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Aloha Solar Power reviews
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The Verdict
Aloha Solar Power and Electrical Services delivers what most solar companies only promise. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship or follow-up support. One homeowner's original installer had left them with a broken system for six years, cycling through expensive troubleshooting visits that never fixed anything, before Gabe spent an afternoon diagnosing the real problem and ordering the right parts at a fair price. Reviews show 141 mentions of quality craftsmanship and 148 references to solid project management, which tracks with what we saw: installers who finish rooftop work in under a day, pass city inspections on the first visit, and fix stray broken roof tiles they find along the way without charging extra. Gabe (the owner) climbs on roofs himself during the estimate phase, spots issues like old vent holes that need repair before panel installation, and stays involved through commissioning. If you want an installer who won't subcontract your job to the lowest bidder and disappear, Aloha is the rare local crew that shows up when they say they will and answers your annoying questions six months later.
If you're willing to wait a bit longer for permitting and parts (reviewers mention several-month lead times for battery components), you get an owner-operated team that actually fixes problems instead of charging you to guess at them.
3 Stories That Stood Out
David A. recently had solar panels and a Tesla solar battery installed by Aloha Solar on his roof. He discovered the company after a frustrating runaround with a nationally branded firm that turned out to be an impersonator and then a second big company that kept producing inconsistent system proposals, subcontracted installations, and had previously delayed his project long enough to miss the old net energy metering deadline. After that, he started meeting local installers and appreciated that Gabe, the owner of Aloha Solar, actually climbed onto the roof to assess the site — he found an old vent hole that needed fixing before panels could go up. Other companies only quoted from satellite images, which made Gabe’s hands-on approach stand out. The install crew — Josh, Kasha, Rene and Junior — handled the ordering and installation, and the job included a Tesla battery; everything moved smoothly enough that the city approved the permit and they’re now waiting for SDG&E to complete the final connection. He learned the system began supplying electricity as soon as it was installed, even before the utility hooked them up, and a crew member explained that Aloha has more five-star reviews
Joel shopped three bids for a residential solar system and Aloha arrived first — ready to match the exact, picky specifications he'd researched and insisted on. He found that the other two companies skimmed over his requests, but Aloha embraced them and built the design he wanted. Though not the cheapest option, Gabe and the crew made it clear they wanted the job: contracts and permits moved “smoothly as silk,” questions were answered promptly, and timelines were respected. He asked Aloha to include some new electrical equipment from a relatively unknown manufacturer; Aloha warned they didn’t officially support that gear but still redesigned parts of the system to accommodate it and provided follow-up support after the install despite their reservations. The install was booked well in advance but the team hit their dates, worked efficiently, and delivered workmanship Joel calls impeccable — as a tech professional with commercial data-systems experience, he now shows the array to visitors as a model solar installation. The inspector, a known stickler who had inspected his pool work before, signed off on the first visit, which Joel attributes to Aloha’s attention to detail. What he l
Heber C. has lived in Rancho Santa Fe for nine years and put a 96-panel solar array on his home six years ago, only to face one problem after another from the moment the installers left. For years he hired several technicians who charged well and tinkered without solving the issues, leaving him frustrated and paying for fixes that never stuck. Then he found Gabe. Gabe was the first person to actually come out, take the time to understand and interpret the array, and lay out a straightforward, reasonably priced plan. He sourced the replacement components, did the work, and the system ran perfectly for a year. When some parts failed again, Gabe showed up immediately, ordered the needed equipment, and—though deliveries took several months—kept Heber informed throughout the wait and returned it to full operation. What stands out is Gabe’s combination of technical attention and follow-through during a long parts delay: steady communication and persistence turned six years of frustration into a system that finally works as expected. He calls Gabe the best service person he’s interacted with across any trade, and the memory that sticks is Gabe’s refusal to walk away until the job was done
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Heber C. has lived in Rancho Santa Fe for nine years and put a 96-panel solar array on his home six years ago, only to face one problem after another from the moment the installers left. For years he hired several technicians who charged well and tinkered without solving the issues, leaving him frustrated and paying for fixes that never stuck. Then he found Gabe. Gabe was the first person to actually come out, take the time to understand and interpret the array, and lay out a straightforward, reasonably priced plan. He sourced the replacement components, did the work, and the system ran perfectly for a year. When some parts failed again, Gabe showed up immediately, ordered the needed equipment, and—though deliveries took several months—kept Heber informed throughout the wait and returned it to full operation. What stands out is Gabe’s combination of technical attention and follow-through during a long parts delay: steady communication and persistence turned six years of frustration into a system that finally works as expected. He calls Gabe the best service person he’s interacted with across any trade, and the memory that sticks is Gabe’s refusal to walk away until the job was done
Mark found out his solar system had quietly stopped working for months, and the discovery sent him scrambling after a round of failed troubleshooting and a confusing SolarEdge support chat that pointed to unpaired optimizers. In the middle of that stress, Gabe stepped in through Yelp, immediately offered to check whether SolarEdge would replace the inverter under warranty, and came back in less than 30 minutes with good news: the inverter had failed, replacement was approved, and the part should arrive in two to three weeks. What stood out most was how much got handled in under an hour, with no compensation on Gabe’s side, just to help get a customer unstuck. He also received an installation quote for the warranty work that came in below the other pricing he had gathered, especially compared with companies that wanted an in-person site visit before even giving a number. He ended up with a clear path forward and a concrete reason to come back once the new inverter arrives.
