Harina Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder/CEO of Aikyum Solar. Founded in 2010, Aikyum specializes in residential, commercial and industrial solar energy solutions including solar panels rooftop installations. In 1997, Harina founded RainBee, which grew profitably and was sold in 2006.
RainBee was a very successful designer/manufacturer and retailer of children's designer bedding and furniture. A natural-born connector, Harina sees the world as a bazaar of people ready to meet and mingle. As the President of TiE SoCal for 2015 and 2016, she fosters camaraderie and entrepreneurship with her colleagues.
RainBee was a very successful designer/manufacturer and retailer of children's designer bedding and furniture. A natural-born connector, Harina sees the world as a bazaar of people ready to meet and mingle. As the President of TiE SoCal for 2015 and 2016, she fosters camaraderie and entrepreneurship with her colleagues.
Services
Aikyum Solar specializes in commercial and residential solar system solutions. We have installed innovative solar panel systems at homes, churches, commercial buildings, and gas stations, eliminating electric bills from Bakersfield to San Diego since 2010. We manage the entire installation process from designing, financing, and permitting, to installations, city inspections and maintenance services.
Solar energy is renewable, and we are blessed with abundant sunlight in Orange County, California. As a matter of fact, as global warming continues we are seeing even more warm, sunny days. California Solar Initiative offers rebate programs for the state and the city. In addition, you receive 30% Income Tax Credit and MACRS depreciation from the Federal and State Government.
Call Aikyum Solar at 888-9898-SUN. Aikyum Solar provides professional design, installations, financing, post installation support, and all other solar related needs, by trained certified technicians at an all time low price! Assume a solar system on your rooftop of about 8 kW in size. Cost to put up this system is approximately $27,500.
Contract must be signed to verify all costs terms, and warranties involved for the solar installation. Our expert installers will arrive with all material ready to work and get your solar installed! You dont need to be home the whole day during installation however, it would be nice if our foreman can greet you and explain the installation process.
Statistics have shown that it is more economical to purchase a system rather than lease one. If you lease, you will be required to make payments for at least 15 years, whereas if you purchase a system your payback period will be limited to just a few years. Also, when you purchase a system, you will receive a tax refund which may total $20,000.
Reviews (12)
Thong L.
Aug 13, 2021
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Aikyum was awesome. I wanted to do my due diligence in my research for a company, so I got four bids from Energsage and a referral for Aikyum from a friend. In the end, we chose Aikyum because of how Harina and her team communicated with us. I never met Harina personally, but her team made us feel like we were in good hands. And we were. The whole process went according to plan, and I had to do minimal work. Whenever I had a question, they were very quick to respond. I still can't pronounce Aikyum, but I wouldn't hesitate to go with them again.
Mark H.
Jul 27, 2021
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We also interviewed two other companies. Aikyum Solar (AS) was the cheapest. AS installed our solar panels, an inverter on the north wall of the house, and a smart meter to show net generation. AS replaced the main electric service panel. The solar panels are visible from the street, so we had to coordinate with the HOA. Harina and other people at AS managed the project tightly. AS coordinated well with the HOA, utility company SCE, and us. The work was completed in December 2019, and we received permission to operate (PTO) in about eight days. The system works very well! Tips: get an installation
Russell B.
Feb 14, 2021
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I had scheduled an install before COVID. As the pandemic worsened, all businesses shut down. I got a call from Aikyum telling me that they would have to delay my installation. A week or so went by and it was clear that conditions weren't going to get better anytime soon. I called them back and asked if they could install anyway as they were also doing the roof and I wanted to get it done soon. We agreed that safety would be a priority if they came out. They agreed and they replaced an entire roof just in time for the rain. And the solar installation was excellent. All this at a much
Mohit G.
Jan 29, 2021
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Everything about Aikyum solar is amazing! Best prices, professional team and great communication. We recently got solar system for our home in Irvine. Aikyum solar prices were the best and also had the best warranty for the panels and the roof. Everything was done with excellent attention to details - like matching the paint for the wire conduit, custom safety stickers, layout of the wiring and much more! Highly recommended!
