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California Solar Electric Company

Solar Panels, Electrical

About us

Solar energy solutions for home, business and off-grid. Locally owned and operated since 2000. Authorized SunPower Elite Dealer.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We design, sell, install, service, and maintain PV solar systems. Our team of NABCEP certified electricians adhere to a high standard of quality, safety, and performance. We work with you to find the best way to finance or lease a system with $0 down.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.010 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Cathy G.
02/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well. Quick, efficient. Left everything clean and answered all questions. Better price than all of the others we got bids from.
Description of Work: Solar system purchased and installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000

Rob A.
08/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Their customer support was fantastic. A competing offer was slightly lower so they got the business. In the future, I will certainly be talking with California Solar

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$27,000

Ron B.
08/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Both the sales person and office staff were extremely professional, knowledgable and responsive to any questions are request. Installation crew were all professional, hardworking, courteous and friendly. Recommend them without any reservatins
Description of Work: Installed 24 solar panels to replace approx 93 % of my PGE usage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000

Vicki P.
05/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: We had California Solar install our solar system. Everyone we had contact with was very professional and did a great job. Our contact guy, Tom, took a lot of time with us to explain the whole process, and came out after the solar system was installed and went through the whole system with us. The installers were very meticulous with their installation of our system. When we had some minor issues with PG&E, Melanie in the office took care of them for us. We are very happy with our solar system and with California Solar
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Olga M.
04/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
See above
Description of Work: Outstanding service start to finish. Can't recommend them enough. My project was somewhat unusual because of the flat roof. Of 5 companies I interviewed California Solar Electric was a winner. Brandon was very thorough, punctual and conscientious during the preliminary phase. The installation was done in one day by my request and I'm very greatful it was accomplished. No glitches at all. Everyone who worked on the project was courteous, knowledgeable and just super nice and friendly. Melanie is always helpful and supportive on the phone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,000

Jim H.
04/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
I can't recommend California Solar enough. They are consummate professionals, from sales to office staff to installers to service people. I've dealt with them on 2 of my own solar installations, and I know them from 2 friends' installations (who also recommend them). They listened to my needs and requirements, put together a proposal and explained it, answered all my questions, and then painlessly shepherded the project through both the permitting and the utility company. When it came time for installation, they did truly beautiful work and totally respected my property and wishes. And I was kept informed all through the project from inception to final walkthrough.
Description of Work: Installed roof-mount 3.9kW solar system consisting of 12 SunPower SPR-E20-327w panels, Solar Edge SE6000A-US Inverter, Solar Edge P400 Power Optimizers, and roof mount racking system. The price included an upgrade of the Inverter at my request in order to allow for future additional panels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,874

John & Jody D.
02/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Excellent service from start to finish. Couldn't recommend California Solar highly enough.
Description of Work: Solar panel assessment & installation & follow up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28,000

Jeff & Leslie W.
10/2015
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
From when we called to ask initial questions through the final walk-through, the sales, field and office staff were punctual, professional, intelligent and really pleasant to have in/on our home. We were interested in limiting our carbon footprint and tired of being "accosted" in the big box stores by a big solar representative. We preferred better customer service and the purchase option (rather than the rip-off lease option). We interviewed two smaller, local companies and decided, hands-down, that California Solar Electric Co. from Grass Valley, CA was for us. The representative that came to our house educated us to make an informed decision on the equipment we wanted/needed and offered multiple finance options. The office staff were always available to answer questions or help with solutions. The install crew couldn't have been any nicer -- boy scouts with beards! They were always polite and respectful and genuinely enjoyed their jobs. That gave us satisfaction in knowing that our equipment was installed as if it was in/on their own home. I know there had to be multiple calls or correspondence to obtain county permits and interconnection with PG&E. Because California Solar Electric Co. is the project manager, all of those (annoying) details were handled! It is incredibly refreshing to deal with a smart young group of people who are working in a worthwhile business.
Description of Work: California Solar Electric Co. did a site assessment, energy analysis, set up financing, obtained the county building permit, installed solar panels/inverter and managed the metering and permissions from PG&E.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Dale M.
09/2015
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Sales process very professional. Installers polite and cleaned up after. Process explained start to finish. Follow up, install and start of operation to ensure proper knowledge and answer any questions.
Description of Work: Residential solar install and sale.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29,000

Cathy G.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, solar panels
  + 0 more
In meeting with them to discuss solar, they were very helpful and knowledgeable, having all the answers to the many questions we had. In deciding how large a system to go with, they were willing to work with us on the price to help us stay within our budget and still provide a system that would mostly eliminate our monthly electric bill. And when they came to install the system, the crew that did the work were quick and efficient, and did a really nice job, leaving everything clean. They were done in less than the expected time and came back a couple of times to give us information on monitoring the system and answer a few new questions that came up. We are very glad we went with them.
Description of Work: Installed our solar system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Response from California Solar Electric Company
[Member Name Removed], We are pleased that you had a good experience with our team. Thank you for choosing Cal Solar and we hope you have many years of savings. If you ever need anything just give us a ring. Regards, Brandon Davis Sales Manager

    Contact information

    149 E MAIN ST, Grass Valley, CA 95945

    http://www.californiasolarco.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Solar Panels,
    Electrical

    FAQ

    California Solar Electric Company is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    California Solar Electric Company accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, California Solar Electric Company offers free project estimates.
    Yes, California Solar Electric Company offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, California Solar Electric Company does not offer a senior discount.
    No, California Solar Electric Company does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, California Solar Electric Company offers warranties.
    California Solar Electric Company offers the following services: We design, sell, install, service, and maintain PV solar systems. Our team of NABCEP certified electricians adhere to a high standard of quality, safety, and performance. We work with you to find the best way to finance or lease a system with $0 down.

    Contact information

    149 E MAIN ST, Grass Valley, CA 95945

    http://www.californiasolarco.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM