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California Green Energy Construction and Consulting, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"About a year and a half ago we finally made the decision to explore solar panels for our home. After a recommendation from a friend, we called Josh and he informed us that we were almost out of time to take advantage of the larger residuals and tax break being offered at the time. We checked and found that it was indeed the case. We made a quick, but informed decision with Josh and his team's help in getting all the required paperwork, permits, etc. in time to take full advantage of the situation. The installation was flawless with great attention to detail and we are very satisfied with the new panels. We have recommended California Green Energy to friends and they have have been as pleased as we are. We would not hesitate to recommend this company based on our experience."
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Front Array
Front Array
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Front Array

+67

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Aztec Solar Inc
4.5(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
51
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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
Home Solar Install
Solar System Install

+5

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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LEGENDARY ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had solar heating put in for Pool. Mark, Lucas, Jesus, Victor and Mike we’re very professional and did a good job installing my system. They were in and out and did a good cleanup job. They also addressed any concerns that I had. Would highly recommend them if you are looking for a solar pool heating system."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Valley Solar, Inc.
4.8(
3
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Serving Carmichael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

Solar panels should get at least four to six hours of direct sunlight daily. It’s even better if sunlight reaches panels between the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is enough to power a home, depending on your solar system’s size and energy needs. Remember that panels will generate some power under cloudy skies or in the shade, and many systems compensate for lower sun exposure by drawing energy from the grid or battery storage.

The actual time it takes to construct the solar farm is relatively short, taking between 2 and 4 months on average. That timeline is dependent on site conditions, crew size, and the overall size of the solar farm.

However, the time it takes to get the ball rolling is significantly longer, ranging from 3 to 5 years. With a project of this scale, you’ll need to obtain all of the proper permits and approvals to start breaking ground, and depending on your location, that could be an extended process.

In most cases, installing solar panels will not void your roof warranty. To keep roof warranties intact, check your written warranty or call the manufacturer to ask about clauses regarding roof penetrations. You can also protect yourself by getting written approval or a modified warranty that specifically allows the solar installation type you’re planning. Then, hire a professional solar installer that follows roofing manufacturer instructions and protects the roof during installation.

  • Installing a new electrical meter box

  • Replacing your meter base

  • Replacing your service entrance cable 

The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. 

Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.

DIY solar panel installations are hard to manage by yourself. You’ll likely need some help or prior experience to make the project worth the effort.

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