A.E. A. came into the process looking for a solar company and ended up finding one that felt straightforward from the first conversation to the final installation. The project stood out for how professional, polite, clear, and cost-conscious the whole experience felt, with the pricing coming in as a real plus rather than an afterthought. The installation team, Minas and Rigo, made the biggest impression; their work on the rooftop setup felt like the kind of crew that turns a good solar purchase into an easy one. By the end, what stayed with him was the combination of clean communication, fair pricing, and a team that made the install feel effortless.
Cindy Z. hired Aloha Solar for a full home system — everything from pulling permits to installation and the final inspection — and later brought them back to add a battery backup. She watched the project move from paperwork to finished hardware, noting the crew was respectful and that the system has continued to perform more than a year later. The standout was Joseph, who coordinated the whole job and “made it happen” even though Cindy lived about 45 minutes away. She ended up wishing she could hire them for more work, largely because the installation simply worked and the team handled the logistics.
Terry first had Aloha install his solar system four years ago; recently they returned to add a Tesla battery wall to his home. He worked with Gabe, Pete, Gil and Saul during the upgrade, and their steady professionalism made the second project feel as smooth and reliable as the original installation. The crew completed the job cleanly and efficiently, underscoring Aloha’s first-class approach to service. What stuck with him most was the consistency — a neatly installed Tesla battery wall delivered by the same dependable team that handled his initial system.
Brett and his household spent a long time comparing solar companies before settling on Aloha Solar for a combination of local feel, fair pricing, and an upfront, no-nonsense approach. On installation day, Renee and Jorge handled the work with a level of care that stood out, getting everything done efficiently and on schedule while still taking the time to walk him through every part of the system. They also slowed down enough to explain the monitoring app in detail, which mattered because getting started with solar can feel overwhelming at first. What set this experience apart was how thoroughly the installers made sure he understood the whole setup, not just the panels on the roof.
Gary ended up with a solar installation from Aloha Solar Power on a home where the look of everything mattered just as much as the hardware. He was particular about aesthetics and wanted the mounts to blend in, so when he asked Gilberto if they could be painted to match, the answer came instantly and the crew took care of it right away. What made the experience stand out was how far they went beyond the panels themselves: the team spotted a few roof issues that needed quick maintenance, handled them without being asked, and even painted a roof vent that had nothing to do with the system so the whole roof would look uniform. Kasha and Gilberto handled the project well, Gabe earned a strong impression too, and Gary came away feeling he had found the best value because the finish looked as polished as the service felt.
Jeffrey ended up with Aloha Solar after Bay Relyant Solar pointed him their way for his installation, and the whole project came together in a single day. On installation day, Minas, Angel, Cesar L., and Saul kept the work moving smoothly, and the communication stayed solid before, during, and after the job. Even after the system went in on 11-12-25, they kept answering his questions quickly, which left him glad he followed the referral and chose them for the job.
John S. had a solar system installed on his home and walked away impressed. He found the crew — Matt F, Gerry, Sam, Juan and Issac — consistently on time, professional and knowledgeable. They answered his questions, cleaned up the worksite thoroughly, and the system has performed exactly as promised. He gave a five‑star rating and specifically thanked the team by name for the smooth, reliable installation.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for Aloha Solar Power holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 76% of installers we looked at.
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.