Where Scudder Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Scudder Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Salinas, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, California | #3 | 85 | 6% | 6% higher | 0% (40%) |
| Watsonville, California | #6 | 18 | 3% | — | 0% (35%) |
What Scudder Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 5.7 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 75%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- SunPower (36%)
- REC Group (22%)
- Maxeon Solar (13%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (37%)
- SunPower (31%)
- Tesla (18%)
Scudder Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Scudder Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $5.50/W | $4.25/W | 29% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Scudder Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Carmel, CA | 98 |
| Salinas, CA | 85 |
| Monterey, CA | 55 |
| Pacific Grove, CA | 26 |
| Pebble Beach, CA | 26 |
| Carmel Valley, CA | 22 |
| Watsonville, CA | 18 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 13 |
| Aptos, CA | 11 |
| Seaside, CA | 11 |
| Marina, CA | 8 |
| East Garrison, CA | 3 |
| Aromas, CA | 2 |
| Atascadero, CA | 2 |
| Bradley, CA | 2 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Scudder Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Solar Battery Installers in Salinas, CA: #4 (58 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Watsonville, CA: #6 (12 systems)
Other Top Installers in Salinas
The companies ranked next to Scudder Solar in Salinas, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 501 | $4.53/W | 79% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 106 | — | 88% |
| Tesla | 76 | $4.69/W | 0% |
| Better Earth | 44 | $5.58/W | 39% |
| Sunternal Solar | 40 | $6.28/W | 8% |
| Semper Solaris | 31 | $4.96/W | 7% |
Scudder Solar: Common Questions
Is Scudder Solar still in business?
Scudder 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 #902095) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Scudder 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 Scudder Solar install?
Panels: SunPower (36%), REC Group (22%) and Maxeon Solar (13%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (37%), SunPower (31%) and Tesla (18%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Scudder Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Scudder Solar paid a median of $5.50/W before incentives — 29% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 5.7 kW system, that is about $31,500. By city: 6% higher than the Salinas median.
Does Scudder Solar install solar batteries?
75% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Salinas, CA, Watsonville, CA.
Where does Scudder Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Carmel (98), Salinas (85), Monterey (55), Pacific Grove (26) and Pebble Beach (26). It is ranked in 2 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Scudder Solar
- California license: CSLB #902095 (C-10, C-39), issued 08/15/2007, registered to SCUDDER SOLAR ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS in Monterey. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (831) 384-1500 (the number on its license) or see Scudder 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 Scudder Solar with other installers
The Salinas ranking puts Scudder Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Salinas →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.