Stellar Solar is San Diego's original solar panel installer, installing residential and commercial solar panels in Southern California since 1998. Since then, we've installed over 12,000 rooftop and ground mounted solar panel systems on homes and businesses across Southern California.
Our reputation as the best solar power company in San Diego is validated by being voted "San Diego's Best Solar Company" in the annual San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll 9 times in the last 11 years, including again in 2021.Customer referrals are our number one source of new business, further testament to our pursuit of providing a positive experience for all of our customers.
Those positive customer experiences are reflected by our overwhelmingly five star reviews on Yelp. Perfection is a journey, not a destination and we strive for it daily. When we do make mistakes, we acknowledge them and do our best to correct them. Our team of seasoned solar energy consultants take a consultative, educational, no-pressure approach via virtual consultations in keeping with current distancing protocols.
Our reputation as the best solar power company in San Diego is validated by being voted "San Diego's Best Solar Company" in the annual San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll 9 times in the last 11 years, including again in 2021.Customer referrals are our number one source of new business, further testament to our pursuit of providing a positive experience for all of our customers.
Those positive customer experiences are reflected by our overwhelmingly five star reviews on Yelp. Perfection is a journey, not a destination and we strive for it daily. When we do make mistakes, we acknowledge them and do our best to correct them. Our team of seasoned solar energy consultants take a consultative, educational, no-pressure approach via virtual consultations in keeping with current distancing protocols.
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Stellar Solar has been around since solar's beginnings in San Diego in 1998. Since then we've established ourselves as the premiere solar installer in San Diego, having installed on over 12,000 rooftops in the area. We've also been voted the Best Solar Company in San Diego 9 out of the last 11 years by readers of the Union Tribune, including in 2021, a testament to our awesome reputation in the area.
There has never been a better time for homeowners to go solar. With the renewal of the 26% Federal Tax Credit plus the extension of net metering that pays homeowners for the excess electricity they generate, now is the time to look at residential solar panels for your home. We also have leasing solar power options to put the cost of solar within reach of even those without the resources to make an upfront investment.
If you're looking to install solar battery backup in San Diego, Stellar Solar is the perfect choice to help Electrify Your Life. We offer a variety of choices to suite your needs including Tesla PowerWall, LG Chem, and Enphase batteries. They can all help offset Time-Of-Use charges, and protect homeowners from rolling blackouts that SDGE is now implementing year round.
Stellar Solar has always designed and installed best in class, highly efficient, and versatile solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems using equipment from the world's leading solar manufacturers. We deliver customized solutions for all customer types to meet their energy needs with unparalleled customer service.
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Aaron W.
Dec 24, 2021
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John M.
Dec 22, 2021
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Easiest construction project we have done. We purchased our system on 11/27 and we're up and running on 12/17. We couldn't believe how smooth it went.
The whole crew at Stellar Solar were fantastic. From the sales, installation and inspection team, they were all knowledgeable and answered any questions I had.
The whole crew at Stellar Solar were fantastic. From the sales, installation and inspection team, they were all knowledgeable and answered any questions I had.
Andrew M.
Dec 16, 2021
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We had another great experience with Stellar Solar. Stellar did our initial installation for our rooftop solar several years ago. Everything has worked great and they were able to quickly resolve a panel issue when one of our microinverters went down. They even advocated to have the panel manufacturer compensate us for several months of loss production in the form of a gift card!
This year, we decided to expand our system and add back up batteries. Given our previous great experience, it was an easy choice to go with them again. We were not disappointed at all! Connor helped design a system that
This year, we decided to expand our system and add back up batteries. Given our previous great experience, it was an easy choice to go with them again. We were not disappointed at all! Connor helped design a system that
Jeff S.
