Solar Electric
With rising energy costs, many homeowners are asking, "Is there any relief?" The answer is YES! Thousands of homeowners in California have done their research and found solar to be a cost-effective, environmentally responsible way to reduce or zero their electric bills. There is some satisfaction in a solution that reduces dependence on the supply and prices offered by the local utility company. The challenge is out there. How will you handle the rising cost of power?
For many, the decision to add a solar electric system to their home or business is easy. The benefits are numerous and convincing. But realistically, it boils down to two reasons for choosing solar. First, the environmental benefits truly are compelling. How do we want to leave the earth for our kids, and their kids? What can we do to protect and preserve our environment? No one disagrees that reducing our dependence on foreign oil and going green is the right thing to do. However, many times it is the economics of installing a solar electric system for your power needs that tips the scales for many homeowners. With the rebates and tax incentives paying back about a third of the total cost of the system, now is a great time to stop the insanity of unstable energy costs. For those wanting predictable utility costs in retirement years, a solar system provides that protection.
SUNPOWER Systems
For over 20 years, SunPower has been a leading provider of clean solar energy across the globe. With a commitment to quality unlike any other, SunPower offers something no one else does: the highest efficiency panels on the residential market combined with a streamlined design and stellar service.
Solar Energy Is: Smarter Technology
Solar Energy Is: Smarter Design
Solar Energy Is: Smarter Savings
These days, you've got plenty of choice when selecting a solar provider, so why not work with the best? SunPower Premier Dealers are carefully selected to ensure they're the best-qualified, most professional solar dealers in your community. It's the smart way to go solar.
Highest Efficiency Panels on the Market Mean Lower Electric Bills for You
SunPower's innovative panel design leaves more surface area available to absorb sunlight, providing up to 50% more energy than conventional panels - that means more energy to power your home with less rooftop space. To learn more about the tax savings available with a SunPower solar system, download this tax credit form.
Solar Panels That Don't Just Perform Better, They Look Better, Too
Solar panels don't have to be an eyesore for the neighborhood. In fact, SunPower's elegant all-black panels are designed to blend into your home's architecture, not stand out from it.
Increase the Value of Your Home with One of the Strongest Warranties in the Business
While other manufacturers only guarantee their panels for five years, SunPower protects yours for ten. You can relax knowing that your investment is guaranteed by SunPower's worry-free warranty.
Roof Mounted Systems
This is a 2.5 kilowatt system inconspicuously mounted on the roof, which gets plenty of sun on top of this hillside residence. The only evidence there is a solar system present is the lack of a monthly electric bill. The optional Kohler Auto Transfer switch with 8 kW Kohler propane generator backup power system guarantees security for this family 365 days a year.
Installation of the solar array was done during the construction phase of this beautiful, new barn. This 2.5 kw system will provide almost all the energy needs for the family's home, and all the tools and toys inside the barn. This modular array has plenty of room for expansion should they need to produce more power.
An efficient 3 kw roof mount system is able to produce enough power for this energy savvy home on acreage. These SunPower panels and inverter are the most efficient combination system produced in the world today. The streamlined, nearly black panel on the roof is barely visible on their black composition roof.
This barn is newly constructed on property that will someday hold this woman's dream home. Until the large home is built, this 4 kw system on her barn will provide plenty of power for the construction needs and the well for irrigation.
Trellis Mounted Systems
Here is a beautiful trellis mounted system situated on the sunny side of this home. It is a 4.3 kilowatt array with an optional manual transfer switch to a critical load panel for an emergency back-up power system, providing both electricity and peace of mind for the happy couple living there.
Trellis mounted systems are a popular choice, providing additional shade to patios or other living spaces while remaining less visible than some other mounting options. This 2.5 kilowatt system is situated to shade part of the pool and enjoyed by a family of four.
Pole Mounted Systems
Here you see a 5 kilowatt tracking system, which is a solar array that tracks or follows the sun throughout the day. It is 35% more efficient than an identical stationary system and provides power to this family of five. It sits on a distant, unseen portion of their seven acre lot and offsets the electrical usage to their home, swimming pool, and other power needs.
Here you see a kilowatt tracking system, which is a solar array that tracks or follows the sun throughout the day. It is 35% more efficient than an identical stationary system and provides power to a family of five. It sits on a distant, unseen portion of their seven acre lot and offsets the electrical usage to their home, swimming pool, and other power needs.
An energy efficient home, coupled with a power conscious family and a tracking solar array, is a winning combination to reduce this family's electric bill to zero. The single tracker pole mounted array follows the sun across the wide open sky all day to produce plenty of power for this family of four, with energy to spare.
This large 6 pole fixed array system provides for an expansive older home with large energy needs. This 15 kw system supplies enough power for the well to irrigate the beautiful grounds, as well as, the needs of the home.
This large, double pole mount system is fixed toward maximizing the greatest energy production possible.
Ground Mounted Systems
This 7.6 kw ground rack system provides plenty of electricity for this family's large home and is located in an area away from view.
This 20kW ground racks system is a workhorse for power. This large array easily handles the demands of a rural home and property with animals.
This is a 3.6 kilowatt ground mounted system providing plenty of power for the couple on their country property. They chose to fix their costs and hedge against increasing utility rates with their investment in a renewable energy system.
This 5 kilowatt provides power for this organic farmer's home and irrigation needs.
Hybrid Systems
This is a photo of a homeowner's hybrid system: with the best of both worlds! His solar system provides all his electricity needs, even with a power failure. This homeowner is still connected to the grid, and has the security of a dual utility auto-transfer switch, and an off-grid battery system to keep his home running normally even in the event of a power failure.
This hybrid system provides plenty of power while hooked to the utility, and a back-up generator and batteries for uninterrupted power when the power fails. The ultimate in energy savings and family security.


