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5 Best solar companies in Chowchilla, CA (2023 ranking)

UPDATED MARCH 2023

There are plenty of solar companies out there – check out this updated ranking for the top rated solar installers in Chowchilla, CA based on shopper preferences. Compare customer ratings, company tiers, and genuine customer feedback to see which installer is the best fit for your solar project.

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16 companies
2,164 customer reviews
4.5 average rating

Solar companies in Chowchilla, CA 2023

  • Madera, CA
    Established 2012
    Elite+ Installer
    With 80 years of combined experience at American Array Solar and Roofing, we put our customers first! We service all of California with 5 locations across the state. We offer an industry leading 30 year warranty. As one of California's top rated Solar and Roofing companies we are partnered with world class solar and roofing manufacturers to bring you the latest, long lasting and high performance technology on the market.

    From residential, commercial to industrial projects, we do them all.

    Elite+ Installer

    Screened & Verified

    With 80 years of combined experience at American Array Solar and Roofing, we put our customers first! We service all of California with 5 locations across the state. We offer an industry leading 30 year warranty. As one of California's top rated Solar and Roofing companies we are partnered with world class solar and roofing manufacturers to bring you the latest, long lasting and high performance technology on the market.

    From residential, commercial to industrial projects, we do them all.
  • Fresno, CA
    Established 2017
    Elite Installer
    With an unmatched 60 DAY INSTALLATION GUARANTEE and 25 YEAR MONEY BACK PRODUCTION GUARANTEE it is clear why our customers have made us the fastest growing solar company in the U.S.
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    Elite Installer

    Screened & Verified

    With an unmatched 60 DAY INSTALLATION GUARANTEE and 25 YEAR MONEY BACK PRODUCTION GUARANTEE it is clear why our customers have made us the fastest growing solar company in the U.S.
  • Benicia, CA
    Established 2008
    Elite+ Installer
    Since 2008, Solar Optimum continues to be the leader in supplying solar energy systems, back-up battery storage and roofing for homeowners and businesses in California, Nevada and Arizona. Our team is made up of professionals that aim to protect the environment with the latest technologies as well as offer immediate and long-term savings to the consumer.

    * THREE-Time Winner: 2022, 2021 and 2020 Panasonic National Installer of the Year
    * Since 2008, Solar Optimum has led the energy revolution acr…

    Elite+ Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Since 2008, Solar Optimum continues to be the leader in supplying solar energy systems, back-up battery storage and roofing for homeowners and businesses in California, Nevada and Arizona. Our team is made up of professionals that aim to protect the environment with the latest technologies as well as offer immediate and long-term savings to the consumer.

    * THREE-Time Winner: 2022, 2021 and 2020 Panasonic National Installer of the Year
    * Since 2008, Solar Optimum has led the energy revolution acr…
  • Santa Clara, CA
    Established 2000
    Elite Installer
    At Mega Power Electric, Inc, we have more than 16 years of success working in the industry and that was only possible because of our dedication and determination to deliver the best quality of customer service and satisfaction. All of our customers get the same experience and we are only happy with the results and consider it a job done, when you are. Part of the reason why we can deliver this level of service is the fact that we have a full team of experts who are specialists in specific disciplines and a…
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    Elite Installer

    Screened & Verified

    At Mega Power Electric, Inc, we have more than 16 years of success working in the industry and that was only possible because of our dedication and determination to deliver the best quality of customer service and satisfaction. All of our customers get the same experience and we are only happy with the results and consider it a job done, when you are. Part of the reason why we can deliver this level of service is the fact that we have a full team of experts who are specialists in specific disciplines and a…
  • Petaluma, CA
    Established 2014
    Approved Installer
    With two decades of experience installing thousands of solar panel systems for both residential and commercial projects, our fully-licensed installers are some of the most qualified solar installers in California. We make the process quick, easy, and professional, helping you obtain a solar system you can count on.
    Our professional team simplifies the complex world of solar power. From full site analysis, to system engineering, permitting, installation, activation, monitoring, and maintenance of your so…
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    With two decades of experience installing thousands of solar panel systems for both residential and commercial projects, our fully-licensed installers are some of the most qualified solar installers in California. We make the process quick, easy, and professional, helping you obtain a solar system you can count on.
    Our professional team simplifies the complex world of solar power. From full site analysis, to system engineering, permitting, installation, activation, monitoring, and maintenance of your so…
  • San Jose, CA
    Established 1987
    Elite+ Installer
    NRG Clean Power is on a mission to change the way energy is produced, consumed and stored. We believe that energy production should be decentralized, deregulated, affordable and most importantly, renewable. Complete energy independence is our goal. Solar, The Smart Way ™.

