Where REC Commercial Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how REC Commercial compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is National City, where it accounts for 22% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California | #1 | 4,057 | 12% | 13% higher | 72% (20%) |
| Chula Vista, California | #1 | 1,550 | 19% | 6% higher | 70% (33%) |
| Oceanside, California | #1 | 994 | 17% | 7% higher | 75% (27%) |
| Escondido, California | #1 | 795 | 13% | 9% higher | 73% (27%) |
| Vista, California | #1 | 496 | 15% | 7% higher | 73% (27%) |
| National City, California | #1 | 139 | 22% | 4% higher | 76% (45%) |
| San Marcos, California | #2 | 440 | 11% | 11% higher | 71% (16%) |
| Carlsbad, California | #2 | 429 | 11% | 15% higher | 65% (14%) |
What REC Commercial Installs
- Typical system size
- 4.9 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 71%
- Installed with a battery
- 14%
Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
Panel brands
- JA Solar (35%)
- LONGi Green Energy (27%)
- Qcells (20%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (83%)
- Delta Electronics (10%)
- Shenzhen Growatt New Energy (4%)
REC Commercial Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | REC Commercial | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2021–2023) | $4.44/W | $4.16/W | 7% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where REC Commercial Installs Most
| City | Installations (2021–2023) |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 4,057 |
| Chula Vista, CA | 1,550 |
| Oceanside, CA | 994 |
| Escondido, CA | 795 |
| El Cajon, CA | 612 |
| Vista, CA | 496 |
| San Marcos, CA | 440 |
| Carlsbad, CA | 429 |
| Spring Valley, CA | 409 |
| San Clemente, CA | 304 |
| Fallbrook, CA | 278 |
| La Mesa, CA | 278 |
| Lakeside, CA | 258 |
| Ramona, CA | 255 |
| Valley Center, CA | 245 |
Before You Sign With REC Commercial
- California license: CSLB #990001 (C-10), issued 01/21/2014, registered to REC COMMERCIAL CORPORATION in San Luis Obispo. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (844) 732-7652 (the number on its license) or see REC Commercial 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 REC Commercial with other installers
The San Diego ranking puts REC Commercial next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in San Diego →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2024 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.