Solar Advantage - Profile & Reviews

We talked with several companies and selected Solar Advantage for several reasons: the Rep helped us with the correct sizing for a system which will meet 96% of our total usage, but not trigger an added $400 charge by our utility company or require more homeowners insurance. They discussed various panel alternatives and saved us hundreds thru the panel selection. They provided customer references and they all checked out. Solar Advantage is honest and helpful, great partners to discuss the best design and configuration of your system and to help you make a good selection.
Their people communicate well during the install and building permitting process. Their installers seem very capable and the Operations Manager kept us well informed during the installation phase. We had a snag at the end with the inverter software and a software update which got resolved by the manufacturer in about a week. Our Power Company also took a few extra days to review the net metering application and change out the meter - so a few extra days at the end. Now everything is working beautifully and we are excited and pleased to look at the daily production report from the solar system. Look forward to saving on our monthly electrical bills.
I recommend Solar Advantage if you are considering a solar system -- they know their business and they strive to have a satisfied and happy customer.

Solar Advantage was the best and most competitive quote I received, I was so close to hiring them but at the last minute I decided to go outside of the Energy Sage family. Katie was awesome and answered all my questions. My system has not been installed yet and I hope I do not have any regrets not going with a local company.

We did a significant amount of research and narrowed our choice of installers down to two. Our solar system was installed in Sept. 2019. We chose SolarAdvantage because of their office location (in the state where we live), product offering and our confidence in their business longevity. Our sales lead was great to work with. There were two issues that caused the 4 stars rather than 5. The install team had a non-compliance with the drawings and it required rework for the Code Inspector to approve. This added about two weeks. Our solar production application for us to monitor the system was not configured correctly at first. SolarAdvantage operations have been responsive and helpful. We needed a microinverter replaced and they handled it promptly. We have no regrets about installing solar or choosing SolarAdvantage.

We got quotes from multiple companies and met with multiple representatives. Jason from Solar Advantage was very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and I never felt like I was being tricked or coerced. Some of the other reps from other companies tried really hard to win us over with fake sounding flattery. The panels are great and one year in they're still generating a ton of power.

I am very pleased with my installation experience with Solar Advantage. They were prompt and responsive through the whole process, from designing my system to the final inspection and activation.

The Solar Advantage team was exceptional to work with throughout the process of getting our panels installed, and they have been very helpful the couple of times we’ve needed to reach out so far with small maintenance issues.

I received quotes from four different solar companies. All four of them did solar panel layout designs for my roof. Solar Advantage was the most professional across the board, and was the only company that chose a panel layout that didn't put panels in places that are shaded 50% of the day. Their estimates on costs to recuperate my investment were the most conservative, assuming a 6% annual increase in the cost of a kilowatt vs the other three companies that assumed 8%-10%. This is while also having one of the lower prices.

My panels were just installed yesterday, and I couldn't be happier. The installation team showed-up on time, and was extremely friendly. Jay had a few questions from me as far as placement of some of the electrical components were concerned, and then they were at it putting things in place. The installation crew even took the time to explain to my kids how solar works!

After they were done, everything was cleaned up without any trash left behind and everything put back as it was originally; or in better condition. They even cleanly removed one of our bushes (After talking with us), in order to meet code for one of the boxes.

We're currently waiting for the inspection to be done which is scheduled for tomorrow, then we'll get our two-way meter from FPL; after that everything will be in full force. Solar Advantage has made it clear how long to expect these things to take place, and so far everything has taken significantly less than expected. As a result you can believe the dates they give you, and your actual dates will likely be better than what they say.

I wouldn't hesitate from doing business with Solar Advantage again; and will be recommending them to all my friends.

We are so grateful for selecting Solar Advantage as our Solar provider (love those electricity non-bills now :)

Martin and all his team are outstanding. We evaluated a few companies and know we made the right decision going with Solar Advantage.

Overall value was great. Pricing, quality, service, follow up, attention to detail. They treat your home like their own.

Highly recommended.

I love it because our bill is so low. And it survived the latest hurricane. I am helping the environment by reducing my carbon footprint.

From contract signature to a fast interconnection, overall great service. The whole team seemed knowledgeable and put their name behind their work. They showed me how to set up my monitoring application and made sure the install was to my liking. HIGHLY recommend.

I used Martin and Solar Advantage for a full solar P/E (electric not pool) install on my home. I am now saving about $250 a month in my electric bill. Really awesome not having battery bank and having a share agreement with TECO. Couldn't say enough about my experience with Solar Advantage, reliable and TOTALLY professional! Thanks so much Martin!!!!!

Solar Advantage put in a large system for my home and it has produced what I needed to take away my energy bill. I have had it for over two years now. Its good that I can monitor the production on line and they can see it too. The service Tech Anthony did a good job recently when I asked to have the system expanded (my daughter decided to buy an electric car and charge it at home!) Very Happy.

I had the opportunity to meet a great gentleman and a very knowledgeable service technician by the name of Anthony Cowar.
For several months my system was down and I was unable to get the original installer to make repairs. I called the manufacturer and they your number. Within a weeks time you responded to my call and all my troubles were over.
I commend you on the way you do business and Mr. Cowar represents your company with the greatest amount of professionalism and courteous service. I have 2 neighbors who have the same system and I informed them that if they ever have a problem, you are the company to call. I gave them your business card. I am a customer for life.
Sincerely,
Richard Solomon

WARNING! Buyer beware!!!!

