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Sun First Solar

Featured in San Rafael Today 4.40 (32 reviews)(415) 458-5870

Sun First Solar is based in San Rafael and was established in Northern California in 1984. It designs and installs residential and commercial solar systems, battery storage, and solar pool-heating systems. Battery options include Sonnen Eco, Tesla Powerwall, and Enphase IQ batteries.

Business Highlights
  • Sun First Solar is locally owned and operated.
  • Sun First Solar says it does not use subcontractors and uses its own installation team.
  • Sun First Solar is a certified Tesla Powerwall installer.
  • Sun First Solar lists a 25-year manufacturer warranty for its solar panels.

Service Area

Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa and other surrounding areas.

Featured on ProsGrade. Sun First Solar is one of 3 solar companies ProsGrade lists in San Rafael, California.

Listing details

4 services listed, including Residential solar, Commercial solar and Battery storage. Open 4 days a week. Rated 4.4 from 32 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Sun First Solar compares with the other 2 solar companies on ProsGrade in San Rafael, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • One of 3 San Rafael solar companies on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

4 services
  • Residential solarCustom-designed systems
  • Commercial solarCustom solar solutions
  • Battery storageSonnen Eco, Tesla Powerwall, and Enphase IQ Battery options
  • Solar pool heating

Reviews

What customers say

Several customers praise knowledgeable guidance and clear communication during solar design and installation. One customer says the team coordinated removing old panels with a new roof and reinstalling them afterward. Another describes a panel layout chosen for maximum sun exposure and says the system was running immediately after installation, which began within a month of the estimate.

Customer Reviews

William Prince

Hello Megan, Thank you for the reminder to write up a review, which I just completed. Now I see that there is a link to “click into Google” to past my review. We sometimes have difficulty interacting with Google. So just incase I am not able to submit my review via Google, I am including a copy of here. Kind regards, William Prince Sun First Solar did an EXCELLENT JOB installing our solar system. Wyn Hoag and the rest of the folks at Sun First Solar kept us informed every step of the way thru the installation process, including removing our old updated solar system, and then installing the new solar panels, the back up batteries and all the rest of the system components. And whenever I called their office with a question, there was someone available to respond. I would highly recommend Sun First Solar anyone who is considering a new solar system or who is interested in upgrading their older system. As mentioned above, Wyn Hoag and the rest of the team at Sun First Solar made the whole process of upgrading our solar system easy and enjoyable!
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Sam Ramji

Braden has a "non-sales" approach focused on providing information. He ensured that I could get what I needed on time for PG&E regulatory changes, and he was very easy to communicate with via email, text, phone, and in person. Best of all, he was unbiased and equally attentive in communicating with my wife. If you're serious about getting solar power, you should talk with Braden. From start to finish, Sun First Solar distinguished themselves with insight into solar design, installation, and maintenance. Their services team was professional and hardworking. Very good communication, great documentation, and a great result.
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elizabeth huntington

Very professional and informed! Service and the quality of the installation was top-notch. I was in the industry for 7 years, and SunFirst has always been a strong company with years of experience and integrity. Many local solar companies (like ours) have come and gone, but SunFirst has remained steadfast. It's important to go with a local installer with a good reputation! Braden walked us through the net metering labyrinth at PG&E, and provided practical options for storage. He wasn't trying to sell us, but rather inform us.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sun First Solar handle during a solar project?

It handles design and installation as well as permits, approvals, rebates, and financing.

What financing choices does Sun First Solar offer?

It offers outright system purchases or loans with manageable monthly payments.