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# Best solar installation companies in San Diego, CA

Verified San Diego solar installation companies for solar panel installation, battery backup, and solar water heaters - serving La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a solar installation company in San Diego

Solar is a 25-year decision sold in a 45-minute pitch. The right installer shows real production estimates for YOUR roof, explains financing versus buying in plain math, and is licensed - not a lead reseller.

Perfect weather doesn't mean no work: salt air, canyon lots, and some of America's priciest homes make San Diego a premium service market. When you compare solar installation companies in San Diego, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for solar installation companies near me in San Diego? Everyone ranked below serves San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these San Diego businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve San Diego to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full San Diego ranking

Show independents only

1

[Build Brothers Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/build-brothers-inc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 671 Google reviews · 7765 Arjons Dr

[View profile](/biz/build-brothers-inc/) [Call](tel:+17605667734) [Website](http://www.buildbrothersinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[OnPoint Solar Panel Cleaning San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/onpoint-solar-panel-cleaning-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 343 Google reviews · 4241 Lowell St #103

[View profile](/biz/onpoint-solar-panel-cleaning-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16197807773) [Website](https://onpointsolarcleaning.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Soltech Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/soltech-electric/)

★★★★★ 5 · 136 Google reviews · 8910 University Center Ln #400

[View profile](/biz/soltech-electric/) [Call](tel:+18583512420) [Website](http://soltechelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[San Diego County Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/san-diego-county-solar/)

★★★★★ 5 · 94 Google reviews · 5145 Avenida Encinas Ste. A

[View profile](/biz/san-diego-county-solar/) [Call](tel:+17602302220) [Website](http://www.sandiegocountysolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[The Solar Detective Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-solar-detective/)

★★★★★ 5 · 89 Google reviews · 1049 Camino Del Mar #4d

[View profile](/biz/the-solar-detective/) [Call](tel:+18585198415) [Website](http://www.thesolardetective.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Solar Shine San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solar-shine-san-diego/)

★★★★★ 5 · 49 Google reviews · 4017 Coronado Ave

[View profile](/biz/solar-shine-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16195356263) [Website](https://www.solarshinesd.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[OnPoint Solar Panel Cleaning Clairemont Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/onpoint-solar-panel-cleaning-clairemont/)

★★★★★ 5 · 46 Google reviews · 2476 Cowley Way

[View profile](/biz/onpoint-solar-panel-cleaning-clairemont/) [Call](tel:+16194892205) [Website](https://onpointsolarcleaning.com/solar-panel-cleaning-clairemont/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Cosmic Solar and Roofing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cosmic-solar-and-roofing/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 275 Google reviews · 943 Poinsettia Ave Ste 401

[View profile](/biz/cosmic-solar-and-roofing/) [Call](tel:+17606180376) [Website](https://www.cosmicsolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Incentive Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/incentive-solar/)

★★★★★ 5 · 39 Google reviews · 2820 Camino del Rio S

[View profile](/biz/incentive-solar/) [Call](tel:+16192445911) [Website](http://incentivesolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[SolarQuest - CSLB #992252 Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solarquest-cslb-992252/)

★★★★★ 5 · 39 Google reviews · 5173 Waring Rd #118

[View profile](/biz/solarquest-cslb-992252/) [Call](tel:+16192928062) [Website](https://www.solarquestpower.com/landing/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Sungenia Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sungenia/)

★★★★★ 5 · 39 Google reviews · 10060 Carroll Canyon Rd Unit 103

[View profile](/biz/sungenia/) [Call](tel:+16192516167) [Website](http://www.sungenia.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Creative Energy Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/creative-energy-solutions/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 171 Google reviews · 9939 Hibert St Ste 107

[View profile](/biz/creative-energy-solutions/) [Call](tel:+18442788674) [Website](http://www.crtvnrg.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Johnson Electric Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/johnson-electric-solar/)

★★★★★ 5 · 33 Google reviews · 3111 Camino Del Rio N #400

[View profile](/biz/johnson-electric-solar/) [Call](tel:+16195491421) [Website](https://johnsonelectricsolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[RV and Marine Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rv-and-marine-solar/)

★★★★★ 5 · 33 Google reviews · 930 21st St Apt 4

[View profile](/biz/rv-and-marine-solar/) [Call](tel:+16198047180) [Website](https://rvandmarinesolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Sattler Solar Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sattler-solar-inc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 30 Google reviews · 4770 Del Mar Ave

[View profile](/biz/sattler-solar-inc/) [Call](tel:+16198800445) [Website](http://www.sattlersolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[E Z Solar & Roofing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/e-z-solar-roofing/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 109 Google reviews · 1076 Broadway

[View profile](/biz/e-z-solar-roofing/) [Call](tel:+16194929685) [Website](https://www.ezsolarelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Jamar Power Systems Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jamar-power-systems/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 81 Google reviews · 9830 Prospect Ave Ste D

[View profile](/biz/jamar-power-systems/) [Call](tel:+16194487770) [Website](https://jamarpower.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Sunspired Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunspired-solar/)

★★★★★ 5 · 19 Google reviews · 16885 W Bernardo Dr #380

[View profile](/biz/sunspired-solar/) [Call](tel:+18587319337) [Website](https://www.sunspiredsolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Solar Fuze Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solar-fuze/)

