California Solar Installation: Clean Energy Solutions for Your Home
Reduce your monthly utility bills and gain energy independence with a custom solar system designed specifically for your California home. For over 20 years, we’ve been a certified dealer providing the highest quality solar solutions with lifetime customer support to thousands of satisfied homeowners.
Why Choose Solar Energy for Your Home
Homeowners throughout California trust our experienced team for dependable renewable installations that address your local energy challenges while maximizing available benefits.
Regional Energy Savings
With the current electricity rates in your area, you'll will see your monthly utility bills decrease, providing you substantial savings and protection against future rate increases.
Engineered for Your Local Weather
Our energy systems are specifically designed for the unique weather conditions in your area, ensuring you get optimal performance throughout all seasons.
Your Property Value Enhancement
Clean energy installations in your region increase home values, making this a worthwhile investment for you as a property owner.
Your Utility Independence
Free yourself from unexpected rate hikes from your local providers and maintain reliable power during outages with our optional storage solutions.
Experience & expertise
Leading Solar Experts in California
- Serving California for over 20 years
- Free consultations and expert analysis
- Quality products and professional installation
- $0 Down Loan, Lease, PPA, and PACE financing available
- 25-year workmanship warranty for solar energy systems
- 25-Year Solar Energy Production Guarantee
California Solar Incentives You Qualify For
California offers some of the most generous solar incentives in the nation. Whether you're a homeowner or business owner, there are multiple programs designed to make switching to solar more affordable than ever. Here's a closer look at how you can save:
Federal Solar Tax Credit
You can reduce your federal tax liability by 30% of your total system cost with no upper limit.
Regional Incentive Programs
Qualifying homeowners who install approved systems can access programs that are available in several cities across California.
California Property Tax Exemption
California homeowners pay no additional property taxes on the increased home value created by solar installations.
California Net Energy Metering
The current California policy allows you to receive credit for your excess energy generation, maximizing your investment.
HOW WE WORK
Our Solar Installation Process
01
Free Consultation
We evaluate your home's energy requirements, roof condition, sun exposure, and discuss your goals to create your preliminary assessment.
02
Custom System Design
Our engineers create a system optimized for your specific location, taking into account your local weather patterns and your household's typical energy consumption.
03
Permitting and approvals
We handle all documentation with your local building departments, utilities, and homeowners associations to ensure full compliance with your regional regulations
04
Professional Installation
Our certified technicians install your system with minimal disruption to your daily routine, typically completing the work in 1-3 days.
05
Inspection & Activation
After passing all required inspections, we coordinate with your utility provider to connect your system and activate it according to your local requirements.
Solar Panel Options Tailored to Your Region
We offer a range of high-quality equipment tailored to the unique climate and energy needs in your region:
Premium Solar Panels
High-efficiency options are ideal if you have limited roof space or specific aesthetic requirements. These panels maximize your production even during challenging weather conditions common in your region.
Home Storage Solutions
Energy storage systems that provide you backup power during outages and optimize your usage during peak rate periods, customized for your local utility schedules.
Committed
Dedicated service, lasting relationships
SolarTech has been installing solar for homeowners in California since 2001. Being a privately held, local business allows us to focus on providing the best solutions for every solar panel system we install. Offering quality solar energy, energy storage, solar pool heating installation, and repair services for homes and businesses, we are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction and our commitment to our clients is a lifelong relationship.
SolarTech is dedicated to providing residential and commercial customers throughout California with solar energy and solar pool heating solutions that will improve your quality of life, increase the value of your home or business, and save money on energy costs.
Quality Workmanship
Every project receives focused attention to ensure that all aspects exceed the expectations of our customers. We never subcontract our work, and our professional solar installers make every effort to accommodate the home or business owner’s requests throughout the process.
Lasting Confidence
We want our customers to have peace of mind that they made the right decision by going solar and choosing SolarTech. We offer best-in-class products and industry-leading warranties to provide you with the assurance that your decision to go solar is a secure investment.
GET STARTED
Get a free personalized quote
Getting started with solar is easier than you think. Complete the form below and our team will prepare a custom quote for your solar needs.
GET A SAVINGS ESTIMATE
See How Much You Can Save with Solar In Seconds
Take advantage of incentives created specifically for you in Los Angeles. Calculate your potential savings today. With cutting-edge satellite imaging and real-time data, you can estimate your potential savings in just a few clicks—no home visit required. Ready to take the first step toward energy independence and long-term savings?
Frequently Asked Solar Questions
Contact SolarTech Support
Phone
(619) 743 9193
In California, the average cost for a solar installation ranges from $17,000 to $23,000 before incentives for a typical residential system (around 8.75 kW). After applying the 30% federal tax credit, most homeowners pay approximately $14,000–$16,000.
At SolarTech, we’ve completed over 13,000 installations and offer competitive pricing with flexible financing options including solar loans and seasonal promotions. The exact cost depends on your energy needs, roof configuration, and equipment selection.
California offers several valuable incentives for solar installation:
Federal Tax Credit: Reduces your system cost by 30%, typically saving $6,000+ for most homeowners.
Active Solar Energy System Exclusion: Prevents property tax increases from adding solar.
PACE Financing Options: Special financing through your property taxes.
Local Utility Rebates: Additional savings depending on your utility provider.
DAC-SASH Program: Assistance for low-income residents in disadvantaged communities.
SolarTech can help you navigate these incentives to maximize your savings on your solar installation.
The complete solar installation process typically takes 2–3 months from signing to activation, although the actual installation usually only requires 1–2 days.
This timeline includes:
System design
Permitting (varies by city)
Installation
Utility approval
With over 22 years of experience, SolarTech’s in-house installation teams work efficiently to minimize disruption, ensuring all local building codes and utility requirements are met. We also handle all permitting and interconnection paperwork to streamline the process.
California has transitioned from traditional net metering to a net billing program (NEM 3.0) for new installations with PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E.
Under NEM 3.0, excess solar energy sent to the grid is credited at about 25% of the retail rate.
While this reduces the value of exported energy compared to older programs, solar still provides strong financial benefits due to California’s high electricity costs.
SolarTech recommends adding battery storage to maximize savings by storing excess energy instead of exporting it at lower rates.
Leasing a solar energy system for your home will save you money on your monthly utility costs as well. While the savings are usually a little less attractive than owning solar panels, you’ll still save significantly over the traditional costs of electricity from the utility. Leasing carries several other advantages, including worry-free system performance for the length of the contract. That means any equipment maintenance or replacement, even after the product warranty expires, is the responsibility of the leasing companies.
Lease terms tend to be 20-25 years and often come with a production guarantee. For homeowners who cannot absorb the Federal Tax Credit, leases are an attractive option. A solar lease allows the third-party owner (TPO) to absorb the solar tax credit, then pass some of the savings on to the homeowner.
For California installations, we recommend:
High-efficiency panels (400+ watts) from premium manufacturers like Tesla, Panasonic, and LG.
Top-quality inverters from companies like Enphase and SolarEdge.
Battery storage solutions like the Tesla Powerwall, especially valuable under NEM 3.0.
At SolarTech, we customize each system based on your specific energy needs, roof configuration, and budget, while ensuring all equipment carries strong manufacturer warranties (typically 25 years).
These are great options that carry competitive interest rates as low as 1.99%. Financing options still allow you to take the Federal Solar Tax Credit — PACE programs, such as HERO and YGRENE, are also available to fund your residential solar installation and other energy-efficient home improvements through your property taxes.