Dec 08, 2021
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Stellar Solar really did a wonderful job from start to finish. I worked with Marc and Jeff primarily and both went above and beyond what I expected. We are now up and running and couldn't be happier. They are definitely the best around. My Dad always says, "Buy the best and you'll never regret it". He is absolutely right and I will never regret this purchase. Do yourselves a favor and stop getting quotes and just go with stellar solar. You won't regret it.
Fabian F.
Nov 24, 2021
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We researched several companies and Stellar Solar was the most responsive and competitive on price. They installed a 4kW system and over a year later we have had ZERO issues and are thrilled with the Sunpower panels. The monitoring app is very easy to use and works well. I was concerned with our delicate tile roof, but the installation and workmanship was top notch and completed in one day without a single broken tile.
Stellar staff was professional and extremely knowledgable, guiding us every step of the way from beginning to end and they have followed up frequently to make sure we are 100% happy
Stellar staff was professional and extremely knowledgable, guiding us every step of the way from beginning to end and they have followed up frequently to make sure we are 100% happy
Gary P.
Nov 24, 2021
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Robert M.
Nov 17, 2021
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Stellar Solar had the most up-to-date and efficient panels of the companies we had spoken with. They also had the best financing rate, and promotion - free panel with purchase.
Erin (our consultant) was awesome to work with. She was responsive and timely. The installers, coordinators, and inspectors were pleasant and polite.
Highly, highly recommend!
Erin (our consultant) was awesome to work with. She was responsive and timely. The installers, coordinators, and inspectors were pleasant and polite.
Highly, highly recommend!
Hong L.
Nov 17, 2021
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We had a great experience with Stellar. They really lived up to their name. Everything was smooth and professional from the very first call with Connor through the final inspection. They lined up a roofer to get our roof in shape, which took about 8 working days, and after that they installed the solar system (14 panel, 5.2 kw system) the very next day in a single day. A week later, the inspector came and approved the work. We hope to get PTO in the next week. All in all very happy.
Eileen C.
Nov 13, 2021
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I chose Stellar Solar over 7 other solar companies even though the company's bid was not the least expensive. Bryan, Energy Consultant, is not only pleasant and friendly but also professional and knowledgeable about solar system. He answered all my questions and was very prompt with his email responses. We had to remove the pool solar thermal to install solar panels and wanted to check the roof condition as well. Since Stellar Solar took care of everything all along the way, we didn't have to hire someone else to remove the pool solar or to fix the roof.
Installation was quick and problem
Installation was quick and problem
Timothy G.
Nov 03, 2021
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We highly recommend Stellar Solar. I did a lot of research before committing to installing installing solar panels and a battery. Stellar was recommended to us by two different neighbors on our block. I spoke to representative of 1/2 a dozen different companies, but when I spoke to Dave, I found someone who really understood what we were looking for, and who understood and could convey useful information about their products and how they compare to other vendors.
We actually wanted to instal the panels on the side of our roof that was not optimal so we would not be looking at panels driving up
We actually wanted to instal the panels on the side of our roof that was not optimal so we would not be looking at panels driving up
Bob B.
Oct 19, 2021
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Robert Hairfield and the team at Stellar Solar made the whole process simple and easy to understand from the beginning until the end.
Robert worked with us to figure out the best system for our needs. He provided detailed drawings and analysis of what we could expect from a solar system on our roof.
He also spent time trying to find the best financing available. We we very happy to find this would reduce our monthly cost compared to our current electric bill.
The installation team showed up on the time promised and completed the work with professionalism. They worked well with our roofers to
Robert worked with us to figure out the best system for our needs. He provided detailed drawings and analysis of what we could expect from a solar system on our roof.
He also spent time trying to find the best financing available. We we very happy to find this would reduce our monthly cost compared to our current electric bill.
The installation team showed up on the time promised and completed the work with professionalism. They worked well with our roofers to
Bob S.