DO NOT PUCHASE SOLAR THROUGH SOLAR ADVANTAGE!!!!

It has been an absolute nightmare working with them. We spent $33k and were promised amazing customer service. The salesman lied to us about a lot of things, and their best response was "well, he was fired." They ignored us for 6 months following the install, and when they finally came out they said half of the system shorted immediately on install and never worked. We called them every month to tell them that there was a problem with the system, and every month they told us we were wrong. That was February. It took them from July to February to fix the system. They reimbursed us $200 for the loss in power bills based on their estimate, not based on the actual power bills. They probably owed us much more.

Well, we just realized with all the rain that they caused significant damage resulting in water damage. They inappropriately used my lanai to get to the roof since they didn't bring a tall enough ladder. This pulled the lanai from the wall, allowing water to get in the wall. We now have mold. It was well hidden so it took this year to figure out. While they were up there they also put a hole in the lanai roof and glued a dog toy to it to cover it up. On the phone the owner Martin Clewis says it's possible that they did this, but then in email completely deny it. He even sent me a Bing map pic saying it's proof. Like really? We were going to let them sample the glue yesterday but they refused to sign a receipt for insurance purposes. I am now having to go through my home owners insurance and will have to pay a deductible. My house was built in 2012, no one else has been on my roof, no other work has been done.

The sales manager Jason Humphrey says his guys say they were never on my roof, and their word is proof. My husband watched the install and gave them permission to use the roof. We have a very tall house and they did not bring a tall enough ladder for a portion of the project. They had a tall enough ladder during other portions, so they sent a picture of that as proof with their Bing picture. None of this is substantial proof that they did not cause damage. There is literally no chance that anything else caused this since no one else had been up there.

They really pushed the Bing satellite picture, but that really proves nothing. It just looks white on the lanai, the lanai is dirty and has beams that you cannot see in the Bing picture. If you cannot see the dirt or the beams, you will absolutely not see a sun bleached small dog toy glued to the lanai roof.

Avoid Solar Advantage at all costs!!!!!!!

We chose Solar Advantage based on their reviews and the knowledge brought to the table by the project manager, John Rumball. They helped us select the right number of panels for our house while staying in the Tier 1 classification and walked us through all the required paperwork for financing and installation through the paperwork needed by Duke Energy. The process was smooth and easy with their help. They installed on time and were very helpful in understanding the operation and monitoring.

The work was done but had to move electrical wire as it was placed very poorly down the house. The Application and Compliance Form that Duke energy requests before they come out to change the meter was filled out incorrectly, causing delays. Left messages with Solar advantage but no one answers the phone. I leave messages and a day or two they get back to me. Duke Energy comes out but states Solar Advantage has to do something. I have called Solar Advantage, left messages but no call back. I would not recommend them as their communication skills are very poor. No phone receptionist. Nobody.

We had a couple of hurdles along the way (hoa, electric upgrade, backorder of particular panels) but they took care of every issue without charging me extra. The onsite installer did a great job, I recommend Diego in the Orlando, FL area.

They were slow in getting the install done, but it was done right and I am very happy. In the 10.5 months it was in operation in 2017 it produced 12,548 KWH (Near the top of the estimate) . I had one month with a very small electric bill and sold an excess of 2,619 KWH back to TECO for which I received a whopping $59.82 credit. Regardless, I saved a total of $1,062.65 in electricity charges.

If you want someone who knows everything about getting solar for your home and helping the lay person understand what that means and what it costs call Solar Advantage! Martin is awesome and made buying solar for our home a very easy, pleasant experience! He and his crew were prompt, efficient and reliable. We would recommend them to everyone. We cut our electric bill from $450/month to $120/month in the summer running our air conditioners(both whole house and window units) 24 hours per day! We are so happy!

They were on time, done in time, used excellent equipment and met my needs.

The installer who worked on my panels and inverters were extremely efficient, reliable, helpful and knowledgeable. They did their job as promised and provided good follow through. So far I don't have official savings numbers to share but it appears I am saving around 25 to 30 kilowatt hours per day which estimating my last month's summer usage is at least a 50% savings and that is in peak air conditioning time. I can't wait to see the credits I should receive in the other cooler seasons.

Solar Advantage installed 42 panels on my roof in December 2015. They did an excellent job and were very easy to work with. My system is working well and providing more power than projected. I have no hesitation in recommending SolarAdvantage

There are a few companies out there offering solar. For the most part, they use similar materials and have similar warranties, but after having a few of them come to my house, I found solar advantage to be the best. John R, one of the sales reps, sold me a solar water heater before with another company and I was fortunate enough to work with him again. Once all the materials were chosen, Martin C made sure coordination of the install went smoothly, followed up after the install was completed, and made sure I was able to monitor everything from my computer and cell phone. I just talked to Martin about adding more panels to my setup. I couldn't be happier!

Martin and Solar Advantage were very helpful in identifying the problem in a timely manner and responded to our needs to repair our electrical problem.
The communication and attentiveness to the request was always timely and the result very satisfactory.
Thank you!