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Solar Technologies

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Occidental Power

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High Definition Solar

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Freedom Forever

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About These Solar Companies

Tesla

Tesla is one of the Bay Area and California’s largest contributors to residential and commercial solar, in addition to being the nation’s leading solar panel installation company.

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is a preeminent renewable energy thought leader. From electric vehicle production to solar panel production and installation, Tesla is a comprehensive provider of renewable energy solutions.Tesla is well-known for its state-of-the-art solar products, like its solar shingles and Powerwall battery storage device. Both products have a sleek and sophisticated look that is complemented by a high level of functionality.

Tesla has completed numerous large-scale commercial contracts for eBay, Walmart, the U.S. government, and other complex organizations.Tesla can be reached through its website at https://www.tesla.com/energy.

Vivint

Founded in Utah in 2011, Vivint now has customers in more than a dozen states. The rapidly-growing company expanded into North Carolina in the last quarter of 2015, and will add New Hampshire in 2017.

The company was an early adopter of the power purchase agreement (PPA) model, in which customers buy the power the solar panels generate, rather than the system itself. This little-to-zero-down model was instrumental in mainstreaming solar energy. Today, Vivint offers a full suite of standard payment options, including PPAs, leases, loans, and outright purchases.

The company plans to expand its service offerings to include smart home technology under recently appointed CEO David Bywater. Vivint Solar will be teaming up with Vivint Smart Home, where Bywater previously served as Chief Operating Officer. Its home assistant, Sky, may play a central role in integrating solar energy with smart technology to implement automation and data tracking. Current Vivint Solar customers already have the ability to monitor system output through the company’s website and mobile phone application. The firm provides excellent service to its customers, earning an A- rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Vivint Solar can be reached through its website at vivintsolar.com, or by phone at (877) 404-4129.

SunPower

SunPower is a residential, commercial, and utility-scale installer and leading solar company based in Silicon Valley. It’s also one of the longest-lived companies in the solar industry.

SunPower manufactures the world’s most efficient solar panels. SunPower panels generate 70% more energy over the first 25 years of use, partly due to to the microinverters hidden behind each one. The microinverters enhance energy conversion and flow right at the source. In addition, its signature, well-designed mounting system preserves the look of your roof and home as much as possible.

Manufacturing the panels hasn’t been profitable in recent years, however, due to the expense involved in building the plants and the drop in solar panel prices. SunPower is considering ending the manufacture of its E-Series of panels for this reason, in favor of its X Series. SunPower’s manufacturing arm took a particularly hard hit in the utility-scale sector in 2016. However, it plans to bounce back with a new “P Series” of panels for utilities that incorporates solar cells manufactured elsewhere. The P Series stacks the cells like the shingles on a roof, which makes the panels more efficient.In the residential space, SunPower continues to innovate with its Equinox package, which integrates “smart” technology with solar energy. All of the equipment and software has been designed to work together seamlessly. Customers can track real-time production and usage data in the cloud, or through an app.The firm has a perfect A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Sunpower can be reached through its website at us.sunpower.com/, or by phone at 800-SUNPOWER.

Sunrun

With more than 100,000 customers nationwide, Sunrun is one of America’s most popular residential installers.

The firm started out as a “solar as a service” company where customers paid for the energy the system generated, rather than the panels themselves. This model allowed customers to get started for as little as zero down, making solar affordable for the average homeowner. It now offers a full suite of lease, loan, and purchase options for custom-tailored solar systems.

Sunrun and its installation partners have been installing solar for more than 17 years. In addition to the panels, customers can add fully-integrated battery storage that allows them to use clean solar energy around-the-clock. Purchases and leases both come with a lifetime warranty that includes free monitoring, maintenance, and repairs.

The company’s solar loans are unsecured (don’t use your house as collateral), and don’t issue penalties. The firm is well-regarded in the industry for its transparency regarding payment plans.

Sunrun has been recognized by bestcompany and the U.S. Department of Energy. It also has a perfect A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Sunrun can be reached through its website, sunrun.com, or by phone at (888) GO-SOLAR.

Petersen Dean

Petersen Dean specializes in the design, permitting, installation and inspection of residential and commercial solar systems with over 100,000 solar installs to date.

In 1984 Petersen Dean established themselves as a household name in roofing contracting and added solar services some twenty years later. It is their experience with roofing they claim gives them the expertise for solar installations. They install products from American manufacturers such as Enphase, Unirac and Mission Solar Energy and all solar systems come with a 25-year product and workmanship warranty.

