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Aztec Solar Inc
4.5(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"it went well last winter and they discovered a leak on one of the solar pipes and replaced pipes so it was extra work with extra cost. Excellent result."
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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NRG Clean Power
4.6(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roberto Sanchez Solar System, I interviewed 4 solar panel companies and I chose NRG because Will was able to explain everything well. He answered all my questions to my complete satisfaction. Friendly and honest, Will made the sales process very smooth and personable. Tiffany helped and coordinated the project to make sure everything goes well. She always got back to my emails and phone calls promptly. Installers completed the solar panels when I was at work. Came home and he solar panels were on the roof. Definitely a nice install and quality work was delivered. Lisa helped out with the financing on the HVAC. She was patient and I believe got me a lower amount that before. Solar edge app is great to use and straight forward. Highly recommended company thanks NRG. I am excited to use my new solar system!"
Rooftop Solar
Solar Installation
Solar Panel Install
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Solar System Install

+5

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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LEGENDARY ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys installed solar panels and four batteries they did an awesome job. Super clean efficient and got the job done quickly. Good communication skills. I would highly recommend.!"
Response time1 day
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Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service tech point out a defect in our furnace. He showed me a visual of the defect as well as explained that there could be some danger associated with the defect unless it is corrected. He suggested a diagnostic be completed by a Lead Tech. Another appointment was scheduled immediately for the diagnostic. Excellent service."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Valley Solar, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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"Valley Solar was one of the few companies that we talked to that actually listened to what we wanted. We wanted a solar system with a backup battery to protect against the PG&E "safety" blackouts. Most companies just proposed their standard "cookie cutter" solar system with no battery. When we reminded them that we wanted a battery the usual response was something like, "We should be able to add a battery to this system" - not very confidence inspiring. Valley Solar came with a plan that included exactly what we were asking for. They also had a no-battery system to show us in case we wanted to save some money. The installation went smoothly. The crew was very professional and did a clean and good looking job. They were always ready to explain what they were doing and why they were doing it. There were only a couple of negatives. The first was the length of time it took from signing the contract to getting the system installed. The contract was signed on November 26, 2019. It stated an estimated start date of January 15, 2020 and an estimated completion date of February 15, 2020. The actual installation did not take place until the first week of March. The second negative involved the inverter which they chose to use. It was made by Solar Edge, and can be programmed in to function in different ways. One thing that can be changed is the amount of battery energy to reserve for backup protection. This is something that we would like to change at times. If we are going to be away from home for a while, we would like to set this value much higher than when we are at home. The priorities of how the solar energy is split between being used in our home, charging the battery, and sending to PG&E may need changing as PG&E's rate structure changes. The problem is that no provision is made for the customer (who is the owner of the system) to make these changes. We have to call Valley Solar whenever a change has to be made. This makes changing the battery reserve when we go away impractical. We had Valley Solar change the settings when PG&E switched us from the "Tiered" rate plan to the "Time-of-Use" plan. But what about future changes, if Valley Solar, or Solar Edge, is no longer in business? Maybe all inverters have this same problem, which would mean that this is not the fault of Valley Solar. Despite the negatives, we are pleased with Valley Solar, and would recommend them to anyone considering solar energy."
5.4 kW Rooftop Solar System
7.2 kW Ground Mounted Solar Array
11.88 kW Rooftop Solar Array
6.54 kw Rooftop Solar Installation
9.72 kW Ground Mounted Solar Array

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ZELLER ELECTRICAL INC
5.0(
5
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business! 5 years experience in Solar and Electrical projects in the area!!\n

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you’ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels ($1 to $1.50 per watt), you’d pay between $200 and $1,800 for your well pump solar panels—not including installation.

Ideally, you want to place them facing true south. This is different from what a compass shows, which is called the magnetic south. You can find true south by using an online calculator as long as you know the longitude and latitude of your property. Solar panel placement is key to maximizing the energy you generate, so this is an important step.

Yes, going solar really saves money. In fact, according to some calculations, the average homeowner who switches from electric to solar power will save almost $2,000 a year on energy costs. While buying solar panels and switching to solar can be costly up front, the savings add up over time. If you can sell back extra energy or take advantage of tax incentives, your savings can be even higher.

Yes, you can connect an inverter directly to your solar panels without solar battery storage if your home is connected to the power grid. However, most pros don’t recommend a direct connection because solar panels don’t put out steady voltage. It’s always best to install a charge controller between your solar panel and your inverter to regulate the flow of energy and ensure a stable power supply.

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