Where Solar Universe Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Solar Universe compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Chula Vista, where it accounts for 1% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista, California | #10 | 74 | 1% | 22% higher | 1% (42%) |
What Solar Universe Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.4 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 5%
- Installed with a battery
- 17%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- SunPower (40%)
- Waaree Energies Limited (32%)
- Solaria (11%)
Inverter brands
- SunPower (35%)
- Enphase Energy (33%)
- Tesla (23%)
Solar Universe Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Solar Universe | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $5.23/W | $4.25/W | 23% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Solar Universe Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 208 |
| Chula Vista, CA | 74 |
| Ramona, CA | 50 |
| Bonita, CA | 27 |
| Carlsbad, CA | 21 |
| El Cajon, CA | 21 |
| Escondido, CA | 19 |
| Oceanside, CA | 16 |
| Encinitas, CA | 15 |
| La Mesa, CA | 15 |
| Spring Valley, CA | 11 |
| Santee, CA | 10 |
| La Jolla, CA | 9 |
| Poway, CA | 8 |
| San Marcos, CA | 7 |
Installation records in Pennsylvania (63) and Oregon (25) also carry the name Solar Universe. Solar Universe isn't ranked in those states and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Other Top Installers in Chula Vista
The companies ranked next to Solar Universe in Chula Vista, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 1,774 | $4.52/W | 85% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 458 | $6.83/W | 93% |
| Semper Solaris | 384 | $4.65/W | 2% |
| Tesla | 239 | $4.29/W | 0% |
| Baker Electric Solar | 183 | $5.12/W | 2% |
| Freedom Solar Power | 179 | $5.34/W | 73% |
Solar Universe: Common Questions
Is Solar Universe still in business?
Solar Universe 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 Solar Universe lease solar panels or sell them?
5% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 95% 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 Universe install?
Panels: SunPower (40%), Waaree Energies Limited (32%) and Solaria (11%). Inverters: SunPower (35%), Enphase Energy (33%) and Tesla (23%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Solar Universe charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Solar Universe paid a median of $5.23/W before incentives — 23% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 6.4 kW system, that is about $33,500. By city: 22% higher than the Chula Vista median.
Does Solar Universe install solar batteries?
17% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery.
Where does Solar Universe install solar?
Most of its recent work is in San Diego (208), Chula Vista (74), Ramona (50), Bonita (27) and Carlsbad (21). It is ranked in 1 city in California.
Before You Sign With Solar Universe
- 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: see Solar Universe 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 Universe with other installers
The Chula Vista ranking puts Solar Universe next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Chula Vista →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.