Where SolarMax Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how SolarMax compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Riverside, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, California | #4 | 100 | 3% | 13% lower | 0% (46%) |
| Corona, California | #5 | 88 | 2% | 6% lower | 0% (36%) |
| Orange, California | #8 | 24 | 2% | 10% lower | 0% (28%) |
| West Covina, California | #10 | 23 | 1% | 8% lower | 0% (39%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, California | #10 | 22 | 1% | 3% higher | 0% (38%) |
What SolarMax Installs
- Typical system size
- 8.1 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 37%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- SunSpark (56%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (12%)
- Suzhou Talesun Solar (7%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (80%)
- Tesla (12%)
- SolarEdge (3%)
SolarMax Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | SolarMax | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $3.85/W | $4.25/W | 9% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where SolarMax Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 100 |
| Corona, CA | 88 |
| Fontana, CA | 48 |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | 37 |
| Temecula, CA | 36 |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 36 |
| Hemet, CA | 34 |
| Murrieta, CA | 34 |
| Redlands, CA | 34 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 34 |
| Yucaipa, CA | 34 |
| Beaumont, CA | 32 |
| Chino Hills, CA | 31 |
| Irvine, CA | 31 |
Specialist Rankings
Where SolarMax ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Riverside, CA: #1 (81 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Corona, CA: #2 (78 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Riverside, CA: #5 (39 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Temecula, CA: #8 (34 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Fontana, CA: #9 (39 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Hemet, CA: #9 (30 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Murrieta, CA: #9 (30 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Corona, CA: #9 (28 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Palm Springs, CA: #10 (10 systems)
Other Top Installers in Riverside
The companies ranked next to SolarMax in Riverside, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 640 | $4.02/W | 79% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 254 | $4.81/W | 94% |
| Tesla | 119 | $3.63/W | 0% |
| V3 Electric | 96 | $4.08/W | 78% |
| ESP (Energy Service Partners) | 68 | $4.63/W | 35% |
| Powur | 50 | $3.86/W | 0% |
SolarMax: Common Questions
Is SolarMax still in business?
SolarMax 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 SolarMax 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 SolarMax install?
Panels: SunSpark (56%), Hanwha Q CELLS (12%) and Suzhou Talesun Solar (7%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (80%), Tesla (12%) and SolarEdge (3%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does SolarMax charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from SolarMax paid a median of $3.85/W before incentives — 9% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 8.1 kW system, that is about $31,000. By city: 13% lower than the Riverside median; 6% lower than the Corona median; 10% lower than the Orange median.
Does SolarMax install solar batteries?
37% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Riverside, CA, Corona, CA, Palm Springs, CA.
Where does SolarMax install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Riverside (100), Corona (88), Fontana (48), Moreno Valley (40) and San Diego (37). It is ranked in 5 cities in California.
Before You Sign With SolarMax
- 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 (951) 221-8172 or see SolarMax 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 SolarMax with other installers
The Riverside ranking puts SolarMax next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Riverside →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.