Ventura Solar Panels Installation Experts
Coastal Solar is a Solar panels Installation, maintenance and repair company for homes and businesses in Ventura, CA. Services included new solar energy system design and installation, inspections and checkups, maintenance and repair, removal and reinstall, inverter and optimizer replacement, solar panel cleaning and more.

Licensed, certified solar experts, since 1988.

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Ventura Solar Panels Installation, Repair & Maintenance Company, Since 1988

Since 1988, Coastal Solar has served home owners and businesses in Ventura, California.

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

Investing in your own solar energy system means that you have control over where your energy comes from, not your utility—energy freedom!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Solar Services

The Power Situation

Blackouts, Brownouts, Planned Outages

From 2008 to 2017 over 4,000 blackouts have occurred in the state of California, leaving many residents in the dark for hours to days at a time.

Imagine going days without electricity, falling behind on work, school, or even stressing to properly take care of your family. For electric vehicle owners, blackouts pose an even larger problem. Not having the proper energy to power your car can prevent you from going to work or school.

Though these occurrences are rare, they are increasing in frequency, and government officials warn that the increase is likely to continue.

Then, you have, “rotating outages“: “A rotating outage is a brief, controlled power outage mandated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).” ~Southern California Edison

So why not give yourself the peace of mind knowing you have the power to get you through blackouts, brownouts and planned outages? Not only will this reduce the stress that comes with power outages, it gives you more control over your electricity bills.

Time-of-Use Rates

In Time-of-Use (TOU) rate states, like California, the time of day that you use electricity has a huge effect on your power bill every month.

Enter: Load Shifting or energy arbitrage

What is Load Shifting? It’s a way for you to save money by reducing your power consumption during peak hours, when the electricity rates are the highest.

You can take advantage of the TOU situation by charging your solar batteries during off-peak hours, then use that power when the electricity rates are at a premium. That’s money in your pocket.

Saving money isn’t the only benefit. With Load Shifting, you are helping to shift power demand from the power grid during these peak-use times. Nice.

Net Energy Metering (NEM)

Under law in California (AB 920), you will receive a monetary payment for power produced by your solar electricity system (in excess of utility power used) after a twelve-month period from participating utilities including PG&E, LADWP, SDG&E, and SCE.

Along with the many benefits and extra preparedness which comes with solar panels, Net Energy Metering (NEM) is something to consider when determining whether you want to install solar panels. NEM is a credit system in which extra power produced by your solar panels goes back to the grid allowing electricity companies to compensate you for the return of electricity. Customers that sell excess power back to the companies can use their credits to offset their monthly electricity bills or use the stored energy when their panels generate less power than they are using

Solar Batteries & Storing Power

Solar batteries store extra energy produced by your solar panels. When you are using less power than is being generated by your panels, storing it in batteries preserves that energy.

In some cases, you can export that stored power to the power 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 electricity demand and reduced solar power generation. Prices can be as much as $3.32 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

Ventura Solar Panels Installation:

Harnessing the Clean and Renewable Power of Our Sun.

At Coastal Solar, we have helped many local families, businesses and individuals to save money on their power bill. California is one of the best states for solar panel installation. With rooftop solar panel costs at an all-time low and electricity costs increasing, now is the perfect time to go green, go solar and start saving money.

In a state known for its sunny days and mild climate, the value in purchasing solar panels isn’t even a question. On average, solar panels have a lifespan of about 25 years. Over that time span, Ventura residents are expected to save anywhere from $60,000 to $100,000. This means that your savings could easily be ten times over the initial installation cost.

If the price of solar panel installation worries you, California offers a 30% tax credit for installing solar panels for your home, effectively cutting the price of installation by nearly a third.

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

There are many advantages to a solar energy system. We’ll start with these:

Save money on your electricity bills
Take advantage of tax related incentives
Protect against future increases in electricity rates
Increase home or property value

With an average of 268 days of sunlight a year, it is no wonder why so many are having solar power systems installed to start saving money on electricity bills.

On average Californians spend over $220 every month on power bills. This totals to around $2,640 per year which is 34% higher than the national average.

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

Why Trust Coastal Solar?

Family Owned & Operated Since 1988

With Coastal Solar, you get a seasoned, highly-trained, and certified staff with decades of experience. Put some of the best solar panel installation experts to work on your solar energy project.

