Where United Sun Energy Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how United Sun Energy compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Chico, where it accounts for 4% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, California | #10 | 138 | 4% | 9% lower | 0% (10%) |
What United Sun Energy Installs
- Typical system size
- 9.9 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Qcells (70%)
- Enphase Energy (11%)
- REC Solar (10%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (94%)
- SMA America (5%)
- SolarEdge (1%)
United Sun Energy Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | United Sun Energy | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2021–2023) | $3.16/W | $4.16/W | 24% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where United Sun Energy Installs Most
| City | Installations (2021–2023) |
|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 138 |
| Oroville, CA | 20 |
| Paradise, CA | 15 |
| Durham, CA | 12 |
| Orland, CA | 10 |
| Colusa, CA | 4 |
| Anderson, CA | 3 |
| Lake Almanor, CA | 3 |
| Red Bluff, CA | 3 |
| Corning, CA | 2 |
| Forest Ranch, CA | 2 |
| Plumas Lake, CA | 2 |
| Willows, CA | 2 |
| Capay, CA | 1 |
| Chester, CA | 1 |
Before You Sign With United Sun 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: call (530) 345-0400 or see United Sun 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 United Sun Energy with other installers
The Chico ranking puts United Sun Energy next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Chico →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2024 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.