Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with California Premier Solar; the name is as the utility recorded it.
California Premier Solar at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 1,082 |
| Years in records | 2010–2023 |
| Latest record | 12/2023 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | San Diego, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Poway |
| Typical system | 5.9 kW |
| Main panel brand | SunPower |
| Main inverter brand | SunPower |
| With a battery | 0% |
| Leased or PPA | 8% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
California Premier Solar systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,082 | 2010 | 2023-12 |
Systems by year
Where California Premier Solar installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 317 | 29% |
| Escondido | 158 | 15% |
| Oceanside | 78 | 7% |
| Carlsbad | 56 | 5% |
| Poway | 48 | 4% |
| San Marcos | 39 | 4% |
| Encinitas | 37 | 3% |
| Vista | 36 | 3% |
| Santee | 24 | 2% |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 24 | 2% |
| La Jolla | 21 | 2% |
| Temecula | 19 | 2% |
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun, residential systems in utility interconnection records. City as the utility recorded it. How I count.
Equipment and ownership
- Panels: SunPower (85%), WAAREE ENERGIES LIMITED (8%), Sun Energy Engineering (2%), BIPV (1%), LG Electronics Inc. (1%)
- Inverters: SunPower (60%), SMA America (23%), Enphase Energy Inc. (9%), ABB (5%), PV Powered (2%)
- Leases and PPAs: 8% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 0% 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
Synergy Home Improvement (1,106), Empower Home Solar (1,088), Royal Aire (1,084), Ohm Solar Solutions (1,083), North Valley (1,064), Electricare (1,057), Capital City Solar (1,052), Solar Permit Specialists (1,051).