Where Albion Power Company Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Albion Power Company compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is San Francisco, where it accounts for 3% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, California | #9 | 62 | 3% | 7% higher | 0% (6%) |
| Berkeley, California | #9 | 37 | 2% | 9% higher | 0% (6%) |
What Albion Power Company Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.1 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 44%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Maxeon Solar (46%)
- SunPower (24%)
- Panasonic (16%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (47%)
- Tesla (27%)
- SunPower (23%)
Albion Power Company Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Albion Power Company | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $5.22/W | $4.25/W | 23% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Albion Power Company Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 62 |
| Berkeley, CA | 37 |
| Oakland, CA | 21 |
| Albany, CA | 3 |
| El Cerrito, CA | 3 |
| Mill Valley, CA | 3 |
| Orinda, CA | 3 |
| Corte Madera, CA | 2 |
| Kensington, CA | 2 |
| Sonoma, CA | 2 |
| Brisbane, CA | 1 |
| Campbell, CA | 1 |
| Dublin, CA | 1 |
| Glen Ellen, CA | 1 |
| Pacifica, CA | 1 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Albion Power Company ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Solar Battery Installers in Berkeley, CA: #6 (19 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in San Francisco, CA: #9 (25 systems)
Other Top Installers in San Francisco
The companies ranked next to Albion Power Company in San Francisco, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminalt | 436 | $6.60/W | 0% |
| Sutro Power | 183 | $4.02/W | 0% |
| All Bay Solar Construction | 150 | $4.19/W | 0% |
| Tesla | 119 | $4.96/W | 0% |
| Solarunion | 100 | $4.39/W | 0% |
| Occidental Power | 80 | $5.10/W | 0% |
Albion Power Company: Common Questions
Is Albion Power Company still in business?
Albion Power Company 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 #878027) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Albion Power Company 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 Albion Power Company install?
Panels: Maxeon Solar (46%), SunPower (24%) and Panasonic (16%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (47%), Tesla (27%) and SunPower (23%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Albion Power Company charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Albion Power Company paid a median of $5.22/W before incentives — 23% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 7.1 kW system, that is about $37,000. By city: 7% higher than the San Francisco median; 9% higher than the Berkeley median.
Does Albion Power Company install solar batteries?
44% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Berkeley, CA, San Francisco, CA.
Where does Albion Power Company install solar?
Most of its recent work is in San Francisco (62), Berkeley (37), Oakland (21), Albany (3) and El Cerrito (3). It is ranked in 2 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Albion Power Company
- California license: CSLB #878027 (B, C-10, C-46), issued 05/19/2006, registered to ALBION POWER COMPANY INC in San Francisco. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (415) 558-1786 (the number on its license) or see Albion Power Company 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 Albion Power Company with other installers
The San Francisco ranking puts Albion Power Company next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in San Francisco →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.