition. (Actually, one other company was in the running, but they did not have microprocessor technology that allows me to monitor the performance of each individual panel.)
The price was competitive. Every estimate, every timeline and every commitment made by Palomar Solar was fulfilled. My personal contact was Adam Rizzo. He was professional, informative and helpful.
For us, the aesthetics of the installation was very important. Adam and his designers worked with us to relocate roof vents and arranged our solar panels exactly where we wanted them.
Today, unexpectedly, we received a DVD containing all the the documents, photos and plans associated with our installation. Just another example of this company’s thoroughness and commitment of excellence.
With so many companies out there, it is difficult to filter out the noise of promises, financing options and «tech talk». Palomar Solar exceeded my expectations.

Met with Adam Rizzo today fabulous guy oh my god what professionalism I can’t believe this guy compared to all the other clowns I’ve met. We booked our solar on the spot looking forward to the installation. We actually booked three jobs at once to commercial on one residential will add pictures when they’re done.

I’ll keep this short and to the point… Palomar Solar did what they said they would, did it with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, and did it well. It all started with Austin Ameral, our consultant, he was honest, very informative and provided assistance from start to finish.
Everyone at Palomar Solar from Admin to installers were very helpful, professional and provided excellent service. I highly recommend Palomar Solar. We did our homework and due diligence and felt Palomar Solar was the best fit for our home. From contract signing to SDG&E acceptance took 3 weeks! Outstanding! Job well done!
Solar ON!

I highly recommend Palomar for residential solar installation. As with many of the other reviewers here, I took my time to learn as much as I could about solar — researching the various panel manufacturers (and exploring individual panel reviews on hobbyist sites), weighing the pros and cons of central– vs. micro-​inverter systems, and calculating just how much generation I’d need to serve me both now, and years later.
Palomar was the only company that both understood the technology as well as I did, and also was able to have an informed discussion about how to best meet my energy needs. Other small, local companies (Semper Solaris, ASI, etc.) seemed like they were just interested in a sale, and were offering to install whatever I wanted, with no real thought behind it. Larger national brands (Solar City) were treating me like a commodity — they couldn’t tell me what they’d end up installing (I don’t want cut-​rate panels and a power guarantee — I want a reliable product on my roof), and were charging a premium for their «guarantees».
We started our process in late November 2015. Due to demand, I was told I’d need to wait until February to get my system installed. They called and were ready to go the first week of January. I made a decision to replace my roof, and Palomar was very accommodating with rescheduling. The roof replacement kept getting delayed, and Palomar remained patient with me. After the roof finally got completed in mid-​February (on a Thursday), Palomar was ready to go the very next day, but to be safe (in case there was an issue with roof inspection), we waited until that Monday. Come Monday morning, their crew showed up, and completed installation on 15 panels that same day. The city inspector was out Wednesday, and now Thursday I have approval from SDG&E to operate. (So much for the 7 – 10 business day wait I was told to expect!)
I’d strongly recommend that when evaluating solar options, you give Palomar a call. Literally everyone I worked with was professional and courteous. I’d also recommend Justin Gilmore specifically — a great guy who not only knows his stuff, but isn’t going to try and upsell beyond what you need.

I wish all projects went this smooth. We invested time to research four different residential solar companies. I am so glad that we decided on Palomar. Tracy is an amazing fount of knowledge, she was able to answer all questions accurately and honestly. Palomar handled all permitting and inspections. Anthony and his installation team were fantastic. Our project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule. Per panel monitoring is the way to go!

After meeting with 6 other companies and getting a range of quotes and differing information, we went with Palomar for our solar system. We signed the contract on 12÷28÷15 and as of ²⁄₀₄ our system is completely installed and looks great. I did not want the panels to be visible from to visible from the street and they accomplished everything I wanted and almost 2 months ahead of schedule. The trim work looks great and they did not leave me any messes or damages like I have incurred from other companies doing work at our home. From there salesperson Tracey, to Courtney there office person and the installers, I give 5 stars and would highly recommend there services. Was at a good price compared to my other quotes and did everything as promised and expected with great communication and follow up.

After careful vendor review, we chose Palomar Solar. They installed our home system (26 panels) in the Fall of 2015 (about 5 months ago). They guided us through the process, met all deadlines, and were very responsive and knowledgeable. They left our home in perfect condition — roof is fine and system performance is excellent. Performance is also easy to monitor. They provided CDs containing key documents for our future reference. I could not be more pleased!

I purchased my solar system from Palomar Solar in September 2014. Their installation of the system was both timely and highly professional in every respect. Of equal importance Palomar’s response to service inquiries is exceptional. I was recently experiencing a problem with the software that reports via the internet how much power the system produces. The system was always producing power reliably, but I was unable to monitor the production because of the software issue. Palomar immediately dispatched a technician who quickly diagnosed the software problem and corrected it. Palomar’s office and technical staff were all extremely courteous and helpful as they troubleshot and solved the problem. It’s very reassuring to know that Palomar stands solidly behind its customers after the sale. I heartily recommend Palomar Solar to anyone considering a solar electric installation.

