OC Solar

OC Solar Reviews

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About OC Solar

OC Solar installs residential solar panels in Orange County, California. Renewable solar energy is generated and converted into electricity, which can help lower your monthly utility bills. OC Solar also offers solar solutions for pools and backup battery options in the event of an outage. Solar panels are backed by a 25-year warranty.

Pros
  • 25-year warranty
  • One day installation
  • Multiple payment plans
  • Tax incentives
Cons
  • Limited service area
  • Can be pricey

What is OC Solar?

OC Solar specializes in solar panel installation, solar for pools and backup battery solutions. It serves Orange County, California, and the greater Los Angeles area. Once the project planning phase is complete, solar panels from OC Solar can be installed in as little as one day. Products and installation are backed by a 25-year warranty.

How does OC Solar work?

OC Solar starts with an in-person consultation. This helps determine the best fit for your solar needs. Additionally, the consultant will determine what plan works best. Once a plan is complete and the quote is accepted, OC Solar manages your project with continual updates. Project management includes working to meet homeowners association requirements, material orders, structural work, electrical work and placard installation. This process takes around two to four weeks to get everything prepared for solar panel installation.

The last step is to get the solar panels installed. Professional installers can complete installation in as little as one day. After solar panel installation, you should have lower monthly utility bills and federal tax incentives. OC Solar warrants its products for 25 years. An installation warranty is also included.

OC Solar plans

OC Solar offers multiple plans and financing options for solar panel installation. These include:

  • Monthly loan: Monthly loans are available for homeowners with a zero-down-payment option. The monthly loan includes fixed monthly payments. This is OC Solar’s most popular financing plan.
  • Solar lease: Solar leasing is another financing plan option. Instead of owning the solar panels outright, a third party leases them to you. There are zero-down-payment options with a fixed monthly payment. The main benefit of a solar lease is that it offers the lowest monthly payment option.
  • Cash purchase: An outright cash purchase for solar panels offers the fastest return on investment. There is no monthly payment, and the solar panels are paid for in full.

All OC Solar plans include the enhanced 25-year installation and product warranty.

OC Solar products

OC Solar specializes in solar panel installation in Orange County, California, and the greater Los Angeles area. In addition to solar panels, it offers backup battery systems and solar products for your pool. It is a licensed Panasonic installer. Other brands it partners with include LG, Tesla, REC and Qcells. Products include installation and product warranties.

OC Solar pricing

Solar panels in Orange County can range from $8,000 to $20,000. An average gross price for solar in Orange County is around $14,000. This does not account for federal investment, tax credits or interest on financing. There are several factors that affect the cost of solar panels, including system size, panels used, type, brand, quality and installation company. There may also be additional fees for permitting.

OC Solar FAQ

Is OC Solar Worth it?

OC Solar panels can help lower your monthly energy bills. The investment upfront can be pricey but worth it in the long run.

Can OC Solar panels save me money?

Solar panels typically save on monthly utility bills by using renewable energy. This helps save money.

When should I install OC Solar panels?

Solar panels can be installed any time of year.

Does OC Solar offer financing options?

Yes. Multiple financing options are available with low- or no-down-payment options. Terms range from 60 to 240 months.

Does OC Solar offer warranties on its products?

Yes. Products and installation are backed by a 25-year warranty.

Do we recommend OC Solar?

If you live in Orange County or the Los Angeles area, OC Solar is a good option for solar panel installation. With multiple financing options and purchase plans available, it works to personalize solar panel solutions for your home. Added benefits include lower monthly utility bills, federal tax incentives and using renewable, clean energy to power your home. OC Solar backs its installation and products with a 25-year warranty, which adds additional peace of mind in the long run.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2024

    OC Solar is the best! I called them recently for more information and pricing and Sharon was the absolute best! So kind and informative and helped me out with all my questions as a first time solar purchaser. Their prices are some of the best around. Looking forward to working with them in the near future and cannot say enough good things about this company!

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2024

    My experience with OC Solar has been great. They did what they said they would do for the cost they quoted me. Jesse and George went above and beyond in the customer service area. Everyone showed up on time and was ready to get the job done.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupTech

      Reviewed Dec. 28, 2023

      I have contemplated for years getting solar panels for my home. Every time I looked at reviews of customers who had panels installed and never could find one that had good reviews. I didn't want to deal with the frustrations that others experienced. I was told about OC Solar by one of their customers. I can't say enough about the high level of professionalism, the exceptional level of communication and quality of work. OC Solar far exceeded my expectation. If anyone is hesitating due all of the bad experiences that you have he about other installers then I authorize OC Solar to have potential customers call me. You can rest easy choosing OC Solar.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

      Reviewed Nov. 9, 2023

      OC Solar is an amazing company, especially Customer Service Mr. Sergio ** and Ms. Sharon ** are Super hardworking people. They have followed up with the project from the time we have signed the documents. They were available to reach on the phone and updated every step of the progress. The person, who did the roof preparation and Solar Panel Installation are the BEST, very well mannered and communicated issues and helped us to resolve those. We are very very happy and pleased.

