Solar Panel Installation in Oakland, CA

Compare 27 solar panel installation contractors near you in Oakland and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.5/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.

Last updated March 23, 2026

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Anza Renewables

~4 years online
anzarenewables.com

Berkeley Solar Maintenance

9½+ years online
berkeleysolarmaintenance.com/contact

Lumeta Solar

Oakland Solar Installation

Vote Solar

~25 years online
votesolar.org

Best Solar Panel Installation

5.0

Phils Electric Company

5.0

Sierra Roofing and Solar Oakland

5.021+ years online
sierraroofing.com/roof-replacement/oakland

SolarGuru Energy

5.05½+ years online
solarguruenergy.com/locations-3/berkeley-solar-company

West Coast Solar & Water Heater Repair

5.0

Wright Solar Systems

5.0

Save a Lot Solar

4.917½+ years online
savealotsolar.com

SolarSesame

4.9~5 years online
solarsesame.com

GRID Alternatives

4.824½+ years online
gridalternatives.org

Sun Light & Power Solar

4.825½+ years online
sunlightandpower.com

A1 Sun Inc.

4.519½+ years online
a1suninc.com

SunPower®

4.5
us.sunpower.com

Aurora Solar Inc.

4.225+ years online
aurorasolar.com

Primergy Solar

3.78+ years online
primergysolar.com

Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC

3.016+ years online
orionrenewables.com

Universe Solar Panel Oakland

3.0

Ava Community Energy

2.73 years online
avaenergy.org

Solar Panel Installation in Nearby CA Cities

Solar Panel Installation in Oakland, CA

Oakland solar installation makes strong financial sense given PG&E net metering, CA's solar-friendly policies, and Bay Area rates. Older Adams Point homes often need roof replacement before solar. Coastal salt-air requires marine-grade racking. PSPS frequency drives battery storage adoption. NeedInstall connects you with Oakland solar installers who design for PG&E interconnection, navigate Oakland Building permits, and integrate with whole-home batteries.

Oakland solar runs $3.00-$3.80 per watt installed (~$16-$22K for 6-7 kW pre-incentive). CA requires a C-46 solar contractor license. PG&E NEM 3.0 + 30% federal ITC. SGIP battery rebates. Marine-grade racking near Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions

NEM 3.0?
Pair with battery for sub-7-year payback.
Battery storage rebate?
SGIP rebates for batteries.
Coastal racking?
Within 2 miles of Bay, 316 stainless racking critical.

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