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Since 2007, South Coast Solar has specialized in solar energy installation projects for residential, commercial, and government properties in Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The locally owned and operated company has performed over 4,000 residential installations, provides free estimates, and offers a $1,000 incentive for customer referrals. South Coast Solar offers solar panel installation, electric vehicle charging installations, solar panel repair and maintenance, and backup battery solutions for power outages such as the Tesla Powerwall.

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The Good

  • Master SunPower Dealer
  • NABCEP Certified
  • Full Warranties
  • Numerous Monitoring Choices
  • Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer

Master SunPower Dealer

As on of only 38 Master SunPower Dealers, South Coast Solar installs some of the most durable and energy efficient solar panels on the market. SunPower solar installation projects feature panels and inverters that are unrivaled in terms of long-term energy output and efficiency. SunPower equipment boasts the highest efficiency, highest wattage, and highest wind and snow resistance in the industry. Customers who choose South Cost Solar can take confidence knowing their solar panel system is built to last.

NABCEP Certified

South Coast Solar has been certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the leading employee training body in the solar industry. Solar companies with this designation, like South Coast Solar, distinguish themselves as true experts in solar technology, and have their work endorsed by one of the most widely recognized and respected organizations in solar.

Full Warranties

South Coast Solar uses a flashed mounting system that features a patented water seal technology to keep installations from leaking from inclement weather. All materials and labor is covered under SunPower's 25-year Complete Confidence Warranty, which covers parts, labor, and performance for the essential lifetime of the solar power system. The solar provider has also issued its own 10-year power production guarantee, which ensures customers their systems will produce the amount of energy estimated by South Coast Solar's expert team.

Numerous Monitoring Choices

A digital display on the inverter will provide current system data as well as some information on its performance history. There are several choices of third-party providers for performance monitoring services and equipment. Some of these services feature weather stations and sensors. South Coast Solar also has web-based and on-site monitoring that has revenue-grade capabilities.

Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer

South Coast Solar is a certified installer of the Tesla Powerwall, a leading solar energy storage device. The homeowner who upgrades an existing solar system to include a solar battery will enjoy continuous clean energy flow, even at night, as well as a backup system in the event of an energy grid interruption. Installing a backup battery also translates to further savings on the monthly electricity bill. The Tesla Powerwall comes with a 10-year warranty.

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The Bad

  • Some Installation Limitations
  • Longer Installation Time

Some Installation Limitations

South Coast Coast Solar is experienced in installing custom designs on many rooftops but they do not install solar panels on roofs with asbestos or concrete tiles. The size of your roof is also a factor in the type of solar panels that can be installed and rooftops that face south are best for installing these types of panels. Homes that experience a large portion of shade throughout the day will most likely not qualify for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels. Chimneys, vent piping, and ventilation fans may interfere with the installation process. Consumers will need to make sure they have at least 48 inches of wall space free from obstructions next to their utility meters for inverters and disconnect mountings.

Longer Installation Time

South Coast Solar admits on its corporate website to spending a longer time with the installation process than other similar industry competitors. Consumers can expect a day of installation for each kilowatt of solar electricity. According to the company, the longer installation times are due to the installation of the leak-proof mounting system and to making sure the wiring is hidden as much as possible. Some minor inconveniences can also be expected by consumers as contractors perform some wiring work inside the residence as well.

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The Bottom Line

South Coast Solar is an experienced provider of solar energy systems for commercial, residential, and government properties. South Coast Solar provides customers with free estimates, full warranties, and multiple performance monitoring and financing options. However, the company's installation time is longer than what is offered by conventional solar panel installers (or installers who do not offer SunPower panels). If you are a homeowner living in Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina, read verified South Coast Solar reviews to see if this company would be a good fit for your energy needs.

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South Coast Solar Frequently Asked Questions

Why does pricing vary on South Coast Solar's panels?

Pricing varies on a number of factors such as roof pitch and size of the system, but the average cost of going solar is $20,000–$40,000. This does not take into account tax incentives or rebates you may qualify for. Your energy consultant will help you determine what module type and size of system would best meet your energy needs.

