Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Native; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Native at a glance
| License lookup | not on record |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 406 |
| Years in records | 2011–2023 |
| Latest record | 10/2023 |
| States | Texas, California |
| Top cities | San Antonio, Goliad, Portland, Cisco, Abilene |
| Typical system | 6.9 kW |
| Main panel brand | Alps Technology |
| Main inverter brand | SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. |
| With a battery | 2% |
| Leased or PPA | 0% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Native systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 402 | 2011 | 2023-10 |
| California | 4 | 2014 | 2015-04 |
Systems by year
Where Native installs
Texas
| City | Systems | Share of company's TX systems |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 106 | 26% |
| Goliad | 1 | 0% |
| Portland | 1 | 0% |
| Cisco | 1 | 0% |
| Abilene | 1 | 0% |
| Hebbronville | 1 | 0% |
| Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% |
| Ballinger | 1 | 0% |
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Ramona | 1 | 25% |
| Vista | 1 | 25% |
| Santee | 1 | 25% |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 1 | 25% |
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun, residential systems in utility interconnection records. City as the utility recorded it. How I count.
Equipment and ownership
- Panels: Alps Technology (71%), LG Electronics Inc. (7%), SolarWorld (5%), Qcells North America (4%), Phono Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (4%)
- Inverters: SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (13%), Enphase Energy Inc. (10%), SMA America (4%), Fronius USA (1%), ABB (0%)
- Leases and PPAs: 0% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 2% 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 Texas records
Solar Edge Pros (436), Abundant Solar Tx (413), Ecolectrics (412), 512 Solar (406), Alba Energy (376), San Antonio Solar Pros (374), Atma Energy (182).