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About Makello
Makello specializes in residential and commercial solar installations as well as EV charging and energy storage solutions. It offers products from brands like Enphase Energy, LG, Panasonic, Qcells and SolarEdge. Its service area extends across parts of San Diego County, California.
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Makello service areas
Makello performs solar installation services for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers across San Diego County and includes the following 52 communities:
Communities covered
- Alpine
- Barrio Logan
- Bonsall
- Bonita
- Carlsbad
- Carmel Valley
- Chollas View
- Chula Vista
- City Heights
- Clairemont
- Coronado
- Del Mar
- El Cajon
- Encanto
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Fallbrook
- Granite Hills
- Imperial Beach
- La Jolla
- La Mesa
- Lakeside
- Lemon Grove
- Mira Mesa
- Miramar
- Mission Beach
- Mission Valley
- Mount Hope
- Mountain View
- National City
- North Park
- Oak Park
- Ocean Beach
- Oceanside
- Pacific Beach
- Point Loma
- Poway
- Ramona
- Rancho Bernardo
- Rancho Penasquitos
- Rancho Santa Fe
- San Diego
- San Marcos
- Santee
- Scripps Ranch
- Solana Beach
- Sorrento Valley
- Southcrest
- Spring Valley
- University City
- Valley Center
- Vista
Average solar cost by service area
Solar panel costs vary based on your location and other factors. The map below shows average overall prices in Makello’s service areas to give you a general idea of what to expect. Your specific energy needs, panel efficiency and other variables could make your costs higher or lower than these averages.
| Average cost per watt | Typical system size | Average cost after ITC | Payback period | Estimated net savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.06 | 4.5 kW | $11,466 | 7 years | $30,000 |
Note: Costs in this table are average costs for the state and do not represent specific company pricing. "Average cost after ITC” reflects the cost after receiving the full 30% solar investment tax credit (ITC). “Estimated net savings” is the average amount residents in that state will save on electricity over 25 years, including their cost of installing a solar energy system.
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Equipment brands sold by Makello
As a solar installer, Makello does not manufacture its own equipment. The company offers equipment from the following brands:
- Enphase Energy
- LG Chem
- Panasonic
- Qcells
- SMA
- SolarEdge
- sonnen
FAQ
Does Makello offer a warranty?
Makello offers a 25-year linear power output warranty and a 10-year product warranty on materials and workmanship.
What payment options does Makello offer?
You can pay for products and services from Makello upfront, finance through a loan or lease-to-own.
When was Makello founded?
Makello was founded in 2010.
How Makello compares
Compare Makello on customer reviews, availability and payment options below. Read our guide to finding the best solar energy company for more.
| Company | Customer rating | Availability | Payment options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | No ratingView profile | California | Upfront, lease-to-own, finance | Learn more |
 | 3.4 | Nationwide | Yes | Learn more |
Makello Company Information
- Company Name:
- Makello
- Year Founded:
- 2010
- Address:
- 1745 Addison Way
- City:
- Hayward
- State/Province:
- CA
- Postal Code:
- 94544
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.makello.com
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