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Sunlight Solar reviews

FLORIDA / ORLANDO
Sunlight Solar
772 Reviews • 1 Location 102,676 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Sunlight Solar has a serious track record of botched installations and accountability failures. We found hundreds of reviews praising friendly crews and quick repairs, but the company's value score sits at 2.8 because 65 customers describe paying repeatedly to fix work that should have been done right the first time. One homeowner spent 18 months fighting a system that never worked properly, only 15 of 29 panels reporting, while the company blamed the electric utility, then the equipment manufacturer, then charged $240 per optimizer to replace parts they had installed incorrectly. Another customer had panels blow off the roof because Sunlight used broken attachments during the original install. Reviews show 373 mentions of solid workmanship, but when things go wrong, the pattern is consistent: the company deflects blame, schedules service calls months out, and leaves customers paying loan bills on systems that don't deliver promised savings. If you want an installer who will own their mistakes instead of billing you to clean them up, keep looking.

If you're willing to gamble that your installation goes perfectly the first time, Sunlight Solar's crews do clean work. But if anything breaks or underperforms, you'll be chasing the owner for refunds while paying for repairs that should have been covered under warranty.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. A Stark
Google | Apr 16, 2021 |

A hired Sunlight Solar in 2016 to install a 10 kW SolarEdge system on his roof and walked into trouble from day one. What began as a system that looked fine on the surface quickly unspooled into months of failures, blame-shifting and repeated service visits. After the utility meter was swapped and the problem persisted, Sunlight pointed at the SolarEdge equipment; SolarEdge ended up replacing the inverter and the failed optimizers themselves. Over the next years, the homeowner was billed repeatedly for labor: nearly $240 a pop to replace optimizers six times after the labor warranty expired, and $340 for inverter replacement labor. SolarEdge even billed to replace a panel that had blown off in a storm. The manufacturer finally dispatched its own technician because the volume of failures didn’t add up. That tech discovered what the homeowner had suspected: Sunlight had installed the wrong optimizers multiple times, created wiring errors, and failed to secure many panels properly—some attachments were broken and shouldn’t have been used. Wiring was cinched so tightly that any movement could tear optimizers or cause power faults; a clamp box run from the wall to the inverter was put

2. Mackenson Kino Stimphont
Google | Jun 19, 2022 |

Mackenson had a 29-panel solar system installed on his home in February 2020 and was asked to download an app to monitor performance. A few days later he discovered the app showed only 15 panels working; the company checked their side, confirmed the same, and promised to send a technician. He waited and repeatedly called with no response. Eighteen months after the install the company emailed that only 15 panels were reporting and that 14 panels were not reporting; they then sent two technicians who found a cable had not been installed properly. The crew said they would return the next week to fix it, but the repair didn’t actually happen until 18 months after installation; once corrected his electric bill dropped significantly. He asked the company for a refund since he’d been paying the loan while savings never materialized; the company requested copies of his electric bills from February 2020 to January 2022, he sent them, they acknowledged receipt, and then went silent. Frustrated by the lack of resolution, he is now working with a lawyer on a lawsuit against Sunlight Solar Company.

3. Franziska zum Felde
Google | Sep 9, 2025 |

Franziska zum Felde hired the company to undo a completely botched solar installation and found their repair work transformed the situation. She watched Renan take the lead, anticipate every question and already have each fix in place before she asked. He walked her through the work in clear, detailed explanations, documented the site with before-and-after photos, and finished with a tidy, professional result. The detail that stood out was Renan’s habit of thinking two steps ahead and leaving a visible, well-documented improvement.

Platforms Monitored

Google
702 Reviews · 1 Location
4.6/5
BBB
39 Reviews · 1 Location
4.6/5
Yelp
19 Reviews · 1 Location
2.2/5
EnergySage
9 Reviews · 2 Locations
5.0/5
SolarReviews
3 Reviews · 1 Location
3.5/5

Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
3.9/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
3.9/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
3.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.2/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
3.1/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 69

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Serving customers for 9 years

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Keith Wood
Google | Aug 12, 2025 |

Keith waited about a year before moving forward with Sunlight Solar to put panels on his roof, and the standout of the process ended up being his salesman, Barrett. Barrett stayed patient through the long decision period, then hustled the scheduling so the crew could work even while Keith was on vacation. Keith trusted Barrett with his house keys for two days; Barrett looked after everything, coordinated the work and kept the project moving so that when Keith returned the panels were already installed. The part that lingered for him was not just the prompt installation but that one person handled the logistics and follow-through while he was away, leaving a finished system and no loose ends.

