Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Sol Reliable; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Sol Reliable at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 452 |
| Years in records | 2013–2023 |
| Latest record | 9/2023 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Granada Hills, Northridge, Sylmar |
| Typical system | 5.2 kW |
| Main panel brand | SolarWorld |
| Main inverter brand | Enphase Energy Inc. |
| With a battery | 3% |
| Leased or PPA | 23% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Sol Reliable systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 452 | 2013 | 2023-09 |
Systems by year
Where Sol Reliable installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 31 | 7% |
| Van Nuys | 18 | 4% |
| Granada Hills | 15 | 3% |
| Northridge | 15 | 3% |
| Sylmar | 14 | 3% |
| North Hollywood | 13 | 3% |
| Lancaster | 12 | 3% |
| Reseda | 9 | 2% |
| Winnetka | 9 | 2% |
| Canoga Park | 8 | 2% |
| Sepulveda | 8 | 2% |
| Woodland Hills | 7 | 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 (25%), SunPower (24%), SANYO ELECTRIC CO LTD OF PANASONIC GROUP (17%), SunEdison (8%), CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (2%)
- Inverters: Enphase Energy Inc. (34%), SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (29%), SMA America (22%), ABB (10%), SunPower (4%)
- Leases and PPAs: 23% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 3% 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
Pacific Energy (465), Treepublic Solar (465), Sungenia Solar Solutions (459), Ready Home Energy (455), Guasti Construction (451), Next Door Home Construction (447), Californiasolar Innovators (446), Pacific Rim Construction Aramsolar (445).