Solar Panels for Los Gatos, CA

Discover effective Solar Energy Solutions for your Los Gatos home or business.

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Enjoy the Benefits of Going Solar

Los Gatos is one of the most established communities in Santa Clara County. It’s also uniquely positioned to shape the future of Silicon Valley. That’s because residents here appreciate the importance of sustainable energy options available through professional solar installations.

Sandbar Solar & Electric proudly serves Los Gatos with solar and battery backup systems for your home or business. We provide the very latest, cleanest technology available for producing both residential and commercial energy.

You enjoy an immediate, significant reduction in utility bills, as well as substantial rebates, incentives, and tax credits. Flexible financing keeps our solar panel installations affordable for Los Gatos properties regardless of size or type.

Let us share the data you need to make the right decisions concerning your future energy consumption. Contact us today for a free consultation and solid information about making a positive, permanent impact on our environment.

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1. Site Evaluation and Consultation

We get started by discussing your energy needs and listening to your expectations. Our solar consultant evaluates your roof’s condition and size, as well as the property’s electrical system and capacity.

Based on our assessment, we develop a solar panel installation plan specific to your home or business. We present you with our proposal and answer any questions you might have.

2. Parts Procurement and Project Permitting

With your go-ahead, we formalize our design plans and submit them to the Los Gatos Building Division for their review.

Approval can take several weeks. Our team stays in close touch with the City throughout the process.

During this time, we procure the components specific to your property’s solar energy system. This includes racking materials, solar panels, inverters and wiring.

3. Solar Panel Assembly and Installation

After we receive permit approval from the City, we work to schedule your solar panel installation based on your schedule and our backlog.

Typically, the installation work takes 2-5 days, proceeding in this order:

  • Roof and wiring prep and configuration

  • Construction of rack supports for solar panels

  • Solar panel attachment to support racks

  • Connection of solar panels to inverter

  • Configuration of the solar energy system for remote monitoring

4. Final Inspection and Permission to Activate

Once we’ve completed installing your solar panels, we notify the Building Division. They perform a final on-site assessment and issue an official Inspection Passed certificate, which we forward to PG&E.

Within the next several weeks, PG&E will issue a Permission to Operate letter. This certification finalizes the process, giving us permission to energize your solar panel system.

We flip the switch, and you immediately enjoy the benefits that come from generating clean, sustainable solar energy.

Call today for answers to your questions about switching to solar: 831-469-8888

How Does the Solar Installation Process Work in Los Gatos, CA?

Most property owners understand the basics of switching to solar. While the details can get technical, you want to make a decision based on solid information.

This overview explains our 4-step process so that you know what to expect.

How Can I Choose a Trusted Solar Installer in Los Gatos, CA?

It’s important to work with a solar installer you can trust. We understand. As you consider which solar provider is best for your project, keep these important questions in mind.

1. Can They Ensure Complete Job Control?

A successful solar installation depends on the combined talents of several disciplines. From the design process to construction and installation, each phase requires highly professional skills.

You want to work with a solar company that takes care of everything in-house with complete job control.

2. Do They Have a Locally Proven Track Record?

Take a look at a solar provider’s experience with projects in your area. Often, a locally owned solar company earns better customer satisfaction than a national firm.

For example, Sandbar Solar & Electric works with home and business owners all across the Central Coast. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering premium services and personalized customer care.

3. Are You Comfortable With Their Level of Transparency?

The best solar energy company provides open communication through every phase of the installation process. Real people answer your phone calls and readily supply the information you need.

Whether you’re considering installation options or tracking the permitting process, an honest solar company always keeps you up to date so that you know exactly what to expect.

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Why Choose Sandbar Solar & Electric in Los Gatos, CA?

  • Longevity and Expertise

    Our industry expertise is backed by more than 20 years as one of the leading solar installers in Santa Cruz County. We’ve successfully completed more than 3,000 solar panel projects up and down the Central Coast.

    Our work helps power homes, businesses, commercial sites and municipal facilities. From community libraries and public schools to corporate campuses, we’re proud of every job.

    If you need a solar micro-grid to power your manufacturing site, we can design, build and install it. If you want the latest battery backup for an existing solar panel system at home, our teams take care of it. Sandbar puts more than 150 years of combined industry experience at your service.

  • In-House Project Management

    From a complimentary on-site consultation to custom design and expert installation, we handle everything in-house. You enjoy the confidence and convenience that comes from working with one company from job start to finish.

    Our talented team of solar industry veterans focuses on the details that make your project unique. We coordinate design, engineering, permitting, installation and commissioning. The results are a streamlined solar installation project that exceeds your expectations.

    Keeping everything in-house makes you part of our team too. When you contact us, you connect with individuals who know you and your project. When you have questions, you get clear, honest answers. We keep you updated through every phase of the job.

  • Our Customer First Policy

    We don’t believe in sales pitches. We do believe in giving you all the facts you need to make an informed decision about going solar. We never oversell our services. We explain your options, including financing for your solar project.

    Our customer-first policy isn’t a slogan. It’s the way we do business every day. Your complete satisfaction is always our goal. Independent customer reviews reflect that commitment to serving you with our very best.

    Regardless of the size of your project, we offer the highest levels of solar industry expertise. We’re a locally owned solar provider committed to giving back to Aptos and the surrounding communities. We look forward to delivering the benefits of solar energy to you.

  • Sandbar Solar installed panels for us 8 years ago and did such a good job that we hired them again this fall to double our panel number. They provided excellent service and quality both times.

    - Donna Thomas

  • Everyone was very nice and they did an excellent job on installing the solar panels! Jarrett was very personable! I can already see a difference in my electric bill big time! I would definitely recommend Sandbar Solar to anybody that is needing or wanting solar panels!!

    - Annie Oakley

  • So glad we decided to go with Sandbar! The team is knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. Their equipment is top of the line. We couldn't be happier with our new solar system, thank you!

    - Jessamyn Tardif

  • I'm an architect and used them for my home. They were professional, communicative, and friendly. The panels work great and we will use them again on our ADU!

    - Orrin Goldsby

  • They were supportive, responsive, and highly knowledgeable through the entire process. BONUS: I got to use a local company and not get lost in the fog of Tesla or any of the other national firms.

    - Darren Cook

  • The system Sandbar installed has been up and running for about 8 months. To say that I am pleased with the resulting power bill from our utility company would be an understatement – from $600 to $50. The system is dramatically out performing my expectations. I checked the Solar Edge monitoring system frequently and get a sense of contentment each time.

    - Charles Gjers

Sandbar solar & electric

Sandbar Solar & Electric
2656 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060


(831) 469-8888
contact@sandbarsc.com