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Johnson Solar

Top Spot in El Cajon Today 4.90 (131 reviews)(619) 784-8401

Johnson Solar

Johnson Solar installs residential and commercial PV solar and battery systems from its base in San Diego County. It serves San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties and has an in-house solar design and permit team.

Business Highlights
  • Johnson Solar describes itself as veteran-owned and operated.
  • Founder Clinton Johnson is a retired Navy Aviator.
  • The company lists CSLB license 1035308.

Service Area

San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties.

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Johnson Solar is one of 9 solar companies ProsGrade lists in El Cajon, California.

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Listing details

7 services listed, including PV solar installation, Battery storage and backup and Roofing. Open 7 days a week. Rated 4.9 from 131 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Johnson Solar compares with the other 8 solar companies on ProsGrade in El Cajon, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 9 El Cajon solar companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.9 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other El Cajon solar companies on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (131) than 6 of the 8 other El Cajon solar companies on ProsGrade.
  • One of 5 El Cajon solar companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

7 services
  • PV solar installationResidential and commercial; rooftop, ground-mount, and carport/canopy installations
  • Battery storage and backupMultiple battery storage and backup power solutions
  • RoofingRoofing through in-house partners to prepare roofs for solar installation
  • Power system supportMain panel upgrades, sub-panel additions, generators, EV chargers, and QuietCool fans
  • Solar plans and permit packagesIn-house design, solar plans, and permit packages
  • Existing PV system serviceSystems installed by other companies
  • Solar project consultingProperty surveys and RFP/RFQ bid packages for organizations considering solar

Reviews

What customers say

Recent customers praise how quickly Johnson Solar installs solar and battery systems. One customer says Clinton’s team finished a solar and Tesla battery installation before the year-end tax-credit deadline and helped with the rebate process.

Customer Reviews

barry basso

Wow, if you want a friendly, knowledgeable solar company, look no further than Johnson Solar. First of all, he was the least expensive of all the quotes I received. The procedure was expeditious from quote to final inspection. You will deal directly with the owner on everything. I could not be happier with the installations of the roof panels and batteries. Love the new system and the ability to say goodbye to outrageous utility bills. Thank you Clinton and your team for a fantastic job!
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The Gogue

I sincerely appreciate Clinton and his team for completing my solar and Tesla battery installation under a tight time constraint, ensuring it was finished before the end of the year to meet the tax credit eligibility deadline. Clinton was true to his word, confident in getting the job done in a timely manner, and went the extra mile to guide me through the solar battery rebate process. The work was completed professionally, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to go with Johnson Solar.
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#CaliSoberSkier #CaliSoberSkier

What else can is say about Clinton's team at Johnson Solar other than they are the freaking best!! Ill try to keep this short.... We had another company lined up to get our brand new solar installed that 100% dropped the ball. With the clock ticking on the tax rebate coming up we need our system installed NOW!! After a couple conversations and bit of back n forth on invoice I knew Clinton, Ross and his team were the guys I could trust to get the job done in time. Once contract was signed, we paid the 1st part of the invoice and was surprised to see the team at our house 3 days later with a truck full of panels and our Tesla Powerwall3!! Even more surprising was the fact these guys installed an entire 10kw system with conduit and powerwall in 1 day! So mind blown that one morning we were on the grid and later that day we were free of SDGE....WIN WIN!! Now....we are 8 days post install. The system has gotten approved and has its Permit to Operate! We have imported about $1.50 in power in over a week. We have exported about $3 in power in the same time. This company was a miracle worker in a time when we needed a miracle to get the 30% tax credit. Trust these guys....they will get your job done fast with quality and care.
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Dan Gehani

Hands down the best in the business! Not only are they the most affordable (we had estimates from Baker, Stellar, Semper, and Coastal) but their customer service is amazing! Clinton, the owner, makes sure he’s on site for every installation. We’ve had some issues with the EP Cube battery, and Clinton has been very hands-on to help resolve it. Now my neighbors are also looking to use Johnson Solar for their homes. Highly recommend them!!
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License2Diva

Johnson Solar is hands down the best company out there! I can't begin to explain but, they deserve the best we can give back. It's really old school service and hard working employees. We called with a few questions and the next day Clinton was out first thing in the morning to give us a price and explain all the details. Within 24 hours our panels were in place running backwards in rabbit mode. That's why I say old school service, that's the working ethics of yesteryear. It's so nice not to have to worry about what hours are the best to use electricity to keep the bill down. Electric car, air conditioners and all the rest, and the bill is still a negative (which is a positive for the pocketbook) balance. It's weird how they work so happily together. Thank you, so very much Clinton and staff for the elite craftsmanship, customer service and prompt working ethics. The word of mouth is still the best bet for hands on craftsmanship and you can bet your bottom dollar that we'll tell everyone to go to the best, Johnson Solar! :)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a Johnson Solar project take?

Johnson Solar says most installations take 1–2 days, while full project timelines average 8–12 weeks from contract to completion.

How does Johnson Solar determine an installation's size?

It begins with a quick conversation to identify what information is needed to determine the installation type and size. It then sends an introduction email outlining the standard information needed to finalize system size and price.

How does Johnson Solar calculate solar pricing?

Pricing is based on solar system size, and the company says it can provide a ballpark estimate within 72 hours.