Super Solar

I work in the commercial construction industry and have managed three solar installations over the past 7 years. I’ve been watching the solar industry closely, panel efficiencies and installation costs and decided to pull the trigger in early 2016 to take advantage of the Fed tax rebate.
I spoke to six different installers (some of whom I wish I never game my cell phone number) and decided to move forward with Super Solar. Szilard not only provided the most cost effective quote, but he also uses all American made products and is a local installer based in the Oakland hills. He was also flexible on the start date, which made things easier.
The permit process, installation, PG&E interconnect and inspection couldn’t have gone smoother. Szilard himself was very involved with every step including the installation and as a result, the quality of the finished product was outstanding. As a construction manager, I’ve seen all sorts of contractors and I can say hands down that Szilard is at the top and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase solar.

I have to say we started to fee the pressure to better manage our energy needs when during the winter the electric heater in our daughter’s room raised our electricity bill significantly. In our new home, which required many other fixes, the last this we were considering is to put solar panels to the roof. Then, the pressure about the prospective changes in net metering made us start a research in an alternative energy source. Contacted multiple companies and felt very uncomfortable with some of their sales person’s pressured approach. By the time I came across Super Solar’s reviews, I knew what I want and I did not want.
I wanted a company that explains how my energy needs can be sourced differently without the pressure to purchase. I also wanted to feel that the company will be there in the future as my needs changes (now we are thinking about an electric charging station). Connecting with Szilard he was very kind to explain not just how my energy needs can be sourced differently but some of the basics that was unknown to us without the engineering technical background.
He was both knowledgeable and realistic and really listened to our needs and questions.
Once we made the commitment, after feeling comfortable that the Super Solar will satisfy our needs, everything was seamless. From the contract, permit, and design to the enrollment process, basically we just communicated via e-​mails. Szilard is very good to respond in a timely fashion, also he really understood our needs. The installation was just as smooth as our communication with Szilard. We could not be happier with our experiences. Highly recommend Super Solar.

Szilard and Super Solar are the reason I finally broke down and got a Unilocal account to contribute and not just read reviews.
Deciding on a solar system is a big decision in the dollar dept. Working with Super Solar I knew I was getting the right system for my needs. Szilard explained the process, the equipment, and answered all my questions with obvious expertise.
He didn’t apply sales pressure the way some of the other solar leasing companies do (looking at you Sungevity) and was patient with me as I worked through a long process of figuring out financing the project. Szilard was also able to bring in subcontractors who were equal to him in skill and professionalism to complete some electrical and roofing work that needed to be done as well.
I am now a solar home for about 6 months and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Szilard even followed up after monitoring my system’s production to recommend some tree trimming work that would help increase my production during winter months. Above and beyond!
All I can say is if you’re thinking about buying a solar system and not leasing one from those companies that pitch you at Home Depot call Super Solar. But make sure you do it early. Service of this quality means that he’s got a very busy schedule. I imagine even more so in the warmer months!

Awesome work! Szilard is patient with us when we were being picky deciding on solar system type and size, orientation, preferred angles, efficiency of panels, and so on. Thank you Super Solar, we are Happy customers!

Highly recommended. Excellent job with installing the solar panels. Szilard and the team were knowledgeable and we are very pleased to have worked with them.

Szilard was knowledgeable and very competent. The install went smoothly and went in on time. He even included modifying two exterior outlets for us. There were a few hiccoughs around getting set up with PG&E and one change to the plans (matching the plans to what was installed, not the other way around) after inspection, but those were all handled within 2 days. he is enthusiastic and confident. We have only had the solar for a few days, but it is already cranking out the kWh!

Very professional while at the same time with that accessible, small business feel, Super solar is simply one of the best companies I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Szilard got things done more quickly than expected, and made a thoughtful suggestion that we replace the roof prior to installing the solar panels because it would only last a few more years. Couldn’t be happier with the finished product, and the price was the cheapest of the 5 solar companies who bid on our project.

We’ve been down the solar road many times in the last few years, but really just wasn’t making sense. With the whole new «lease program» being pitched, I was once again intrigued by the concept. After crunching the numbers we went into purchase mode verses «lease program». Shopped it hard, and narrowed down to one of the larger solar companies & the «local guy» — Szilard @ Super Solar.
I was impressed with Szilard over the phone and in person. Don’t let the «little guys» fool you. Szilard was the best price, and most real & personable through all my research. We gave him the job!
The best part of the whole experience was not only the great interaction with Szilard during the installation, but the quality of his work. I’m in the construction business and know what quality craftsmanship looks like. Szilard exceeded my expectations with how clean it all looks on my roof, all the way to the inverter next to my main panel. Just can’t say enough.

Just had Super Solar put a solar panel system on our house in Alameda. Szilard (owner of the company) and his crew did a great job on the installation and worked with Alameda municipal power and the building department to make the process smooth. I think it is a real plus to have the owner of the company so actively involved in both the design and installation process so that you get the best possible system for your home. If your thinking of purchasing a solar system for your home you can’t go wrong with contacting Super Solar.

Super Solar was recommended to me by a neighbor as the best contractor experience she had ever had. I had been considering the idea of installing solar panels on our home in the Oakland Hills and I gave Szilard a call and set up an appointment. From the very beginning, it was a thoroughly professional and satisfying process. He took care of all of the paperwork and permits and was excellent at communicating and scheduling. The work was completed faster than promised and the quality of the materials and installation was first rate. We couldn’t be happier with the solar panels Szilard and his courteous team installed and the money we are saving (remember the 30% tax credit in year one) makes it a no brainer. We could well turn a $ 425 per month electrical bill to little or nothing. And to know we are one of Oakland’s small urban solar farms is a great feeling. If I could add a sixth star, I would. Thanks Szilard and Gyuri. You rock!

