Between 2021 and 2023, 3,513 home solar systems were installed in Riverside by 231 different companies. Sunrun installed the most (410, or 12% of the local market), followed by Bright Planet Solar (205) and Tesla Energy (153). 32% of the systems were leased or financed through a power purchase agreement; the rest were bought outright. Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2023; installers that have since closed are left out.
Top 10 Solar Companies in Riverside by Home Installations
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- Most installations
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (833) 420-5550
- sunrun.com
- 5060 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Typical system
- 8.7 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.45/W
- Leased / PPA
- 66%
- With battery
- 47%
Sunrun mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 66% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. Its most common setup here pairs LONGi Green Energy panels with SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. 47% of its systems here include a home battery, well above the Riverside average of 13%. Its median price for an owned system, $4.45/W, is close to the Riverside median. A typical system is 8.7 kW, about 22 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2000. It is also among the top installers in 113 other cities we rank, including Bakersfield and Fresno.
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Serves Riverside, CA · no office address listed
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- Typical system
- 7.6 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.53/W
- Leased / PPA
- 90%
- With battery
- 2%
Bright Planet Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 90% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. Its most common setup here pairs Qcells panels with SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. Its median price for an owned system, $4.53/W, is 7% above the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 7.6 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2016. It is also among the top installers in 68 other cities we rank, including Stockton and Chula Vista.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- Lowest median price in this list
- Most battery installs
- (844) 837-5201
- tesla.com
- 901 Page Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
- Typical system
- 11.2 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $2.61/W
- Leased / PPA
- 1%
- With battery
- 52%
Tesla Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs Tesla panels with Tesla inverters. 52% of its systems here include a home battery, well above the Riverside average of 13%. Its median price for an owned system, $2.61/W, is 39% below the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 11.2 kW, about 28 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2001. It is also among the top installers in 89 other cities we rank, including San Jose and Fremont.
Phone from its California contractor license, CSLB #888104
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (951) 221-8172
- solarmaxtech.com
- 3080 12th St, Riverside, CA 92507
- Typical system
- 10.1 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.52/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 27%
SolarMax mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs SunSpark panels with Enphase microinverters. 27% of its systems here include a home battery, well above the Riverside average of 13%. Its median price for an owned system, $3.52/W, is 17% below the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 10.1 kW, about 25 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2009. It is also among the top installers in 5 other cities we rank, including Corona and Rancho Cucamonga.
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- (866) 865-4559
- 970 West 190th Street Ste 302, Torrance, CA 90502
- Typical system
- 7.0 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.50/W
- Leased / PPA
- 23%
- With battery
- 1%
ESP (Energy Service Partners) sells both: 23% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. Its most common setup here pairs Aptos Solar panels with SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. Its median price for an owned system, $4.50/W, is 6% above the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 7.0 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 34 other cities we rank, including El Monte and Pomona.
Phone from its California contractor license, CSLB #619149
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (855) 429-9208
- currenthome.com
- 7100 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
- Typical system
- 7.9 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 100%
- With battery
- 4%
Current Home Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 100% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. Its most common setup here pairs REC Solar panels with Enphase microinverters. A typical system is 7.9 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2019. It is also among the top installers in 10 other cities we rank, including Hemet and Moreno Valley.
Phone from its California contractor license, CSLB #1045016
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Serves Riverside, CA · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 7.5 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $6.39/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 12%
Milholland Electric mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs CertainTeed panels with Enphase microinverters. 12% of its systems here include a home battery. Its median price for an owned system, $6.39/W, is 50% above the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 7.5 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2009. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Hemet and Perris.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (619) 715-4054
- sempersolaris.com
- 1805 John Towers Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Typical system
- 8.1 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.88/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 25%
Semper Solaris mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs Silfab Solar panels with Enphase microinverters. 25% of its systems here include a home battery. Its median price for an owned system, $4.88/W, is 15% above the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 8.1 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2013. It is also among the top installers in 38 other cities we rank, including Chula Vista and Escondido.
Phone from its California contractor license, CSLB #978152
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (888) 373-9379
- betterearth.solar
- 16720 Marquardt Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
- Typical system
- 8.1 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $5.15/W
- Leased / PPA
- 2%
- With battery
- 4%
Better Earth mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs Qcells panels with SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. Its median price for an owned system, $5.15/W, is 21% above the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 8.1 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2018. It is also among the top installers in 45 other cities we rank, including Los Angeles and Fremont.
Phone from its California contractor license, CSLB #1024460
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (866) 467-6987
- powur.com
- 5850 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Typical system
- 9.8 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.02/W
- Leased / PPA
- 9%
- With battery
- 2%
Powur mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs Qcells panels with Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $4.02/W, is 5% below the Riverside median of $4.25/W. A typical system is 9.8 kW, about 25 panels, and it has installed in Riverside since 2019. It is also among the top installers in 15 other cities we rank, including Pomona and Rancho Cucamonga.
