SolarSesame
SolarSesame
SolarSesame is a residential solar company headquartered in Hayward, California. Its process covers custom design, permits, installation and utility activation, and it coordinates roof repairs or main-panel upgrades when needed.
Business Highlights
- SolarSesame describes itself as a family-owned, full-service solar company.
- It lists contractor license 1116168 with C-10 electrical, C-46 solar and C-39 roofing classifications.
- SolarSesame says its installers are certified and fully insured.
- SolarSesame says every system includes a 25-year workmanship warranty.
Service Area
Based in Hayward.
Featured Local Business
SolarSesame is one of 4 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Berkeley, California.
5 services listed, including Residential solar installation, Battery storage and Roof replacement. Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.8 from 119 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How SolarSesame compares with the other 3 solar companies on ProsGrade in Berkeley, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 4 Berkeley solar companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 4.8 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other Berkeley solar companies on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (119) than 2 of the 3 other Berkeley solar companies on ProsGrade.
- One of 3 Berkeley solar companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
5 services- Residential solar installationCustom designs; Q Cells 430W panels; Enphase IQ8 microinverter
- Battery storageTesla Powerwall; EcoFlow OceanPro
- Roof replacement
- EV chargers
- Commercial solar
Reviews
What customers say
Customers describe a smooth, organized process, with clear explanations and project coordinators who kept them informed; installation crews are praised for being professional and respectful of the home. Two customers report reaching PTO in 29 days, and one customer with a tiled roof says the team explained the installation and replaced tiles broken during the work.
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Sanjay Basavanakattimatha
Ahmed Awad
Haneen Awad
Jerry Arias
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical installation take?
SolarSesame says most projects are completed in a single day after permit approval.
Will a solar system eliminate the utility bill?
SolarSesame says most customers still pay a reduced utility bill alongside any monthly solar loan payment. Customers who use more electricity than the system generates owe the utility for the excess.
What happens to solar payments if the homeowner moves?
Homeowners usually pay off the remaining balance through the home sale; a new owner can apply to assume payments and becomes responsible if approved.
Are there upfront costs?
SolarSesame states there are no upfront costs but notes that some purchase options include them.