Super Solar designed and installed a system for my home after a larger company told me it couldn’t be done. They obtained permission from the fire department so I could place the panels high up on a small rear roof, where they wouldn’t show from the street. Then Super Solar showed remarkable patience and professionalism while I kept changing my mind about the size of the system I wanted. They never bugged me while I took forever to get necessary roofing work. Finally, the installation went on time and on contract. Szilard is friendly and knowledgable, and he took charge of the job from planning to execution. Thank you!!!

As a three-​generational household of 7, our PG&E bills are REALLY high, leading us to consider installing solar. Having been either ignored by solar companies who failed to reply to our inquiries, or assaulted by overly aggressive sales folks, it was a pleasure to find Super Solar, a small local firm that takes customer service seriously and really gets the job done.
From the preliminary feasibility investigation (aka climbing up on the roof to study the possibilities), to the proposal, tweaking the proposal, to the installation, and follow-​up, Szillard Szabo and Gyuri Kiraly were informative, professional, responsive, efficient, thoughtful and prompt. Questions are dealt with immediately and thoroughly.
We give Super Solar our highest recommendation.

A little over 18 months ago, I had Super Solar install a solar system on my roof, after having estimates provided by 3 different highly-​Yelp-​rated companies (including Super Solar). It’s a 4.5kW system, with a dual inverter (I have half my panels facing east and the other half west), and it has been performing beautifully.
I didn’t bother writing a review at the time because the reviews already posted said pretty much everything that needed to be said, and there were a decent number of them. What’s prompting the review now, you might ask? (or maybe you’re not, but I’m going to tell you anyway…) Yesterday (a Friday), Alameda Municipal Power sent me a nice note telling me that to finish processing my rebate, they needed a copy of the «paid-​in-​full» solar installation invoice. Which would have been OK, but I’d told Super Solar in 2012 not to bother sending me one, since I had the original contract and the cancelled checks. Ugh. I sent them an email late yesterday afternoon (yes, a late Friday afternoon) asking if they could help out, and — in less than an hour — Gyuri had emailed me a copy. THAT is customer service.
So, not only are they professional before and during the job, but they’re still there for you almost 2 years later.

We used Super Solar to install a 3.5 system on our new home and what a pleasure it was to do business with these smart, caring, and local businessmen. They took two days to install our system, they do their own installations. and they take care of all the paperwork. They return calls and emails within hours, and offer great competitive prices. We even got a card and box of chocolate to thank us for our business. This is our second time installing Solar (we had panels on our old home as well), and Super Solar is definitely the way to go if you want to have high quality work while investing in your local community.

You should call Super Solar if you’re considering Solar. Szilard was very helpful and responsive and their bid was very competitive. I ended up going another direction as I also need a new roof but felt inclined to provide a review given the good service I received thru the process.

My wife and I recently purchased a house that had a solar panel installed and the inverter said it had a fault. I looked on Unilocal,liked the reviews, and called, hoping to get some assistance.
The owner was able to assist me with getting the system running again without even having to come out! (Silly me, a switch had to be turned on that was off, but I know next to nothing about this system). When we are ready to have our system maintenanced, I will definitely be calling here!

Super Solar is a fabulous local company.
Gyuri responded to my inquiry about installing solar panels the day after I contacted them. He both emailed and called and took the time to discuss several options with me. After I sent them the information they needed, they responded with a thorough, detailed, and well-​written proposal. They were the first to do so, and by far the most professional, articulate, friendly, and reasonably priced. Soon, Gyuri and Szilard were on my roof determining how to make a system work that would work on my oddly angled roof. We needed to split the system across my rather small roof, which required additional materials that I did need to pay for, but they did the extra work at no additional labor cost. I now have an electrical meter that is reading in the negatives, and powering my new electric car with the sun hitting my roof!
These are real, knowledgable people, who live only a few miles from me, are willing to work for a normal person such as myself (not a wealthy person with a huge house in the hills), and did the work themselves. I love that my money is going to support people in my community and that there’s no disparity in wages between the top and bottom of the company — they are the company! It is clear that they believe in the mission of their work — they’re not in it only for the money. They are among the most professional and friendly people I have worked with in any capacity. I highly recommend them over anyone else in the area. Can’t sing their praises enough.

We selected Super Solar after interviewing 6 solarcompanies. They were extremely knowledgeable about the product and service plan options, and had quite a competitive bid. We liked the idea of working with a truly local company.
They communicated with us throughout the process and were easy to work with. They noticed issues in our electrical panel and fixed them at no additional charge. They were timely, courteous, and all-​around nice guys. Yuri showed me a couple of roof maintenance items we needed to address that I was not aware of. Even better –he told me how to fix them and where I could find the parts. (These were completely unrelated to the solar panel installation.)
We are quite happy we chose to go with Super Solar!

Amazing, honest, hardworking folks. I liked working with these guys so much because unlike a lot of big companies, there was no hype, no bs, and no wasted time. They did very high quality work for a reasonable amount of $ and there is no middleman. From start to finish I worked with Yuri and Szlilard, who were very clear communicators, highly reliable and punctual to boot! I had interviewed six different companies and received six quotes. I’m very happy with our system;, erasing our carbon footprint and producing our own energy! Highly recommend!

Man oh man! I just got my first full months statement from PG&E. We produced $ 68 more electricity last month than we used.
I knew we made a good decision installing solar and I expect we’d do well since our house has a great Southern exposure but to earn start out with a $ 68 credit the first month is just unreal.
If you’re thinking about solar 2009 is the time to do it!