Independent Solar Electric LLC - Smartsville, California

Diane C.

Aaron Schroeder is by far the best solar contractor in the area. He is extremely knowledgeable, responsible and kind. He seems to approach the job with the intention to help, rather than to just sell. I recently finished a major off grid new home build in the Tahoe National Forest. Aaron was with me every step of the way for this 2 year project. He designed the solar system, provided and helped with the building plans, installed the system through the different phases of the project, adjusting as needed. He and his talented team of electricians also completed the electrical. At the final inspection, Aaron was the only contractor there. That’s the kind of dedicated and professional service one can expect to receive with this company. I highly recommend Independent Solar Electric for all your project needs. You can read more about our project and Aaron’s work in a New York Times article about Californians who choose to live off grid from February 2022.

Mike P.

Had an electrical issue which fried my inverter and I had no power even with my generator. When I called, Will answered and came out immediately, rewired my electrical to charge my system through the generator until a new motherboard came in. Without this company I wouldn't have been able to charge my disabled daughter's power wheelchair and she would've had no way to get around. Excellent company, quick response, efficient service, competitive price.

S. J.

I am beyond pleased with the job Aaron did for us. His attention to detail and the planning and diligence in his work shows. He was a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job even when faced with unexpected changes while installing our back up generator. Most importantly, he addressed all our questions and concerns with confidence and in terms we understood . I highly recommend Independent Solar and will gladly use him again.

Jeff C.

The folks at independent solar electric, do great work, are very professional, and are surprisingly affordable for the high-quality work they do. I will use them for all my solar power needs. Highly recommended.

mark C.

Aaron just completed our solar project to include back up generator as well as a service change. The project was completed on time and for the exact price quoted. Aaron solved several problems that arose during the project. He made sure that all shipped materials arrived in good condition and in the correct quantities. All in all, Aaron was a pleasure to work with and we would recommend him. We had received solar bids from “big” companies that didn’t seem to want to do a ground mount system, Aaron was more than willing to install the array where and how we wanted it. In closing, it is nice to know that Aaron is local and will be available for service if needed in the future.

Silvio P.

As someone who in the past has acted as owner / builder for our homes, it very quickly becomes clear that the most important aspect of the project is selecting and working with all the various subcontractors required for successful completion. Thus, when we decided to install a whole house backup generator, the biggest concern was finding a first class, well-respected licensed electrician. Thankfully, Aaron was part of the design and installation team we chose to consider.

He prepared detailed quotes for various options and provided information for each. Once the installation began, he kept us completely informed every step of the way, answered all of our questions, was always on time, and even worked through rain and mud to meet our desired time line. We had one minor glitch and he was there the next day to fix the problem and to clearly explain what had happened. I can highly recommend Aaron without any reservations.

Royce H.

I would recommend Aaron for ant off grid system. He replace our old Trace inverters with an Outback solution. His quote was inline with expectations, he worked with us to make the removal and install process painless. Everything is working great and he's followed up to make sure things are working. Thanks Aaron.

Sherry F.

Tried to get a hold of someone at this company after calling 3 times and leaving a request on their website and then One more call. They finally called back but then they blew us off three more times for more important jobs. I don't actually know if they are any good because I cannot get anyone to actually show up for a bid. Disappointed. 😒