Solar Panels System Installation in the SF East Bay Area including Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

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San Francisco Bay Area Residents Need an Affordable Option to Make the Switch to Solar

As utility companies across America charge more and More AND MORE…. for Electric Power… Americans need an affordable option to make the switch to solar.

With home technology moving toward home energy management, it makes sense that smart home systems combined with the renewable energy source of solar, plus battery power storage, will help you find a solution to the high utility bills we all face.

We need an option besides relying on the 100+ year old electric utility grid across America. It’s time for a change… especially with the electrification of our world. Why go solar… what are the benefits of going solar? For most homeowners it is the significant long term savings of making the switch to solar.

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Steps of Making the Switch to Solar

Evaluate Power Usage

Future Electric Needs

Evaluate PG&E electric usage and cost then calculate the savings making the switch to solar

Calculate Potential Savings

First step of designing a solar system is to determine how much electrical energy you use on an annual basis. We’ll get the history usage from your electric utility company and find out how much annual kWh of power you use.

By using this information we will be able to accurately design a solar system with batteries that meets your annual electric needs. Become independent from your utility company and stop the continuous rate increases. Take control back and start saving money.

Future Electric Needs

Design the right solar system for your home by calculating future electric energy use.

Protect Your Savings

If you are going to add items like an electric vehicle, room addition, hot tub or other major electric appliances, figure out the annual kWh of power these additional items will need. Then design a solar system to create enough power for both your current and future electric power consumption.

This protects your future savings as your annual electric needs grow and gives you the confidence that all your electric power will be provided by your solar system.

Solar Consultation

Future Electric Needs

Schedule Solar Installation

Schedule solar consultation in Contra Costa and Alameda counties… get solar proposal.

Virtual Consultation or Site Walk

Schedule an appointment with a professional Solar Energy Advisor. During this solar consultation, your energy advisor will plan out the best design for your solar array based on your roof line and the directional orientation of your home. South and west facing sides create the optimal amount of solar power.

During this step we will determine if your home qualifies for solar. Not all homes qualify for solar, as the right amount of roof space and high sun exposure are both needed for solar to make financial sense.

Schedule Solar Installation

Have solar installation team install a solar panels and home batteries for your home

Professional Solar System Installers

Once you choose the solar system that is right for you, our installation department will finalize the design for your solar array, inverters, power storage and electrical upgrades needed for your solar installation.

We will get all the necessary permits and work with local municipalities to pass inspections. We will also work with your local utility company to plan the switch over to solar power. After the installation is complete and your solar system is powered on, we will show you how to monitor your system with your solar mobile app.

Financial Incentives

Schedule Solar Installation

Choose Investment Option

Get 30% off savings in the form of a federal tax credit to have a solar system installed

Find Out What Is Available in Your Area

Find out about the current financial incentives that are available in your area. Each state and city is different.

There are Federal Tax Incentives which will help pay for 30% of the total cost for your solar system installation. Some states, cities and local utility companies offer additional incentives and rebates for switching to solar.

Choose Investment Option

Schedule Solar Installation

Choose Investment Option

Invest in solar today and start saving money financing cash and lease options for solar available.

Choose Your Best Investment Option

Most homeowners choose the monthly financing option with Zero Down and monthly solar payments that are around or less than their current utility company monthly bill for electricity.

The solar investment payment is fixed, so it does not go up like your utility company monthly cost that is continually rising.

You can also pay cash or look into a lease option, but for 60% of homeowners the ownership model with financing is the best choice for getting the most savings and investment value with solar.

Solar System Products

Solar Panels

Inverters

Inverters turn the electricity generated by your solar panels (DC - Direct Current) into something your home can use (AC - Alternate Current).

Home Batteries - Power Storage

EV Chargers

Custom Designed

There are lots of solar products on the market today. Let us help you custom design a solar solution based on your needs and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at 925-322-3095 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who is the best company to buy solar panels from?

Solar installation companies will typically have a few solar panels they offer. Most companies offer solar panels from Q-Cells, Proudly Made in the USA, which make up over 30% of the solar panels installed nationwide. Normally a premium grade solar panel like the REC Group Alpha Black and a value line of solar panels will be offered as well. This way you will have multiple options to meet your needs and budget.

It is important to make sure your solar panels are paired with a quality inverter. An inverter converts the DC electric power a solar panel creates into AC power that you use in your home. Most quality solar systems are paired with either Enphase or SolarEdge inverters.

The best quality solar panels will have a high efficiency rating, power production will stay consistent for many years and they will have 25 year warranties.

How much does it cost to have solar installed in California?

The average cost to have a solar system installed in California is about $30,000. It typically costs between $9,000-$13,000 to add battery backup power. Keep in mind if you pay cash or finance the project you will receive a 30% Federal Tax Credit (average $12,000) to help pay for your solar system.

Over 80% of the solar systems installed in California are done with a ZERO DOWN option. This is either through the ownership model of financing, a power purchase agreement or by leasing a solar system.

These multiple options make switching to solar affordable for the large majority of homeowners in California.

How long does it take to get solar installed in California?

The average time from when you order your solar system to your installation date is about 4-6 weeks. After the solar panels are installed, it typically takes a few more weeks before the utility company grants permission to operate (PTO).

A few things that add more time to a solar project being installed are roofing, electric upgrades and city permits/inspections. Time added…

If you work with a roofing company that is a partner of the solar installation company, it may not add much time to the installation date of the solar panels. They will install the roof while the solar design and city permits are being done.
Some electrical upgrades like a main panel upgrade can added 3-6 weeks to the project. The amount of extra time will depend on your local utility company as they will need to approve the main panel upgrade and schedule to run power lines to your home to accommodate the extra power needed.
Most cities will process solar permits within a week or two. However there are some cities that take 4-6 weeks to issue a permit. After the solar panels are installed the city will send an Inspector to check out the job and approve the work. This is normally just a week after installation, but some cities do get backed up and take several weeks to inspect a job.

PATIENCE NEEDED! Once the solar panels are installed, be prepared that it will often take as long for you to receive permission to operate from your utility company, as it did from the time you ordered your solar system to the installation date. Utility companies are not highly incentivized to ”lose” a paying customer… so it may takes a bit longer than expected.

BUT SMILE you are so close to being independent from your utility company and soon you’ll no longer be experiencing their electric rate increases. Savings are about to start filling your bank account.

Powur Solar Provides Affordable Electricity

San Francisco Bay Area Residents Need an Affordable Option to Make the Switch to Solar

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