Altadena Energy and Solar Overview
Altadena Energy and Solar designs, installs, and maintains solar systems in the Los Angeles area. Their company started in 2008 and is located in Altadena, California. Its estimated revenue is around £370,000, and it is a small company, employing approximately three people at a single location. Their installations seem to be of a higher price than other companies.
They have a 5 out of 5-star rating from reviewers stating that they are professional and personable from start to finish. Many reviews stated that they shopped around before choosing Altadena Energy and Solar and do not regret their decision.
Altadena Energy and Solar Services and Specifics
Altadena Energy and Solar provide solar and smart engineering to anybody within a 30-mile radius of Altadena, California. This includes both residential and commercial properties.
Altadena Energy and Solar Services
Solar energy system installation: This includes an evaluation of the property to ensure the best system is fitted. They install solar panels, solar inverters, electrical panels, a utility meter, connect to the utility grid, and a monitoring system.
Energy storage system: If you wish to install a storage system, Altadena Energy and Solar will provide this for you.
Electrical car charger installation: Altadena Energy and Solar EV fleet include a Chevy Bolt and a BMW i3.
An energy efficiency improvement consultation: This will ensure that you get the most out of your solar system.
Holistic energy solution consultations: Altadena Energy and Solar thrive on helping their customers save more money on their energy bills.
Specific Solar Panels Offered by Altadena Energy and Solar
Altadena Energy and Solar use a variety of different solar panels. They say that not all solar panels are created equal, with some being of better quality than others. Some have higher efficiency, some have better design, and others have a higher quality of materials. Some panels might not be the best, but Altadena Energy and Solar claim that they are reliable, efficient, and economical. Which panels they install on your property depends on your budget.
They offer panels from brands such as:
- SolarEdge
- Enphase
- SMA
- Winaico
- Axitec
- Solar World
- LG
- Panasonic
Installation Costs and Processes
Cost
Altadena Energy and Solar are very transparent about the typical cost of their systems, stating that they can be anywhere between $18,000 and $60,000. They claim that it is a long-term investment that will not only save you money on energy bills but also increase your property value.
Obviously, some systems will be lower in price depending on the size of the system, quality of the solar panels, type of roofing, and design of your system.
Altadena Energy and Solar do also charge for service calls at around $150 an hour. This goes down to $90 an hour for systems that were originally designed and built by Altadena Energy and Solar.
They also offer maintenance service packages at anywhere between $299 and $499 that offer solar health checks and washing of solar modules.
Legitimacy
Altadena Energy and Solar advertise their reviews on their site. All reviewers provided 5-star ratings, boasting about how great the service and solar system is.
One review also states that Altadena Energy and Solar did all the work regarding the permit and LADWP, and rebate application.
Altadena Energy and Solar is a licensed company, a certified installer, and part of the California Storage Association. All in all, it can be concluded that Altadena Energy and Solar is a legitimate and responsible company.
Maintenance
Altadena Energy and Solar provide services for solar electric and energy systems, this includes:
- Emergency and non-emergency repairs
- Troubleshooting system malfunction/performance loss
- Preventative maintenance services
- System re-commissioning and optimization
- Shade improvement
Unfortunately, they do charge for these services, but they do offer maintenance service packages for up to $499. Repair work is also quoted separately to the customer as these maintenance packages do not include repair work.
Altadena Energy and Solar do provide at least ten years of warranty for all workmanship and up to 25 years of manufacturer’s warranty for all the equipment that they use.
Altadena Energy and Solar claim to only hire the best trade around, ensuring the highest quality of work.
The SolarEmpower View
Altadena Energy and Solar is an established, professional, well-respected solar installation company. Their systems have a collection of positive reviews. However, with a higher cost for installation and a high cost for call-outs and maintenance, they are a little on the higher end of the price scale.
