Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Forme Solar; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Forme Solar at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 687 |
| Years in records | 2020–2023 |
| Latest record | 12/2023 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | Irvine, Fullerton, Long Beach, Placentia, Hacienda Heights |
| Typical system | 6.9 kW |
| Main panel brand | Panasonic Corporation of North America |
| Main inverter brand | Enphase Energy Inc. |
| With a battery | 4% |
| Leased or PPA | 0% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Forme Solar systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 687 | 2020 | 2023-12 |
Systems by year
Where Forme Solar installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 38 | 6% |
| Fullerton | 38 | 6% |
| Long Beach | 26 | 4% |
| Placentia | 19 | 3% |
| Hacienda Heights | 19 | 3% |
| Whittier | 17 | 2% |
| Brea | 15 | 2% |
| Chino Hills | 14 | 2% |
| Huntington Beach | 14 | 2% |
| Walnut | 14 | 2% |
| Mission Viejo | 13 | 2% |
| Tustin | 13 | 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: Panasonic Corporation of North America (30%), REC Solar (24%), LG Electronics Inc. (23%), Qcells North America (19%), Aptos Solar Technology LLC (1%)
- Inverters: Enphase Energy Inc. (100%), SunPower (0%), SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (0%), ABB (0%)
- 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.
Companies of similar size in California records
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