    Dedicated project managers will guide you through the project that includes a lifetime warranty to protect your investment. This is solar, the smart way!
    *Fully licensed electricians (C-10 license Class)
    *Perfect Safety Track…

    Elite+ Installer

    Screened & Verified

    NRG Clean Power is on a mission to change the way energy is produced, consumed and stored. We believe that energy production should be decentralized, deregulated, affordable and most importantly, renewable. Complete energy independence is our goal. Solar, The Smart Way ™.

    Dedicated project managers will guide you through the project that includes a lifetime warranty to protect your investment. This is solar, the smart way!
    *Fully licensed electricians (C-10 license Class)
    *Perfect Safety Track…
  • Pittsburg, CA
    Established 2014
    Advanced Installer
    As a family run business, we care most about the LEGACY we leave behind for you.

    As a builder (general contractor), we love what we do and we're excited that our work often lasts longer than most people live in their homes. Also, because we're EXPERT BUILDERS, the warranty on any roof work we do is not violated once the solar is installed because we do both together.

    At the end of the day what are you buying? Energy! So, what is your solar worth if you don't get a guarantee on…
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    Advanced Installer

    Screened & Verified

    As a family run business, we care most about the LEGACY we leave behind for you.

    As a builder (general contractor), we love what we do and we're excited that our work often lasts longer than most people live in their homes. Also, because we're EXPERT BUILDERS, the warranty on any roof work we do is not violated once the solar is installed because we do both together.

    At the end of the day what are you buying? Energy! So, what is your solar worth if you don't get a guarantee on…
  • Sacramento, CA
    Established 2011
    Advanced Installer
    LA SOLAR GROUP and Its subsidiary companies are one of the highest-rated solar companies in California, Nevada and now in Texas.

    With over 200+ installations each month, most of our business comes directly from referrals of satisfied customers.

    We are an INC 5000 company as one of the fastest-growing businesses for 7 straight consecutive years. LA SOLAR GROUP and its subsidiaries are committed to designing the most cost-effective and productive solar solutions for your home. We take a conserv…
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    Advanced Installer

    Screened & Verified

    LA SOLAR GROUP and Its subsidiary companies are one of the highest-rated solar companies in California, Nevada and now in Texas.

    With over 200+ installations each month, most of our business comes directly from referrals of satisfied customers.

    We are an INC 5000 company as one of the fastest-growing businesses for 7 straight consecutive years. LA SOLAR GROUP and its subsidiaries are committed to designing the most cost-effective and productive solar solutions for your home. We take a conserv…
  • Stockton, CA
    Established 2011
    Approved Installer
    SolarUnion is the only Diamond Certified Solar Company in the State of California that offers a 25-year performance guarantee on (i) parts, (ii) labor, (iii) roof attachments and (iv) power output.
    We are rated highest in quality on customer satisfaction, insurance coverage, license and business practices. We offer a premium solar experience to our customers.
    The SolarUnion Team includes in-house certified C46 and C10 solar electricians and carefully vetted installers with decades of experience in…
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    SolarUnion is the only Diamond Certified Solar Company in the State of California that offers a 25-year performance guarantee on (i) parts, (ii) labor, (iii) roof attachments and (iv) power output.
    We are rated highest in quality on customer satisfaction, insurance coverage, license and business practices. We offer a premium solar experience to our customers.
    The SolarUnion Team includes in-house certified C46 and C10 solar electricians and carefully vetted installers with decades of experience in…
  • Madera, CA
    Established 2005
    Approved Installer
    Nova West Solar strives to provide the best value to our customers. We utilize only the highest quality equipment and do not sacrifice quality at any point in the installation.

    We take pride in being one of the oldest locally owned and operated solar contractors in the Central Valley.
    We believe that happy customers are our best source of future business and our goal is to provide the best service, installation and customer service to our customers.
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Nova West Solar strives to provide the best value to our customers. We utilize only the highest quality equipment and do not sacrifice quality at any point in the installation.

