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Transform Your Home’s Energy Usage

Enjoy All the Benefits of Residential Solar Panels

Renewable energy is the way of the future, and California is leading the nation in the charge toward residential solar installation. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), California ranks first in making the switch to solar with more than six million homes equipped with home solar panel systems. If you are ready to transform your home’s energy usage, your friends at West Coast Solar are enthusiastic to help you optimize your home’s energy potential. Keep reading to learn more about our residential solar panel systems, and connect with our team to schedule your free consultation today.

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There’s never been a better time to go solar than right now. To put it simply, making the transition to renewable energy is one of the best things you can do to reduce your energy usage, put money back into your pocketbook, and help make your community — and the planet — a healthier place to live.

Here at West Coast Solar, our number-one goal is to help homeowners in California just like you unlock all of the advantages that powering your home with a solar power system can offer. Whether you want to save a little money or you want to reduce your carbon footprint, any reason is a great reason to switch from traditional energy sources to clean, renewable energy. Keep reading to learn more!

Why Is Solar Energy So Popular in California?

While California is nicknamed “The Golden State” thanks in part to its gold rush history leading to its modern development, it could also be recognized as “The Golden State” for all of the golden sunshine the state receives annually. On average, California gets nearly 3,500 hours of sunlight each year, with about nine hours of sunlight every day. That’s a lot of sunshine!

Unlike traditional energy resources derived from fossil fuels, sunshine is an unending, renewable resource. As long as the sun continues to shine, it can continue powering homes and businesses in California and beyond — without harming the environment. But what, exactly, is a home solar panel system and how does it work? Let’s explore.

What is Solar Energy, Anyway?

Solar energy is the light and heat produced by the sun. The sun’s radiant sunlight is not only an abundant alternative energy resource, but it is also the cleanest. While the United States as a whole has some of the most plentiful solar resources in the world, thanks to its vastness and the large sections of arid climates, California is one of the country’s richest solar resources because of the amount of sunshine the state receives each year.

What Is a Home Solar Power System?

Solar companies like ours have developed efficient and effective technologies that can harness the sun’s energy and convert it into usable thermal and electric energy to power your home’s electronic systems, appliances, and devices. Residential solar panels can provide energy for a variety of uses, including electricity, lighting, heating, and water heating for homes and even swimming pools.

How Do Solar Panels Work, Exactly?

Solar panel systems are incredible pieces of technology that have completely transformed the way California residents use energy. Here’s a quick breakdown of how our solar panels work to power your home with clean energy.

West Coast Solar designs and installs a custom home solar power system according to a variety of specifications and factors.

Solar panels are devices that are typically made from silicon, which can conduct and generate electricity. The panels work with an inverting system to convert and disperse energy.

Once the solar panel system is installed and operational, the photovoltaic cells in the solar panels harness and absorb the sunlight and heat produced by the sun.

The energy captured from the sun is then converted to direct current (DC) energy, which is then converted into alternating current (AC) energy through the solar power system’s inverter.

The AC energy then flows through your home’s electrical panel.

The clean energy is then dispersed into your home, powering everything from electronic devices to appliances and heaters.

Any excess energy is then redirected from your home to the electrical grid.

Infographic that gives a step-by-step explanation of how home solar panels work

Why Install a Home Solar Panel System?

There are so many reasons to go solar, but before we get to those, let’s look at some incredible facts about solar. As we mentioned, California is setting the example for the rest of the nation in its push toward solar and other renewable energy sources. 

Here are some fascinating statistics about California’s solar growth over the last five years.

The proof is pudding, as they say, and 6,828,939 homeowners can’t be wrong! If you’re ready to join the solar energy revolution, we’re excited to help you transform the way you power your home. Now that you know what residential solar panels are, get to know your friends at West Coast Solar, and why you should partner with us in your journey to going solar.

  • California homes powered by solar energy: more than 6,828,939.

  • Number of solar panel installations through 2019: more than one million.

  • Solar accounts for more than 19.51% of the state’s electricity.

  • The solar sector accounts for more than 3,430 solar companies, which provides nearly 77,000 jobs (and still growing) for residents in our state.

  • California has invested more than $63.5 million in solar projects, both residential and commercial.

  • Prices overall have dropped by more than 36% over the last five years.

