SolarSesame

Each mark is one company we hold in the Oakland area whose Google breakdown has been read, placed by its share of one and two star reviews. SolarSesame is the red one. The amber line is the middle of that set, which includes suppliers and maintenance businesses as well as installers.

• 2★ · around July 2026

  Project (panels & batteries) is still in process but I've had a negative experience after the fast sales pitch. I was misled. The sales person assured me they do everything in-house but the guys that did the installation were subcontractors from a few hours away, which probably contribute to poor communication and installation that is not familiar with local code. Their communication and organization within the company and with the client are poor. Some issues: Ie: they told me an inspection was scheduled for x date a couple times. I happened to check the city web site and realized the date So

• 2★ · around March 2026

  WARNING!!!! - I signed a contract and received installation from Solar Sesame back in October 2025 (to meet incentives). The sales experience was great, the installation was alright, but now I’ve learned that my battery isn’t working properly, the wrong breakers were installed (although approved by city inspectors) - causing an electrical fire hazard, and cannot get the PG&E incentive applied for correctly to date. I’ve contacted the owner-Maman Singh/installer/sales staff, filed a complaint with the CSLB, and am now going through the process of filing a claim against their surety bond. They s

• 1★ · around August 2025 · the company replied

  They use unethical intrusive unsolicited telemarketing tactics to harass me multiple times daily. Will never use this company for solar

• 3★ · around October 2025

  Dan and Carrie sat with us and figured out how to get us exactly the solar system we wanted (Q-Cell panels and batteries, purchased up front). This went smoothly. The install crew then installed the panels on the roof quite quickly and efficiently. It’s worth noting that this is the only part of the project which they were contractually obligated to get done in a timely manner. What followed next was the installation of the battery system and power electronics, and the effort to get those systems inspected and cleared to operate by the city of Hayward and PG&E. Due to a series of mistakes by S

• 5★ · around August 2026

  I had a pleasant experience with David from Solar Sesame. He was on time for the appointment and represented Solar sesame with class. The consultation was thorough, and he was able to answer all of my questions. He was knowledgeable, and made the process easy to understand. When it came down to going over the numbers we were able to come to an agreement and got everything signed in house. I feel very comfortable with my decision to move forward with Solar Sesame. Thank you again. I highly recommend this company.

• 5★ · around August 2026

  I had a great consultation with Solar Sesames Energy Consultant David. We met for a few hours to go over what my needs were for my home. He was knowledgeable, and was able to answer all of my questions. I appreciated his patience while my two toddlers were running all over the place. I’m taking some time to think about my decision, but I feel comfortable I will be move forward soon.

• 5★ · around August 2026

  It’s hard to find good people. I am still in the early phases of having my system installed with these guys, but between the sales people like Karun and Matt, to their energy consultant specialist, Ryan O’Kennon, Who was incredibly kind and informative five star service at every interaction. Excited to see all of this pan out and I will keep you updated.

Reviewer names are not published here. Negative reviews are shown first because they are the ones a listing hides, not because they are more representative.

• knowledgeable team 28
• solar installation 26
• installation speed 11
• sales consultation 10
• friendly consultants 8
• energy bill savings 6
• informative staff 5
• no pressure sales 4
• knowledgeable technician 3
• solar calculator 2

Topics Google derives from the review text, with how often each appears. A frequent topic is not a good one: “price” turns up in praise and in complaints alike.

Taken from its own website. We have not checked any of it, and a sentence on a website is not evidence.

• Financing

  “also present a range of flexible financing options, so you can choose what fits your…”

• Warranty

  “system includes a 25-year workmanship warranty and dedicated long-term support from…”

• Family owned

  “SolarSesame is different. We’re a family-owned, full-service solar company that…”

• Established

  “rates continue to rise every year. Since 2005 national average utility prices have…”

• Insured

  “day — always clean, courteous, and fully insured for your peace of mind. We coordinate…”

• Licensed

  “Our installation crews are fully licensed and highly efficient so most…”

Its website also mentions free estimate and licence number, but not in a sentence we can quote cleanly.

• It is also reviewed on the Better Business Bureau and Yelp. Worth reading before you sign anything: those are a different crowd, and the complaints that reach the Better Business Bureau rarely reach Google.
• It posts on YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook. A page that stopped posting years ago tells you something a listing will not.

Google’s own “people also viewed” set, in Google’s order. It is Google’s comparison, not ours.

• Besty Solar Inc.5.0★ · 71
• Semper Solaris4.6★ · 547
• Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area5.0★ · 421
• SepiSolar3.9★ · 11

The ones without a link have no page here, either because Google does not categorise them as solar businesses or because we could not match the name to a listing with confidence.

• CompanyRating breakdown1–2★Newest review held

• Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area

  5.0★ · 421 reviews · Hayward, CA

  0%
  Newest held review 4 months old

• East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC

  5.0★ · 130 reviews · Lafayette, CA

  0%
  Newest held review this month

• CivicSolar, Inc

  4.7★ · 89 reviews

  6%
  No held review in 2 years

• Isaac Roth Solar

  5.0★ · 42 reviews

  0%
  Newest held review last month

• GRID Alternatives.

  4.8★ · 23 reviews

  4%
  No held review in 2 years

• Greenlink Solar Inc

  5.0★ · 18 reviews · Castro Valley, CA

  0%
  No held review in 2 years

Ordered by how much we can tell you about each, which is not an order of quality. We do not know which of these is better and would not say if we did.

• —The date above is the newest review we hold, which is not necessarily the newest that exists — we hold a large share of Google's reviews, not all of them.
• —We do not verify licences, insurance or bonding. Nothing here has been checked against a state licensing board.
• —We cannot tell you what an installation costs, and we hold nothing about the equipment they fit.

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