    We take pride in being one of the oldest locally owned and operated solar contractors in the Central Valley.
    We believe that happy customers are our best source of future business and our goal is to provide the best service, installation and customer service to our customers.
  • Fresno, CA
    Established 2015
    Advanced Installer
    *Professional Staff Paid On Salary
    *Loans Starting At 3.49% Interest
    *100% Satisfaction Guarantee
    *Low-Price Guarantee
    *Individually Tailored System Design
    *Proud Central Valley Local Team
    *System Output Monitoring
    *Individualized True-Up and Energy Efficiency Strategy
    *25 Year Installation Warranty
    *25 Year Roof Penetration Warranty
    *25 Year System Monitoring
    *Industry Leading Manufacturer Warranties - 25 Years or Longer
    *45 Day Average Install Time
    *5 Year Maintenan…
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    Advanced Installer

    Screened & Verified

    *Professional Staff Paid On Salary
    *Loans Starting At 3.49% Interest
    *100% Satisfaction Guarantee
    *Low-Price Guarantee
    *Individually Tailored System Design
    *Proud Central Valley Local Team
    *System Output Monitoring
    *Individualized True-Up and Energy Efficiency Strategy
    *25 Year Installation Warranty
    *25 Year Roof Penetration Warranty
    *25 Year System Monitoring
    *Industry Leading Manufacturer Warranties - 25 Years or Longer
    *45 Day Average Install Time
    *5 Year Maintenan…
  • Mountain Ranch, CA
    Established 2017
    Approved Installer
    Fully integrated solar installation company and the future of utilities. GIM provides full turn key solar installation systems and maintenance. Employing our own electricians and installer allows us to provide an elevated experience. With our own roofing division we are able to bring customers a full service option to update the roof before installing solar. Using top tier 1 products allows us provide quality over quantity to give homeowners peace of mind knowing their system will produce for the next 30 y…
    Approved EnergySage badge

    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Fully integrated solar installation company and the future of utilities. GIM provides full turn key solar installation systems and maintenance. Employing our own electricians and installer allows us to provide an elevated experience. With our own roofing division we are able to bring customers a full service option to update the roof before installing solar. Using top tier 1 products allows us provide quality over quantity to give homeowners peace of mind knowing their system will produce for the next 30 y…
  • Fresno, CA
    Established 1992
    Approved Installer
    We handle everything in house, right here in Fresno. From sales to design to installation and service. We pride ourselves in the quality of our products and workmanship. You can trust us to thoroughly explain the details of a solar project and why they must each be carefully considered. Our pressure free approach to all projects ensures customers can make the best decisions for their needs.
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    We handle everything in house, right here in Fresno. From sales to design to installation and service. We pride ourselves in the quality of our products and workmanship. You can trust us to thoroughly explain the details of a solar project and why they must each be carefully considered. Our pressure free approach to all projects ensures customers can make the best decisions for their needs.
  • Visalia, CA
    Established 2016
    Approved Installer
    Words are cheap. We've seen standard install practices, and we're not impressed. We go beyond the standard by implementing a 5-point quality check on all of our installations. We guarantee every project will follow this process, making each installation a cut above the rest. We've installed over 11,000 solar projects and saved our customers over $5MM on their energy bills. We're excited to help you start your solar journey and start saving.
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Words are cheap. We've seen standard install practices, and we're not impressed. We go beyond the standard by implementing a 5-point quality check on all of our installations. We guarantee every project will follow this process, making each installation a cut above the rest. We've installed over 11,000 solar projects and saved our customers over $5MM on their energy bills. We're excited to help you start your solar journey and start saving.
  • Sacramento, CA
    Established 2018
    Approved Installer
    Sunelectric has the best warranty in the industry! We are back by SolarInsure the best Warranty Company in the World. Active Monitoring - Covers Parts and Labor - Transferable Ownership - Full security never get stuck with a bill!

    Sunelectric's Quality to its project and commitment to Service to our Customer is Divine!
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Sunelectric has the best warranty in the industry! We are back by SolarInsure the best Warranty Company in the World. Active Monitoring - Covers Parts and Labor - Transferable Ownership - Full security never get stuck with a bill!

    Sunelectric's Quality to its project and commitment to Service to our Customer is Divine!
  • Livermore, CA
    Established 2017
    This installer is NOT accepting new customers at this time.

    Installer

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    This installer is NOT accepting new customers at this time.

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How we determine the best solar companies in Chowchilla, CA

At EnergySage, we care about connecting solar shoppers to high-quality solar energy companies. As such, any solar installers we list above are active on the EnergySage Marketplace in Chowchilla, CA and are pre-screened by our team.

