Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation Experts
We save our Simi Valley residential and commercial customers from the skyrocketing costs of energy. You get the quality, effective solar system options and straight forward estimates using the best quality products in the marketplace.

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Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation & Repair Company – Since 1988

From our beginnings back in 1988, we at Coastal Solar have installed thousands of solar panels for home owners and businesses alike in Simi Valley, California.

Installing a battery energy storage system alongside solar panels is how you save money on your monthly electric bill, power your home or property during grid outages, protect yourself from future rate increases and gain priceless peace-of-mind.

Investing in your very own solar panel system means that you gain control over your electric bill, not your utilities, which means energy independence!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Power Problem

Blackouts, Brownouts, Planned Outages

In California from 2008 – 2017 over 4,000 power outages occurred leaving millions of residents in the dark time and time again for hours to days at a time!

Limited access to electricity or even worse no access means you fall behind on your work, your schooling and education, and potentially something as important as taxes. Imagine being unable to check your work email for days at a time with no ability to charge your phone, missing deadlines for school, or being unable to submit important documents and forms simply because of a blackout! During the digital age, blackouts have become a much larger issue than lack of light during the evenings and being unable to watch TV. For electric vehicle owners, blackouts pose an even larger threat to their work, schooling and livelihood.

While blackouts and brownouts are rare, they are increasing in frequency and government officials warn that they are likely to continue.

Then, as if these occurrences weren’t enough, you have something called , “rotating outages“: “A rotating outage is a brief, controlled power outage mandated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).” ~Southern California Edison

So why deny yourself the peace of knowing that should a blackout, brownout, or planned outage occur, you are protected with your own solar panel system?

Time-of-Use Rates

The time of day that you use electricity has a major effect on your power bill every month in states that use time-of-use (TOU) rates like California.

You may be wondering how a solar panel system can help against this, enter: Load Shifting or energy arbitrage.

What is Load Shifting? Load shifting is limiting power usage during peak hours, when power rates are at their peak, and therefore cutting the costs of your electricity use.

The process is fairly simple. All you do is charge your solar batteries during off-peak hours for your city/county/state and save that energy to use during peak hours, successfully offsetting your power bill and saving big during hours of highest rates.

Not only do you save money by load shifting, you’re also helping minimize demand on the grid during peak-use times.

Net Energy Metering (NEM)

From participating utilities including PG&E, LADWP, SDG&E, and SCE, under law in California (AB 920), you can receive payment for energy produced by your solar energy system (in excess of utility energy used) after a twelve-month period.

Alongside all the benefits of installing solar panels, like saving money and minimizing demand on the grid, Net Energy Metering (NEM) is also something to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to install your own system. NEM is a credit system where all the excess power produced by your panels, if you allow it, will feed back into the grid to be sent out to others in your city. When doing this, participating utilities will give you a certain number of credits which can be used to offset your monthly power bill.

Solar Batteries & Storing Power

Your solar panels are almost in constant use. Whenever the sun is up, you can almost guarantee that your panels are hard at work producing green, clean energy for you to use. Solar batteries are almost essential to add to your solar energy system. Without one, the potential energy your panels produce is simply going to waste! When you are using less energy than your panels are producing, a solar battery will be there to charge and store any and all excess.

In some instances, you can export that preserved power back to the grid during peak hours for the best export prices from the power company. Export prices rise the most between 7-8 pm due to peaking hours of energy demand and reduced solar power generation. Prices can be as much as $3.32 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation:

Utilizing the green and renewable energy of our amazing sun.

Here at Coastal Solar, we have helped numerous families, businesses, and individuals save money on their electricity bill and go green with clean and renewable energy. California is one of the best states to install solar panels in due to the number of sunny days and limited rain and snowfall. With the cost of solar panels at an all time low, electricity rates steadily climbing, and the return at an all time high, why not install your own solar panel system?

In a state known for its many days of sun and mild climate, the value in purchasing a solar panel system isn’t even a question! Solar panels average 25 years of life. Over that span of time, Simi Valley residents are expected to save $60,000 – $100,000. This means that your savings could easily be over ten times the initial investment.

If the price of installing your own panel system is a cause for concern, there is no need to worry. California offers a 30% tax credit for installing solar panels for your home, cutting the cost by close to a third.

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Key Benefits of Clean and Renewable Solar Energy in Sunny Simi Valley, CA:

There are numerous benefits to installing a solar panel system to your home, business or property. Let’s start off with these:

Save money and offset your monthly electricity bill.
Qualify and make use of tax related incentives.
Protect your savings from future electricity rate increases.
Greatly increase your home or property’s value.

