Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Evolution Energy; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Evolution Energy at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 557 |
| Years in records | 2014–2023 |
| Latest record | 5/2023 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | San Diego, Riverside, Blythe, Corona, Mira Loma |
| Typical system | 6.1 kW |
| Main panel brand | SolarWorld |
| Main inverter brand | SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. |
| With a battery | 4% |
| Leased or PPA | 0% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Evolution Energy systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 557 | 2014 | 2023-05 |
Systems by year
Where Evolution Energy installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 45 | 8% |
| Riverside | 21 | 4% |
| Blythe | 18 | 3% |
| Corona | 18 | 3% |
| Mira Loma | 14 | 3% |
| El Cajon | 14 | 3% |
| Chula Vista | 14 | 3% |
| Rialto | 13 | 2% |
| Fontana | 13 | 2% |
| San Bernardino | 12 | 2% |
| Downey | 12 | 2% |
| Escondido | 12 | 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: SolarWorld (34%), Qcells North America (14%), REC Solar (13%), Silfab Solar Inc. (11%), LG Electronics Inc. (5%)
- Inverters: SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (26%), ABB (22%), SMA America (13%), Enphase Energy Inc. (13%), Fronius USA (12%)
- Leases and PPAs: 0% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 4% 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.
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