Where Stellar Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Stellar Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Carlsbad, where it accounts for 7% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, California | #3 | 177 | 7% | 4% higher | 0% (16%) |
| Oceanside, California | #5 | 152 | 4% | about the same | 0% (32%) |
| San Diego, California | #6 | 819 | 3% | 3% higher | 0% (26%) |
| Escondido, California | #7 | 79 | 2% | 4% higher | 0% (29%) |
| San Marcos, California | #7 | 71 | 3% | 4% lower | 0% (22%) |
| Vista, California | #7 | 65 | 3% | about the same | 0% (36%) |
What Stellar Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.8 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 36%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (68%)
- CSI Solar (27%)
- Qcells (2%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (51%)
- Tesla (45%)
- SolarEdge (4%)
Stellar Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Stellar Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $4.32/W | $4.25/W | about the same |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Stellar Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 819 |
| Carlsbad, CA | 177 |
| Oceanside, CA | 152 |
| Encinitas, CA | 108 |
| Escondido, CA | 79 |
| Chula Vista, CA | 74 |
| San Marcos, CA | 71 |
| Vista, CA | 65 |
| La Mesa, CA | 59 |
| El Cajon, CA | 58 |
| Poway, CA | 48 |
| La Jolla, CA | 47 |
| Fallbrook, CA | 36 |
| Ramona, CA | 34 |
| Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 34 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Stellar Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Oceanside, CA: #3 (86 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Carlsbad, CA: #4 (64 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Oceanside, CA: #4 (49 systems)
- Enphase Installers in San Diego, CA: #5 (387 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in San Diego, CA: #6 (242 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in San Marcos, CA: #6 (21 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Escondido, CA: #7 (29 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Vista, CA: #7 (19 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Chula Vista, CA: #8 (41 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Escondido, CA: #8 (38 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Chula Vista, CA: #9 (19 systems)
Other Top Installers in Carlsbad
The companies ranked next to Stellar Solar in Carlsbad, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 361 | $4.52/W | 88% |
| Baker Electric Solar | 293 | $5.09/W | 2% |
| Tesla | 128 | $4.16/W | 1% |
| Semper Solaris | 117 | $4.36/W | 0% |
| Aloha Solar | 82 | $4.29/W | 0% |
| Swell Energy | 78 | $3.04/W | 0% |
Stellar Solar: Common Questions
Is Stellar Solar still in business?
Stellar Solar 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 #749095) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Stellar Solar 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 Stellar Solar install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (68%), CSI Solar (27%) and Qcells (2%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (51%), Tesla (45%) and SolarEdge (4%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Stellar Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Stellar Solar paid a median of $4.32/W before incentives — about the same as the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 6.8 kW system, that is about $29,000. By city: 4% higher than the Carlsbad median; about the same as the Oceanside median; 3% higher than the San Diego median.
Does Stellar Solar install solar batteries?
36% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Carlsbad, CA, Oceanside, CA, San Diego, CA.
Where does Stellar Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in San Diego (819), Carlsbad (177), Oceanside (152), Encinitas (108) and Escondido (79). It is ranked in 6 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Stellar Solar
- California license: CSLB #749095 (C-10), issued 05/07/1998, registered to STELLAR SOLAR ELECTRIC in Oceanside. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (760) 603-8500 (the number on its license) or see Stellar Solar 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 Stellar Solar with other installers
The Carlsbad ranking puts Stellar Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Carlsbad →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.