The Sunverge Energy Platform, available for mobile devices, operates rooftop solar and energy storage to monitor the solar system. Their backup home battery option ensures homes won’t be left in the dark during a blackout and comes with a 10-year warranty.

The company offers multiple solar packages depending on customer needs. Financing is available at no money down for lease, purchase, loans, power purchase agreement and PACE loans.

Peterson Dean received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Petersen Dean can be contacted at their website: Petersendean.com or by phone at (877)-552-4418.

Sunworks

Sunworks is a publicly traded company which claims to be able to install customized solar energy systems as small as 2kW and as large as multi-megawatt behemoths for numerous businesses and organizations.

The firm operates from its base in Roseville and serves the surrounding California Bay area. It offers its clients 25-year warranties on products and installations and provides individuals with services like solar performance assessments and the full design and installation of roof- or ground-mounted energy systems.

The firm retains membership in the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and features employees who can work for homeowners, agricultural organizations, businesses, public works, and government institutions.

The management team of Sunworks combines professionals skilled in solar energy, finance, and project management to ensure clients receive superior service. The firm provides interested people with numerous financial options to make clean solar energy more obtainable for the average homeowner, such as solar panel leasing and membership in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs.

Sunworks can be reached through its website at https://sunworksusa.com/, or by phone at 866-600-6800.

Horizon Solar Power

Horizon Solar Power ranked in the top 10 of the 2015 Top Solar Power Contractors in the U.S. by Solar Power Magazine and regularly designs commercial and residential solar energy systems for residents throughout the California Bay Area.

Horizon Solar Power operates from its base in Temecula and takes pride in creating creative custom solutions for their clients, so everyone can access clean solar energy. The firm can work with individual homeowners but also has experience serving mobile home parks, auto dealerships, small and medium businesses, and large commercial enterprises.

The firm understands that solar energy equipment is a long-term investment and offers several payment plans, including Solar Power Purchase Agreements. Interested individuals can request a free quote for most services, including system design. The company recently merged with Solar Spectrum and became the second largest provider of solar energy system installation and service in California.

Horizon Solar Power can be reached through its website at http://www.horizonsolarpower.com/ or its phone number 855-857-2567.

GRID Alternatives

GRID Alternatives opened during the 2001 California energy crisis and served as the statewide manager of the $162 million Single-family Affordable Solar Homes Incentive (SASH) program. The firm serves the Bay Area and offers job training to individuals from economically disadvantaged communities.

Compare quotes for your home.GRID Alternatives claims to have developed a solar energy model which makes solar PV technology more affordable and accessible to lower income communities. The firm is a non-profit solar installer which offers people several different options, including single family solar, multifamily affordable solar, and community solar.

As of 2017, GRID Alternatives has installed almost 10,000 energy systems and trained over 35,000 individuals to join the expanding industry. The firm also established the Solar Futures program, which teaches high school students about solar energy and potential jobs in the field. Interested people can contact the company to discuss their no-cost solar options for families with limited resources.

GRID Alternatives can be reached through its website at https://gridalternatives.org/ or its phone number 510-731-1310.

Infinity Energy

Infinity Energy customizes its approach to suit its clients’ budgets and needs when it comes to solar energy systems. The firm follows the Philosophy of Three, which focuses on simplifying the explanation of solar energy, clarifying the factors involved in system installation, and backing up their systems with clear accounting.

Infinity Energy is committed to giving back to the community and engages in the Share Our Sun Community Program. For each solar system the company sells, it feeds two families for a week. The firm strives to make solar energy affordable for everyone and offers several different financing plans, including bank loans and internal financing for low income individuals.

The firm serves residents of California and designs its solar energy systems to suit each of its clients’ individual needs. It can install its customers’ systems within 6-8 weeks of signup, and all of the firm’s solar panels come with a 25 year manufacturers’ warranty. Infinity Energy only uses American-made solar panels to keep costs low and guarantee system quality.

Infinity Energy can be reached through its website at http://goinfinityenergy.com/ or its phone number 1-888-244-2513.

Complete Solar

The mission of Complete Solar is to develop a thriving residential solar market by providing a stable and standardized platform on which people can customize their services and find products suited to a typical property owner’s needs.

Complete Solar offers interested individuals in-depth quotes for complete or partial solar energy systems. Quotes include aspects like shade analysis, the cost of full, personalized design, and any adaption required for different roof types and materials. The firm serves residential customers and can work with a variety of properties, including mobile homes. Interested individuals work with professional evaluators to help people determine if their home is a fit for solar energy at no cost to the client.

