Where Empower Electric Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Empower Electric compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Fresno, where it accounts for 6% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, California | #3 | 1,003 | 6% | 40% higher | 1% (41%) |
| Merced, California | #3 | 72 | 4% | 45% higher | 1% (44%) |
| Stockton, California | #5 | 248 | 3% | 28% higher | <1% (52%) |
| Antioch, California | #5 | 80 | 2% | 61% higher | 0% (42%) |
| Tulare, California | #5 | 75 | 2% | 46% higher | 0% (50%) |
| Concord, California | #6 | 54 | 3% | 43% higher | 0% (34%) |
| Madera, California | #7 | 208 | 4% | 53% higher | 3% (34%) |
| Visalia, California | #7 | 105 | 2% | 42% higher | 0% (54%) |
| San Bernardino, California | #7 | 84 | 2% | 30% higher | 1% (52%) |
| Vallejo, California | #9 | 38 | 2% | 8% higher | 0% (50%) |
| Hayward, California | #9 | 28 | 1% | 63% higher | 0% (30%) |
| Moreno Valley, California | #10 | 50 | 2% | 15% higher | 0% (53%) |
What Empower Electric Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.5 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 1%
- Installed with a battery
- 66%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Trina Solar (30%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (27%)
- JA Solar (25%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (95%)
- Enphase Energy (3%)
- Tesla (1%)
Empower Electric Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Empower Electric | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $6.06/W | $4.25/W | 43% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Empower Electric Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 1,003 |
| Stockton, CA | 248 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 214 |
| Madera, CA | 208 |
| Clovis, CA | 181 |
| Visalia, CA | 105 |
| Tracy, CA | 94 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 84 |
| Antioch, CA | 80 |
| Tulare, CA | 75 |
| Los Banos, CA | 74 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 73 |
| Merced, CA | 72 |
| Sanger, CA | 65 |
| Manteca, CA | 57 |
Installation records in Arizona (265) also carry the name Empower Electric. Empower Electric 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 Empower Electric ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Fresno, CA: #1 (731 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Fresno, CA: #2 (749 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Visalia, CA: #2 (104 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Stockton, CA: #3 (194 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Madera, CA: #3 (147 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Merced, CA: #3 (56 systems)
- Enphase Installers in San Bernardino, CA: #4 (84 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Stockton, CA: #5 (162 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Madera, CA: #5 (142 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Antioch, CA: #5 (47 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Tulare, CA: #5 (37 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Corona, CA: #6 (30 systems)
Other Top Installers in Fresno
The companies ranked next to Empower Electric in Fresno, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 3,969 | $2.78/W | 89% |
| Solar Negotiators | 1,299 | $3.95/W | 7% |
| Quality Home Services | 506 | $4.46/W | 20% |
| Citadel Roofing and Solar | 404 | $2.53/W | <1% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 343 | $5.81/W | 70% |
| Tesla | 343 | $3.99/W | 7% |
Empower Electric: Common Questions
Is Empower Electric still in business?
Empower Electric 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 #878385) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Empower Electric 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 Empower Electric install?
Panels: Trina Solar (30%), Hanwha Q CELLS (27%) and JA Solar (25%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (95%), Enphase Energy (3%) and Tesla (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Empower Electric charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Empower Electric paid a median of $6.06/W before incentives — 43% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 6.5 kW system, that is about $39,500. By city: 40% higher than the Fresno median; 45% higher than the Merced median; 28% higher than the Stockton median.
Does Empower Electric install solar batteries?
66% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Fresno, CA, Madera, CA, Merced, CA.
Where does Empower Electric install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Fresno (1,003), Stockton (248), Bakersfield (214), Madera (208) and Clovis (181). It is ranked in 12 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Empower Electric
- California license: CSLB #878385 (C-10), issued 05/25/2006, registered to EMPOWER ELECTRIC INC in Petaluma. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (707) 479-4268 (the number on its license) or see Empower Electric 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 Empower Electric with other installers
The Fresno ranking puts Empower Electric next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Fresno →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.