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      Reviewed July 3, 2023

      I had a very good experience with Orange County Solar a few years ago, and I've referred them to a lot of dear friends of mine. I only do that when I'm very satisfied. Also, going solar was great for us, financially. It saved us a lot of money on our monthly bills.

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      Customer ServiceTechPriceBattery

      Reviewed July 2, 2023

      After five quotes, Orange County Solar was one of the less expensive for a higher-end solar system. Jason, my rep that I contacted, did a great job. Came to the house even on a weekend with his wife sitting in the car. I talked to him three times. He was my lead person before I turned it over to in-house. He set up all the pricing. We had to make some changes. He worked with everybody. After four emails, changes and reviews, we signed up for the project.

      They changed representatives four times. The owner was hard to get ahold of. And trying to get calls back was hard. But I kept sending the messages, emails, voicemails until I got responses. And their guys would reply. In the garage, I had one outlet that was 17 volts instead of 110. Because the wire nuts weren't tight in the main when they transferred everything over. So, they had to replace my refrigerator. I blew a vacuum up because the outlet in the bathroom was 220. I didn't notice it, because my razor was 110. We worked through all those issues. They took care of everything. They called back. It wasn't timely. It was a four-month process. But within three days, they got a technician out there. And so far, the system has been working great. These guys, for me paying up front, did a great job. I'm extremely happy. I even referred Jason a couple of times to some friends.

      If you look at my December, January, and part of the last two months, with the overcast, my batteries would not supply full power if I needed it for the house. But the rest of the year, I could go off grid with overproducing electricity and running my batteries at night. They'd recharge during the day. I use 16 to 18 kilowatts a day now. My system produces 35, and I have 20 kilowatts of backups of power. My batteries could run the house if needed, and recharge if I had a one or two-week out, as long as it wasn't in the overcast months. Because they charge by the solar system, not by the grid. The grid will power the house, but it won't charge my batteries. So, it's nice.

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      Reviewed June 30, 2023

      Orange County Solar clearly has been doing this for a very long time and seem to have a lot of experience. Also, they were very responsive. Any questions I had, everybody was nice and helpful. It was a very easy experience with a couple of minor hiccups that were easily solved and were not a big deal. It was a fantastic process. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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      Reviewed June 30, 2023

      Orange County Solar was very good. They came out, gave an estimate and they were quick and professional about it. They also stood by their estimates, so nothing ever changed once I made my decision. The timelines were realistic too. The only thing bad about the timelines is that there was a lot of rain that delayed a lot of stuff for about three months. If I took the rain out, from beginning to end, it was four months, and I combine that with replacing the roof first. They got another contractor involved to replace the roof. That was done in one day, and it was done well. They also had to do all the permits, and there was a lot of work there. It was another one and a half days to do the solar. So far, it's all working, and they followed up and made sure I was satisfied. I even got $100 for a referral afterwards. Overall, it took longer than I wanted, but I would recommend Orange County Solar.

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      Reviewed June 29, 2023

      Orange County Solar is a recommendation of a friend who used them. We're in the start-up phase, and so far, it's been excellent.

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      Customer ServiceTech

      Reviewed June 28, 2023

      The first part of the process was good. The rep was very informative. It was very quick and easy and informative. The information was provided very quickly as far as what products they were offering. They did a sketch based on the measurements of my roof and where I wanted them. They didn't want them on the front facing part of the house. So they had to work with what was not facing the street. The installers arrived on time. They came when they said they were gonna come, and got the work done. Orange County Solar has a tracking system that has to do with Tesla, and then there's an actual tracking system that I can see how much wattage and what's being saved as well to my battery. My bill has already dropped immensely. From start to finish, it was seamless. They had great customer service and they did quality work. I'm happy.

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        OC Solar Company Information

        Company Name:
        OC Solar
        Company Type:
        Public
        Formerly Named:
        Orange County Solar
        Address:
        220 Progress #150
        City:
        Irvine
        State/Province:
        CA
        Postal Code:
        92618
        Country:
        United States
        Website:
        ocsolar.com

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