Solar Panels for San Jose, CA

The electricity bill gets bigger every year. You re-adjust the budget wondering if the increases will ever end. Higher energy costs aren’t going away anytime soon. You’re thinking about installing solar panels on your San Jose home or business. 

You wonder if the technology is affordable. Is it really green? Can you get help with financing and tax credits? Who can you trust for reliable information about solar energy systems?

Sandbar Solar & Electric is at your service with answers to your questions backed by more than 150 combined years of industry experience.

In addition to our residential and commercial installations, our solar panels power area schools, hospitals and government buildings. We’ve helped many healthcare facilities, industrial complexes and businesses in San Jose go solar.

Regardless of your property’s size or type, we’re happy to answer all your questions and explain your options with a free solar consultation.

Call today and learn more about how to go solar: 831-469-8888

How Does the Solar Installation Process Work in San Jose, CA?

We want you to be comfortable with our solar panel installation process, so let’s answer this question first.

Our solar installations are customized to fit individual properties, but the process is straightforward.

This 4-step overview outlines what you can expect, from initial on-site evaluation to solar panel activation.

1. Personal On-Site Consultation

We start with you. Before we begin our project assessment, we get to know you and listen to your priorities and concerns. You tell us what you expect from your solar panel installation, and our energy consultant builds on that information.

We confirm your roof’s type, age and condition as well as the condition of the property’s current electrical system. You’re presented with our proposal for a solar installation tailored to your property’s energy needs.

2. Design, Permits and Procurement

With your approval, we develop a detailed project design and begin procuring the components for your solar installation. Our team coordinates every detail of the construction phase, including solar panels, inverters, and racking materials.

As a full-service solar provider, we can also include a battery backup system that stores energy generated by your solar panels.

During this phase, we draft and submit all permit drawings required by the City of San Jose. Permit review and approval typically takes four to eight weeks.

3. Component Assembly and Installation

Once the permitting approval process is finished, we contact you with a schedule for installing your solar panels. Our technicians complete the following work in two to three days.

• Roof prep and wiring configuration
• Solar panel rack support construction
• Rack support attachment to roof
• Solar panel placement into racking
• Solar panel and inverter connections

4. Inspection, Final Permitting and Activation

As soon as we’re finished with your installation, we notify the City and arrange for a final inspection. This may take from two to four weeks.

With the final inspection approved, we submit to the utility for final sign-off. When the utility issues a Permission to Operate (PTO) letter, we activate your new solar panels.

With the flip of a switch, you begin to enjoy all the benefits of electricity generated through your new solar panels. From lower utility bills to greater grid independence, you’re in control with clean, sustainable energy powered by the sun.

Request your free solar consultation today: 831-469-8888

How Do I Select a Trusted Solar Installer in San Jose, CA?

A solar provider installs an entirely new system that generates your property’s electricity. While there are many solar companies in San Jose, you want to work with the best.

Independent online reviews and personal references count, but dig a little deeper. Consider these three key questions before you make a final decision.

1. Are Projects Controlled In-House?

An experienced solar installer assumes responsibility for every project phase. Complete in-house control ensures a smooth process, from initial consultation to system activation.

As a self-performing solar provider, this is one of our strengths here at Sandbar. We manage every detail. That oversight positions us to efficiently coordinate job progress and deliver project success.

2. Is the Company Experienced Providing Services in Your Region?

A solar business experienced in serving your area understands its unique requirements. You work with individuals who know how to navigate the local permitting process and keep your project on track.

For example, our Sandbar team has proudly served the region since 2004. We provide solar solutions for San Jose homes and businesses, as well as residential and commercial customers all across Silicon Valley.

3. Do They Earn Your Trust?

You deserve more than testimonials and references from a company that wants your business. A reputable solar installer provides you with an experienced, reliable and trustworthy Energy Consultant and readily supplies proof of insurance, industry certification and licensing.

We believe you should know what to expect throughout the entire solar installation process. When you have questions, we give you straight answers you can trust and verify.

Why Choose Sandbar Solar in San Jose, CA?

We are an established solar company serving Santa Clara County

We earn our solid reputation by always delivering quality materials and the highest levels of workmanship.

We’ve installed more than 1,600 residential and commercial systems totaling 11,000 kilowatts across the San Francisco Bay Area from South San Francisco to San Jose. The Silicon Valley Business Journal ranks us as one of the top solar companies in San Jose.

You can depend on us for outstanding customer service, honest proposals and detailed answers to your questions.

We maintain our leadership role among Santa Clara County solar companies with timely project completion that ensures satisfaction with your solar installation.

We customize our San Jose solar installations for your home and business

Our expert teams explain the benefits of on-grid and off-grid systems for your home and business. Customization can include battery backups, exterior lighting and more.

We work up options that seamlessly integrate with existing electrical infrastructure, and we design energy efficient layouts tailored to the size of your property and budget.

Your project is assembled with the very best solar panels available. All our installation services are backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty and a 25-year product warranty for solar panels and inverters.

Our master craftsmen bring years of experience as licensed electricians to every job. Even our competitors look to us when they run into a complicated project.

You enjoy carefully selected, trusted options for solar panel financing

As you consider available financing options, you have concerns and questions. This isn’t the same as making routine budget decisions at home or work.

We understand. We put our years of industry experience to work helping you develop a financial plan that’s consumer-friendly and rock-solid.

Looking for an attractive loan option? We bring that to the table for you – qualifying borrowers can get pre-approved in 5 minutes. Looking for other ways to maximize your Return on Investment? We can guide you there too.

You’re never pressured into a decision. Our goal is to make sure you have the best solar power system possible. We’re committed to ensuring your complete, long-term satisfaction.

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