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California Solar Electric

Top Spot in Ventura Today 4.60 (10 reviews)(805) 640-7903

California Solar Electric

Founded in Ojai in 1986 and now based in Ventura, California Solar Electric designs and installs solar power systems for residential and commercial projects. Its solar work includes new construction and off-grid installations, and it also offers home and business batteries and EV charging installations. The company serves Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

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Business Highlights
  • It lists CSLB license 486924.
  • Its solar and battery service team includes certified technicians.
Service Area

Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

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California Solar Electric is one of 7 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Ventura, California.

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Listing details

7 services listed, including Solar power installations, Home and business batteries and Diagnostics and warranty service. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.6 from 10 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How California Solar Electric compares with the other 6 solar companies on ProsGrade in Ventura, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 7 Ventura solar companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.

Services Covered

7 services
  • Solar power installationsResidential, new construction, commercial and off-grid projects
  • Home and business batteriesTesla Powerwall 3 and FranklinWH
  • Diagnostics and warranty serviceInverter and battery diagnostics; monitoring and communications issues; production and capacity testing
  • Existing-system evaluationsMulti-point inspections
  • Solar panel cleaningSafe, non-abrasive methods
  • Prepaid solar leaseParticipate Energy program
  • EV charging installations

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise the team's professionalism. One customer says California Solar Electric remained responsive about a photovoltaic system it designed and installed 10 years earlier; another credits Chris and her staff with empathetic help while adding a house battery during a difficult period.

Customer Reviews

Alan Macy

The Santa Barbara Center of Art, Science and Technology (SBCAST) appreciates these folks. California Solar Electric has been responsive regarding the photovoltaic system they designed and installed 10 years ago. As with any complex system, there are issues that crop up - and it’s been heartening to experience California Solar Electric’s core values of readiness for support of their historical work.
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Shannon Meyers

Chris and her staff really came through for me during a difficult time in my life. We needed to add a house battery to our solar system because of frequent loss of power on the Ventura Hills and a growing need for medical equipment for my now-deceased husband. We may not have made the deadline for him, but Chris and her staff were empathetic and wonderful from start to finish.
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Alex Arnoldy

Chris, Naruki and their whole team are great to work with. They are prompt, professional, and dedicated. The best part is that they offer the best equipment on the market. You'd be surprised at what kind of low quality inverters and panels several other companies are pushing at basically the same price. Take my advice, contact California Solar and Electric first, then compare them against any (or all) of the other solar installation companies out there. Be sure to compare the power capacity of the micro-inverters (make sure you get micro-inverters), and the "degradation in production over time" of the panels. You'll see a wide spectrum of quality out there, with CS&E's equipment at the top of the bunch.
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Robert Garven

We installed solar panels several years ago and decided to add a bunch more to try to save the planet! Amazing professionalism and service. I did my research beforehand and this is the best company with the best panels available! Roger is a knowledgable and conscientious salesman with whom it is a pleasure to do business with! I have friends and family that have used them all with the same results.
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Wayne Leonard

CA Solar Electric is a pleasure to do business with. Our salesman, Roger House always did what he said and was totally professional. The installation crew were knowledgeable, courteous and left the job as clean as they found it. The county inspector commented "they're the best" when I asked if the job passed inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during an existing-system evaluation?

California Solar Electric performs a multi-point inspection and reports system performance and improvement opportunities. Simple fixes may be made on-site, while upgrades or manufacturer warranty-processing support may require a later quote.

What are the terms of the Participate Energy prepaid lease?

The program has no credit check or large upfront cash purchase and includes professional monitoring and maintenance. Future ownership options start in Year 6.