Los Angeles Solar Installation
Take Control of Your Energy Bill in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles solar installation is custom-designed for your home, your roof, and your energy needs.
Los Angeles Electricity Rates Keep Climbing
LADWP charges Los Angeles homeowners $0.248–$0.306/kWh depending on usage tier — that’s 62.5% above the national average of $0.16/kWh. Rates increased another 2.475 cents/kWh in Q1 2026 alone, and LADWP continues raising rates to fund aging infrastructure upgrades. Every rate hike makes your solar investment more valuable. A solar system sized to your usage locks in your energy cost and shields you from decades of increases.
Superior Equipment for Los Angeles Homes
We install premium panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS paired with battery storage from Tesla Powerwall and Enphase. Los Angeles gets 284 sunny days and 5.6 peak sun hours per day — ideal conditions for consistent, high solar production year-round. Our semi-arid Mediterranean climate means minimal cloud cover for most of the year. We select equipment rated for LA’s conditions, including heat tolerance for inland valley neighborhoods.
Proven Track Record
Over 15,000 installations across California and Arizona since 2001. 4.7-star Google rating with 800+ reviews. Los Angeles leads the nation in total solar installations, powered by LADWP — the largest municipal utility in the US — which is actively driving the city toward 100% renewable energy by 2035 under the LA Green New Deal. When you go solar in LA, you’re joining a city-wide movement with strong institutional support.
Backup Power When the Grid Goes Down
The January 2025 Palisades fire showed how vulnerable Los Angeles is to extended power disruptions. Entire neighborhoods lost power for days while evacuation orders were in effect. LADWP runs grid shutoffs during extreme fire conditions, and Santa Ana wind events increase outage risk every fall and winter. Solar with battery storage keeps your lights on, your refrigerator running, and your family safe when the grid goes down.
Experience & Expertise
Leading Solar Experts in Los Angeles
- Designing and building solar systems since 2001
- Free consultations tailored to your home and energy needs
- LADWP territory specialists - we handle interconnection and full retail rate net metering setup
- Battery storage experts to maximize self-consumption and provide backup power
- $0 down financing, lease, PPA, and cash options available
- 25-year workmanship warranty for solar energy systems
- 25-year solar energy production guarantee
- Serving Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and surrounding communities
Solar Incentives
Los Angeles Solar Incentives You Qualify For
LADWP Full Retail Rate Net Metering
Unlike SDG&E, SCE, and PG&E — which are all under California’s NEM 3.0 with export rates of just ~$0.08/kWh — LADWP is exempt from NEM 3.0. LADWP credits your excess solar at the full retail rate. Every kilowatt-hour you send to the grid offsets one you’d otherwise buy at $0.248–$0.306/kWh. Monthly credits roll over, and your annual true-up settles the balance.
Biggest financial advantage for LA solar homeowners vs. rest of California
LADWP Solar Rooftops Program
LADWP pays you $360–$900 per year for 20 years just for having rooftop solar. You keep the free electricity from your panels AND receive guaranteed annual payments from the utility. This program stacks on top of net metering — you benefit from both simultaneously.
SGIP Battery Rebate
California pays $1.10/Wh toward battery storage — that’s up to $14,300 back on a 13 kWh battery. Live in one of LA’s high fire-risk zones near the Palisades, Altadena, or foothill communities? The Equity Resiliency tier pays $3.10/W for paired solar — significantly more.
Property Tax Exclusion
Your solar system is exempt from property tax reassessment. A $20,000 system adds $0 to your tax bill. Expires January 1, 2027 — installations completed before then are locked in for the life of the system.
Lease or PPA Options
The federal 30% homeowner tax credit was eliminated in January 2026. Through a lease or PPA, the installer claims the Section 48E credit and passes savings to you through lower monthly payments. This keeps the financial benefit accessible even without the direct tax credit.
How We Work
Our Solar Installation Process
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Free Consultation
We evaluate your Los Angeles home’s energy needs, roof condition, and sun exposure. You get a detailed proposal with system size, expected production, and projected savings based on your actual LADWP bills and usage patterns.
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Custom System Design
We evaluate your Los Angeles home’s energy needs, roof condition, and sun exposure. You get a detailed proposal with system size, expected production, and projected savings based on your actual LADWP bills and usage patterns.
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Permitting & Approvals
The LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) offers an Express Solar Permit program for standard residential rooftop solar with electronic plan check. Typical permit processing takes just 1–3 business days — one of the faster turnarounds in Southern California. We handle all paperwork, structural engineering, and electrical plans so you don’t have to visit a permit office.
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Professional Installation
Our licensed technicians install your system with minimal disruption to your daily routine, typically completing the work in 1–3 days. 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 and electrical inspections, we submit your interconnection application to LADWP and coordinate your meter upgrade. Total timeline from permit to Permission to Operate: typically 45–90 days. Once activated, you start generating your own clean energy and earning net metering credits immediately.
Solar Incentives
Los Angeles Solar Incentives You Qualify For
Premium Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS — selected for Los Angeles’s 284 sunny days and semi-arid climate. Engineered for high heat tolerance, which matters in LA’s inland valleys where summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. Los Angeles installations run $2.89–$3.14 per watt — a typical 7 kW system costs $20,230–$21,980 before incentives.
Battery Storage
Store daytime solar for evening use or keep your home running during fire-related grid shutoffs — critical protection in a city where wildfire risk is increasing every year. We install Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase, and NeoVolta. Add $11,392–$15,412 for a 13 kWh battery — offset by SGIP rebates of up to $14,300 for qualifying homes.
Get Your Free Solar Quote Today
Join over 15,000 homeowners who chose SolarTech. Custom solar installations designed for your Los Angeles home, backed by our 25-year workmanship warranty.
GET A SAVINGS ESTIMATE
See How Much Solar Could Save You
Find out what solar can do for your Los Angeles home. Calculate your potential savings based on your actual roof and energy usage — no home visit required.
Frequently Asked Solar Questions
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How much does solar installation cost in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles solar installations cost $2.89–$3.14 per watt, putting a typical 7 kW system at $20,230–$21,980 before incentives like SGIP battery rebates. Battery storage adds $11,392–$15,412 for a 13 kWh system, but California’s SGIP rebate offsets a significant portion of that cost.
Does LADWP buy back solar power?
Yes – LADWP credits your excess solar at the full retail rate ($0.248-$0.306/kWh), unlike most California utilities now limited to ~$0.08/kWh under NEM 3.0. This exemption makes Los Angeles one of the strongest solar markets in the state, with or without battery storage.
What solar incentives are available in Los Angeles?
LADWP’s Solar Rooftops program pays $360-$900 per year for 20 years, California’s SGIP covers $1.10/Wh toward battery storage, and the property tax exclusion prevents your solar system from increasing your tax bill. The property tax exclusion expires January 1, 2027, so timing matters.
How long does solar permitting take in Los Angeles?
The LA Department of Building and Safety offers an Express Solar Permit with electronic plan check, typically processing standard residential permits in 1-3 business days. Total timeline from permit submission to LADWP Permission to Operate runs 45-90 days including installation and inspection.
Is Los Angeles a good city for solar panels?
Los Angeles gets 284 sunny days per year with 5.6 peak sun hours daily, and LADWP’s full retail rate net metering gives LA homeowners significantly better solar economics than most California cities. LA already leads the nation in total residential solar installations.