Between 2023 and 2025, 553 home solar systems were installed in Clifton by 36 different companies. Sunrun installed the most (221, or 40% of the local market), followed by Trinity Solar (100) and Momentum Solar (31). 73% 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 2025; installers that have since closed are left out.
Top 9 Solar Companies in Clifton by Home Installations
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Serves Clifton, NJ · no office address listed
- Most installations
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- Typical system
- 6.0 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 91%
Sunrun mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 91% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.0 kW, about 15 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2011. It is also among the top installers in 107 other cities we rank, including Plainfield and Edison.
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (732) 780-3779
- trinitysolar.com
- 2211 Allenwood Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719
- Typical system
- 6.5 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 80%
Trinity Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 80% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.5 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2008. It is also among the top installers in 15 other cities we rank, including Paterson and Newark.
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- momentumsolar.com
- 3096 Hamilton Blvd #2B, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
- Typical system
- 6.2 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 90%
Momentum 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. A typical system is 6.2 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 18 other cities we rank, including Newark and Trenton.
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (855) 424-4928
- bigwaveroofingandsolar.com
- 101 Crawfords Corner Rd Suite 1211, Holmdel, NJ 07733
- Typical system
- 7.1 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 89%
Big Wave Roofing and Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 89% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 7.1 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2021. It also works as a roofing contractor, which helps if the roof needs repairs before the panels go on. It is also among the top installers in 7 other cities we rank, including Newark and Elizabeth.
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- (866) 264-3065
- emtsolar.com
- 523 Hollywood Ave 3rd floor, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08002
- Typical system
- 8.6 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 29%
EMT Renewables sells both: 29% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. A typical system is 8.6 kW, about 22 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2019. It is also among the top installers in 5 other cities we rank, including Trenton and Plainfield.
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Serves Clifton, NJ · no office address listed
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- Typical system
- 6.5 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 71%
Bright Planet Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 71% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.5 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 69 other cities we rank, including Paterson and Newark.
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Serves Clifton, NJ · no office address listed
Powur mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. A typical system is 6.5 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2021. It is also among the top installers in 24 other cities we rank, including Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Costa Mesa, CA.
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Serves Clifton, NJ · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 9.4 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 8%
Tesla mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. A typical system is 9.4 kW, about 24 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2013. It is also among the top installers in 84 other cities we rank, including Edison and Fremont, CA.
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (848) 315-9390
- fusionsolarenergy.org
- 1059 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
- Typical system
- 6.9 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 60%
Fusion Solar Energy mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 60% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.9 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Clifton since 2019. It is also among the top installers in 4 other cities we rank, including Elizabeth and Newark.
Comparing quotes in Clifton?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Ask at least three of the companies above to quote the same system size. 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 Clifton by the Numbers
Based on 553 residential systems installed in Clifton between 2023 and 2025, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Home installations per year
Solar Panel Repair in Clifton
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Clifton through 2025, 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.
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 Clifton
At least 135 home solar systems in Clifton 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.
- Suntuity50 systems in Clifton
Ceased operations in January 2024. Source: Utah Solar Exit
- Freedom Forever39 systems in Clifton
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. Source: pv magazine USA
- Vision Solar24 systems in Clifton
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December 2023. Source: Patch
- SunPower22 systems in Clifton
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
- NRG Renewables20 systems in Clifton
No installations recorded anywhere in New Jersey after 2018 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Clifton: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Clifton?
In the most recent three years of records (2023–2025), Sunrun installed 221 home systems in Clifton, more than any other company. Trinity Solar (100) and Momentum Solar (31) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
Do most people in Clifton buy or lease their panels?
27% bought their system and 73% 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 Clifton?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: Sunrun, Trinity Solar and Momentum Solar 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 and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Clifton and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Clifton pay for electricity?
Residential customers in New Jersey pay an average of 24.95¢ per kWh, 43% above the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
No company pays to be listed or to rank higher, and any ad on this site is labeled. Before you sign, confirm the contractor license, insurance and recent reviews, and get at least three quotes. If a company in Clifton has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the home solar systems they installed here in 2023–2025, from utility and state records; each needs at least 10 local installations and must still have been installing in 2025. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
Source: Solar Activity Reports (installed projects), New Jersey's Clean Energy Program (open data), which publishes each residential project with the company that installed it. Earlier years and closures from Tracking the Sun (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CC BY 4.0) and news reports. Company names standardized by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.
Solar system not producing in Clifton?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.