Lower Your Energy Bills with Solar in Long Beach
Your system. Your roof. Custom-designed for your home. 25+ years experience. 15,000+ installations. 25-year workmanship warranty.
WHY SOLARTECH
Why Choose SolarTech for Your Solar Needs
Every Long Beach solar installation is custom-designed for your home, your roof, and your energy needs.
SCE Rates Keep Rising - Solar Locks In Your Energy Cost
SCE charges Long Beach homeowners an average of 34.5 cents per kWh – roughly double the national average of $0.17/kWh. Under the mandatory TOU-D-PRIME plan for new solar customers, rates hit $0.59/kWh during the summer peak window from 4-9pm. SCE rates have climbed an average of 6% per year – every increase raises the value of every kilowatt-hour your solar system generates. A system sized to your home locks in your generation cost against future increases.
Solar + Battery: Built for SCE's Net Billing Tariff
SCE switched to NEM 3.0 (Net Billing Tariff) in April 2023. Under NEM 3.0, midday solar export earns approximately $0.05-$0.08/kWh – while you pay $0.59/kWh during the 4-9pm summer peak. That’s a 7-10x gap. The strategy: pair solar with a battery, store midday production, discharge it during the peak window. SolarTech installs battery storage systems from Tesla and Enphase sized for this rate structure.
25+ Years of Experience in Southern California
Over 15,000 solar installations across California and Arizona since 2001. 4.7-star Google rating with 800+ reviews, and 4.5-star Yelp rating with 400+ reviews. SolarTech has been installing solar across LA County since 2001 – every SCE rate structure, every permitting cycle, every roof type. Your installation is backed by a 25-year workmanship warranty.
Energy Independence for Long Beach Homes
Grid outages happen – aging infrastructure, winter storms, and unexpected events can leave Long Beach neighborhoods without power for hours or days. A Tesla Powerwall or Enphase IQ Battery paired with your solar system keeps essential loads running through any outage while optimizing your SCE bill every single day.
Experience & Expertise
Leading Solar Experts
- Designing and building solar systems since 2001
- Free consultations tailored to your home and energy needs
- SCE territory specialists - we handle Net Billing Tariff enrollment and interconnection
- Battery storage expertise for NEM 3.0 peak-rate optimization and energy independence
- $0 down financing, lease, PPA, and cash options available
- 25-year workmanship warranty for solar energy systems
- Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, Maxeon Preferred Partner, Enphase Preferred Partner
- CSLB licensed, bonded, and insured
- Serving Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, and surrounding LA County
Solar Incentives
Long Beach Solar Incentives You Qualify For
Long Beach homeowners have access to California’s core solar incentive programs. With SCE’s average rate at 34.5 cents per kWh and $0.59/kWh at the summer peak, the financial case is strong – and one key incentive expires January 1, 2027.
California Property Tax Exclusion
Your solar installation is excluded from property tax reassessment. A $20,000 system adds $0 to your annual property tax bill. This exclusion expires January 1, 2027 – systems installed before that date lock in the benefit for the life of the equipment. For Long Beach homeowners with higher assessed home values, the savings compound significantly over time.
NEM 3.0 Battery Strategy
Under SCE’s Net Billing Tariff, midday solar export earns approximately $0.05-$0.08/kWh – while you pay $0.59/kWh during the 4-9pm summer peak. Pairing solar with battery storage is how Long Beach homeowners capture maximum value: store midday production, discharge it during the peak window, and avoid buying SCE’s most expensive electricity. A California court upheld NEM 3.0 in March 2026 – this is the permanent structure to plan your self-consumption strategy around.
Lease and PPA Options
The federal homeowner tax credit was eliminated in January 2026 for cash or loan purchases. Through a lease or PPA, the installer claims the Section 48E credit through 2027 and passes the savings to you through lower monthly payments. This keeps the financial benefit accessible without requiring direct tax credit ownership. Learn more about California solar incentives available in 2026.
