Solar Panel Installation in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento averages 269 sunny days per year — one of the highest solar production potentials in California. Combined with rising SMUD and PG&E electricity rates, residential solar panels are one of the best investments Sacramento homeowners can make. Solar offsets your electricity bill, and California rebate programs can reduce your upfront cost.

STORPWR is a California-licensed EPC contractor (CSLB #1127639) based in Roseville, providing full-service residential solar installation across the Sacramento metropolitan area. We handle everything from custom roof design to permitting, installation, and system activation for both SMUD and PG&E customers.

Solar for SMUD Customers in Sacramento

SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) serves Sacramento's city core and maintains its own solar interconnection program separate from PG&E. SMUD's current net metering policy allows solar customers to receive credit for excess energy exported to the grid, though rates and program details have evolved over time. As a local installer, we stay current on SMUD's latest solar policies and design every system to maximize your return under the current program structure.

SMUD's residential TOU rates create a clear financial case for solar: generate free electricity during the day when rates are moderate, and pair with battery storage to avoid expensive peak evening rates. For SMUD customers, solar + battery is the combination that delivers the best economics.

Solar for PG&E Customers in Sacramento County

PG&E customers in areas like Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, and eastern Sacramento County face California's NEM 3.0 (Net Billing) policy, which reduced the value of exported solar energy. Under NEM 3.0, the economics of solar-only systems changed — but solar paired with battery storage actually performs better than solar alone ever did under the old program. We design every PG&E system with NEM 3.0 economics in mind, optimizing for self-consumption over export.

Sacramento's Solar Advantage

Sacramento's location in California's Central Valley provides exceptional solar production. Key advantages for Sacramento homeowners:

• 269 average sunny days per year — among the highest in California
• Peak solar production aligns with peak air conditioning demand
• Large single-story homes common in Sacramento suburbs are ideal for rooftop solar
• California rebate programs available for qualifying homeowners
• Property tax exclusion for solar — your home value increases without higher taxes
• Solar homes sell for a premium in the Sacramento real estate market

Our Sacramento Solar Installation Process

Every installation starts with a site assessment where a licensed technician evaluates your roof structure, sun exposure, electrical panel, and energy usage. Our engineering team creates a custom system design optimized for your specific home. We handle all Sacramento County building permits and utility applications — you don't visit any offices or fill out any forms.

Installation is typically completed in a single day. After city inspection and utility approval (Permission to Operate), your system goes live. The entire process from contract to activation takes 4 to 8 weeks, with most of that time spent on permitting and utility approvals that we manage on your behalf.

Solar + Battery: The Best Option for Sacramento

For maximum savings and energy independence, we recommend pairing solar panels with battery storage. Generate your own power during the day, store it, and use it at night during peak rates. This combination gives Sacramento homeowners the most control over their energy costs — and provides whole-home backup during power outages.

Sacramento Neighborhoods We Serve

We install solar across all Sacramento metro neighborhoods including Downtown, Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park, Pocket-Greenhaven, Natomas, Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, and Davis.

Over 80 residential solar systems installed for Sacramento County SMUD and PG&E customers.