Why should I schedule a consultation? Can't the company send me a quote via email?

While not mandatory, South Coast Solar encourages you to schedule a virtual appointment with one of its consultants. A virtual site visit will allow the consultant to give you the most aggressive quote possible, as well as give you the opportunity to provide feedback on the design. The energy consultants will also cover what tax incentives and rebates you qualify for, your return on investment, a background of why SunPower panels are superior to conventional solar panels, and the available financing options.

How many Powerwalls do I need?

This can vary based on your home's energy consumption, the size of your home, and what appliances you would like to run during a power outage. Generally, one Powerwall can cover your lights, outlets, fridge, and freezer. If you are looking to be able to run your air conditioning unit during a grid outage, you will need at least two Powerwalls.

Why does pricing vary on the Tesla Powerwall?

When purchasing your first Powerwall, you are also purchasing the "brains" of the system known as The Gateway. Each additional Powerwall after your first purchase is $11,000. The Gateway can connect to 10 Powerwalls before a second Gateway needs to be purchased.

Do I have to place panels on my roof? Does the company install ground mounts?

You do not have to place solar panels on your roof. South Coast Solar can quote a solar installation in which the panels are mounted to the ground. This does increase the average cost of going solar as the company would need to build out the ground mount for the panels to attach to. If you want to do a ground mount installation, you should consider the distance from where the panels will be placed to the location of the home or structure you want to power, as well as the shading of the roof.

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Mike Hwang Lawrenceville, GA

From beginning to end, the process of planning to installation to implementation, South Coast Solar made it easy and simple to join the growing population of eco-friendly homes. South Coast Solar associate, Charro, was especially helpful and patient with all our questions and concerns about the potential project. She helped us understand how easy and beneficial their system could be for our needs. After making the decision, South Coast Solar took the reins and completed the sitework, permit applications, installation plans, and communication with our electric utility. They made it very easy for us to sit back and watch the process unfold. It simply could not have been easier, from a consumer perspective. During installation, one of the owners of South Coast Solar was on site to ensure that not only everything was done properly, but that the impact to our daily lives (we work from home) was minimized as much as possible. The crew was efficient and very professional, and the work was completed much quicker than we anticipated. Our overall experience with South Coast Solar exceeded our expectations. Every question was answered with patience and understanding, and they ensured we understood every answer before moving on. We would absolutely recommend South Coast Solar for anyone looking for solar options for their home or business.

2 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Mike!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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David Hampton New Orleans, LA

I could not be happier with the system that South Coast Solar installed. From beginning to end, the entire process was fantastic. My sales rep, Rebekah, was terrific. She explained everything in detail and answered every question I had. Rebekah checked in multiple times to let me know where we were in the process and what came next. From the office staff to the install team, everyone was very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to answer any question I had. You can do your own research if you want, but after considerable time spent looking into solar panels, the SunPower panels are by far the best in performance, longevity and you cannot beat the warranty. My first Entergy bill after a full month of solar was $8.55. My only regret is not doing it sooner. If you're considering solar panels, call South Coast Solar, ask for Rebekah and you'll never look back. Thanks South Coast Solar and Rebekah for everything!

10 months ago

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Milburn Morris

I was told by South Coast Solar that my Power Company (Newberry Electric Coop) had NET Metering and a Buyback program for any energy that was produced but not used by month end for Solar customers. This was not true as they do not offer these programs to commercial accounts. I managed to receive a copy of an email that was sent from Newberry Electric Coop to South Coast Solar documenting that these services were not available on commercial accounts prior to my installation. Funny that was never communicated to me by South Coast Solar. I only found out many months later when I inquired why my electric bill was not reflecting the energy being created by my solar system. I was told by the CEO that there was nothing they could do concerning the miscommunication but that they would me sell me another battery at a discount to capture more of the energy being created. I am still buying back some of the very energy that my solar system created. I would never have made the investment if I knew there was no Net Metering or Buyback Program! They refuse to correct their wrongs! Be very careful with this company!

