Where Solara Home Energy Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Solara Home Energy compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Lancaster, where it accounts for 8% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, California | #3 | 399 | 8% | 4% higher | 0% (46%) |
| Irvine, California | #3 | 324 | 6% | 4% lower | 0% (32%) |
| Temecula, California | #5 | 90 | 2% | about the same | 0% (43%) |
| Pomona, California | #6 | 39 | 2% | about the same | 0% (41%) |
| Santa Rosa, California | #10 | 96 | 2% | 33% higher | 0% (25%) |
| Fontana, California | #10 | 60 | 1% | 44% higher | 0% (54%) |
What Solara Home Energy Installs
- Typical system size
- 3.3 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 30%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Aptos Solar (31%)
- Qcells (19%)
- LONGi Green Energy (14%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (99%)
- SolarEdge (1%)
- Tesla (<1%)
Solara Home Energy Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Solara Home Energy | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $3.89/W | $4.25/W | 8% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Solara Home Energy Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Lancaster, CA | 399 |
| Irvine, CA | 324 |
| Manteca, CA | 291 |
| Beaumont, CA | 120 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 96 |
| Temecula, CA | 90 |
| Redlands, CA | 64 |
| Granite Bay, CA | 63 |
| Fontana, CA | 60 |
| Woodland, CA | 48 |
| Ontario, CA | 45 |
| Camarillo, CA | 39 |
| Pomona, CA | 39 |
| Piru, CA | 27 |
| San Jacinto, CA | 26 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Solara Home Energy ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Lancaster, CA: #1 (386 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Irvine, CA: #1 (317 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Lancaster, CA: #2 (371 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Santa Rosa, CA: #3 (96 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Temecula, CA: #3 (90 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Fontana, CA: #6 (60 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Ontario, CA: #6 (45 systems)
Other Top Installers in Lancaster
The companies ranked next to Solara Home Energy 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% |
| Complete Solar | 174 | $4.25/W | 52% |
| Tesla | 139 | $3.88/W | 6% |
| ESP (Energy Service Partners) | 131 | $5.31/W | 42% |
| Vibe Solar | 111 | $4.84/W | 0% |
Solara Home Energy: Common Questions
Is Solara Home Energy still in business?
Solara Home Energy 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 Solara Home Energy 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 Solara Home Energy install?
Panels: Aptos Solar (31%), Qcells (19%) and LONGi Green Energy (14%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (99%), SolarEdge (1%) and Tesla (<1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Solara Home Energy charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Solara Home Energy paid a median of $3.89/W before incentives — 8% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 3.3 kW system, that is about $13,000. By city: 4% higher than the Lancaster median; 4% lower than the Irvine median; about the same as the Temecula median.
Does Solara Home Energy install solar batteries?
30% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Lancaster, CA.
Where does Solara Home Energy install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Lancaster (399), Irvine (324), Manteca (291), Beaumont (120) and Santa Rosa (96). It is ranked in 6 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Solara Home Energy
- 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 Solara Home Energy 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 Solara Home Energy with other installers
The Lancaster ranking puts Solara Home Energy 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.