Where American Array Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how American Array Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Fremont, where it accounts for 2% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, California | #9 | 70 | 2% | 25% lower | 0% (19%) |
| Hayward, California | #10 | 27 | 1% | about the same | 0% (30%) |
What American Array Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.2 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- <1%
- Installed with a battery
- 44%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Panasonic (48%)
- REC Group (15%)
- Silfab Solar (8%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (80%)
- Tesla (19%)
- Enphase Energy (1%)
American Array Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | American Array Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $3.73/W | $4.25/W | 12% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where American Array Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 152 |
| Fremont, CA | 70 |
| Livermore, CA | 46 |
| Oakland, CA | 34 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 34 |
| Dublin, CA | 33 |
| Madera, CA | 30 |
| San Ramon, CA | 29 |
| Hayward, CA | 27 |
| Tracy, CA | 26 |
| Union City, CA | 24 |
| San Francisco, CA | 23 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 22 |
| Concord, CA | 21 |
| Manteca, CA | 21 |
Installation records in Arizona (27) also carry the name American Array Solar. American Array Solar 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 American Array Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Solar Battery Installers in Hayward, CA: #9 (14 systems)
- Enphase Installers in San Jose, CA: #10 (101 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Fremont, CA: #10 (20 systems)
Other Top Installers in Fremont
The companies ranked next to American Array Solar in Fremont, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 764 | $4.26/W | <1% |
| Sunrun | 413 | $4.52/W | 77% |
| Leonard Roofing | 251 | $3.98/W | 81% |
| Better Earth | 160 | $3.36/W | 0% |
| Citadel Roofing and Solar | 118 | $2.78/W | 54% |
| Nabu Energy | 105 | $3.49/W | 0% |
American Array Solar: Common Questions
Is American Array Solar still in business?
American Array Solar 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 #993467) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does American Array Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
<1% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 99% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does American Array Solar install?
Panels: Panasonic (48%), REC Group (15%) and Silfab Solar (8%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (80%), Tesla (19%) and Enphase Energy (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does American Array Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from American Array Solar paid a median of $3.73/W before incentives — 12% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 7.2 kW system, that is about $27,000. By city: 25% lower than the Fremont median; about the same as the Hayward median.
Does American Array Solar install solar batteries?
44% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Hayward, CA, Fremont, CA.
Where does American Array Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in San Jose (152), Fremont (70), Livermore (46), Oakland (34) and Pleasanton (34). It is ranked in 2 cities in California.
Before You Sign With American Array Solar
- California license: CSLB #993467 (C-10, C-39), issued 06/09/2014, registered to AMERICAN ARRAY SOLAR ELECTRIC in Livermore. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (510) 760-2346 (the number on its license) or see American Array Solar 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 American Array Solar with other installers
The Fremont ranking puts American Array Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Fremont →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.