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Jim Stuck

Very much appreciated South Coast Solar putting in a complete system of 52 panels and 3 back-up batteries in our garage, the two different days the technical/installation team were here we found them to be hardworking, conscientious, and courteous. The "star" however, has been Rebekah O, Sales Consultant. Wow, her competence in the beginning won the job for South Coast Solar -- from two other possible companies -- and she has since provided literally hours of quick-response contact with us, email and telephone, as we were learning to understand the system (some strange "blips" due to pump/heater system on outdoor pool, etc.) For us, South Coast Solar IS Rebekah, very rare to find this kind of cheerful, extraordinarily responsive service, thank you!

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James Grant Plaquemine, LA

I would highly recommend South Coast Solar. Rebekah O and Ashley S were very responsive to my questions and concerns. Rebekah designed a system perfect for today, then she future proofed it for me to plan for an EV and a home addition. In my opinion, which I came to after exhaustive research Sunpower systems are among the best. I can’t imagine a better Sunpower dealer better than South Coast solar.

4 months ago

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Chandler Atlanta, GA

The quote they sent me had the wrong tax information. Increased the cost of the project by $2000, very disappointed in this. The Sun Power crew that did the install was excellent. *Edit: My original review was incorrect, the difference in cost due to tax changes was $726. I apologize for the mistake, but this is still a significant difference. To address the comment below: Yes, I originally requested the quote in 2019 when the tax information would have been correct. I reached back out in 2020 for an updated quote as I expected pricing to change in that time period, and was sent back the quote that still had 2019 tax info on it. This should have been looked over and corrected before being sent to the customer.

2 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Good Morning Chandler, Unfortunately there was an increase of $700 from when our energy consultant originally created your estimate in 2019 to when contracts were signed in May 2020. We're so glad you still decided to make the switch to solar with us and that our installation crew improved your solar experience. Please reach out to [email protected] should you need any assistance.

Jul. 19th, 2021

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Stacy Guillory TX

I wrote a review 4 months ago stating they to not respond to questions and to this date still cannot get answers , a week ago I go a TEXT asking me to agin explain my questions which I did and guess what, Have not herd from them again. Tesla made several changes to their APP and I cannot get anyone to explain the changes . during Hurrican Ida I lost Power went on solar until Powerwall was used up then went on Generator , the Next day when the sun came out my solar panel was locked out I tried calling, Text and Email, no answer ok it was all the outages . My solar did not come back on until the Grid came back, I continued trying to contact Scott for several months until I got a call from Matt who sent a procedure on how to reset the solar while on Generator,

2 years ago Edited January 10, 2024

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Matthew Crider Taylors, SC

I wanted to sing the praises of Charro and her team at South Coast Solar! For context, I am a first-time solar customer and would call myself highly skeptical of the real benefits vs. all the claims that are made across the industry. The reason I was in the market was to take advantage of the federal tax credit being raised to 30% (helping offset a high tax bill). It is no exaggeration to say I took 11 months and several varied quotes until I decided to pull the trigger. Charro was nothing short of professional, patient, and candid when answering all my questions. The solar panel project/installation is all very high-quality build. The team has been very responsive, and I am already seeing a drastic reduction in my electric bills (more than what was even being projected). If you are considering a solar addition, I strongly recommend working with South Coast Solar.

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Margery Olinde New Orleans, LA

South Coast Solar installed my panels this winter, and I'm so glad I decided to work with them. All of the staff and installers I spoke with were professional and knowledgeable, and I really felt like they helped me find the best possible option for my home. I have 18 SunPower 360W panels installed on my roof: 9 panels for my unit, and 9 for my tenant's unit. Both units are pretty small so our bills aren't that high (I pay electricity for both sides), but I'm excited to see the savings and be more environmentally-friendly, too. The panels are on a hard-to-see roof (I had to walk across the street and down to take this picture), but they look great, and I wouldn't mind if they were more visible. All of the installers that came out to the house were polite, professional, and responsive, and they made sure that everything was cleaned up before leaving. I'm now waiting on Entergy to give me permission to turn my system on. Many thanks to the folks at South Coast Solar for working with me on this project - I'll continue to send homeowners interested in solar their way!

