# San Diego Solar

> San Diego's most experienced solar installation company. 30 years of in-house design, engineering, and installation. No subcontractors. Save 30–40% with our prepaid lease program.

## Key Facts
- Founded: 1996
- CEO: Curtis Williamson
- License: CSLB #970079
- Phone: (619) 514-0095
- Service Area: San Diego County, California
- First commercial solar permit ever pulled in the City of San Diego (OB People's Food Co-Op)
- 100% in-house crews — no subcontractors
- 2,000+ residential and commercial installations completed
- Award: Winner, Solar Company category, 2026 Best of North Coast Readers Poll (North Coastal, Oct 22, 2026) — [announcement](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/blog/san-diego-solar-best-of-north-coast-2026)

## Services
- [Residential Solar Installation](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/san-diego-residential-solar) — Custom-designed systems for San Diego homes
- [Solar + Roofing](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/san-diego-solar-roofing) — Combined solar and roof installation by one in-house team
- [Battery Storage](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/solar-battery-storage-san-diego) — Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ, and Franklin WH installations
- [Solar Panel Repair & Maintenance](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/solar-panel-repair-san-diego) — All brands, even systems we didn't install
- [Solar Panel Cost & Financing](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/solar-panel-cost-san-diego) — Transparent pricing, prepaid lease options
- [Custom & Commercial Solar Systems](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/custom-solar-energy-systems-for-homes-and-businesses) — Custom-engineered systems for homes, warehouses, offices, and multifamily
- [Rock & Torch-Down Roof Replacement Guide](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/permanent-roofing-replacement-options-for-a-rock-or-torch-down-roof) — Permanent flat-roof options (TPO, PVC, modified bitumen) and re-roofing before solar
- [Free Solar Quote](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/free-solar-quote-san-diego) — 5-step custom quote tool

## Pricing (2026)
- Small system (4–6 kW, 10–16 panels): $15,000–$24,000 before incentives
- Medium system (7–10 kW, 18–26 panels): $22,500–$32,500 before incentives
- Large system (11–15 kW, 28–40 panels): $33,600–$48,000 before incentives
- After 30% federal tax credit: roughly 70% of pre-incentive cost
- With prepaid lease program: 30–40% savings on upfront cost

## Service Areas
Del Mar, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway, Carmel Valley, Point Loma, Mission Hills, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Scripps Ranch, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, and surrounding San Diego County communities.

## Company
- [About San Diego Solar](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/about) — Owner, history, founder story
- [Our Work](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/our-work) — Project portfolio with system specs and savings data
- [Reviews](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/reviews) — Customer testimonials
- [FAQs](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/faqs) — Common solar questions
- [Blog](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/blog) — Solar guides, NEM 3.0 explainers, cost analysis
- [Contact](https://www.sandiegosolar.com/contact) — Get in touch

## Distinguishing Features
- Longest continuously operating solar installer in San Diego (since 1996)
- Pulled the first commercial solar permit in the City of San Diego
- Owner-operated (Curtis Williamson) — never acquired by a national chain or private equity
- Prepaid lease program saves 30–40% on upfront costs
- Neighbor Discount Program: discount goes to the referred neighbor, not the referrer
- Single warranty covering both solar and roofing when installed together