Oct 13, 2021
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We had full solar installed on our house by Stellar Solar. A representative came to our house and reviewed our annual electric bill and averaged it over a year to determine if solar panels would be cost effective for our house. They determined we would break even from the purchase after 7 years. There professional staff and installers did an exceptional job installing 16 panels and helped set up our monitoring app on our iphones. We have had the panels for several years now with no problems at all. Our annual electric bill has been only $60 - $100 which was mainly for connection grid fees and
Madeline L.
Jul 16, 2021
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Wonderful experience with Stellar Solar! We did our research and received a few bids prior to moving forward with Stellar. The reps from Stellar are highly professional, timely, and courteous. They took the time to clearly explain the process from start to finish. The installation process was straightforward. The crew was very considerate and they left the project site clean and neat. What a great experience, I definitely recommend them!
Jeffrey B.
Jul 02, 2021
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Solar is such a great investment and Stellar Solar was the absolute best company to help us get solar out in Alpine CA. It took around a month from the very first phone call, to installation, to when we started receiving benefits from the system. We initially started talking in late Jan. of 2021, they installed the system early Feb, which took about 2, 2 and 1/2 weeks, then what we saw on our March electric bill blew are mind that we saved so much.
Kenny was our Solar PV Specialist, and was tremendously great throughout the whole process. He answered any and all questions, and got back to us quickly
Kenny was our Solar PV Specialist, and was tremendously great throughout the whole process. He answered any and all questions, and got back to us quickly
Danielle H.
Jun 28, 2021
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After getting 3 quotes for solar, we decided to go with Stellar Solar, and they really have owned up to their name! We worked with Brian throughout, where he explained everything in depth, answered all of our questions patiently, and kept us up to date throughout the process. We were up in the air about updating our electrical panel, and decided not to do it based on his recommendations that it wouldn't be needed to run solar. I never felt like I was being up-charged, and he was trying to find the best plan for our home.
They got us scheduled quickly, worked fast on the day of install, and
They got us scheduled quickly, worked fast on the day of install, and
Ryan C.
Jun 15, 2021
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Chungchi T.
May 03, 2021
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After consulting with several well-known solar dealers including Tesla, I am glad and lucky to choose Stellar Solar for my solar system and the EV chargers. My experience with them is pleasant because they behave respectfully in every stage, starting from design proposal, pre-install inspection, system installation, post-install inspection, applying PTO from SDGE to final system turn-on. And with the help of such a highly organized team, the overall process becomes very efficient, and we only spend around four weeks from signing the installation agreement to receiving PTO from SDGE.
By this opportunity
By this opportunity
Ken L.
Apr 10, 2021
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We thought our project was really managed well. From the first communication with Erin, we knew we were in good hands. The Tesla Batteries were delayed due to demand but they we're finally installed a few weeks ago. All the installers and electricians were informative, polite and mostly safety conscious.
The only issue was that the panel installers left some bits and pieces, a couple of which were a heavy cast aluminum, on the roof. While I'm sure they didn't see them, during a recent snow storm these pieces flew down on the back deck and could have hurt someone as they were substantial
The only issue was that the panel installers left some bits and pieces, a couple of which were a heavy cast aluminum, on the roof. While I'm sure they didn't see them, during a recent snow storm these pieces flew down on the back deck and could have hurt someone as they were substantial
Veronica S.
Apr 04, 2021
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I researched extensively at least 7 solar companies before we decided to go with Stellar Solar. Here are the reasons why we highly recommend that you go with this company if you are planning to get solar panels.
* First, our Energy Consultant, Erin Presley is the best! From the first time that we did the consultation via zoom, she was able to make an impression that she works in a reputable company. She is very knowledgeable, honest ( will inform you if it's right for you or not) but will not pressure you and let you do the final decision. She is very responsive both via text or emails. She
* First, our Energy Consultant, Erin Presley is the best! From the first time that we did the consultation via zoom, she was able to make an impression that she works in a reputable company. She is very knowledgeable, honest ( will inform you if it's right for you or not) but will not pressure you and let you do the final decision. She is very responsive both via text or emails. She
