Where Alternative Energy Systems Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Alternative Energy Systems compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Chico, where it accounts for 11% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, California | #2 | 314 | 11% | 9% higher | 1% (14%) |
What Alternative Energy Systems Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.3 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 2%
- Installed with a battery
- 20%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (51%)
- REC Group (25%)
- SunPower (17%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (78%)
- Tesla (9%)
- SunPower (9%)
Alternative Energy Systems Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Alternative Energy Systems | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $3.94/W | $4.25/W | 7% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Alternative Energy Systems Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 314 |
| Paradise, CA | 43 |
| Oroville, CA | 42 |
| Corning, CA | 34 |
| Orland, CA | 22 |
| Red Bluff, CA | 20 |
| Durham, CA | 14 |
| Gridley, CA | 11 |
| Willows, CA | 10 |
| Cottonwood, CA | 8 |
| Yuba City, CA | 8 |
| Los Molinos, CA | 7 |
| Plumas Lake, CA | 5 |
| Redding, CA | 4 |
| Anderson, CA | 3 |
Installation records in Oregon (55) also carry the name Alternative Energy Systems. Alternative Energy Systems isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Specialist Rankings
Where Alternative Energy Systems ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Chico, CA: #2 (246 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Chico, CA: #4 (58 systems)
Other Top Installers in Chico
The companies ranked next to Alternative Energy Systems in Chico, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 443 | $3.27/W | 56% |
| Ohm Solar Solutions | 294 | $4.41/W | 0% |
| Feather River Aire and Solar | 198 | $3.26/W | 0% |
| Royal Aire | 198 | $4.00/W | 0% |
| Blm Holdings | 136 | $2.79/W | 0% |
| Urban Design | 120 | $3.47/W | 0% |
Alternative Energy Systems: Common Questions
Is Alternative Energy Systems still in business?
Alternative Energy Systems 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 #853351) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Alternative Energy Systems lease solar panels or sell them?
2% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 98% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does Alternative Energy Systems install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (51%), REC Group (25%) and SunPower (17%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (78%), Tesla (9%) and SunPower (9%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Alternative Energy Systems charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Alternative Energy Systems paid a median of $3.94/W before incentives — 7% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 7.3 kW system, that is about $29,000. By city: 9% higher than the Chico median.
Does Alternative Energy Systems install solar batteries?
20% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Chico, CA.
Where does Alternative Energy Systems install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Chico (314), Paradise (43), Oroville (42), Corning (34) and Orland (22). It is ranked in 1 city in California.
Before You Sign With Alternative Energy Systems
- California license: CSLB #853351 (C-10, C-46), issued 01/21/2005, registered to ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS INC in Chico. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (530) 345-6980 (the number on its license) or see Alternative Energy Systems 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 Alternative Energy Systems with other installers
The Chico ranking puts Alternative Energy Systems next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Chico →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.