Shop Solar Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 374 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff and responsive customer service team for guiding them through equipment choices and system configurations. People note that the purchased items arrive well packaged, function reliably from day one, and make building an independent solar setup straightforward. However, some customers also noted that delivery times can sometimes be delayed due to shipping carrier challenges. A few reviewers were dissatisfied with technical support, mentioning frustrating experiences when trying to resolve product defects or obtain warranty replacements. Others felt that communication could be improved when dealing with complex troubleshooting issues.

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Staff

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Talked with Bruce today for several minutes about the solar project I’m working on. There was hardly any wait time to talk to customer service and he helped out a ton. He was super down to earth and i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always go with Shop Solar. I can trust their systems to exceed my needs. With perfectly matched components that deliver trouble free reliability. Quick resolve to any issues, great follow up and al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Before I made a decision to purchase from any of the on-line solar suppliers I called their tech support and/or sales staff to see how long it took them to answer the call and answer a few questions.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The mounts I ordered were on back order from the manufacturer. I still got them 2-3 weeks before the original estimated delivery date. High quality mounts! Setup was simple. In 1 day I had 4 mounts se... See more

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  1. Solar Energy Company

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Shop Solar specializes in the sale and installation support of complete solar kits, solar generators, inverters, batteries and more. We help anyone looking for a solar power system for their home, off grid cabin, tiny house, boat, or RV. Browse the largest selection of solar panel kits & equipment at the best online prices.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kit arrived fast and complete

ordered a panel and inverter kit from Shop Solar and everything showed up in about a week with no missing parts, the wiring diagram made the install pretty easy for a first timer like me.

October 24, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Elizabeth,

Installing solar for the first time can feel like a big project, so hearing that the wiring diagram made it easy for you is the best feedback we could ask for! We put a lot of work into making our kits straightforward, complete, and fast to ship out. Welcome to the solar club, and thank you for trusting Shop Solar with your setup!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stop sending messages and adds in…

Stop sending messages and adds in Spanish, if I can’t read it I will not be buying eneythang. ENGLISH

September 30, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Paul,

We apologize for the frustration. You definitely shouldn't be receiving marketing messages or ads in Spanish if your preferred language is English. Our systems try to respect regional and browser language settings, but sometimes things misfire. Please reach out to our support team with your email address or click the "Update Preferences" / "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email so we can ensure your profile is set strictly to English, or remove you from marketing lists entirely. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service. Design never mentioned the need for RSD though they knew my location and should have known RSD was an NEC requirement. Terrible logistics team as the order kept
Coming in piecemeal from various vendors so there was no way for me to tell what had arrived and what should still be yet to come.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Scott,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to clarify a few important points regarding our design and fulfillment process.

Because solar codes and National Electrical Code (NEC) Rapid Shutdown (RSD) requirements vary widely by city, utility, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), our DIY hardware packages provide base system equipment. Site-specific compliance reviews and engineered plan sets are handled exclusively through our dedicated paid permitting service. Outside of that service, confirming local AHJ mandates remains the responsibility of the installer or homeowner, though we regret any confusion regarding what was included with an equipment-only order.

Regarding your delivery: complete solar kits comprise various hardware (modules, racking, inverters, and balance-of-system parts) that dispatch directly from different regional distribution hubs. Our system automatically sends individual tracking numbers for each shipment to your preferred contact method as items ship. That said, we recognize that managing multiple freight and parcel deliveries can still be challenging on the receiving end.

We want to make sure your installation gets across the finish line safely. Our customer relations manager will reach out shortly with a complete master packing list so you can easily cross-reference what you have received and what may still be in transit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Shop Solar had just what I was looking for. They even arranged to get it shipped to me in Hawaii when most others wouldn’t. It did take about a month but that was expected. I will definitely use them again.

September 30, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Keith,

We're thrilled we had exactly what you needed and could get it safely across the water to Hawaii! Thanks for your patience with the transit time and for trusting us with your order. We can't wait to work with you again!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Shipping information is lacking

Shipping information is lacking, I only get notifications the day of delivery and had to cancel other appointments.

