Solar Bear
Mixed (C+) — Insolar Honesty Grade
Solar Bear operates a direct-sales solar installer focused on the Florida market, particularly Tampa Bay and Central Florida. Moderate complaint volume; FL DBPR contractor record shows some isolated disciplinary inquiries but no significant enforcement actions. Customer service response times have been a recurring complaint pattern.
Where this grade comes from
Public-record events
- No active state AG enforcement actions
- FL DBPR: minor disciplinary inquiries (resolved)
- BBB B+ rating, moderate complaint volume
- Post-install service complaint pattern noted in 2024-2025 data
/ Best for
Florida customers in the Tampa Bay or Central Florida markets who have independently verified the specific branch's service history.
/ Watch out for
Service response times have been a recurring complaint. Get post-install service commitments in writing before signing.
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