Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Abc Solar; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Abc Solar at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 391 |
| Years in records | 2003–2023 |
| Latest record | 12/2023 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance, Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach |
| Typical system | 6.0 kW |
| Main panel brand | SolarWorld |
| Main inverter brand | Enphase Energy Inc. |
| With a battery | 14% |
| Leased or PPA | 1% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Abc Solar systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 391 | 2003 | 2023-12 |
Systems by year
Where Abc Solar installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 77 | 20% |
| Torrance | 55 | 14% |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 39 | 10% |
| Redondo Beach | 34 | 9% |
| Manhattan Beach | 29 | 7% |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 20 | 5% |
| Los Angeles | 15 | 4% |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula | 10 | 3% |
| Long Beach | 10 | 3% |
| Hermosa Beach | 8 | 2% |
| El Segundo | 7 | 2% |
| Lomita | 5 | 1% |
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun, residential systems in utility interconnection records. City as the utility recorded it. How I count.
Equipment and ownership
- Panels: SolarWorld (23%), LG Electronics Inc. (19%), Silfab Solar Inc. (18%), Schuco USA (4%), SANYO ELECTRIC CO LTD OF PANASONIC GROUP (3%)
- Inverters: Enphase Energy Inc. (41%), SMA America (31%), SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (10%), Sol-Ark (9%), SunPower (1%)
- Leases and PPAs: 1% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 14% of its systems had a battery on record.
Offered a lease or PPA? Read lease vs buy first.
Before you sign
- License. Look the company up with the California Contractors State License Board and check the name on the contract matches the license.
- Run the quote through the quote checker and the list in how to check a solar quote.
Companies of similar size in California records
Roger (396), Burmax (395), Northstar Solar (394), R T Maher Construction (392), Ck Electric (391), Stephen Griffin Construction (391), Renewable Energy Advantage (389), Super Solar (389).