2. Michael Boyd
Google | Jul 29, 2025 |

Michael Boyd has been a Sunlight Solar customer for four years. When batteries he bought from another company turned out to be defective, he reached out to Barrett Parker — who stepped in, answered an after‑hours call, guided him through the next steps, and made sure Sunlight Solar returned to reinstall replacement batteries at no additional charge. He walked away grateful and satisfied with how the company handled a problem they didn’t create, and he wishes he could give them more than five stars.

3. Cassandra M
BBB | Nov 6, 2025 |

Cassandra M bought a residential solar system after the sales representative promised the system would cut her electric bill from about $230 a month down to $70. She discovered the opposite: she now pays a $199 monthly solar charge while her electric bill still runs about $200–$250 depending on the season. The rep had also assured her the company alone would replace her roof without involving the insurance company if a problem arose — a benefit that did not materialize. Facing roughly $400–$450 in combined monthly bills, she says she’s paying more than ever and accuses the salesperson of using false claims to get people to sign up; the sharp contrast between the $70 she was sold and the reality is the detail she wants other buyers to remember.

02

1. Mauricio Munoz
Google | Jul 24, 2025 |

Mauricio had Sunlight Solar put panels on both of his Orlando homes — first in 2022 and again in 2025 — and ended up with two systems that run flawlessly and are delivering real drops in his energy bills. From the initial meeting the process felt smooth and professional; Barrett, the sales rep, brought clear answers, technical know-how, and stayed available to walk through each next step. The installation crews worked efficiently, respected the properties, and left high-quality workmanship behind. He credits Barrett’s guidance with keeping both projects painless, and the tangible outcome — dependable performance and lower bills — is what matters most. One practical takeaway for buyers: request Barrett as your representative, because his responsiveness shaped the entire experience.

2. Chauncey Gardiner
Google | Mar 1, 2022 |

Chauncey turned to Sunlight Solar for routine maintenance and a warranty repair on his pool solar setup, and over the past two years he kept using them because they delivered prompt, professional service. He found them easy to work with and fairly priced, and their crews consistently kept the system performing perfectly. The team repeatedly showed a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction rather than quick fixes. The detail that sticks: after two years of routine upkeep and a warranty repair, the pool solar array remains reliable — the dependable performance and straightforward service are the lasting takeaway.

3. Helen Lamb
Google | Oct 7, 2020 |

Helen Lamb has relied on Sunlight Solar for 15 years; Pedro Anselmo and his crew are the reason she kept coming back. When a panel began leaking, Jean Michel came out, showed up on time, fixed the problem, and left everything clean. He stayed pleasant and courteous and wore a mask throughout the visit. The punctual, tidy, safety-conscious service — that specific attention to detail — is what sealed her long-term trust.

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1. Robert Groenert
Google | Jul 25, 2025 |

Robert has had his solar system for three years and brought Barrett in to handle the switch — Barrett also installed systems for the two neighbors next door. He found Barrett personable, knowledgeable, and reliably reachable; Barrett has always answered his calls whenever questions came up. After the installation his electricity costs dropped significantly, averaging about $29–$59 a month. The standout detail: a local installer who stayed responsive and delivered consistently low monthly bills three years on — he suggests giving Barrett a call if you’re thinking about solar.

2. Michael
Google | May 12, 2025 |

Michael brought the company in last year to replace his roof-mounted pool-heating panels, and the team led by Luan and Guillerme diagnosed the original problem on the spot and put forward a workable fix—fast, competent service that stood out at the time. A little over a year later he discovered another panel leaking; crews returned to remove the faulty unit and the company attributed the movement to water pressure. He questioned that explanation: his pool pump is weaker than the original unit and only just manages to push water to the roof, and his previous panels had been fixed well enough to stay put for nearly ten years. The technicians who showed up this time, Rafael and Adonai, worked hard to make repairs, and he appreciated their effort. Bottom line: the company responds and has capable field staff, but the replacement array shifted and began leaking after just over a year—an outcome that leaves him skeptical about the installation quality even as they work to fix it.

3. Mauricio Movilla
Google | Oct 9, 2025 |

Mauricio invested about $3,600 in 2023 to replace the solar panels that heat his pool, after earlier repairs from Sunlight Solar had gone well. He accepted the deal because he was told there would be a two‑year labor warranty and a 12‑year warranty on the panels. A few months later one panel began leaking; Sunlight Solar inspected it and then told him the promised 12‑year coverage was impossible because the manufacturer had permanently closed and the company couldn’t assume liability. Mauricio pushed for a solution — he wanted guidance, a discount, or help removing the panels so he could switch to an electric heater — but Sunlight Solar offered no alternative or concession. Instead they sent an invoice for the inspection visit for $105, which he paid before posting the review. He walked away frustrated: a long‑term warranty he relied on evaporated because the maker folded, and the installer provided no remedy while still charging for the service, a detail that cost them a loyal customer and, in his view, harmed their reputation.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Sunlight Solar drops to 2.8 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% 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.

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