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Nola Sun Chalmette, LA

I chose South Coast Solar for two reasons. First, my sales consultant Rebekah thoroughly reviewed the proposal and process with me. I was curious about the technology and how it worked and she could explain everything to me in laymen's terms. She was so responsive to my emails, too. Secondly, I wanted the highest quality solar panels produced by a U.S. company and SunPower offered them. The installation was very smooth. Mitch the electrician took extra care in attaching the Tesla Powerwall to my circa 1850 Bargewood house to make sure it stayed put. In short, of the other companies and products I looked at, South Coast Solar offered me the best sales consulant, support and products for my needs.

1 year ago

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David L McNamee Spartanburg, SC

Fantastic Experience! My SunPower experience has been delightful and enlightening. They have been totally professional and honest with me from the first meeting. Charro and Scott have been more like mentors and friends than sales folks. Their honesty and professionalism has been like a breath of fresh air in today's world of hustlers and cons. I have been interested in solar power for some time, but have been waiting for the technology to get to the point I thought it was worth the investment. Well, with my Tesla Power Wall and solar panels I can say that my wait was worth it! We live in a rural setting and power loss happens far too often. My Tesla wall and solar panels have kept us up and running without a hitch. My power bill is lower than I expected and during the summer I'm selling power back to the power company-NICE! As I said, Charro is amazing how energetic she is to find the answers to my solar power questions. She overcame every little obstacle (there weren't many) and basically handled everything. Scott is an incredible engineer, not just for the electrical panels and all that technical stuff, but how he can make everything come together flawlessly. If you are lucky enough to chat with him, he's really a bit of renaissance man. Very interesting fellow. His crew was courteous and professional. Cleaned up as they went, and are really good at what they do. I wish SunPower did more than solar panels because I'd use them for any project I had-they are just that good!

2 years ago

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Reply from South Coast Solar

Thank you for the review, David!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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Jeff D. Taylors, SC

The BEST Customer Experience EVER! I began with another company (Renu Energy) but wasn't happy. I looked for other quotes using EnergySage and went with South Coast Solar. So happy I did. The salesperson, Charro, was fantastic. If I asked her for something it was emailed to me within the hour. My wife and I are both lawyers so (of course) we made a lot of changes to the form contract - not a problem. The back office team is equally good. When we had a delay with Duke, South Coast emailed me explaining the issue - and the resolution - before I could even ask the question. Installation went smoothly (two days) and looks great. Just passed inspection and currently waiting for Duke to swap out the meter. The cost was a little higher (maybe 2%) than Renu was quoting, but the panels are different/better. They have microinverters on each panel, rather then one big inverter mounted on the wall. The big difference being that the same company, SunPower, stands behind the warranty on the panels AND the inverters (because it's all one unit). No finger pointing between suppliers if something goes wrong. All in all, one of most customer-friendly companies I have ever dealt with. Could not recommend South Coast Solar more highly.

2 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Jeff!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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Taurus TCP Aiken, SC