What does it mean to be “pre-screened”? We evaluate every solar panel company to ensure that they’ll provide quality service to EnergySage users. These high-quality installers are approved based on their years of experience, licensing and insurance, reputation, and certifications. When bringing new installers into the EnergySage Marketplace, here’s how we ensure our partners are the best of the best:

  • At least three years of experience installing solar
  • Licensed and insured for solar installations
  • NABCEP certified
  • Reputation for excellent customer service and quality solar installations
  • Installs high quality solar equipment

Our rating tiers

Choosing the right installer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between multiple top-notch companies on EnergySage. To make it easier, we created a unique rating system that evaluates our partners’ performance based on real data from our Marketplace.

Elite+ installers are the most experienced, chosen, and celebrated companies on the Marketplace, having provided exceptional service to a high volume of shoppers for at least a year.

Elite installers earn top ratings from customers, endorsements from vendors, and win customers more frequently than their peers.

Advanced installers are among the top half of companies on the Marketplace for responsiveness, reputation, results.

Approved installers passed our rigorous screening criteria for experience, licensing, and positive reviews.

How to pick the best solar installer

When you’ve already narrowed down your options to reputable installers and are trying to decide which quote to move forward with, here are three final considerations that distinguish the best from the rest:

workmanship warranties for solar panels

Workmanship warranties

What is covered and for how long?

In the unlikely event there’s an issue with your solar panel system, it’s important to know who to call if something goes wrong. There are multiple warranties that come with your solar energy system, from manufacturer warranties for different components to workmanship warranties from your installer.

The workmanship warranty is specific to the work the installer performs, and is typically somewhere between one and 10 years. Be sure to check with your installer to see what’s included in the warranty, if there are any exclusions, and if there’s any cost to you in the event they have to come out and check on or replace some equipment.

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The use of sub-contractors

Which crew will install your system?

In some instances, solar installers will rely on subcontractors to perform some, or all, of the work included during your solar installation. Don’t let this put you off: it’s entirely standard procedure in the industry. What is alarming, though, is a lack of transparency from installers about who will install your system and why they use subcontractors.

When you’ve narrowed down your list of potential solar installers, be sure to ask who will install the system–their own crew or subcontractors–and, if they use subs, ask why they do, what portion of the install the subcontractors will complete, and what oversight the company you purchase your system from has over the subcontractors. At the end of the day, the most important question is who will stand behind the quality of your installation.

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Expertise

How does each installer tailor their system to your needs?

Beyond ensuring that your solar installer has all of the appropriate licenses and industry-specific certifications, it’s important to work with a solar installer who has experience custom designing systems to fit their customers’ needs.

When you’re comparing your options, the best installers will work with you to understand your needs, as well as how solar fits your overall energy plans. Make sure your solar installer provides a consultative, professional solar experience, and if you’re also purchasing a solar battery system, they have proven experience with those products too.

By doing the legwork for you, EnergySage makes it easy to find reputable solar installation companies in Chowchilla, CA. We’ve already vetted all of our installer partners, and keep a close watch over their performance to ensure their installations and customer satisfaction are up to the levels that you–and we–expect. Start receiving free quotes from reputable installers in your area by creating an account on the EnergySage Marketplace today.

As of March 2023, the average solar panel cost in Chowchilla, CA is $2.86/W. Given a solar panel system size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Chowchilla, CA ranges in cost from $12,155 to $16,445, with the average gross price for solar in Chowchilla, CA coming in at $14,300. After accounting for the 30% federal solar tax credit and other state and local solar incentives, the net price you'll pay for solar can fall by thousands of dollars, and with options like a solar loan, solar lease, or power purchase agreement (PPA), you can find the right payment setup for your personal needs.

According to solar shoppers on the EnergySage Marketplace, the top five solar installers in Chowchilla, CA are:

  1. American Array Solar and Roofing
  2. Better Earth
  3. Solar Optimum
  4. Mega Power Electric Inc
  5. Simply Solar
There are 16 solar companies in Chowchilla, CA on the EnergySage Marketplace.
On average, solar shoppers in Chowchilla, CA save $85,465 over the course of 20 years that they would have paid to their utility company. Shoppers who connect with a solar provider in Chowchilla, CA on the EnergySage Marketplace have a solar payback period of 5.10 years - this means that after this period of time, cumulative electric bill savings pass the upfront cost of the solar power system.
According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), solar quotes from national installers are about 10 percent higher, on average, compared to those provided by local installers. However, if you decide a national installer is the best choice for your home solar panel installation, here are some of the biggest companies to consider: SunPower, Sunrun, Tesla, Trinity Solar, ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro), and Momentum Solar.