Comparing quotes in Riverside?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Homeowners in Riverside who bought their system paid a median of $4.25/W in 2021–2023. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in Riverside by the Numbers
Based on 3,514 residential systems installed in Riverside between 2021 and 2023, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Most-installed panel brands
- SunPower
- Qcells
- LONGi Green Energy
Most-installed inverter brands
- SolarEdge
- Enphase Energy
- SunPower
How these brands compare nationwide: share, price and leasing →
Home installations per year
Median price of owned systems by year: 2018: $3.72/W · 2019: $4.00/W · 2020: $4.19/W · 2021: $4.25/W · 2022: $4.25/W · 2023: $4.25/W.
Solar Panel Repair in Riverside
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Riverside through 2023, so they know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee.
35% of the home systems installed here in 2021–2023 use SolarEdge inverters, followed by Enphase Energy (31%). Enphase systems use a microinverter under each panel, so one failure usually knocks out a single panel and the monitoring app shows which one. Systems with a central (string) inverter — SolarEdge and others — stop producing entirely when that inverter fails; a dark screen or an error code on the unit on your wall is the usual sign.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Riverside
At least 2,201 home solar systems in Riverside were installed by companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- SunPower1,251 systems in Riverside
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024. Its assets were sold off. The SunPower brand now belongs to Complete Solaria, a different company that renamed itself SunPower in 2025. Source: Utility Dive
- Freedom Forever281 systems in Riverside
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. Source: pv magazine USA
- Verengo179 systems in Riverside
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2016; its last office closed in 2019. Source: pv magazine
- Solcius126 systems in Riverside
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- PetersenDean79 systems in Riverside
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020; its assets were sold in 2021. Source: Solar Power World
- Titan Solar65 systems in Riverside
Ceased operations and filed for Chapter 7 in June 2024. Source: PV Tech
- Sungevity Development57 systems in Riverside
Sungevity filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2017. Source: Solar Power World
- Infinity Energy49 systems in Riverside
Ceased operations in 2023. Source: Forme Solar
- Sullivan Solar Power34 systems in Riverside
Shut down abruptly in November 2021. Source: Solar Power World
- RGS Energy27 systems in Riverside
Exited home solar installation in 2019 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2020. Source: Solar Power World
- Sunpro Solar27 systems in Riverside
Became ADT Solar in 2020; ADT exited residential solar in 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- Vision Solar26 systems in Riverside
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December 2023. Source: Patch
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
What Your Warranty Still Covers If the Installer Is Gone
- Panels and inverters: covered by the manufacturer, not the installer. Find the brand on the inverter label or in your monitoring app and contact the manufacturer directly.
- Workmanship and roof leaks: usually a promise from the installer. If the installer is in bankruptcy, that warranty may be delayed or discharged; file a claim in the case if one is open.
- Leases and PPAs: the system belongs to the finance company, and most contracts make it responsible for maintenance even if the installer that sold it is gone. Call the company you pay each month and check your contract.
- Loans: keep paying. A closed installer does not cancel a solar loan.
Any of the active companies in the ranking can take over service, file the warranty claim with the manufacturer and restore monitoring.
Solar in Riverside: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Riverside?
In the most recent three years of records (2021–2023), Sunrun installed 410 home systems in Riverside, more than any other company. Bright Planet Solar (205) and Tesla Energy (153) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
How much does a solar system cost in Riverside?
Homeowners who bought their system outright paid a median of $4.25/W before incentives, and the typical system was 7.2 kW — about $30,500 in total. Prices vary by installer: in the ranking above, the median ranges from $2.61/W to $6.39/W.
Do most people in Riverside buy or lease their panels?
68% bought their system and 32% leased it or signed a power purchase agreement (PPA). With a lease or PPA you pay little upfront, but you don't own the panels and the savings are smaller over the contract. Some installers sell almost only one way — check the "Leased / PPA" figure for each company in the ranking.
Who repairs solar panels in Riverside?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: Sunrun, Bright Planet Solar and Tesla Energy did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship warranty and service. See the installers that closed in Riverside and what your warranty still covers.
What do homeowners in Riverside pay for electricity?
Residential customers in California pay an average of 34.74¢ per kWh, 99% above the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
How This Ranking Works
Installers are ranked by the number of home solar systems they installed here between 2021 and 2023, the three most recent years with complete records. The records come from utilities and state agencies, which log every system connected to the grid along with the company that installed it. Nobody pays to be listed or to rank higher.
- An installer needs at least 10 local installations in that period to be ranked, and must have installed systems in the state in 2023, the latest year on record. Companies that stopped appearing are listed on the city's repair page instead.
- A city gets a ranking only when at least 300 home systems with a named installer were recorded there in those years and at least 5 installers qualify. A "top 3" from a handful of systems wouldn't tell you much.
- Companies that have closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy since then are removed from the ranking and listed separately, with a link to the news report.
- Only systems on existing homes count. New-construction systems are excluded, because there the builder picks the installer.
- Prices are medians for systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives. Leased and PPA systems don't report a comparable price.
- Companies with at least 100 home installations in those years get a full profile (200 if they are ranked in a single city). Smaller ones stay in the ranking, linked to their Google Maps listing.
What this ranking does not measure: workmanship, customer service, or how a company treats you after the sale. A high installation count shows experience in the area, not quality. Get at least three quotes, check each company's license and read recent reviews before you sign.
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.
Solar system not producing in Riverside?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.