On average, California receives 268 days of sun per year. It is no wonder so many are running to install their own solar energy system and start saving money on their power bills.

California residents pay ~$220 every single month on power bills alone. This means likely paying over $2,640 every year (which is 34% higher than the national average) for a cost that can easily be significantly cut with an investment that’s almost guaranteed to deliver a near ten times return.

In a city that basks in the sunlight most days of the year, why pay 34% more when you can offset your electricity bill by utilizing the clean, renewable energy of our sun?

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation Company – Call us at: (805) 246-1330

Why Coastal Solar?

Family Owned Small Business Since 1988

When you choose Coastal Solar for your next solar panel project you get an incredibly experienced, well-tailored staff with decades of service ready to take on whatever your solar power system needs.

Certified, Licensed, Connected

You receive only the best certified solar industry pros, licensed and partnered with the top names in the trade like Enphase, Tesla, Maxeon, LG, etc.

Building Contractors Gone Solar

Coastal Solar started as a simple contracting business building homes, additions, and upgrades for numerous individuals and businesses. All along the coast we’ve left our mark and now we plan to do the same once again by going green and helping residents install their own solar panel systems.

Quality Product & Service, Guaranteed

Gain priceless peace-of-mind when you choose Coastal Solar. Quality products, seasoned professionals, and outstanding service, guaranteed.

Online In-House Staff for Installation

We never subcontract your project to other companies. With Coastal Solar, you only receive an all in-house team to properly manage and watch over your Simi Valley solar panels installation process.

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation Financing

Coastal Solar offers solar loans in order to help you make the change to go green and ensure your solar energy plans become a reality with little to no money down.

Other Services

Inspection & Checkups

Much like a Doctor’s visit, regular check ups on your solar panel system is incredibly important and highly recommended by our veteran solar panel installation pros at Coastal Solar. Not only does this make sure your system is running optimally, it also decreases the likelihood of a major issue occuring and damaging your panels.

These checkups performed by trained specialists check for many things such as: a short circuiting wire, a buildup of dirt and dust on your panels that can prevent more sunlight from reaching them, or carrying out tests to make sure your system is producing the amount of energy it should be.

At Coastal Solar we also supply property inspections on buildings you wish to install solar panels on. After an inspection, our experts will help you decide whether or not solar panels are the best decision for you and your property whilst also providing recommendations for the products or services that best suit your situation and environment.

To schedule a checkup or inspection for your system call us at: (805) 246-1330

Maintenance & Repair

When your system isn’t operating at peak efficiency, whether it’s caused by a buildup of debris, a malfunctioning inverter, compromised wiring or damaged panels, we take it very seriously. The solar panel experts at Coastal Solar are equipped to handle any and all problems your system may be having, while providing quick and efficient service.

To schedule solar panel or solar energy system maintenance or repair call us at: (805) 246-1330

Inverter & Optimizer Replacement

When your inverter is failing your solar panel system is essentially useless. The inverter is the core of your system. It’s what converts the solar energy your panels collect into usable energy for your home or business’ electric system. When something goes awry with your inverter, it is your top priority to get it repaired or replaced ASAP.

While Optimizer malfunctions are not nearly as detrimental as an inverter failure, they should still be looked at at first opportunity. When one optimizer fails, your system still runs the same, but less power is being produced which means less money in your pocket.

We’ve repaired and replaced thousands of inverters and optimizers over the years, so you can fully trust our experts for the efficient and professional service you and your panels deserve.

To schedule inverter or optimizer service call us at: (805) 246-1330

Solar Panel Cleaning

While rain may seem the obvious choice for cleaning your solar panels, many if not all solar panel experts highly recommend against solely using this. Rainfall can certainly help remove surface level dust, however overtime and oily residue can build up attracting more dust and debris rather than removing it. Anything that can potentially cover your solar panels diminishes the amount of light they reach which means less energy produced and less money saved. Leaving the residue that rain, dirt, and grime leaves behind also greatly decreases your panel’s lifespan.

A clean solar panel is an efficient solar panel.

Pollen, smog, tree sap, bird droppings and soot are all things that can build on your panel over time. You probably won’t notice how dirty your panels are until you realize that they’re producing less than they were previously. Most people aren’t going to regularly climb a ladder to their roof to check on their solar panels, so why not call our panel cleaning professionals at Coastal Solar to handle it for you? Regular inspections by our solar pros is the best way to maintain clean, healthy and efficient solar panels.