I chose South Coast Solar from Columbia, SC because of the knowledge that Grant S shared with me during our consultation. Grant never tried to force me to accept any sales pitch. I was immediately impressed that Grant walked down the outside of my house to verify any shading; he looked in the attic to ensure the structure could support the panels and electrical wiring could be installed and looked at my outside electrical boxes. Grant told me about the cash rebate that the panel company was offering. Grant offered state laws and information that help you to understand that is process is taken very serious by the electrical companies and the government. There is a lot of paper work involved in this process, along with engineering drawing. Columbia is only 50 miles (1-hour drive) from me so they are closer to get to me if I need repairs or equipment upgrade. I had two other quotes also. Grant had the same 310-volt panels as the other two sales reps from Charleston, SC and they were asking $35,000 for the same brand panels with no cash rebate. South Coast Solar had the same panels for $24,000 with the end of the year cash rebate from the solar panel company. The other two Charleston based companies were so overpriced. I asked Grant is there other voltage of panels about any other panel and he said yes. There was a 410-volt panel for about $3,000 more. I wanted a quote for those panels and those are the panels I chose. South Coast Solar offered a 25-year warranty on the solar panels and the labor. Other companies did not. The Better Business Bureau had the company listed with a very good rating and any complaints were resolved. (No business is perfect and as long as your customer service can work to appeal the customer, I can work with that.) South Coast Solar from Columbia, SC sent three installers, Stevie, Bennett, Chris and Steve to my house on Feb. 28, 2020 to install my 9.02kw system, 22 SunPower 410AC modules with SunPower monitoring. These four young men did an excellent job. They involved me in the entire process and explained everything to me as they installed various components and equipment. I received a really good education on solar panels. These young men were very polite and respectful. I was very impressed as they worked through lunch to ensure they completed the job today. I had to get them lunch and encourage them to at least take some bites of their barbeque pork lunches as they worked. They clean up and left everything very clean. They never deviated from the engineering drawing even when I told them I approved of relocating a few solar panels to the other end of the house on the back. These young men take this process serious and they work by the laws that keep them safe and employed. I was truly impressed that another Master Electrician, Steve, showed up around 12:30pm to verify and ensure the work of the electrician and his wiring was in code and correct. That was a surprise but definitely an assurance. I have Dominion Energy scheduled to come and review the work that SunPower South Coast Solar has completed at the end of the week and then we can turn on the solar panels. I will report back later when to let you know if this system really saved me any money. However, I can say, this company did an excellent job in installation and keeping me informed of the progress of my application along with the documents required. As far as installation at this point, I do recommend them for installation. Suggestions for improvement – always have more than one price quote to a consultation. People are on fixed budget so have a price range from a low price to the best quality price. Some people like low and some like the latest and greatest in technology. This is a win-win for everyone. I had to ask was there any different panels and I went with the higher grade panels but I needed way less of them.

4 years ago

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Thank you for the review!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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Roger Buenzow Florence, SC

We had a solar system installed in 2013 by Solar Tech out of Asheville, NC (the original installer). This past year, starting in April a microinverter failed, within 3-4 months a total of 4 microinverters failed. I tried for over 8 months to get the original installer to replace the microinverters with zero success. Finally, I contacted Scott O, Chief Technology Officer, for the local SunPower dealer. I explained the problem I was having and he immediately stepped up and offered to solve the problem. He assured me he could fix the problem. He communicated with the SunPower technical support staff and provided a reasonable cost estimate to install the new inverters. His cost bid was approved and within a very short time he scheduled his installers to be on site to complete the job. The crew arrived right on time and went to work. They inspected the original installation and found a number of major deficiencies committed by the original installer; failure to seal roof cable penetrations, failure to make ground wire connections, failure to properly secure wire connections, failure to weather seal ends of panel runs, just to mention a few. Scott's crew corrected these deficiencies on the spot and made sure the system was fully operational. They didn't just install the new inverters, they went above and beyond the call to duty. They mapped the location by serial number of all 10 panels, which was something the original installer failed to do. Scott's crew had to remove all 10 panels just to find the location of the failed inverters. I am extremely pleased with the support and assistance by Scott O and his crew. They did an outstanding job. Couldn't be more pleased. I'm so glad I was able to find Scott O and his crew.

7 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Roger!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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Frank Duncan Slidell, LA

This was a professional outfit from the get-go. They had the plans for our house available for our first consultation and the sales lady knew her product thoroughly. They were offering a 7kw package and determined that I could actually get a better one and proposed that. They had ALL of the necessary paperwork necessary with complete instructions. They arrived on the day agreed on and began the installation with an experienced crew. The whole installation, including the electrical installation was as neat and professional as it was possible to be. There was power production and a reduction in power needed because the installation shades the roof. We have had this installation running without the slightest problem for almost two years. We are very pleased and satisfied. We highly recommend them!

