Solar Panels for Watsonville, CA

Discover effective Solar Energy Solutions for your Watsonville home or business

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Enjoy the Benefits of Going Solar

The City of Watsonville recognizes the role green energy plays in our planet’s future. With solar panels installed on several municipal buildings and more to come, the City is reducing its carbon footprint and holding down energy costs.

As a resident of this forward-thinking community, you can enjoy the benefits of solar energy, too. We can help. Sandbar Solar & Electric proudly offers our services as one of Watsonville’s leading local solar installers.

Our expertise is backed by more than 150 years of combined solar industry experience. When property owners decide to go solar in Watsonville zip codes 95019, 95076, and 95077, they know they can trust us.

We regularly install solar panels for Watsonville homeowners and businesses. Our client list includes businesses, schools, municipalities, commercial sites, agricultural operations, and more.

If you’re thinking about switching to solar, we’re ready to help, starting with a personal, no-obligation consultation.

How Does the Solar Installation Process Work in Watsonville, California?

For most property owners, a solar panel installation is a first-time experience.

We believe in sharing the details so that you know what to expect.

These four steps outline our solar installation process.

1. On-Site Evaluation and Consultation

We begin with an on-site consultation to get to know you, learn about your goals and needs, and provide an initial property evaluation.

Our assessment includes your roof’s age, construction and condition. We also confirm your electricity system’s capacity and the configuration of its electrical panel and wiring.

Our Energy Consultant uses this information to develop a custom plan tailored to your property’s energy needs. We draw up our proposal, review it with you, outline your options and answer your questions.

2. Obtaining Permits and Assembling Components

Once we have your go-ahead, we finalize our plans for installing your home’s solar energy system. This step includes preparing and submitting permit drawings and applications to the City’s Building Division.

At the same time, we consolidate the components specific to your solar installation. We procure racking materials, solar panels and inverters.

If your plans include solar battery backup, we take care of it.

3. Custom Solar Panel Installation

As soon as the City completes its permit approval, we schedule your installation so our solar technicians can get to work. Over the next several days, we install your property’s solar panel system with the following steps.

  • Preparing roof and confirming wiring placement

  • Constructing solar panel support racks

  • Positioning and attaching racks to the roof

  • Securing solar panels to racking

  • Connecting inverters to solar panels

  • Installing solar battery backup

4. Final Inspection and Activation

When our installation work is complete, the Building Department makes a final on-site inspection. Their approval generates an Inspection Passed certificate, which we forward to the utility company.

The utility company gives their approval and issues a Permission to Operate letter. Now, it’s time to activate your solar panel system. With the flip of a switch, your home or business is powered with affordable, sustainable energy generated by your solar panel installation.

Schedule a free solar consultation today: 831-469-8888

How to Find the Best Solar Installer in Watsonville, CA

There are numerous solar companies here in Watsonville. As you are quite literally installing a new electricity-generation system on your home, you want to hire the best for your project.

References and reviews are important, but these three factors can help with a final decision.

1. Complete Project Oversight

An established solar provider maintains complete control over the job. From initial planning to system activation, you work with one company.

Partnering with a self-performing contractor like Sandbar Solar & Electric keeps you connected with an in-house team dedicated to your project’s design, construction and installation.

2. Locally Owned and Operated

A locally owned solar company offers a truly personalized customer experience.

They answer their own phones and appreciate you as an individual. They develop solar solutions designed to make your installation fit your energy needs. Sandbar has been proudly serving our Central Coast community since 2004.

3. Trust Based on Transparency

An honest solar contractor in Watsonville supplies more than references. The company provides proof of insurance, licensing and industry certification.

Questions are answered, and concerns are addressed. Throughout the project, your input is welcomed and respected.

Contact us today for a no-obligation solar consultation.

Why Trust Sandbar Solar as Watsonville’s Solar Experts?

Our Position as the #1 Solar Provider in Watsonville, CA

We’re proud of our standing as the preferred solar panel company in Watsonville and across Santa Cruz County. We maintain that position by putting you, the customer, first.

Our teams are committed to delivering the best solar services available, and we operate with complete transparency.

Our work is backed by more than 150 years of combined industry experience. As Santa Cruz County’s proven leader among solar providers, we pledge to ensure your satisfaction and earn your trust.

Custom Installations for Your Home and Business

We approach each solar installation as a custom project. This allows us to maximize your results based on your property’s energy needs. Our teams also offer additional options, such as battery backup systems, stand-alone generators and commercial operations and maintenance services.

Working with your existing electrical infrastructure, we develop energy-efficient power layouts tailored to your needs. Our teams also design and install solar panel systems for new construction projects.

From start to finish, we focus on customizing the installation process at your home or business.

Solar Panel Financing Options You Can Trust

There are several different options available for financing a solar panel installation. Sandbar can help you make a decision that fits your budget and your project.

We offer solid recommendations based on our years of experience in the industry.

For example, many customers qualify for financing through one of the Bay Area’s top solar loan companies. These options cover solar-only projects, solar installations with battery backup and stand-alone battery installations.

We’re glad to share financing details, and we encourage you to discuss them with a trusted financial advisor.

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Why Choose Sandbar Solar & Electric in Watsonville, 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 focus 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

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


(831) 469-8888
contact@sandbarsc.com