Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Stellar Solar; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Stellar Solar at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 8,898 |
| Years in records | 2005–2023 |
| Latest record | 12/2023 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Escondido |
| Typical system | 6.1 kW |
| Main panel brand | SunPower |
| Main inverter brand | SunPower |
| With a battery | 4% |
| Leased or PPA | 3% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Stellar Solar systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,898 | 2005 | 2023-12 |
Systems by year
Where Stellar Solar installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 2,934 | 33% |
| Carlsbad | 700 | 8% |
| Oceanside | 493 | 6% |
| Encinitas | 382 | 4% |
| Escondido | 358 | 4% |
| Chula Vista | 326 | 4% |
| Vista | 270 | 3% |
| El Cajon | 260 | 3% |
| San Marcos | 256 | 3% |
| Poway | 251 | 3% |
| La Mesa | 195 | 2% |
| Fallbrook | 175 | 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 (42%), Qcells North America (27%), LG Electronics Inc. (19%), Alps Technology (4%), SunEdison (3%)
- Inverters: SunPower (38%), Enphase Energy Inc. (29%), SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (19%), SMA America (4%), Tesla Inc. (4%)
- Leases and PPAs: 3% 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
Better Earth Electric (10,254), Solarmax (10,233), Sullivan Solar Power (9,448), Solar Optimum Design Electrical (9,127), Renova Energy (8,586), Abundant Energy Construction (7,776), American Solar Direct (7,281), Hooked On Solar (7,097).