7 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Frank!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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Installed by South Coast Solar New Orleans, LA

South Coast Solar had both the product and the training to design and install the best possible solar system for my home. Working with their team was easy, fast, and fun.

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Thank you!

Jul. 29th, 2021

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Rob C Brandon, MS

Cost was right. Communicated with us throughout the entire process from estimate to completion. We received everything we were promised and more. Our system is producing 10% more electricity then we were promised. Thank you Rebekah O for all your help.

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John E M Brown

I am a happy returning customer of South Coast Solar, having worked with the company installing 16 * 225W SunPower panels on my new construction house in November 2009. When it was time to finally build a garage I knew I wanted to increase my solar power production. My new system (22 * 360W panels) was installed at the end of November 2022 and is producing just over 50% of my electricity needs (as predicted). I am very happy with entire process and enjoy monitoring system performance daily with the “My SunPower“ mobile phone app.

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Brian Peoples Dallas, TX

We worked with Rebekah to design our solar system with battery packs, she was very helpful in making changes to the system to suit our needs. Due to some supply chain challenges (batteries) the install was delayed, both she and Mandy were great in communicating the changes and working with our schedules. Install went great and the system is functioning perfectly. Rebekah's numbers off the model she provided are right on the money on a sunny day.

11 months ago

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Brian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad that we were able to be a part of your installation!

Apr. 6th, 2023

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Joey Roque

We interviewed at least 5 local installers in our area and the SCS local rep, Grant S, was very informative and guided us through the decision process. When we had to replace our roof a few years later due to hail damage, I contacted them and had SCS remove and reinstall the solar panels after the roof was done. Very professional and would highly recommend them over the competition!

1 year ago

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Joey, We're so glad that Grant was so helpful & thank you for sharing!

Apr. 6th, 2023

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victor Waynesville, NC

Needed just one more solar panel to complete my set up for refrigeration. Trying to find a company that will sell ya one panel is difficult, but Kristy at Powerstore made it easy. They had the exact Mission panel size I needed to match up with my array, and the price including delivery was great. I now have a solar system with a Bluetti battery backup that eliminates $40 a month from my electric bill, basically making all my refrigeration needs FREE! Kristy was easy to deal with and thoughtful in her ideas to make this happen! I couldn't be happier.

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K Z Mt. Pleasant, SC

We love our solar panels and batteries from South Coast Solar. Grant did a great job answering all our questions and helping us design our system. We are now nearly 100% self-powered and we are helping save the planet too! We really enjoy using the app that shows us how much power we are generating and quantifies how we are protecting the environment! Unfortunately, it took nearly a year to get our Tesla batteries installed, but the fault was Tesla's, not South Coast Solar's.

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Terry Dimmery Columbia, SC

I am updating my review of Sun Coast Solar. I had my system installed in Feb 2019 and experienced problems with the system delivering the guaranteed production. Last week, Sun Coast came back to my house, installed 3 new panels and repositioned my existing panels. I am now changing my review as a result of this experience and would now recommend Sun Coast to others seeking to add panels to their home.

2 years ago Edited January 10, 2022

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Good Afternoon Terry! I am so glad to hear about the resolution our team was able to work out with you. Our team will be moving the 10 panels a former employee placed in a low production yielding location to another section of the roof which will increase your panels' output. We will also expand the system with 3 additional panels at our expense in the new location. Thank you for the opportunity to restore your trust in our company.

Oct. 25th, 2021

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Jeff Riso Mandeville, LA

When I had to replace my roof, Southcoast Solar removed my solar panels, then after the roof contractor finished replacing the shingles, Southcoast Solar technicians did a great job reinstalling the mounting brackets and solar panels, and reconnected everything. They got my system back in operation well before Hurricane Ida struck, and although we lost utility power for about a week, our solar panels and battery back-up kept our refrigerator, lights, fans and other devices working continuously. Technicians did a great job. We are thankful that despite 110 mph winds in Mandeville, and many trees down throughout our area, no damage to new roof or reinstalled solar panels.

