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Sun Kiss Solar
4.4(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"Others wanted weeks to come out to just diagnose the problem. I talked to Jon on a Friday and he came out on Monday. He diagnosed the problem to be the inverter which was under warranty. Jon handled all the warranty stuff and replaced it the next day it arrived. We added some panels to optimize my inverter capacity. So it is now fixed and producing more power than before. I highly recommend Sun Kiss Solar."
Response time2 days
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mainline Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
210
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Miguel and his team were great! They were able to replace a water heater same day , and now my tenants can enjoy their holiday with hot water! I will hire again!"
Drain Clearing
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Plumbing Repairs
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Sunrun Inc
5.0(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The #1 home solar & battery company in America. We know going solar can be complicated. We are here as your expert guide every step of the way. With our customers, we are creating a planet run by the sun. Unrivaled home solar and battery experience\nWith 900,000 homes and counting, no one has more installation expertise.Smart technology\nAn ecosystem of innovative products that put you in control of your home energy needs. Payment solutions for every home\nTailored plans including predictable monthly payments, little-to-no money down, and no-debt options. The Sunrun Guarantee\nThe industry's most comprehensive repairs, maintenance & monitoring program.\n"

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SolarSesame, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"I recently chose Solar Sesame for my solar panel installation, and Iâ m thrilled with my decision! After consulting with three other companies, it was clear that Solar Sesame offered the best combination of professionalism and expertise. Preslav was my salesman, and he was outstanding. His knowledge of solar energy and the installation process was impressive, and he took the time to address all my questions thoroughly. I appreciated his transparency and clear communication, which made the decision-making process much easier. Ultimately, I felt confident signing with Solar Sesame, knowing I was in good hands. The installation went smoothly, and Iâ m already seeing the benefits in my energy bills. I highly recommend Solar Sesame and Preslav for anyone considering solarâ truly a top-notch experience!"
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job on the house, they had everything installed in 3 days and once the LAWP Panel from the power company and hooked everything, then everything was working well. they took care of all the paper works and documentation, and everything was done quickly. Best price available for us."
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Ilum Solar
4.8(
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ilum Solar did a great job with our system’s installation. The price was competitive and they use top notch and highest quality components such as Enphase microinverters. I have referred them to friends and family and they have also installed systems for them!"
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot turn on a new solar system before inspection. The inspector checks that the system is correctly connected to the grid and that safety components and features are in place. This process prevents problems on the electrical grid and offers protection against fire in your home. 

Your local utility company may also require inspection documentation before you can connect to the grid. An inspection can ensure solar power efficiency and determine how you might increase it.

While you can minimally overshoot the number of solar panels you need for your home, it's not smart to go too far. Not only is the extra cost unnecessary, but your state may put caps on how much energy your home can produce and send back to the grid. It is always best to work with a solar energy professional to determine the best system size for you.

There are a few great questions to ask a solar contractor or inspector when you speak to them. You’ll probably want to find out about the energy yield and efficiency of your array, ensuring the actual output matches the amount you calculated when installing the array in the first place. It’s also a good idea to find out about any damage or wear and tear on the array and to inquire about how soon you need to make repairs or replacements to essential components.

The best solar-panel mounting system will depend on your property layout, but you’ll typically want to try for south-facing panels to get the most sun. Roof mounting and wall mounting are both popular, but if your well setup is far away from buildings and other structures you can also set up a freestanding aluminum frame to mount your panels.

  • 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.

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