Where Aikyum Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Aikyum compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Irvine, where it accounts for 5% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine, California | #5 | 258 | 5% | 16% lower | 0% (32%) |
What Aikyum Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.6 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 32%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- REC Group (88%)
- REC Solar (6%)
- Hyundai Energy Solutions (2%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (89%)
- Tesla (9%)
- SolarEdge (1%)
Aikyum Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Aikyum | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $3.23/W | $4.25/W | 24% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Aikyum Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Irvine, CA | 258 |
| Tustin, CA | 19 |
| Cerritos, CA | 17 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 17 |
| Mission Viejo, CA | 14 |
| Fullerton, CA | 12 |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 12 |
| Long Beach, CA | 10 |
| Garden Grove, CA | 8 |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 8 |
| Lake Forest, CA | 8 |
| Placentia, CA | 8 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | 7 |
| Santa Ana, CA | 7 |
| Eastvale, CA | 6 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Aikyum ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Irvine, CA: #3 (227 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Irvine, CA: #4 (97 systems)
Other Top Installers in Irvine
The companies ranked next to Aikyum in Irvine, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 659 | $4.29/W | 64% |
| Tesla | 523 | $3.97/W | 0% |
| Solara Home Energy | 324 | $3.66/W | 0% |
| Css Construction | 278 | $2.95/W | 0% |
| Orange County Contracting Services | 148 | $3.98/W | 5% |
| GAF | 109 | $6.38/W | 6% |
Aikyum: Common Questions
Is Aikyum still in business?
Aikyum was still installing home solar in 2025, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: its California license (CSLB #986427) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Aikyum lease solar panels or sell them?
0% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 100% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does Aikyum install?
Panels: REC Group (88%), REC Solar (6%) and Hyundai Energy Solutions (2%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (89%), Tesla (9%) and SolarEdge (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Aikyum charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Aikyum paid a median of $3.23/W before incentives — 24% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 7.6 kW system, that is about $24,500. By city: 16% lower than the Irvine median.
Does Aikyum install solar batteries?
32% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Irvine, CA.
Where does Aikyum install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Irvine (258), Tustin (19), Cerritos (17), Huntington Beach (17) and Mission Viejo (14). It is ranked in 1 city in California.
Before You Sign With Aikyum
- California license: CSLB #986427 (C-10, C-46), issued 08/29/2013, registered to AIKYUM SOLAR in Westminster. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (949) 705-6797 (the number on its license) or see Aikyum on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare Aikyum with other installers
The Irvine ranking puts Aikyum next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Irvine →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.