Trinity Solar reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(260 total reviews)

RJ Sparks

82% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jun 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Commission, if they pay you properly, is average for the industry. W2 with benefits, but health insurance and 401k are not good. Vision is partially free. Dental cleanings are free. Training pay is there, but only as a tool to get people on board. Has control of the Home Depot contract now after Sunnova filed for bankruptcy. For a solar company, having an accredited A+ rating with 31 years in business is hard to come by. Can leverage this in states where they are not twice the roofing cost and solar cash/loan cost of everyone else.

Cons

So many issues over my two years there. Do not be fooled by W2 and training pay. The training pay is a trap to get you in the door. I recommend using them to get leads, but bringing business elsewhere when applicable. They permanently closed down FL, then I transferred to NH, and they did the same thing. Owned by TSG (private equity). The CEO recently stepped down. The commission changes and reductions 3 times in two years. Most expensive roofing quotes in MA. Most expensive solar quotes for loans or cash in MA. Terrible, greedy management. Messed up on my pay at least 30+ times (no, I am not joking). It was a battle to get paid on commissions earned. Management constantly lies and gaslights employees. Most of the people on the MA teams are selling for other companies simultaneously, as they are fed up with Trinity. TSG is pushing Trinity to become more of a home improvement company instead of a solar company. Siding, windows, and doors are Trinity's future. Although they are called Trinity, THEY ARE NOT a Christian company. For example, this is the only solar company that I have heard of that goes after sales reps that leave (literally takes them to court) if they get people to leave the company or if they bring over their customers that they would never get paid on. They do not care if it is your mother's house. They will take you to court if they find out you moved your own customers over. Trinity outreach program (lead generators) is the WORST in the industry. They are literally trained by upper management and VPs to lie to customers in order to get the appointment. Sales reps are told "a lead is a lead" and "there is no such thing as a dq," etc. Lead generators tell customers that it is a "no-cost solar program" that is completely covered by the government, property taxes, social security, etc. They will say things like the appointment is 5 minutes, and we are there to drop off paperwork. The outreach program is completely out of control. They make a 35k to 50k salary, and the majority of their commission is based on cancellations at the door and sits. The outreach leadership constantly creates fraud and reverses no shows to cancellations at the doors, or sits to make sure they can keep their jobs. There is no type of quality or expectations set from outreach, and on the sales side, the leadership is cowardly as they do not want to cause any issues, so they can keep collecting their salaries and bonuses. There were many cases of me not being paid proper commissions or bonuses, even on PTO. This company is robbing, deceiving, and not taking care of its sales reps. At any other solar company, we all know that the sales rep is what keeps the business going. The sales reps are not appreciated or coveted. The amount of extra work you will have to do beyond the sale is truly astonishing, even with an assistant. Sales operations are constantly falling behind and not doing their jobs. You even have to do your own site surveys. Accounting won't answer the phone to collect payment, and operations won't send out change orders when you ask them to, but come to you 90 days after the install and demand that you do their job for them. I can go on and on, but I will end it here. Yes, Trinity Solar was a good company back in the day (location depending), but they have completely lost the plot. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

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Trinity Solar Response
1y
Thank you for providing such a thorough and candid review of your experience. We appreciate you acknowledging some of the positive aspects, such as our A accreditation, benefits structure, and training pay. We’re genuinely sorry to hear about the numerous challenges you faced during your time with us, including issues with commission payments, management practices, and operational support. Your feedback highlights serious concerns that we take very seriously. Please know that we continually strive to improve transparency, communication, and employee support across all levels of the company. The points you raised about leadership changes, compensation adjustments, and process inconsistencies are areas we are actively addressing. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate you sharing your perspective. We wish you the best in the future and thank you again for your honest feedback
3.0
May 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fair company Pay is not bad

Cons

Upper management, No room for advancement

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Trinity Solar Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you felt the company was fair and that the compensation was reasonable. We understand your concerns regarding upper management and limited advancement opportunities. These are areas we continuously work to improve as we strive to provide a supportive environment with clear career paths. We appreciate your honest perspective and wish you the best.
4.0
Apr 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary plus commission is ideal. Lucrative

Cons

High turnover rate. Aggressive sales tactics. Burning out

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Trinity Solar Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback about your experience at Trinity Solar. We truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to reflect on both the strengths and challenges of working with us. Your insights help us grow as an organization. We’re glad to hear you recognized the earning potential available through our performance-based compensation structure. We take pride in offering a rewards system that reflects the hard work and dedication of our team members. At the same time, we understand and acknowledge the concerns you've raised around high turnover, the pressure of aggressive sales strategies, and the potential for burnout. These are serious challenges, especially in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment like ours. We're actively reviewing our processes and culture to strike a better balance between performance expectations and long-term team sustainability. We're also continuing to invest in more comprehensive training, mentorship, and development opportunities to ensure all team members are well-equipped to succeed while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Thank you again for being part of the Trinity Solar journey and for helping us move closer to a cleaner energy future. Your voice is valued, and we remain committed to creating a workplace that supports and empowers our people at every stage.
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