Skytech Solar

Skytech installed 25 solar panels on my roof and two days after they left my whole house flooded. Instead of taking responsibility for what they did they hired a lawyer who writes me nasty letters every time I blink, and they are doing everything they can to avoid repairing anything at their own expense. The State Licensing Board (CSLB) found them liable for almost $ 50,000 of damages for sub-​standard work, but they are contesting that rather than complying with it. One panel hangs over the edge of my roof, several of them are scratched, the conduits and inverters are all loose, the lugs are aluminum instead of stainless steel, they didn’t leave 3′ access for the Fire Department, and the whole installation looks unbelievably shoddy. Worse, I paid almost $ 36,000 out-​of-​pocket to buy this equipment from them outright, and they won’t even remove it at their own expense so I can fix the damage they did to my roof, let alone help me with my other expenses. On top of everything, they screwed up my rebates, so I’ve never gotten any money back from either the city or the Feds. I know Skytech does a lot of installations, and they underbid other companies by minuscule amounts, but if anything goes wrong, I can tell you these are the last guys you want to deal with. I would never recommend them to anybody. Fortunately there are lots of other solar installers, so you really do have a choice in who you pick. Please do a LOT of research before you hire Skytech. That’s all I can say about this.

We found Skytech Solar through the Peninsula SunShares program. I have tried to get a solar company through Sunshares FOUR TIMES to come take a look at our roof and Skytech was the only one willing to do so. The other companies thought our installation was either too small (i.e. disguised as we didn’t use enough electricity to warrant a PV system) or would not work on clay tile roofs (that was Sunrun). Skytech was willing to come out to talk with us and look at our 2-​tier clay tile roof. The rep provided us a very thorough analysis of what were the possibilities, the cost and the pay-​back period. The installers were very professional, got the job done on our 2-​tier clay tile roof and managed all the PG&E paperwork. We were able to install a 12-​panel PV system. They even communicated with us through the weekend to trouble-​shoot a problem we had with the monitoring device. Fantastic customer service.
Unlike other companies who will only install at least a 10-​panel system, Skytech is willing to install as small as an 8-​panel system.

We heard about Skytech through the Peninsula SunShares presentation at our local library. Skytech had the most thorough in-​home site survey of the three companies who gave quotes; they measured the best spots for panel placement on the roof and carefully thought about the best way to layout the conduit. Best of all they were the cheapest per watt.
Skytech rushed the design plans to meet our HOA review deadline so we wouldn’t have to wait an extra 6 weeks. The salesperson and office staff were available by email and phone to answer questions and always responded promptly. The installation took two days with crew arriving on time and leaving no mess. Skytech also handled all permit, city inspection, and PG&E paperwork.
Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for Solar in the Bay Area!

Skytech Solar just finished our installation today, and we were really impressed with their efficiency and great service, as well as knowledge. Would recommend this company highly for all solar work.

I had Skytech Solar installed 9 piece of solar panels at my house. The work was not only superb but also amazing customer services. This company used the best solar panel in the industry for achieving the highest watt/​panel efficiency and trouble free panel. Now, I am able to save hundreds of dollars per month and also able to monitor how each panel perform daily. After the installation, Skytech Solar helped me turn in the rebate forms and walk me through how to operate the solar system. I had this system for the last three years, there are nothing need to do except to clean the surface of the panels with water once per year. I am very satisfy of the job, their customer services, the quality work and product they put in to my house. I am strongly recommend Skytech Solar for any size of project. Recently, Skytech Solar help to install the Solar panel at my brother ‘s house.

I would highly recommend Skytech Solar not only did we get the most kilawatts for the dollar but they did a great job on the installation, pushing through our tax and rebate forms. Now are PG&E electric bill is zero.

I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but I became a fan of Skytech because Sungevity hired them to install my solar panels. Skytech was on time and did what they came to do. The electrician, Joel, went above and beyond and totally made himself available for post-​install questions. Super nice guy. I feel like Matt is my new best friend after talking with him on the phone a bunch of times. Really personable. Not just smart and friendly, sincerely nice. Great customer service and quick response time. I felt completely catered to.
I don’t expect much or demand much and I like to simplify and accommodate as much as possible. I was well-​rewarded for my lack of effort: When the electrical inspector tried to make trouble due to the width of my alley (breaker box spec code), Skytech gently presented documents proving that a prior inspector approved the box specs (30 years ago) and I was up and running! It could have been a paperwork disaster but I had the nicest bunch of folks you could ever hope to do business with on my side.
I also feel fairly certain that they know what they’re doing.
SKYTECH!!!
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Definitely get a estimate from Skytech Solar. They know what they are doing and are very competitive. Joel, their project manager, was one of the best I met. The only reason I didn’t go with them was I went with a solar/​roof installation package at the same time.
Skytech Solar said they could do the same type of package in partnership with a roofing company down on the peninsula. The roofing company didn’t seem to have it together in getting a bid done. Even though I gave them very detailed measurements of my roof and earlier the guy said he would come by never did. Ran out of time and went with a different Solar/​roofing, but I had really wanted to go with Skytech Solar. If could have had them and the other roofing company I went with I would have had the best of both worlds.

We too checked out solar from a few companies, and went with Skytech due to their great customer service and reasonable prices. Despite a very busy schedule, they were able to fit us in on time, and at budget. We even had them arrange some extra electrical and roof work, which worked out very well. Highly recommended.

i recently had Skytech Solar install solar in my home. They inspected my electrical and brought everything up to code. The paper work was done with out a glitch and the staff was friendly and efficient. Best of all I am now helping the environment!!!