September 30, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Brad,

We're really sorry about the short notice on your delivery. Having to cancel your personal appointments because updates didn't come sooner is super frustrating, and that's definitely not the experience we want for you. We're actively working with our carriers to ensure tracking milestones update much earlier so you aren't left guessing. Thanks for letting us know so we can fix this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice little unit!

Shipping was as promised. Set up of equipment was very easy. I have mine connected to a transfer switch just waiting for a power failure to test it.
Happy so far😄

September 29, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Thanks for sharing! We're glad set up was smooth and shipping hit the mark. We hope it performs seamlessly for you whenever you need it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable and accommodating!

Matthew was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Everything about my experience with Shop Solar was positive. I have not installed the system yet but I am confident they will support me every step of the way.

September 28, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Sue,

That's awesome to hear! We're thrilled Matthew took such great care of you, and you can definitely count on us to have your back when you're ready to install.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

The sales guys were great to deal with and very informative. Im an electrician and they answered all my tech question on the spot. Where other places will give u the ill get back to u on that answers. I would 100% recommend this company to anyone. Thx again for your great work

September 28, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Brandon,

We really appreciate the high praise! It means a lot coming from a pro, and we're glad our team had the exact answers you needed right away. Thanks for recommending us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Living in Hawaii

Living in Hawaii, it was nearly impossible to find someone to ship to us. Shop Solar came thru and we are enjoying the security of having backup power.

September 24, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Vincent,

We're so glad we could get your power backup delivered all the way to Hawaii! Enjoy that peace of mind.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

the 4 months delay

September 23, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Bill,

We've reviewed your account, there's record of only one order for a set of cables. The order was placed on September 21st, 2026, and the cables were delivered to you on September 24th, 2026.

Please reach out to us at info@shopsolarkits.com for more information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy ordering

Easy ordering. Schematics and all parts included. Helped with shipping to Hawaii. Very helpful staff.

September 22, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi J,

We're happy we could streamline your order and make shipping to Hawaii smooth! Thanks for taking time to leave us a great review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall great experience from ordering to installation

I called to make sure the product was compatible and the customer service person was able to confirm and make me confident in my purchase. Package shipped on time and arrived in good condition. I was kept informed of where the package was throughout the process. Product installed extremely easy as described.

September 24, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Thanks for the detailed feedback! We're thrilled everything went smoothly from your pre-purchase questions all the way through setup. Enjoy your new system!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tech response has been horrible up…

Tech response has been horrible up until this point. It does not recognize the power coming into the unit. And I've been dealing with it for over a week now. With a number of different times that i've talked to technical support and sent pictures of what they would ask, they keep asking me the same questions over again Now through emails. I sat on, hold for the past hour. In the system has hung up on me four times.

Update: it is now 10/29/26. Found out they shipped me the F3800 not the F3800 Plus. Because of this I was told by the tecs to wire the panels into series. This delivers 121.1 volts to the unit which would be fine on the F3800plus but not the F3800. Let me get to the point. This issue is still not resolved. I do NOT understand why it is taking so long for someone to make the decision that they shipped me the wrong unit. They know that I was shipped the wrong unit. I have owned and operated my business for over 30 years. When either myself or one of my employees make a mistake, we try and take care of the issues ASAP.

October 14, 2026
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Reply from Shop Solar

Hi Thomas,

We're so sorry for the terrible experience you've had reaching our tech support team. Staying on hold only to get disconnected, and having to repeat the same information over email is incredibly frustrating, especially when you've been working to resolve this input power issue for over a week.

Our phone system experienced an unexpected glitch during a period of high call volume and reduced staffing, which led to those dropped calls. That's entirely on us, and we apologize for the added hassle.

Our Technical Team Lead has taken direct ownership of your case to stop the back-and-forth. They're reviewing all the photos and details you've already sent so you won't have to repeat yourself, and they'll be reaching out to you directly via email to work with you step-by-step until your unit is properly recognizing incoming power.

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