Where Solar Shoppers Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Solar Shoppers compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Palmdale, where it accounts for 2% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, California | #9 | 70 | 1% | about the same | 0% (46%) |
| Palmdale, California | #10 | 78 | 2% | 6% lower | 0% (49%) |
What Solar Shoppers Installs
- Typical system size
- 8.1 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 33%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- REC Group (77%)
- CSI Solar (14%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (2%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (69%)
- Tesla (19%)
- SunPower (5%)
Solar Shoppers Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Solar Shoppers | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $4.35/W | $4.25/W | 2% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Solar Shoppers Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Palmdale, CA | 78 |
| Lancaster, CA | 70 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 15 |
| Acton, CA | 10 |
| Pearblossom, CA | 6 |
| Rosamond, CA | 5 |
| Lake Hughes, CA | 4 |
| Leona Valley, CA | 3 |
| Littlerock, CA | 3 |
| Canyon Country, CA | 2 |
| Castaic, CA | 2 |
| Oxnard, CA | 2 |
| Saugus, CA | 2 |
| Agua Dulce, CA | 1 |
| Compton, CA | 1 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Solar Shoppers ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- SolarEdge Installers in Palmdale, CA: #5 (56 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Lancaster, CA: #5 (54 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Palmdale, CA: #10 (23 systems)
Other Top Installers in Lancaster
The companies ranked next to Solar Shoppers in Lancaster, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 1,234 | $4.30/W | 82% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 408 | $6.09/W | 92% |
| Solara Home Energy | 399 | $4.72/W | 0% |
| Complete Solar | 174 | $4.25/W | 52% |
| Tesla | 139 | $3.88/W | 6% |
| ESP (Energy Service Partners) | 131 | $5.31/W | 42% |
Solar Shoppers: Common Questions
Is Solar Shoppers still in business?
Solar Shoppers 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 #1019939) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Solar Shoppers 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 Solar Shoppers install?
Panels: REC Group (77%), CSI Solar (14%) and Hanwha Q CELLS (2%). Inverters: SolarEdge (69%), Tesla (19%) and SunPower (5%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Solar Shoppers charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Solar Shoppers paid a median of $4.35/W before incentives — 2% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 8.1 kW system, that is about $35,000. By city: about the same as the Lancaster median; 6% lower than the Palmdale median.
Does Solar Shoppers install solar batteries?
33% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Palmdale, CA.
Where does Solar Shoppers install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Palmdale (78), Lancaster (70), Santa Clarita (15), Acton (10) and Pearblossom (6). It is ranked in 2 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Solar Shoppers
- California license: CSLB #1019939 (C-10), issued 10/27/2016, registered to SOLAR SHOPPERS CONSTRUCTION in Palmdale. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (415) 720-0208 (the number on its license) or see Solar Shoppers 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 Solar Shoppers with other installers
The Lancaster ranking puts Solar Shoppers next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Lancaster →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.