Where Bright Planet Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Bright Planet Solar compares with the local market there. In cities marked "permits", the count is residential solar permits from the city's own records.
Its strongest market is National City, where it accounts for 20% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, California | #2 | 577 | 7% | 45% higher | 66% (52%) |
| Chula Vista, California | #2 | 458 | 7% | 57% higher | 93% (42%) |
| Hemet, California | #2 | 440 | 11% | 20% higher | 94% (62%) |
| Lancaster, California | #2 | 408 | 8% | 34% higher | 92% (46%) |
| Chicago, Illinois | #2 | 405 permits | 10% | — | — |
| Fontana, California | #2 | 386 | 7% | 26% higher | 93% (54%) |
| Palmdale, California | #2 | 381 | 9% | 44% higher | 86% (49%) |
| San Bernardino, California | #2 | 379 | 10% | 14% higher | 92% (52%) |
| Moreno Valley, California | #2 | 373 | 11% | 11% higher | 90% (53%) |
| Antioch, California | #2 | 317 | 9% | 41% higher | 61% (42%) |
| Victorville, California | #2 | 264 | 6% | — | 96% (56%) |
| Ontario, California | #2 | 256 | 5% | 37% higher | 92% (44%) |
| Riverside, California | #2 | 254 | 8% | 13% higher | 94% (46%) |
| Rialto, California | #2 | 219 | 8% | — | 95% (64%) |
| Long Beach, California | #2 | 210 | 6% | 23% higher | 91% (32%) |
| Vallejo, California | #2 | 202 | 12% | 35% higher | 68% (50%) |
| Perris, California | #2 | 162 | 6% | — | 93% (52%) |
| Richmond, California | #2 | 148 | 10% | 37% higher | 65% (33%) |
| Murrieta, California | #2 | 144 | 4% | — | 92% (47%) |
| Merced, California | #2 | 143 | 9% | 24% higher | 53% (44%) |
| National City, California | #2 | 119 | 20% | 28% higher | 84% (54%) |
| Santa Ana, California | #2 | 119 | 6% | — | 89% (31%) |
| Pomona, California | #2 | 111 | 6% | — | 92% (41%) |
| Salinas, California | #2 | 106 | 7% | — | 88% (40%) |
| Norwalk, California | #2 | 89 | 9% | — | 93% (42%) |
| Santa Maria, California | #2 | 83 | 5% | 44% higher | 76% (60%) |
| San Jose, California | #3 | 721 | 5% | 48% higher | 75% (23%) |
| Visalia, California | #3 | 284 | 5% | 24% higher | 86% (54%) |
| Corona, California | #3 | 283 | 6% | 28% higher | 94% (36%) |
| Escondido, California | #3 | 190 | 5% | — | 92% (29%) |
| Oakland, California | #3 | 156 | 4% | 44% higher | 67% (17%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, California | #3 | 121 | 8% | — | 95% (38%) |
| Fullerton, California | #3 | 73 | 5% | — | 88% (29%) |
| West Covina, California | #3 | 60 | 4% | — | 95% (39%) |
| Hawthorne, California | #3 | 16 | 4% | — | 81% (37%) |
| Hayward, California | #4 | 177 | 8% | 63% higher | 68% (30%) |
| Oceanside, California | #4 | 172 | 4% | 54% higher | 90% (32%) |
| Santa Rosa, California | #4 | 165 | 4% | 32% higher | 61% (25%) |
| Tulare, California | #4 | 150 | 5% | 51% higher | 89% (50%) |
| Temecula, California | #4 | 121 | 3% | — | 94% (43%) |
| Concord, California | #4 | 107 | 6% | 44% higher | 69% (34%) |
| Watsonville, California | #4 | 43 | 6% | — | 81% (35%) |
| Paterson, New Jersey | #4 | 37 | 7% | — | 62% (73%) |
| Downey, California | #4 | 27 | 3% | — | 89% (33%) |
| Los Angeles, California | #4 | 27 | 3% | — | 100% (37%) |
| Inglewood, California | #4 | 22 | 5% | — | 73% (38%) |
| San Diego, California | #5 | 1,187 | 5% | 59% higher | 90% (26%) |
| Fairfield, California | #5 | 111 | 4% | 31% higher | 64% (35%) |
| Garden Grove, California | #5 | 97 | 6% | — | 95% (28%) |
| Vista, California | #5 | 97 | 4% | — | 86% (36%) |
| Palm Springs, California | #5 | 50 | 2% | — | 100% (26%) |
| Huntington Beach, California | #5 | 40 | 2% | — | 88% (29%) |
| San Mateo, California | #5 | 40 | 4% | — | 90% (17%) |
| Newark, New Jersey | #5 | 37 | 5% | — | 70% (82%) |
| Fresno, California | #6 | 343 | 2% | 42% higher | 70% (41%) |
| San Marcos, California | #6 | 72 | 3% | — | 83% (22%) |
| Paso Robles, California | #6 | 38 | 3% | — | 82% (39%) |
| Oxnard, California | #6 | 26 | 2% | — | 89% (43%) |
| Clifton, New Jersey | #6 | 14 | 3% | — | 71% (73%) |
| Bakersfield, California | #7 | 445 | 2% | 59% higher | 70% (40%) |
| Orange, California | #7 | 33 | 2% | — | 91% (28%) |
| El Monte, California | #8 | 10 | 2% | — | 100% (42%) |
| Plainfield, New Jersey | #8 | 10 | 2% | — | 80% (84%) |
| Sunnyvale, California | #9 | 37 | 2% | — | 81% (15%) |
| Elizabeth, New Jersey | #9 | 14 | 3% | — | 71% (80%) |
| Chico, California | #10 | 92 | 3% | 62% higher | 67% (14%) |
| Irvine, California | #10 | 49 | 1% | — | 80% (32%) |
| San Rafael, California | #10 | 27 | 2% | — | 67% (17%) |
| Santa Cruz, California | #10 | 19 | 1% | — | 95% (13%) |
