Unique Solar

Very satisfied customer of Unique Solar. Writing to give an excellent two thumbs up recommendation of this solar company. Starting with the Solar Design Specialist, Jeff Hornick to the owner and all the installers and electricians. We have to say that Jeff is not only an outstanding sales person but also a very caring, thorough, patient and knowledgeable Unique Solar Representative who did not use sales pressure to explain what would be entailed with a solar system, how it functioned with SDGE Grid and Net Surplus Compensation to the details of the installation.
We really appreciate how he did not pressure us to go solar, waiting for us to decide (oh over 2 months) and addressing all our concerns. He has awesome customer service skills, active listening and thorough follow up to address our needs and concerns. I have to say that I am a little bit sensitive to the noise levels when work is being done on the roof… he made sure he called his installers to consider my request and needs.
Overall we are very very satisfied with this company and will definitely use them again… and have already recommended them to two neighbors. Not to mention they have very competitive pricing and they use quality products as well.
They met all their deadlines and worked very hard with such a time crunch to work with our new roof project.
Thank you Jeff and Unique Solar,
shinta and danielle anderson

In short, Unique Solar will provide the best possible system at the lowest price by a contractor who is competent, flexible and easy to work with. I am 100% satisfied with my system and the entire installation process.
Unique solar has several facets which outshine even the vest of the competition. 1) Very low overhead provides a price advantage to the customer. 2) The knowledgeable owner is involved in every stage of the installation. 3) His panel-​roof attachment method eliminates the need to drill through your concrete tile shingles. 4) Fastidious attention to detail provides a very neat pleasing system appearance. Do yourself a favor and call Unique Solar for a bid,

If you are going solar, Unique Solar is a must to use. Jeff, their salesperson is extremely knowledgeable and is actually a consultant more than a pushy salesman. They really customize a solution that fits best for your needs and break down your return on investment. They had excellent references and you know they will be around as Ulf has been in business for some time. The work crew is a very courteous and professional and actually finished ahead of schedule. My system is cranking since its been in place and its good riddance to SDG&E who has been giving everyone the short end of the stick for so long. Unique solar is the best!

Awesome company to do business with! I recently put in a pool and my power bill was going up a lot. I was referred to Unique Solar from a good friend that had just used them for his house. I met with Jeff and Ulf on multiple occasions. These guys are very knowledgeable and give you straight answers on everything. Jeff comes to you house and the first thing you feel is his honesty an integrity. Ulf has a roofing background and knows solar inside and out.
This was a no pressure relaxed purchase for me. We’ve all had solar guys hunt you down at Home Depot or knocking at your door seaming like used car salesmen. Not these guys. Simply a great experience.
FYI, we put in about 24 Samsung 305 panels. This system is kicking butt. It’s producing much more than anticipated!
I am happy to refer Unique Solar to anyone in looking to go solar.

A 5-​STAR JOB!!!
Unique Solar is truly what its name implies: a unique company that will bring you the best service in the solar business. We contacted several solar firms throughout San Diego, but eventually, Ulf & Co. won out. And, we are SO thrilled with the work that he and his team did for us! From start to finish, through lengthy contracts & permits, Ulf worked with us (and within our budget) and kept us informed about every stage of the process. His team was friendly and professional, and answered all our questions. They changed our electrical box and installed our solar panels at the height of the summer heat, when temps reached a ridiculous 100 degrees! Still, they made sure every panel was installed correctly and gave attention to every detail. Ulf took care of all the necessary plans, submitting them for city approval & handling everything else that comes with the change-​over. (It’s a monumental task, but he made it look easy!)
In addition, his crew showed up on time each day, and worked around our menagerie of pets in the backyard (including 2 Shelties and a large tortoise!) We would HIGHLY recommend Ulf and his team to anyone thinking of installing solar in their home or business. It will save you thousands of dollars in energy bills over the years & provide those all-​important tax credits. Plus, you’ll no longer have to think twice about turning on the air or heat, because of the high cost of keeping your home comfortable. What a JOY it is to see the graphs showing the usage and savings, once your solar system is installed. It’s something to celebrate each & every day. As I said, this was definitely a 5-​Star experience!

I am an retired electronics engineer that decided to have a solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation system (hereinafter called «solar system») installed on my south facing second story roof. I researched reputable companies that install solar systems and decided to get bids from SolarCity, ASI Hastings Heating & Air, Palomar Solar, Sullivan Solar Power, and Unique Solar. All these companies were very professional in their sales approach to me, and all were technically knowledgeable. All the companies, except SolarCity, provided sufficient contract detail to allow a good comparison between the proposed solar systems. I feel any of these companies would have been able to successfully install a solar system meeting my needs, and my decision came down to what I technically desired and the cost.
As the solar contractors will clearly explain to their customers, there are basically three types of solar systems: (1) microinverter, (2) string inverter, and (3) string inverter with power optimizer. ASI and Palomar Solar install microinverter solar systems, but not string inverter solar systems. SolarCity and Sullivan Solar install string inverter solar systems, but not microinverter solar systems. Unique Solar installs all three type of solar systems, based on what is best for the particular customer. Each of the three solar systems have unique advantages and disadvantages. The companies that install only one type of solar system will clearly point out the disadvantages of the other type of solar systems, but not so much the disadvantages of the system they are trying to sell. Choosing which solar system configuration to install involves a fair amount of research, and personal preference. For me, I decided I wanted the microinverter solar system because I wanted to monitor the individual power generation of each solar panel. This decision allowed me to narrow the contractor I would use to ASI, Palomar Solar, or Unique Solar.
It turned out that the decision was fairly simple. All three companies proposed identical solar systems, i.e., LG290 solar panels, Enphase M-​250 microinverters, Envoy Gateway, all the drawings, permits, etc. It was interesting that the ASI and Palomar Solar total contract price differed by only $ 150. Unique Solar came in significantly less than the ASI and Palomar price, so I decided to sign a contract with Unique Solar. I did upgrade the solar panels to the LG295 from the LG290, for a total contract increase of $ 200.
The owner of Unique Solar is Ulf Waldmann (858.353.7478) and is the person I met with initially and throughout the installation process. Mr. Waldmann was professional, very knowledgeable in solar panel and inverter technologies, and provided the greatest detail on what I call the solar system «POA&M» (plan of action and milestones) of the three solar contractors. I think the information provided by the other contractors was adequate for most customers, but I tend to like more engineering detail. Since the solar panels are likely be operational for 25 years, I wanted to re-​roof where the solar panels were being installed in order to ensure my roof would not leak for the 25 years, vice the 10 year warranty provided by the solar contractors. Without any involvement from me, Unique Solar and RC Roofing (Rick Clark; 858.337.6908) coordinated a schedule between them where the old roof would be removed by RC Roofing, the stanchions (used to mount the solar panels to the roof) would be installed by Unique Solar, and then the new roof would be installed by RC Roofing. The re-​roofing job was accomplished without a problem. Mr. Waldmann kept me informed of all events that went on, and there were no surprises in the solar system installation process or the payments requested. I was also pleasantly surprised with the craftsmanship of the solar system installation, e.g., end caps on the rails, the conduit being grounded properly and straight, and cable routing. The solar system installation took less than six weeks from the day the contract was signed to the day the installation was completed.
The City of San Diego inspected the solar system installation on 24 March 2014 and signed off on the inspection record with no problem. The San Diego Gas and Electric company gave permission on 25 March 2014 to activate the system. My solar system is now up and operational, and I am able to easily and remotely monitor all parameters of the system. In summary, I recommend Unique Solar without reservation.