How We Work
Our Solar Installation Process
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Free Consultation
We evaluate your Long Beach home’s energy needs, roof condition, and sun exposure. You get a detailed proposal with system size, projected production, and estimated savings based on your actual SCE bills and usage history. No obligation, no pressure.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers design a system for your specific home and energy profile. For Long Beach homeowners on SCE’s TOU-D-PRIME plan, we factor in the 4-9pm peak window and size battery storage to maximize self-consumption during the most expensive hours. Each design accounts for your roof orientation, coastal exposure, and Long Beach’s solar production profile.
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Permitting & Approvals
The City of Long Beach offers streamlined online permitting for residential solar systems under 10 kW through permitslicenses.longbeach.gov. Qualifying systems are typically processed in about 3 business days, with permit fees running $250-$500. We handle all documentation and file your SCE interconnection application.
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Professional Installation
Our licensed technicians complete your installation, typically in 1-3 days, with minimal disruption to your routine. Every system uses Tier-1 panels backed by 25+ year manufacturer warranties, professionally mounted with code-compliant racking and wiring.
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Inspection & Activation
After passing city inspection, we coordinate SCE’s interconnection approval and Permission to Operate. Total timeline from contract to activation typically runs 4-8 weeks. Once your system is live, it starts generating clean energy and reducing your SCE bill immediately.
our equipment
Quality Solar Panel Options for Long Beach Properties
Premium Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS – selected for Long Beach’s coastal climate and production profile. Long Beach gets 5.6 peak sun hours per day and 263+ sunny days per year. The coastal Mediterranean climate keeps temperatures mild year-round – panels here operate closer to their rated efficiency than in hotter inland SCE communities, where summer heat noticeably reduces output. A typical 7 kW system in Long Beach costs $17,010 before incentives; an 8 kW system runs $19,440; a 10 kW system runs $24,300. Current market data shows an 8.9-year average payback and approximately $104,000 in projected 25-year savings for Long Beach homeowners.
Battery Storage
Recommended for every Long Beach homeowner under SCE’s Net Billing Tariff. Store midday solar production and discharge it during the 4-9pm peak window – avoiding SCE’s most expensive rates while building daily energy independence. We install Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase IQ Battery systems. A 10-13 kWh battery adds $12,500-$16,500 to your project before incentives.
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Join over 15,000 homeowners who chose SolarTech. Custom solar installations designed for your Long Beach home, backed by our 25-year workmanship warranty.
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See How Much Solar Could Save You
Find out what solar can do for your Long Beach home. Calculate your potential savings based on your actual roof and SCE energy usage – no home visit required.
Frequently Asked Solar Questions
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How much does solar installation cost in Long Beach, CA?
A typical 7 kW solar system in Long Beach costs $17,010 before incentives; an 8 kW system runs $19,440 and a 10 kW system runs $24,300 based on current LA County market data. Current data shows an 8.9-year average payback and approximately $104,000 in projected 25-year savings for Long Beach homeowners.
How does NEM 3.0 affect Long Beach homeowners with solar?
Under SCE’s Net Billing Tariff (active since April 2023), midday solar export earns approximately $0.05-$0.08/kWh – far below the $0.59/kWh you pay during the 4-9pm summer peak. A battery system bridges that gap by storing midday solar and discharging it during SCE’s most expensive hours.
What solar incentives are available in Long Beach in 2026?
California’s property tax exclusion keeps your solar system off your tax bill entirely – but it expires January 1, 2027. Lease or PPA financing passes Section 48E installer savings through lower monthly payments for buyers who prefer not to purchase outright.
How many solar panels does a Long Beach home need?
Long Beach averages 5.6 peak sun hours per day and 263+ sunny days annually, with mild coastal temperatures that keep panel efficiency consistent year-round. A typical home using 700-900 kWh per month at SCE’s 34.5-cent average rate needs a 7-8 kW system, or roughly 18-22 panels.
How long does solar installation take in Long Beach, CA?
Most Long Beach installations take 1-3 days for the physical work; the City’s online portal processes qualifying residential permits in about 3 business days. Total timeline from contract to SCE Permission to Operate typically runs 4-8 weeks.