2 years ago

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Reply from South Coast Solar

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review & we are so glad everything worked out for you during the last hurricane. It helps so much when people can hear first hand how well our solar & battery installations work instead of only reading data sheets showing the superiority of SunPower panels. Thank you again!

Sep. 17th, 2021

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CWalker New York, NY

South Coast installed my 27 panel solar system in November 2011. The installation was neat and met my high standards. It has been totally reliable ever since. I check and plot the output periodically, and there has been no decline in output over nearly 9 years, and it has more than paid for itself in reduced Entergy bills. There have been no roof leaks under the solar panels.

2 years ago

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Reply from South Coast Solar

Mr. Walker, thank you for the review. I'd love to get an updated copy of your electric bill if you have the time! I think other people considering making the switch to solar would like to see the continued savings and benefits of a system producing energy for 10 years. You can email me at [email protected]. Talk soon!

Jul. 20th, 2021

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Lew Dennis Raleigh, NC

I have been using South Coast Solar and their Chief Technical Officer Scott Oman for designing, installing, maintaining and upgrading the solar array at my residential property in SE Louisiana since 2009. Scott is extremely knowledgeable and has always been able to make some highly technical issues very understandable to me. The installation that Scott did for me has functioned virtually trouble free since December 2009. I have recommended/referred Scott and South Coast Solar to several friends who have successfully used them to install solar arrays on their properties.

2 years ago

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Hi Lew! I'm so glad you've been an advocate of South Coast Solar to so many in Louisiana over the years. We appreciate having you as a client and please keep spreading the word about us!

Jul. 19th, 2021

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Erin S. Mt. Pleasant, SC

We were extremely happy to work with the South Coast Solar team for our Solar and Battery installation. As this was a new construction and took a longtime to complete, Grant helped us navigate each of the steps. Thank you to Ashley and Mandy in the office for taking care of all the details. Beau's crew was very professional and took all the worry out of our project. 10 out of 10! Thank you.

2 years ago Edited March 16, 2023

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Thank you, Erin, and your new home looks gorgeous! I personally cannot wait to see how you decorate the inside when the team installs your Tesla Powerwall. Talk soon!

Jul. 19th, 2021

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Thomas Miller Jr. ,

South Coast Solar was a great experience, from the beginning until the end. They were very responsive and explanatory in the early planning/design phase. They were fast and professional in the installation phase. And they were still right there in the post-installation phase to ensure we got the system turned on and reporting correctly. I can't recommend this company enough.

3 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Thomas!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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New Family Rock Hill, SC

Very friendly staff Had the job done in 1-2 days and it is working great. Our electric bills are so low I can’t believe the savings.

2 years ago

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 21st, 2021

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Devin Summerville, SC

Great equipment, everything works well but there were some issues getting everything setup. Buyer beware - get any agreements made by sales written into the contract - if it's not it isn't going to happen

2 years ago

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Good Morning Devin, I apologize for my late reply on your review. I have been working with team members to learn more about your solar project before responding. Your energy consultant has tried reaching out to you, but hasn't heard back. Please reach out to either him or myself ([email protected]) so we can talk and improve your overall experience with our company. I look forward to speaking with you.
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Allie Philips
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Jul. 22nd, 2021

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MS New Orleans, LA

South Coast Solar, New orleans is professional and accurate in assessing requirements and making adaptations to fit the needs of the customer even when it results in less business for them. We recommend the company most highly.

2 years ago

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Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We want to make sure all of our clients are able to make an informed decision when considering solar for their home or business.

Sep. 10th, 2021

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Larry Thrasher

Our system was professionally installed. Couldn't have been easier. All the permits and phone calls were done for me. No problems at all. I would like to thank Charro H, Kathy T, Mitchell J and the whole crew who worked at my house for the great job.

2 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Larry!

Jun. 4th, 2021

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Bobbie Opal Taylor McCormick, SC

Their professional approach along with the way they ensure the customer understands every aspect of their purchase.

2 years ago

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Hi Bobbie! We are so happy to have you as a client. Thank you again for the two referrals you've already sent over to us! Have a great week!

