J.Miller Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I know that this has been covered before but I would like some updated information on the pros and cons of going solar. I would like the names of the best companies to deal with either here or in Guadalajara (if they would consider installation Lakeside) and it would be nice to hear the good, the bad and the ugly of your experience with Solar and solar companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 All I can tell you is that we have never, for one moment, regretted installing solar 3 years ago. I still do a happy dance when the bills come in. E2Energias, now SmartPV, did our installation and there have been no problems. I can send you the email address of the local rep. if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el bartman Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Ditto bournemouth -- except for the dancing part. Dealt with Bettina, E2, who works/worked the market in west ajijic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Bettina is the SmartPV rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Very good friend of mine, Nyah Walters, is an expert at eSun Energy near WalMart. 331-400-2646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Miller Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks all and yes, Bournemouth, I would like the e-mail address of E2Energias, now SmartPV. I would like to gather a few facts and estimates before making any decisions and although cost is a consideration, quality of installation and guarantees are an extreme consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, J.Miller said: Thanks all and yes, Bournemouth, I would like the e-mail address of E2Energias, now SmartPV. I would like to gather a few facts and estimates before making any decisions and although cost is a consideration, quality of installation and guarantees are an extreme consideration. Sent you a p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 We put in solar 6 years ago, E-Sun did ours and the followup service from them is a 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapala45900 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstone Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 We have full solar by ESun and are thrilled ! I, too, do a happy dance when the bills arrive. Excellent customer service and not one problem in almost 5 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 E Sun installed our system 2 years ago. No problems, a turn key project, including dealing with CFE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Loco Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 whats Bettinas tel number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradshoe Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 We have both solar water and solar electric. We've had solar water for 5 years and it paid for itself in the first year. We only fill our propane once a year now instead of every three months. The solar electric we did through STI. We have 2 solar panels connected to a microinverter system that was a fraction of the cost of other systems and it cut our electric bill in half and keeps us well below the DAC and it's easily expandable if our usage should go up. Solar Technology (STI) did an excellent job of instillation and we've never had any issues. Just depend on what your needs are. Their local rep is Ron Magen and his email is ron@solartechnology.com.mx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 electric bill without solar 2000+ with solar 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I like eSunEnergy next to Dominos pizza, and near WalMart. I have had my system since 2008 and have had fantastic service. eSun has offices in Ajijic, Guadalajara, Manzanillo and PV. Their webpage is www.esunenergy.com Check them out. You wont be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Paco Loco said: whats Bettinas tel number? Sending you a p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Paco Loco said: whats Bettinas tel number? Posted with permission: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezerk Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I would love to go solar but costly, though I know you will win in long run, so am working on saving for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La-de-di Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 8 hours ago, bradshoe said: We have both solar water and solar electric. We've had solar water for 5 years and it paid for itself in the first year. We only fill our propane once a year now instead of every three months. The solar electric we did through STI. We have 2 solar panels connected to a microinverter system that was a fraction of the cost of other systems and it cut our electric bill in half and keeps us well below the DAC and it's easily expandable if our usage should go up. Solar Technology (STI) did an excellent job of instillation and we've never had any issues. Just depend on what your needs are. Their local rep is Ron Magen and his email is ron@solartechnology.com.mx I have been relying on Ron Magen (STI) for a few years now - first for solar hot water and now for solar electric. I cannot praise him enough!! Absolutely Amazing customer service, backup, care, immediate attention to any problems and his guarantee is totally honoured. The condo association where I have my home also found him to be the best, as far as price and reputation, and entrusted our overall solar electric to him. I heartily recommend him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Miller Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thank you everyone; you have all been very helpful. Can anyone tell me how long installation takes? Not that it is important, I am just curious from first contact to finished product was it days or weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We had E Sun and Nyah Walters on our install. One day and we were up and running. After sale service is excellent... Jose in the office provides excellent help. Can't say enough about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La-de-di Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 41 minutes ago, J.Miller said: Thank you everyone; you have all been very helpful. Can anyone tell me how long installation takes? Not that it is important, I am just curious from first contact to finished product was it days or weeks? Days - or maybe it was one week ----- faster than I could have expected, in any case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We installed solar electric, solar hot water, and solar pool heating with Ron Megan. He did a fantastic job for us, and their quote was way less than Esun. Their follow up has been wonderful, and I would highly recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Gal Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Another happy customer of Ron Magen. His customer service is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Or you can do it yourself for about 35% of what they charge. My quote was $140,000 pesos I did it for $43,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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