Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Alternative Power Solutions; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Alternative Power Solutions at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 528 |
| Years in records | 2003–2023 |
| Latest record | 12/2023 |
| States | California, Texas, Arizona |
| Top cities | Sonora, Groveland, Tuolumne, Soulsbyville, Twain Harte |
| Typical system | 7.2 kW |
| Main panel brand | Qcells North America |
| Main inverter brand | SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. |
| With a battery | 1% |
| Leased or PPA | 0% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Alternative Power Solutions systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 473 | 2003 | 2023-12 |
| Texas | 29 | 2011 | 2012-10 |
| Arizona | 26 | 2018 | 2023-11 |
Systems by year
Where Alternative Power Solutions installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora | 251 | 53% |
| Groveland | 71 | 15% |
| Tuolumne | 23 | 5% |
| Soulsbyville | 18 | 4% |
| Twain Harte | 18 | 4% |
| Jamestown | 16 | 3% |
| Angels Camp | 12 | 3% |
| Copperopolis | 12 | 3% |
| Columbia | 10 | 2% |
| Murphys | 8 | 2% |
| La Grange | 4 | 1% |
| Mi Wuk Village | 4 | 1% |
Texas
| City | Systems | Share of company's TX systems |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 16 | 55% |
| Fort Worth | 3 | 10% |
| Harker Heights | 1 | 3% |
| Round Rock | 1 | 3% |
| Lufkin | 1 | 3% |
| Dallas | 1 | 3% |
| Grand Prairie | 1 | 3% |
| Colleyville | 1 | 3% |
| Weslaco | 1 | 3% |
| Tuscola | 1 | 3% |
| Corpus Christi | 1 | 3% |
| Friendswood | 1 | 3% |
Arizona
| City | Systems | Share of company's AZ systems |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Creek | 6 | 23% |
| Phoenix | 6 | 23% |
| Mesa | 3 | 12% |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 4% |
| Buckeye | 1 | 4% |
| Litchfield Park | 1 | 4% |
| Payson | 1 | 4% |
| Surprise | 1 | 4% |
| Goodyear | 1 | 4% |
| Glendale | 1 | 4% |
| Prescott Valley | 1 | 4% |
| Sun City West | 1 | 4% |
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun, residential systems in utility interconnection records. City as the utility recorded it. How I count.
Equipment and ownership
- Panels: Qcells North America (33%), CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (22%), Sharp (17%), SolarWorld (6%), REC Solar (4%)
- Inverters: SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (45%), SMA America (27%), Fronius USA (12%), Enphase Energy Inc. (10%), PV Powered (1%)
- Leases and PPAs: 0% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 1% 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.
- License. Look the company up with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors 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.
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