Where Solarponics Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Solarponics compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Paso Robles, where it accounts for 5% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles, California | #3 | 75 | 5% | 24% higher | 0% (39%) |
What Solarponics Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.2 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 59%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (32%)
- Canadian Solar (17%)
- JA Solar (8%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (35%)
- Tesla (29%)
- SolarEdge (25%)
Solarponics Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Solarponics | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $5.17/W | $4.25/W | 22% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Solarponics Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Atascadero, CA | 132 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 87 |
| Paso Robles, CA | 75 |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 71 |
| Templeton, CA | 43 |
| Los Osos, CA | 34 |
| Solvang, CA | 24 |
| Nipomo, CA | 20 |
| Santa Ynez, CA | 19 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 18 |
| Cambria, CA | 14 |
| Santa Margarita, CA | 14 |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 11 |
| Morro Bay, CA | 10 |
| San Miguel, CA | 9 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Solarponics ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Solar Battery Installers in Paso Robles, CA: #4 (35 systems)
Other Top Installers in Paso Robles
The companies ranked next to Solarponics in Paso Robles, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 604 | $2.89/W | 79% |
| AM Sun Solar | 283 | $4.12/W | 0% |
| Calsun Electric Systems | 46 | $3.27/W | 0% |
| KS Constructions | 40 | — | 100% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 38 | — | 82% |
| Richard Heath Associates | 36 | — | 0% |
Solarponics: Common Questions
Is Solarponics still in business?
Solarponics 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 #391670) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Solarponics 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 Solarponics install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (32%), Canadian Solar (17%) and JA Solar (8%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (35%), Tesla (29%) and SolarEdge (25%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Solarponics charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Solarponics paid a median of $5.17/W before incentives — 22% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 6.2 kW system, that is about $32,000. By city: 24% higher than the Paso Robles median.
Does Solarponics install solar batteries?
59% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Paso Robles, CA.
Where does Solarponics install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Atascadero (132), San Luis Obispo (87), Paso Robles (75), Arroyo Grande (71) and Templeton (43). It is ranked in 1 city in California.
Before You Sign With Solarponics
- California license: CSLB #391670 (B, C-10, C-20, C-36, C-46), issued 07/07/1980, registered to SOLARPONICS INC in Atascadero. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (805) 466-5595 (the number on its license) or see Solarponics 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 Solarponics with other installers
The Paso Robles ranking puts Solarponics next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Paso Robles →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.