
- Max. panel efficiency
- Varies
- Panel warranty
- 30 years
- Payment options
- Cash, loan
- Year founded
- 2010
Our top solar company picks for San Francisco
To pick the best solar companies in San Francisco, we compared popular California solar companies on ratings and reviews, equipment options, warranty terms and other factors. Our picks may be Authorized Partners that compensate us — this does not affect our evaluations but may impact the order in which companies appear. Read the full methodology for all the details on how ConsumerAffairs makes solar company recommendations.
Company | Customer rating | Our pick for | Pro install | Max. panel efficiency | Panel warranty | NABCEP certified | Payment options | Year founded | |
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![]() | 4.0 | Top overall | Varies | 30 years | Cash, loan | 2010 | Learn more | ||
![]() | 4.1 | Solar leases | 22% | Varies | Cash, loan, lease | 2007 | Get Started | ||
![]() | 4.7 | DIY projects | Varies | Varies | Cash, loan | 2018 | Learn more |
Solar can be a big investment. Our goal is to highlight companies that are best equipped to meet most San Franciscans’ energy needs.
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team took a data-driven approach, informed by expert editors and considering the Mediterranean-type climate, to choose the best solar companies in San Francisco, California, based on the following key features and respective weightings:
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| Solar energy solutions. Offers solar energy kits, DIY solar kits and lithium batteries. Small- and large-scale equipment. Online purchasing with shipping to 48 states. Partner installer network. Financing and warranty available. | ![]() | ||||
Sunrun offers free energy consultations in 20 states. 15 years of experience. Sells and leases customized residential solar energy systems. Solar advisors offer one-on-one consultants to guide you through the details. | ![]() | Get Started Call Center Open (844) 321-6938 | ||||
Solar panel manufacturing and installation services. Proprietary anti-soiling, self-cooling technology. Battery backup and electric vehicle charging station solutions. 30-year panel warranty. Serves the Bay Area. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Tailored solar solutions for residential, commercial and nonprofit usage. Uses NABCEP-certified installers. Extensive financing options. 24/7 customer service chat. Only available in Northern California. Long repayment terms. | ![]() | |||||
Specializes in grid-tied residential solar installations. EV charging port installations available. Services offered in 13 locations across southern California. Qualified buyers can finance through loans. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Specializes in commercial and residential solar installation. 25-year manufacturer's warranties, 10-year warranties for commercial PV projects and 15-year warranties for residential PV projects. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Commercial and large-scale solar design, installation and maintenance plus battery storage systems. Covers several counties in California, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco, San Diego and Ventura. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential and commercial solar panel design and installation plus energy monitoring and storage services. Products from Solaria. Serves all of California. Warranties and financing available. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Full-service installer covering the East Bay metro area in San Francisco. Performs residential and commercial solar installations plus HVAC services. Offers 30-year warranty on solar panels, inverters, optimizers and racking. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential solar energy system installation and battery backup throughout the Bay Area in California. Equipment from Tesla. Also offers home additions, interior design and other building services, including carports and decks. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Specializes in commercial and residential solar installations. Carries components from Enphase Energy and LG Electronics. Offers 10-year workmanship warranties and 10- to 25-year manufacturer's warranties. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential solar installation. Founded in 2010. Services customers in parts of California. Offers 25-year warranty and 10-year workmanship warranty. Offers various financing options for customers. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential, commercial and community solar specialists serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Equipment from SunPower and Tesla Powerwall. Pay upfront or finance through a loan or power purchase agreement. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential installation of solar energy systems, energy storage, roofing, gutters, skylights and insulation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Offers brands like Enphase Energy, LG Chem and SunPower. Financing through loans. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Provides northern California with solar power systems for homes, businesses and farms. Sells and maintains large- and small-scale systems. Has installed solar in San Francisco since the year 2000. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential and commercial installer of solar energy systems and solar water heaters in the San Francisco Bay Area. Products from AllEarth Renewables, Canadian Solar, Enphase, LONGi, Silfab, SolarEdge, Solaria and Sol-Ark. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
San Francisco solar electric company founded in 1989. Installs solar energy and solar thermal systems in homes and businesses across the Bay Area. Full-service company providing design, installations and maintenance. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Commercial and industrial electrical services, solar energy system installation and backup power systems for the Bay Area, Central Valley and Greater Sacramento region of northern California. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Specializes in commercial and residential solar installation. 25-year manufacturer’s warranties on components. Carries products from Enphase Energy, FranklinWH, REC and Tesla Powerwall. Service across parts of California. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Specializes in commercial and residential solar installations. Offers 25- to 30-year manufacturer’s warranties on components. EV charging installations and solar carport services available. Performs roofing services. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential and commercial solar energy system installation, energy storage and roofing services for parts of New York and California. Offers a 25-year warranty. Financing available through loans or power purchase agreements. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential and commercial solar installations. Serves 54 cities across California. Installations include 25-year workmanship warranties. Some customers eligible for free, one-time roof replacement. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Performs solar installations on homes and businesses in Northern and Southern California. Offers military, teacher, firefighter and police discounts. Also offers zero-down loans and leases. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Performs residential, commercial and agricultural installation services across the San Francisco Bay area. Financing options available through loans. Performs free energy evaluations. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential, commercial and agricultural solar energy system installation, storage and EV charging for Northern California. 25-year panel, 10-year inverter and 10-year installation warranties. Free quotes available. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Solar installations and energy-efficient products for homes along the West Coast. Offers 10-year product, 25-year service and one-year labor warranties on in-house manufactured solar panels. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential and commercial solar installation, energy storage, EV charging and solar training across parts of Canada and the U.S. Offers manufacturer’s warranty on products like Tesla Powerwall. Free quotes available. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Residential and commercial installation of solar energy systems, energy storage and solar pool heating in the San Francisco Bay Area. Offers brands like SunPower and Tesla Powerwall. Financing through loans or leases. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Offers full-service solar installations that include system design, engineering, permitting, installation and off-site monitoring in parts of Northern California. Routine solar cleaning and maintenance services available. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | ||||
Specializes in grid-tied residential and commercial solar solutions. Offers installations and products from brands like Tesla and SunPower. Covers several cities in California, including San Jose and San Francisco. | ![]() | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide |
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