Where Vibe Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Vibe Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Lancaster, where it accounts for 2% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, California | #7 | 111 | 2% | 7% higher | 0% (46%) |
| Palmdale, California | #8 | 92 | 2% | 8% higher | 2% (49%) |
What Vibe Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 8.4 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- <1%
- Installed with a battery
- 42%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (66%)
- REC Group (30%)
- Aptos Solar (1%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (88%)
- Tesla (11%)
- Enphase Energy (1%)
Vibe Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Vibe Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $4.75/W | $4.25/W | 12% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Vibe Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Lancaster, CA | 111 |
| Palmdale, CA | 92 |
| Ridgecrest, CA | 84 |
| Tehachapi, CA | 31 |
| California City, CA | 22 |
| Rosamond, CA | 21 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 14 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 12 |
| Victorville, CA | 11 |
| Valencia, CA | 9 |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 8 |
| Acton, CA | 7 |
| Castaic, CA | 7 |
| Littlerock, CA | 7 |
| Long Beach, CA | 7 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Vibe Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in Lancaster, CA: #4 (102 systems)
- Enphase Installers in Palmdale, CA: #4 (78 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Palmdale, CA: #5 (44 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Lancaster, CA: #6 (53 systems)
Other Top Installers in Lancaster
The companies ranked next to Vibe Solar 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% |
| Solara Home Energy | 399 | $4.72/W | 0% |
| Complete Solar | 174 | $4.25/W | 52% |
| Tesla | 139 | $3.88/W | 6% |
| ESP (Energy Service Partners) | 131 | $5.31/W | 42% |
Vibe Solar: Common Questions
Is Vibe Solar still in business?
Vibe 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 #1036012) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Vibe Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
<1% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 99% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does Vibe Solar install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (66%), REC Group (30%) and Aptos Solar (1%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (88%), Tesla (11%) and Enphase Energy (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Vibe Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Vibe Solar paid a median of $4.75/W before incentives — 12% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 8.4 kW system, that is about $40,000. By city: 7% higher than the Lancaster median; 8% higher than the Palmdale median.
Does Vibe Solar install solar batteries?
42% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Palmdale, CA, Lancaster, CA.
Where does Vibe Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Lancaster (111), Palmdale (92), Ridgecrest (84), Tehachapi (31) and California City (22). It is ranked in 2 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Vibe Solar
- California license: CSLB #1036012 (C-10, C-39), issued 02/16/2018, registered to VIBE SOLAR in Lancaster. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (661) 485-5000 (the number on its license) or see Vibe 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 Vibe Solar with other installers
The Lancaster ranking puts Vibe Solar 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.