Dan H.
Dec 18, 2020
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Michael H.
Sep 21, 2020
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Price-wise they were average, but I chose them because they always responded when I sent them an email or message. I felt that that means something in case something goes wrong with the system. (If the company doesn't respond when trying to get your business, they probably won't respond when you have a problem with the system.)
Whole process took about two months or so, but so far so good.
Whole process took about two months or so, but so far so good.
Shota Y.
Mar 08, 2020
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Arne L.
Dec 08, 2019
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Aikyum Solar just completed our solar installation and I have to say, Harina and her staff did an OUTSTANDING job, going well beyond my expectations! Once contracted, they took the job immediately from getting approvals from the City and our HOA! I just did nothing but watch with amazement on how efficient, timely, and complete they were! Harina and her staff were very professional and organized, without leaving ANYTHING undone. Now we have solar with absolutely NO effort or follow-up on my part!
Look no further! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AIKYUM SOLAR!!
Thank you, Harina and Staff!
Look no further! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AIKYUM SOLAR!!
Thank you, Harina and Staff!
Sooz C.
Nov 29, 2019
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It's been a year now that we have had our Aikyum solar system, and I waited to post a Yelp review because I wanted to see my SCE "settlement" bill.* Each month, we paid about $12-13 for connection charges but our energy generation covered all of our usage. In fact, we were generating more than we were using. Now that the year is complete, SCE has placed enough credit on my account to cover a year's worth of connection charges. My monthly bills will be $0 for the next year! My solar system is covering a house with four adults, an AC system for the summer, and one plug-in hybrid
Robert C.
Oct 31, 2019
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Simply stated: Harina and her colleagues were chosen after receiving quotes from four other solar companies. We were skeptical, though, because her price was the lowest.
No problem.
Installation was timely [July 10, 2019], follow-up as well.
Bottom line: my average SDG&E billing up to the time of installation of LG panels was $140.00.
SDG&E cost since then: $0.00. In fact, SDG&E owes us $31.66 [as of October 24, 2019].
BILLING:
2/27 to 3/28/2019 $186.95
3/28 to 4/29 119.37
4/29 to 5/29 163.40
5/29 to 6/28 150.51
No problem.
Installation was timely [July 10, 2019], follow-up as well.
Bottom line: my average SDG&E billing up to the time of installation of LG panels was $140.00.
SDG&E cost since then: $0.00. In fact, SDG&E owes us $31.66 [as of October 24, 2019].
BILLING:
2/27 to 3/28/2019 $186.95
3/28 to 4/29 119.37
4/29 to 5/29 163.40
5/29 to 6/28 150.51
Ashok N.
Feb 15, 2019
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Decided to go solar last year.
Research & Consultation
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After doing months of research and talking to four different solar installers, we decided to go with Aikyum Solar. They did a fantastic job of giving us the options to select from a few different systems and explained the pros and cons for each.
Permit & HOA
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Aikyum diligently followed up with the HOA and the city retarding the approval status and kept me updated on the status of approval
Installation
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Installation took an extra day or so because of the high winds in the area and the crew did
Research & Consultation
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After doing months of research and talking to four different solar installers, we decided to go with Aikyum Solar. They did a fantastic job of giving us the options to select from a few different systems and explained the pros and cons for each.
Permit & HOA
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Aikyum diligently followed up with the HOA and the city retarding the approval status and kept me updated on the status of approval
Installation
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Installation took an extra day or so because of the high winds in the area and the crew did
Danny N.
Nov 02, 2018
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I've done extensive research comparing the different vendor's quote along with the solar panels that they offer. Aikyum's quote is by far the best which does not compromise the quality of its performance.
Harina and her team made the entire process extremely streamline from permits with the city and my association to installation.
I had it installed back in June and so far, everything is working great. Will definitely refer Aikyum to my family and friends. Thank you, Harina.
Harina and her team made the entire process extremely streamline from permits with the city and my association to installation.
I had it installed back in June and so far, everything is working great. Will definitely refer Aikyum to my family and friends. Thank you, Harina.