To schedule an inspection and cleaning of your solar panels call us now at: (805) 246-1330

Solar Panel Removal & Reinstall

Roof repair, additions, electrical problems, or structural issues such as decaying wood or termites are all reasons why your panels may need to be removed. For all your panel removal and reinstallation needs, no matter what the reason, Coastal Solar is your go-to solar panel removal contractor with decades of experience.

Another reason solar panels would need to be removed is when installing a new solar energy system. We have successfully removed and reinstalled thousands of solar panels over the years, all our work is thoroughly planned and carefully executed to ensure your old system is removed properly and your new system is carefully installed.

Reasons to Remove Solar Panels and Related Equipment

Roof Repair – Every fix or addition to your roof, no matter how small, will almost always require your panels to be removed. This may seem like quite a hassle, but the work is worth the reward. Temporarily removing your solar panels decreases the chances of something happening to not only your panels but your roof as well and also makes it much safer for everyone involved. Roofers rarely have the proper experience to handle your panels and solar energy system, so leave it to the professionals to handle your system with utmost care.
Solar Panel Repair – Typically, the work needed to troubleshoot and repair most panel issues does not require your panels to be removed, but occasionally it will be necessary to remove them for safety reasons.
Other Reasons – HVAC repair, satellite dish installation, overgrown trees, and electrical problems that require access to your attic are all reasons your panels may need to be temporarily removed.

Have questions? Want to schedule service? Talk to a Coastal Solar expert now at: (805) 246-1330

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation – Commercial

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation by Coastal Solar

Installing your own commercial solar panel system can greatly decrease a business’ operational costs and leave you open to many tax benefits. As long as you own the building your business operates in and your roof meets the size requirements for solar panels, you can offset a HUGE part of your electricity use and bill.

Solar panels are a smart business decision to make. The price of electricity is rising while the price of going solar is decreasing, and in the sunniest state, why wait to install panels for your company?

The Choice of Simi Valley Contracting Professionals

Coastal Solar is the first choice for many building pros in Simi Valley, California. We have a great reputation with local developers, architects, and builders for quality design, components and workmanship and with decades of experience working with other contracting companies, we all know the drill. Along with professional and trusted builders we work seamlessly to meet all scheduling, permit and design requirements.

Commercial Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation – Call us at: (805) 246-1330

The Coastal Solar Process

So, you’ve decided to install solar panels, that’s great! But what’s next?

Contact the Simi Valley solar panel experts at Coastal Solar and we will schedule the best time for you to meet with one of our friendly consultants. During the meeting they will discuss payment and how to save money, answer any questions you may have and give you a thorough run-down of solar panel energy systems, how they work, and the many benefits they provide.

The next step involves a surveyor who will perform an assessment of your home or property including a shade analysis, azimuth tilt (the most optimal angle for your panels to be positioned at), sun hours, solar array location, and measure your roof to determine the optimal amount of panels that can be installed. After all of this data is collected we go straight to work designing the best system for your home and your needs.

Every home renovation project requires multiple approvals and permits from your city/county, HOA, SDG&E, etc. but our professional team has got you covered. We work closely with the officials in your city to ensure all permits are approved and acquired before the installation date.

After all the paperwork is finished, installation of solar panels, batteries and other components can begin and you’re set on your way to going green, going solar, and going clean!

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation – Call us at: (805) 246-1330

Testimonials

“I highly recommend Coastal Solar. All of the people at Coastal Solar installed our very complicated ground mount system perfectly. After interviewing three solar companies, we went with Coastal Solar due to their understanding of the project; their experience; and their easy demeanor and and excellent responsiveness. We have, and will continue to happily recommend this wonderful company.”

Jonathan

“The staff at Coastal Solar have answered many a late night phone call filled with questions. The customer service and love that comes from this team is enough to set an appointment. We highly recommend them!”

Stephanie

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Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation, Repair & Maintenance Company, Since 1988 – Call: (805) 246-1330

Company Info

Coastal Solar is a solar panels installation company / contractor, home and commercial, and equipment service and repair company serving all of Ventura County, CA, including the cities of Ventura, Ojai, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and the surrounding area. Services include: Residential Solar Installation (Roof / Patio / Ground Mount), Commercial Solar Installation, Energy Upgrades, and Solar Panel Repair and Maintenance. We offer finance, lease, and cash payment options, as well as incentive and rebate programs.

Call us now at: (805) 246-1330

Simi Valley Solar Panels Installation Experts