Solar Bear

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Updated: 22 February 2024
Installer

Installing solar since 2015

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4.78 from 729 Reviews

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Breakdown of consumer reviews

Sales Process

4.9

Price as quoted

4.9

On schedule

4.8

Installation quality

4.8

After sales support

4.7

Latest good review thumbs up

Ken mohler | Winter Garden, Florida | 02/26/2024

Install team from solar bear did a wonderful job. Very professional and cleaned up after themselves. We also did spray foam I insulation and those guys also did a great job, very professional, and cleaned up after themselves. Overall, we’re very happy with the installations from both departments.

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Kim Newman | Tallahassee, Florida | 11/20/2023

DO NOT Use Solar Bear if You Don't Live in Central Florida

We went with this company over local companies because they get such great reviews. Our experience was very different from most other companies. The salesperson, Michael, was great. That's it. Everything fell apart after we signed the contract in October 2022. We were told we would have solar panels within two months, and we ended up waiting more than 6 months for our solar panels to be installed and another 6 weeks to be hooked up to the grid. As soon as our project was handed to Patricia, we were in the dark. She basically ghosted us for 2 months and when she did respond to our requests for updates, she did not take ownership of her failure to keep us informed, sent us information about other projects, or provided inaccurate information. When I attempted to reach out to the company via the phone number and chatbot on the website, I could not directly access representatives. I left messages, only to never get calls back. We finally received a call from one of the owners, in February of 2023, within 2 hours of me writing an email threatening to cancel our contract for not completing the work, after more than 3 months of waiting in the dark. I had to contact our city department to get updates about our permits because we weren't getting info from Solar Bear. On multiple occasions, when I called the city's permitting department, they informed me that they were waiting for something to be corrected or submitted by Solar Bear. On the day we were finally getting the panels installed in April 2023, a team drove 4 hours to Tallahassee, only to find they didn't have the materials they needed to complete the installation on a metal roof. They had to wait to start the job until someone brought them materials from Tampa. The inspection failed and we had to wait another several weeks for Solar Bear to send a tech to Tallahassee from Tampa to fix all the mistakes. In the meantime, we were making payments for 2 months on solar panels we couldn't use. We signed a contract October 11, 2022, and started using our solar panels on June 29, 2023.

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Julia Barros | Ocala, Florida | 02/22/2024

Highly Impressed with Solar Bear I recently had the pleasure of working with Solar Bear to install solar panels on my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, their team exhibited professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. First and foremost, the consultation process was incredibly informative. The team took the time to thoroughly assess my energy needs and design a customized solar solution that perfectly aligned with my goals. They patiently answered all of my questions and addressed any concerns I had, ensuring I felt confident in my decision to go solar. Salesman: Reda The installation process itself was seamless and efficient. The technicians arrived on time, worked diligently, and completed the installation ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was evident every step of the way, and they took great care to minimize any disruption to my daily routine. Beyond the tangible benefits, I was particularly impressed by Solar Bear's commitment to customer service. They followed up with me after the installation to ensure everything was working properly and even provided guidance on how to maximize the efficiency of my solar system. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Solar Bear to anyone considering making the switch to solar energy. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. With Solar Bear, you can trust that you're not only getting a top-notch solar solution but also a partner in your journey towards a cleaner, greener future.

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Darren | Beverly Hills, Florida | 02/19/2024

Overall Sales(Danny/Luis), Implementation team (Kiara), to Turn Up (Will) great experience. Responsive and thorough.

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Ken | Center Hill, Florida | 02/14/2024

Great experience

Thank you Solar Bear for a great experience. Our rep Tom was very informative and helped us realize our dream. The install team was very professional and were able to expedite the process with ease. During activation Hugo made everything in very easy and clear to you understand. I would highly recommend this company.

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Jose | Clermont, Florida | 02/05/2024

Very happy with everyone at Solar Bear. We are satisfied everyone has been professional. Our sales lady Katie did a phenomenal job at explaining how everything works.

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Venkat | Land O Lakes, Florida | 02/02/2024

Everything was great with solar bear, very happy. Overall, our salesman, Aaron did a great job. The company was easy to work with very professional.

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Brian Wyant | Seminole, Florida | 02/02/2024

Absolutely fantastic service, installation and pricing! Aaron and Patricia were fantastic in leading me through the process and keeping me informed along the way. HIGJLY recommended!

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kashmar barnes | West Palm Beach, Florida | 02/01/2024

Thank you Solar Bear

Much appreciation for Tom, Hugo and the install team for solar education, efficient workmanship and pleasant experience.

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Robin and George Palchus | Naples, Florida | 02/01/2024

After several months of an evaluation and selection process with over a half dozen solar providers, we are finally live with Solar Bear today. We selected Solar Bear based on our excellent experience with Will McLean. My wife was initially against solar, and did not want to hear any more presentations. When Will came to our house and explained how it all worked, she finally listened and changed her mind. Will was a consummate professional- patient with all of our questions and highly responsive as we navigated the factors that were important to us. In fact, we even purchased three back up batteries. Patricia was our project coordinator- she was also very responsive and provided excellent step-by-step updates on what to expect, and when to expect it. The installation crew was top-notch! They worked tirelessly throughout and completed the panel placement in two days on a tile roof. Often times when you have work done on your home, you are told one thing and experience another. That’s not the case when you work with Solar Bear. It was a pleasure to see this crew work so well together as a team, and for them to deliver on their commitment to us. We ran into a slight delay getting our net metering turned on. When we raised the issue with Will- he was able to quickly escalate the issue to his leadership team, and it was resolved literally in two hours. Today- Chris a member of the installation team came back and provisioned the batteries. He demonstrated great technical skills, and it was clear that he has a level of mastery in his trade. He gave me his personal phone number in the event we experience any issues. The last member of the solar bear team we worked with today was Wilfredo. A highly personable and professional team member, he helped us install the apps on our phones and walked us through the dashboard, so we could understand all of the technical monitoring components that come with the app. He was a pleasure to work with- explaining technical information that was very new to us, in easy to understand terms. It was a long process, and it is very exciting to now be live with Solar Bear! If you are in the market and interested in switching over to solar- we highly recommend talking with the team @Solar Bear.

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Greg | Kissimmee, Florida | 01/23/2024

Everything has been great from solar bear. We decided To Do the trifecta and solar spray form insulation and a brain new roof all at once. Very happy with everyone

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Veronica | Port Charlotte, Florida | 01/19/2024

It’s been a great experience the communication was great. My sales man Aaron was great very professional and not pushy at all. He really knows his stuff and glad we went with him and solar bear.

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Residential solar - Grid tied

Commercial solar - Grid tied

Energy audits

Residential solar - Hybrid solar systems

Energy monitoring

About Solar Bear


With Florida’s Big Power Companies rallying for rate increases across the state, the cost of electricity is going to continue to rise.

You can protect yourself from this trend for the next 25 years by making your home efficient and going solar, with Solar Bear, all while significantly lowering your energy bill through solar energy!

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Florida - Riverbank

673 Montagna Road, Riverbank FL, 33764

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South Carolina - Anaheim

6533 Meredith Track, Anaheim SC, 29526

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EC13006630. SC - M-151949

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673 Montagna Road, Riverbank FL, 33764
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