Is Trinity Solar legit?

Based on independent research and verified customer review data, we can confidently say that Trinity Solar is definitely a legitimate company. The company is certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and Building Performance Institute (BPI). It has been in business since 1994 and currently operates in 10 states. Additionally, Trinity Solar provides a 25-year warranty covering the equipment it installs.

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What Trinity Solar customers say

The majority of Trinity Solar reviews on our site are negative, with common complaints related to delays in system activation, lack of communication and faulty equipment. On the bright side, happy customers have given decent ratings for the company’s pricing, ease of installation and maintenance — both on our site and on platforms like EnergySage and SolarReviews.

Recent Trinity Solar reviews

• “Very bad company. No. Totally ripped off. Sales person had no education. Just sales company making commission and company make stuck person for 30 years. Garbage company. Never help the customers. Never recommend this company to no one.” — Sanjeev in New York 
• “Salerep was courteous and knowledgable. … I had one issue with a wire coming out of attic with an opening. I think they forgot to caulk but they came out within a few days of my call. and all is well. another time the inverter outside my home stopped communicating once and they walked me through what to do to fix it.” — Eric in New Jersey
• “I regret the day I signed up for solar with Trinity. I regret ever getting involved with trinity and Dustin. Trinity hands you off to Sunnova solar and that is where my troubles began. In little over two years with solar my system is down again.” — Alexander in Pennsylvania

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Is Trinity Solar a scam?

Trinity Solar has been called a “scam” by at least one customer, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a legitimate company. Keep in mind that savings from solar panels depend on your location and how much energy you use. Trinity Solar may not be the right choice for you, but its products and services are not inherently a scam.

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