Complete Solar operates from its base in San Mateo and serves the surrounding California Bay Area. The firm understands that the installation of a solar system can be expensive and offers PPAs for customers. The company forms partnerships with other businesses to keep overall costs low for clients, including local construction companies.

Complete Solar can be reached through its website at http://completesolar.com/ or its phone number 877-299-4943.

REPOWER by Solar Universe

REPOWER by Solar Universe is a solar and smart home integrator founded in 2008. It’s also the only solar installer that offers franchises. Its unique franchise model has brought the company much success. Headquartered in Livermore, California, its network of franchises is now 40 strong.

The company is innovating on the product front as well. REPOWER’s solar generation system and smart home technology integrate seamlessly. Lighting and heating automatically adjust in the morning as the solar panels come online, and again in the evening, when customers come home from work. A fully compatible security system with door and window sensors sends alerts as needed.CEO Mahesh Mansukhani has been instrumental in growing REPOWER by Solar Universe since his appointment in May 2015. Mansukhani has 20 years of experience leading international businesses such as DuPont, as well as an MBA from Yale University.

Solar Power World ranked REPOWER #5 on its list of top solar residential contractors in the summer of 2015. The Better Business Bureau gives it a perfect score for customer service.

REPOWER by Solar Universe can be reached through its website at repower.solaruniverse.com/, or by phone at (866) 676-5279.

Luminalt Solar Energy

The company has been contributing to the regional economy for more than a dozen years. Luminalt helps develop the local workforce by hiring locally, as well as teaching solar tech courses at local community colleges. It also donates time and resources to solar projects for nonprofits, and its staff sit on nonprofit boards. The revenue Luminalt earns stays in the local community.

The company offers streamlined, all-black panels that blend into roof surfaces, and never subcontracts the installation work. Customers who want to purchase a system, but don’t want to use their home as collateral or go through big banks can choose a Luminalt-facilitated, unsecured loan from a local credit union. Alternatively, they can select a monthly SunPower lease with $0 down or a 20 year prepaid lease, with the option to purchase the system after the first six and a half years. Customers are happy with the results, judging from Luminalt’s perfect A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

In addition to solar panels, Luminalt installs solar hot water heating systems and vehicle charging stations throughout the region, which makes it an excellent choice for homeowners and businesses who want to integrate electric cars with their PV systems. Its warehouse is located in San Francisco, which will minimize the greenhouse gas emissions generated by transporting the panels to your site.

Luminalt Solar can be reached through its website at luminalt.com, or by phone at (415) 641-4000.

The Solar Company

The already successful power couple started the company with a staff of five in 1990, and now employs more than 100 Californians. The Solar Company is Diamond Certified for high quality in customer satisfaction and helpful expertise — a status coveted by businesses across the Bay Area.

This Castro Valley firm installs SunPower solar panels for homes and commercial sites. This industry-leading equipment produces 70% more energy over the first 25 years than conventional panels. They’re also designed in California. The staff has expertise in installing those specific panels, thanks to rigorous training at SunPower University. It’s also certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for its experience and knowledge of solar installation, and does not use subcontractors.

The Solar Company has worked on several large commercial contracts for Comcast, local car dealerships, and many other businesses. It grows its customer base through referrals to family, friends, and colleagues. The company’s reputation for customer service is one of its strongest assets. It offers a hassle-free experience, a 24-hour online system monitoring service, and phone support into the evenings and weekends. Its A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau demonstrates the value it places on customer satisfaction.

The Solar Company can be reached through its website at thesolarco.com, or by phone at (877) 607-6527.

High Definition Solar

A local favorite in the Bay Area, this residential installer and roofer recently landed a spot on Prime Buyer’s list of top solar contractors in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano Counties. Headquartered in Concord, California, High Definition Solar is Diamond Certified for service and expertise.

The company has 11 years of experience in the industry, and firmly believes that simplifying the process of going solar is the most important aspect of bringing solar power into the mainstream. Before installation, its technicians thoroughly assess roof structure, materials, and size to plan out a custom system that fits the site and the customer’s power requirements. High Definition Solar offers a system production guarantee to back up its energy projections. Customers can verify output through an online monitoring service.The company is fully licensed and insured. It offers a 25-year warranty on the equipment and a 10-year warranty on the labor. Noting speed of installation and friendly, helpful service, 94% of High Definition Solar’s customers would recommend the company to friends and family. The Better Business Bureau gives High Definition Solar a perfect A+ rating.

High Definition Solar can be reached through its website at highdefinitionsolar.com, or by phone at (888) 203-1855.

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