| Torrance, California | #10 | 19 | 2% | — | 79% (29%) |
What Bright Planet Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.0 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 82%
- Installed with a battery
- 56%
Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (33%)
- LONGi Green Energy (28%)
- JA Solar (17%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (95%)
- Tesla (3%)
- Enphase Energy (1%)
Bright Planet Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Bright Planet Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $6.01/W | $4.25/W | 41% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Bright Planet Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,187 |
| San Jose, CA | 721 |
| Stockton, CA | 577 |
| Chula Vista, CA | 458 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 445 |
| Hemet, CA | 440 |
| Lancaster, CA | 408 |
| Fontana, CA | 386 |
| Palmdale, CA | 381 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 379 |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 373 |
| Fresno, CA | 343 |
| Antioch, CA | 317 |
| Visalia, CA | 284 |
| Corona, CA | 283 |
Installation records in Massachusetts (1,122), Rhode Island (362) and Connecticut (65) also carry the name Bright Planet Solar. Bright Planet Solar isn't ranked in those states and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Specialist Rankings
Where Bright Planet Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- SolarEdge Installers in San Diego, CA: #2 (1,154 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in San Jose, CA: #2 (691 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in San Diego, CA: #2 (620 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Stockton, CA: #2 (524 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Bakersfield, CA: #2 (405 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Lancaster, CA: #2 (386 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Palmdale, CA: #2 (366 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Stockton, CA: #2 (352 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Fontana, CA: #2 (239 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Antioch, CA: #2 (210 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Moreno Valley, CA: #2 (199 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Chula Vista, CA: #2 (194 systems)
Other Top Installers in Stockton
The companies ranked next to Bright Planet Solar in Stockton, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 2,740 | $3.10/W | 80% |
| Sonray Construction | 467 | $3.12/W | 62% |
| Tesla | 251 | $4.28/W | 1% |
| Empower Electric | 248 | $5.65/W | <1% |
| V3 Electric | 202 | — | 80% |
| Better Earth | 162 | $5.52/W | 40% |
Bright Planet Solar: Common Questions
Is Bright Planet Solar still in business?
Bright Planet Solar was still installing home solar in 2026, 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: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Bright Planet Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
82% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 18% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
What solar panels and inverters does Bright Planet Solar install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (33%), LONGi Green Energy (28%) and JA Solar (17%). Inverters: SolarEdge (95%), Tesla (3%) and Enphase Energy (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Bright Planet Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Bright Planet Solar paid a median of $6.01/W before incentives — 41% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 6.0 kW system, that is about $36,000. By city: 45% higher than the Stockton median; 57% higher than the Chula Vista median; 20% higher than the Hemet median.
Does Bright Planet Solar install solar batteries?
56% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in San Diego, CA, Stockton, CA, Fontana, CA.
Where does Bright Planet Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in San Diego (1,187), San Jose (721), Stockton (577), Chula Vista (458) and Bakersfield (445). It is ranked in 70 cities in California and New Jersey.
Before You Sign With Bright Planet Solar
- California license: ask for the license number and look it up on the CSLB site; solar work needs a C-46, C-10 or B license.
- Reviews and contact details: see Bright Planet 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 Bright Planet Solar with other installers
The Stockton ranking puts Bright Planet Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Stockton →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.