Solar Power in San Diego
Solar power puts you in control of your energy. Instead of buying every kilowatt from SDG&E at rising rates, you generate clean power from the San Diego sun, and keep more money in your pocket.
How solar power works
Your panels convert sunlight into electricity, an inverter makes it usable for your home, and any extra can be stored in a battery or sent to the grid. You power your home with the sun and pull far less from SDG&E.
The benefits of going solar
- Energy independence, generate your own power.
- Lower bills, buy less electricity at peak rates.
- Rate protection, insulate yourself from utility hikes.
- Clean energy, reduce your carbon footprint.
Trusted local solar power experts
We've helped San Diego homeowners switch to solar power since 2013, with a 4.7-star rating across 42 Google reviews. We handle design, permits, and install, start to finish.
Solar Power FAQ
How does solar power lower my bill?
By generating your own electricity, you buy less from SDG&E, especially during expensive peak hours. Many San Diego homeowners cut their bill substantially.
Will solar power my whole home?
A properly sized system can offset most or all of your home's electricity use. We design yours around your actual usage to maximize savings.
What happens to solar power at night?
At night your home uses grid power or stored energy from a battery. Adding battery storage lets you use your own solar power around the clock.
Is solar power reliable in San Diego?
Yes. San Diego's sunny climate makes solar power very reliable, and quality systems are built to perform for decades.
The clearest way to go solar in San Diego
Three very different experiences hide behind the same word "solar." Here is how a local, own-your-system installer stacks up against a national brand and a door-to-door lease.
| What matters | San Diego Solar Surfers | National installer | Door-to-door lease / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Local San Diego crew, on your roof since 2013 | Regional subcontractors routed through a call center | Commissioned salesperson; install crew varies |
| You own the system | Yes, you own it and keep every incentive | Usually purchase or loan | No, the company keeps the panels and the tax credit |
| Pricing | Transparent line-item quote, no pressure | National pricing, add-ons at signing | Escalator clauses that raise your rate over time |
| Warranty and service | 25-year equipment warranty, local team answers | Manufacturer warranty, service tickets queued | Tied to a lease contract, not to your home |
| Financing options | $0-down financing, cash, and 30% federal ITC | In-house loan partner | Lease or PPA only, incentives go to them |
| Timeline and control | We handle design, permits, and SDG&E interconnection | Multi-step handoffs between departments | Fast signature, slower follow-through |
The Sunshine Promise
We design your system to a modeled first-year production target and put that estimate in writing before install. If your panels underperform that estimate, our local team comes back, diagnoses it, and makes it right at no charge. That is the Sunshine Promise.
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