Where Save A Lot Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Save A Lot Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Berkeley, where it accounts for 3% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | #6 | 44 | 3% | 11% lower | 0% (6%) |
| Oakland, California | #8 | 84 | 2% | 11% higher | 0% (17%) |
What Save A Lot Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 4.9 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 50%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- REC Group (93%)
- LG Electronics (3%)
- SolarWorld Industries GmbH (1%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (94%)
- Tesla (3%)
- Enphase Energy (2%)
Save A Lot Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Save A Lot Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $5.06/W | $4.25/W | 19% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Save A Lot Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 84 |
| Berkeley, CA | 44 |
| Piedmont, CA | 20 |
| El Cerrito, CA | 11 |
| San Francisco, CA | 11 |
| Richmond, CA | 8 |
| Albany, CA | 5 |
| Hayward, CA | 5 |
| Lafayette, CA | 5 |
| Kensington, CA | 4 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 4 |
| Castro Valley, CA | 3 |
| San Leandro, CA | 3 |
| Concord, CA | 2 |
| Danville, CA | 2 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Save A Lot Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Oakland, CA: #3 (64 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Oakland, CA: #6 (43 systems)
Other Top Installers in Berkeley
The companies ranked next to Save A Lot Solar in Berkeley, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Sun | 149 | $5.43/W | 0% |
| Sunrun | 115 | $4.29/W | 70% |
| Sunlight Power | 77 | $6.56/W | 0% |
| Solar Technologies | 76 | $4.95/W | 0% |
| Tesla | 61 | $4.97/W | 0% |
| Got Watts Electric | 40 | $4.82/W | 0% |
Save A Lot Solar: Common Questions
Is Save A Lot Solar still in business?
Save A Lot 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: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Save A Lot Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
0% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 100% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does Save A Lot Solar install?
Panels: REC Group (93%), LG Electronics (3%) and SolarWorld Industries GmbH (1%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (94%), Tesla (3%) and Enphase Energy (2%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Save A Lot Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Save A Lot Solar paid a median of $5.06/W before incentives — 19% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 4.9 kW system, that is about $25,000. By city: 11% lower than the Berkeley median; 11% higher than the Oakland median.
Does Save A Lot Solar install solar batteries?
50% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Oakland, CA.
Where does Save A Lot Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Oakland (84), Berkeley (44), Piedmont (20), El Cerrito (11) and San Francisco (11). It is ranked in 2 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Save A Lot 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: call (833) 876-5272 or see Save A Lot 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 Save A Lot Solar with other installers
The Berkeley ranking puts Save A Lot Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Berkeley →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.