  • Beginning in 2020, the Residential Solar Mandate requires all new homes built in California to have solar panels.

Why Choose West Coast Solar?

As a leader in California’s solar energy industry, we can honestly say we love what we do. We strive to make going solar simple so that the entire process is easy, stress-free, and even fun for you and your family. Plus, deciding to go solar in itself is just plain exciting, and we’re excited to help you along in the process. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to when you partner with West Coast Solar for your solar panel design and installation. Check it out!

Benefits You’ll Enjoy When You Partner with Us

  We’re an award-winning, Top Rated Local® solar company in California

  We proudly service all of Northern California (see our Service Area below)

  Our steadfast dedication to your 100% satisfaction

  Our unwavering commitment to honesty and integrity in everything we do

  We offer complete residential solar solutions for you

  We’ll customize your home solar panel system to meet your needs

  We provide thorough roof inspections prior to installation to enhance our guarantee

  Our skilled and experienced technicians handle the entire installation — no subcontractors

  We make the entire design and installation process easy and stress-free to cause as little disruption to you and your family as possible

  We can work with all sizes of homes and properties

  We help you find the best financing solutions

  We offer competitive rates and warranties

  We genuinely love what we do

"This company is professional, easy to work with, trustworthy, and really care about their customers. I recommend them to anyone!”

 

- Naomi R.

Our Residential Solar Power System Services

We make going solar simple for you and your family. How do we do this?

Simple! West Coast Solar proudly offers all of your home solar solutions under one roof.

Professional Solar Panel Installations


We’re committed to ensuring your solar panel installation is done correctly and efficiently. When you work with us, you can feel confident in knowing your entire installation will be handled by West Coast Solar technicians, who are experienced, licensed, insured, and bonded. What’s more, we obtain all the necessary permits for your installation so you don’t have to.

We will coordinate with the electrical company, too, to maximize the efficiency of your solar power system. We back all of our installations with a steadfast commitment to your complete satisfaction through quality workmanship. We customize your installation to meet your needs and specifications. You can feel confident in knowing you are working with the best when you partner with us.

Financing Options


We assist you in finding the best financing options for your home solar panel system. From purchasing your solar panel system outright to taking advantage of the PACE program, our team will help make your solar goals a reality. We do this by:

  • Discussing your budget, financial situation, and financing requirements.

  • Finding the best solar financing for you and your family.

  • We create a plan so you can get the most out of your energy savings.

Warranty Options


We want you to enjoy maximum savings from your solar panel system, but we also want to ensure that you feel confident in your investment in solar. We offer a range of excellent warranty options that we strengthen during the pre-installation process with perks like thorough roof installations. Additionally, our 25-year limited warranty protects you against:

  • Solar panel defects caused by roof-related work.

  • Labor costs for component replacements covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.

Areas We Serve

We want to help each and every homeowner unlock their energy potential by designing and installing quality home solar panel systems. That’s why we proudly serve our friends and neighbors in communities all throughout Northern California.

We service the following communities:

  • Alameda

  • Amador

  • Brentwood

  • Calaveras

  • Colusa

  • Contra Costa

  • El Dorado

  • Gilroy

  • Glenn

  • Marin

  • Merced

  • Monterey

  • Napa

  • San Benito

  • San Joaquin

  • Brentwood

  • San Mateo

  • Santa Cruz

  • Solano

  • Sonoma

  • Stanislaus

  • Sutter

  • Tuolumne

If you don’t see your county on the list above, don’t worry! Simply connect with our Customer Care team to find out if we service your area — chances are, if you live in Northern California, we do!

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Get Hooked on Solar Today!

At West Coast Solar, we are passionate about what we do, and we are excited to help you transform the way your home uses energy. Our entire team is ready to get you hooked on solar, so connect with us today to schedule a consultation. Start enjoying the benefits of a home solar power system today!


Want to learn more about all of our solar solutions, get handy energy-saving tips, and more? Be sure to subscribe to the West Coast Solar YouTube channel to watch entertaining and insightful videos covering a range of relevant topics on solar and renewable energy. 

Schedule A Free Consultation


The entire West Coast Solar team is excited to help you optimize your energy potential. Connect with us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and learn more about a home solar panel system or a commercial solar panel installation. We look forward to hearing from you!

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