★★★★★ 5 · 18 Google reviews · 8977 Activity Rd

[View profile](/biz/solar-fuze/) [Call](tel:+18583450006) [Website](http://www.solarfuze.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Baker Home Energy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/baker-home-energy/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 3011 Google reviews · 2060 Wineridge Pl

[View profile](/biz/baker-home-energy/) [Call](tel:+18774090341) [Website](https://bakerhomeenergy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Semper Solaris](/biz/semper-solaris/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 1564 Google reviews · 964 Fifth Ave #510

[View profile](/biz/semper-solaris/) [Call](tel:+16194324211) [Website](https://www.sempersolaris.com/locations/san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[EnergyAid](/biz/energyaid/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 500 Google reviews · 4599 Mission Gorge Pl STE A

[View profile](/biz/energyaid/) [Call](tel:+18777870607) [Website](https://energyaid.net/solar-services-repairs-san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Stellar Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/stellar-solar/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 382 Google reviews · 265 Via Del Monte

[View profile](/biz/stellar-solar/) [Call](tel:+18667876527) [Website](http://stellarsolar.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Solar Negotiators Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solar-negotiators/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 258 Google reviews · 600 S Andreasen Dr Ste A

[View profile](/biz/solar-negotiators/) [Call](tel:+16199492910) [Website](https://www.solarnegotiators.com/locations/san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[CM Solar Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cm-solar-electric/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 26 Google reviews · 10965 San Diego Mission Rd

[View profile](/biz/cm-solar-electric/) [Call](tel:+16194881117) [Website](https://cmsolarelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[180 Solar Power Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/180-solar-power/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 21 Google reviews · 334 W 3rd Ave

[View profile](/biz/180-solar-power/) [Call](tel:+17602644012) [Website](http://www.180solarpower.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[BVI Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bvi-solar/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 29 Google reviews · 9195 Chesapeake Dr

[View profile](/biz/bvi-solar/) [Call](tel:+18772841222) [Website](https://bvisolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[Sunline Energy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunline-energy/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 250 Google reviews · 7340 Trade St Ste H

[View profile](/biz/sunline-energy/) [Call](tel:+18582890758) [Website](https://www.sunlineenergy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[San Diego Solar Surfers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/san-diego-solar-surfers/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 42 Google reviews · 3834 Pendiente Ct Apt S207

[View profile](/biz/san-diego-solar-surfers/) [Call](tel:+18582983727) [Website](https://sdsolarsurfers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[Solar Symphony Construction, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solar-symphony-construction-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 217 Google reviews · 1291 Pacific Oaks Pl

[View profile](/biz/solar-symphony-construction-inc/) [Call](tel:+17602787747) [Website](https://solarsymphony.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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31

[SolarTech Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solartech/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 1077 Google reviews · 9410 Bond Ave

[View profile](/biz/solartech/) [Call](tel:+16197439193) [Website](https://solartechonline.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[Heliogold Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/heliogold-solar/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 88 Google reviews · 845 15th St Ste 103

[View profile](/biz/heliogold-solar/) [Call](tel:+17603325112) [Website](https://heliogold.com/solar-installation-in-san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[IGNITE POWER LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ignite-power-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 62 Google reviews · 300 W Grand Ave Ste 100B

[View profile](/biz/ignite-power-llc/) [Call](tel:+17602059064) [Website](https://www.goignitepower.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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34

[G C Electric Solar Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/g-c-electric-solar/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 101 Google reviews · 934 S Andreasen Dr Ste E

[View profile](/biz/g-c-electric-solar/) [Call](tel:+18589993929) [Website](http://www.usa-gce.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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35

[SunSolar Power - SPR California Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunsolar-power-spr-california/)

★★★★ 4.4 · 25 Google reviews · 11622 El Camino Real

[View profile](/biz/sunsolar-power-spr-california/) [Call](tel:+18587642419) [Website](http://www.sunsolarpower.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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36

[Sunlight Solar, Inc.](/biz/sunlight-solar-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 126 Google reviews · 1300 N Johnson Ave #104

[View profile](/biz/sunlight-solar-inc/) [Call](tel:+18585648032) [Website](https://sunlightsolarinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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37

[LGCY Power](/biz/lgcy-power/)

★★★★ 4.4 · 525 Google reviews · 4542 Ruffner St Unit 210

[View profile](/biz/lgcy-power/) [Call](tel:+16196261309) [Website](https://www.lgcypower.com/state/ca/san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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38

[Sunrun](/biz/sunrun/)

★★★★ 4.1 · 43 Google reviews · 7310 Miramar Rd

[View profile](/biz/sunrun/) [Call](tel:+18333245886) [Website](https://www.sunrun.com/solar-by-state/ca/san-diego-california-solar?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in San Diego; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Solar Installation in San Diego: common questions

### Who are the best solar installation companies in San Diego?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated solar installation companies in San Diego are Build Brothers Inc., OnPoint Solar Panel Cleaning San Diego, Soltech Electric. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find solar installation companies near me in San Diego?

Every company ranked on this page serves San Diego and the surrounding area, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest solar installation company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a solar installation company in San Diego?

Solar is a 25-year decision sold in a 45-minute pitch. The right installer shows real production estimates for YOUR roof, explains financing versus buying in plain math, and is licensed - not a lead reseller.

Run a business in solar installation? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer.

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