After many interviews of prospective companies I’m a very satisfied Palomar Solar customer.

I did my homework on solar systems and solar companies. I contacted the top five solar companies. Surprisingly, Palomar was the only company that came to my house and gave me a presentation. Three companies gave me a quote by email and one told me a sales rep would call me. He never called me. Tracy came to the house and was great. If I ever had any questions during the processes, she was very easy to get a hold of. She did not pressure us and was never pushy. Sullivan Only uses string inverters and will bad mouth micro inverters. I wanted micro inverters. My neighbor used Baker Electric and convinced us to give them another chance. Both Palomar and Baker use LG Panels and Enphase inverters. Enphase has online monitoring for your panels. With Baker you have to pay a couple of hundred bucks up front for the monitoring and keep renewing every 5yrs for about $ 500. With Palomar the monitoring is free for the life of your system. The system has a 25yr warranty. Baker will charge you labor after 10yrs to replace any parts under warranty. Palomar has 25yr warranty on parts & labor.
I eventually met Adam, who is one of the co-​founders. He is very down to earth. Turned out someone from my work used Palomar Solar about a year ago. She is very happy with their results. I chose Palomar Solar because of good reviews from Unilocal,Angie’s list, quality products and their professionalism.
The crew who installed the system was great. One of the owners also came to the house and did some work. They all were very nice, respectful and consciences about their work. I did not finance the system, so after the system was installed and passed inspection from the city, I was surprised that Palomar Solar did not pressure me for the payment. They waited until I received permission from SDG&E to turn on my System. When I received the email from SDG&E giving me permission to turn on the system, Tracy told me to make sure I was happy and everything worked ok. It is great to see my electric meter running backwards during the day. After a few days, I gladly wrote them a check. I highly recommend Palomar Solar.

We have had our Palomar Solar 12kw system for 11 months. Great ground mount design and install. We currently have a «credit» of $ 2700 rolling into our last month on our annual SDG&E billing cycle. The credit does not get paid to the homeowner; it is credit used during the 12 month billing cycle against energy purchased from SDGE. We will be credited approximately $ 100-​$ 200 in cash for over production.
This has easily been our best home project in the past 25 years. Several friends and neighbors have also used Palomar after our installation and have been pleased with the design, professional and careful installation, and production.
Please see our prior two review under «additional reviews.»

This is a real review. My husband and I have wanted solar for many years. When we were ready to move forward, we checked Angie’s List and took bids from 3 different highly rated contractors. Palomar Solar sent their sales rep, Gary, who was by far the most knowledgeable person with whom we spoke. Their proposal had everything that I was looking for: Very specific information regarding the panels, their performance, our energy needs based on specific data from SDG&E, how the panels would be installed and monitored. He also listened to and addressed our concerns regarding the building inspectors at the City of Poway as we had heard that pulling permits could get tricky. Palomar Solar handled everything beautifully.
We had asked Gary to provide us with some financing options but ultimately chose a different way to finance based on our personal needs. Gary provided me with an electronic copy of the proposal which allowed me to email it to my husband. We came back with follow up questions and Gary answered every one to our complete satisfaction. Our favorite part of the panels is being able to monitor their performance on
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The installation process was a bit tricky as our house had some old wiring issues from a previous owner. Gary was straight about it and they found a way to make it all work. The installation was quick but since installation folks are not always the best communicators (but awesome at their jobs), we were still fortunate to call on Gary to for a more in depth explanation of the process as it occurred.
Our system was installed in October and we could not be more thrilled. My husband goes on line to check the performance of the panels and reads the meter almost every day. We would highly recommend Palomar Solar to everyone!

Time for a real review… This was one of several companies I interviewed recently for residential solar installation. This is a really competitive space now and there is a lot of misinformation provided to customers. Palomar was no exception. By the end of negotiations Palomar had offered lots of discounts and specials, but not a lot of meaningful details.
Upon further questioning, it was clear that their salesperson was very willing to use scare tactics and talk down about competitors. This is a clear red-​flag for me (and should be for you). Specifically, the Palomar shady sales tactics includes things like accepting a «predicted» state tax rebate on your behalf, using panels that they bought in bulk a long time ago at prices that are now higher than current costs, and using false claims about the compatibility of systems that other companies offer.
If you’re going to spend this much money on solar, then you really need to educate yourself on the technology involved. A great resource is the Enphase website, since they have done much of their own research on what panels work best with their microinverters. Most companies I interviewed are using the M215 microinverters currently, so the Enphase research should be relevant.