Jul. 6th, 2021

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Gregory Hahnville, LA

I am a totally satisfied customer. Jay F was an excellent source of information.

5 months ago

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James Botts Williamston, SC

Excellent service very informative. They were quick to start the build and did a great job

2 years ago

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Thank you, James! I'd love to get copies of your electric bill showing the before and after from when your 20 kW solar system was installed. If you have the time, please email [email protected].

Jul. 13th, 2021

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Maryela Gaffney, SC

Professional planing and execution of the project even it was not the standard project

2 years ago

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Hi Maryela! Installing the solar panels on your barn's roof and then configuring the best connection to power the house was invigorating. We love working on such unique solar projects! Thank you again for choosing South Coast Solar and please reach out should you need anything in the future.

Jul. 13th, 2021

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John Rose Pelzer, SC

Good service delivered as promised and followed up on the project after it was complete

2 years ago

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Hey John! We really enjoyed bringing your solar project to life while your new home was under construction. I don't see you've set up an account for the referral program yet. I don't want you to miss out on our current bonus offer of $1000 for every referral you send that decides to go solar with us. Email me if you need assistance with setting up your account ([email protected]). Talk soon!

Jul. 6th, 2021

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Michael Hassett Covington, LA

Changed out batteries Glad that I got South Coast Solar to do the work rather than doing it myself. Did a very good job. Cleaned up after work was completed. Mike

2 years ago

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Thank you, Michael!

Dec. 8th, 2021

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Jeff Conway, SC

Completed agreed contract without any unanticipated problems or expenses

2 years ago

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Thank you for the review, Jeff!

Jul. 13th, 2021

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A. Greib Atlanta, GA

Very happy with the final product (EV charger installation), and Max gave very helpful advice and guidance throughout the process.

2 years ago

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I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Max! Have a great day!

Jul. 22nd, 2021

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Thomas Cunningham New Iberia, LA

SOUTH COAST SOLAR installed a 14.1 kw system to my home in 2011, within 3 yrs the system started to fail, after 6 yrs more than 90% of the system had failed or was failing. the micro inverters had failed not the solar panels, my warranty with the micro inverters was honored by Enphase. South Coast Solar have are yet to schedule a date to have my system upgraded. They received the upgrade parts 5months ago from Enphase.

6 years ago

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David Whitley Gainesville, GA

Responsive to questions regarding install and post install.

2 years ago

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Thanks, David! I'll be sure to pass along your words to the team.

Jul. 13th, 2021

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John Raeth North Augusta, SC

Good products. No problems. Support software stays up.

2 years ago

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Thank you for the review, John, and for referring your friend, Rob, to us! Have a great day!

Jul. 6th, 2021

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Robert Ramey Westminster, SC

Would be 5 stars if had production info for individual panels

2 years ago

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Hi Robert! Thank you so much for the review. It is unfortunate that SunPower does not allow individual output monitoring on the homeowner's portal, but I will definitely bring it up to our SunPower rep as a feature request for future updates. If you ever think something is off with your system (even without an error message), you can always give us a call at (803) 254-0294 and our service department would be more than happy to check on your behalf as we can see the individual panel output through our dealer portal. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you ever need assistance as well at [email protected].

Jul. 6th, 2021

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Jon Jon Lafayette, LA

Repairs take over 6 months even for small routine repairs. Even prior to the pandemic service had been an issue. It’s almost like there office is out of state like maybe in South Carolina. Many of my panels are inoperable due to faulty optimizers to date.

1 year ago

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Barry Viator Allen, TX

Came to the house to Jumpstart system after hurricane. Within the hour. Up MD running.. gr8 team

2 years ago

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So glad Scott was able to assist y'all after Hurricane Ida! We appreciate having you as a client, Barry!

Sep. 10th, 2021

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Lorraine Z New Orleans, LA

Signed a contract in November of 2021. Still waiting to complete my system, September 2022. So many promises broken you should run from this company, I wish I had

1 year ago