Licensed, Certified, Connected

You get veteran licensed solar industry professionals, fully certified and partnered with the best names in the business, like Tesla, Enphase, LG, and Maxeon, among others.

General Contractors Gone Green

From general contracting business to Ventura solar panels installation company. The founders of Coastal Solar started out as contractors, building homes, additions and performing upgrades for homeowners up and down the coast. We know construction.

Priceless Peace-of-Mind

Quality products, veteran solar experts and exemplary service, guaranteed by Coastal Solar.

Only In-House Solar Installation

Accountability: We do not subcontract our solar energy system installations. You get an all in-house team to manage your solar project with precision from start to finish.

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Coastal Solar offers solar loans, helping you to make your solar energy plans a reality with little to no money down.

Other Coastal Solar Services

Inspection & Checkups

We recommend regular checkups of your solar energy system by trained specialists. Not only does this ensure your system is in tip-top shape and optimally producing energy, it also greatly decreases the chances of a major problem with your system.

Just like Doctor visits, routine checkups of your solar panels are essential to keep your clean energy system healthy and running efficiently. These detailed inspections can identify problems with your system, like a detrimental buildup of dust or dirt on your panels, a short-circuiting wire that could cause a fire, or whether or not your panels are producing the expected amount of power during peak sunlight hours.

We also provide inspection services for properties on which you want to install solar panels. After such an inspection, our experts can help you decide if solar energy is a good choice for you, or recommend the products and services that best suit your environment or situation.

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

Maintenance & Repair

At Coastal Solar, we take it seriously when your product isn’t functioning or producing power as expected. A malfunctioning inverter, dirt and debris covering your panels, broken or damaged panels or compromised wiring, all are potential problems with your solar energy system. The certified solar panel experts at Coastal Solar are equipped and ready to handle any of them.

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

Inverter & Optimizer Replacement

Your inverter is the core of your solar panel system. It is what turns the energy stored in your solar panels into usable energy for your household electrical system, a key part of your system. When something goes wrong with your inverter, the result is less power for you to use and less money saved. From malfunction to hardware failure, it is important that your inverter is quickly repaired or replaced.

Optimizer errors are not quite as detrimental to your solar energy system, but these issues need to be resolved as soon as possible. If one optimizer fails, the rest of your system will run, but the total power output of your panels produce will be diminished.

At Coastal Solar, we’ve repaired and replaced many inverters and optimizers over the years, so you can rely on our experts for fast and professional service.

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

Solar Panel Cleaning

Though it might help some, rain isn’t enough to clean your solar panels. An oily residue can buildup and attract dust, dirt and debris to the panels. Of course, anything that prevents sunlight from reaching your panels can result in a decline in the power produced and stored by your solar energy system and could decrease its lifespan.

A clean solar panel is an efficient solar panel. For you, this means more power stored in your batteries and more cost savings.

Smog, pollen, tree sap, bird droppings and soot are all things that can build on your panel over time. You may not even notice it happening. Most people aren’t going to get up on a ladder and regularly inspect their panels. So, regular panel inspection and cleaning performed by the pros at Coastal Solar are the best way to prevent a dirty, inefficient solar energy system.

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

Solar Panel Removal & Reinstall

There are many reasons why your solar panels might need to be removed, including solar panel repair, the need to install other equipment or structures on your roof, or problems with the structural integrity of your roof, like wood destroying organisms or storm damage. Whatever your reason for wanting your panels removed, Coastal Solar is your go-to solar panel removal contractor with decades of experience.

Of course, if you want a new solar energy system installed, the old system must be removed first. We have successfully removed many old solar energy systems over the decades. Our work is meticulously planned and carefully executed to make sure the old system is removed properly.

Reasons to Remove Solar Panels and Related Equipment

Roof Repair

Even little renovations or repairs to your roof might require the removal of some or all of your solar panels. It might seem a hassle, but removal can prevent damages to your solar panels and components.

Roofers rarely have the expertise in solar panel removal. So, it’s best to leave it up to trained professionals to handle the job.

Solar Panel Repair

Usually, the work needed to troubleshoot and make repairs can be performed with your panels in place. But sometimes the equipment must be removed for access or safety reasons.

Other Reasons

Issues involving landscaping, such as overgrown trees, HVAC system repair, satellite dish installation, work involving electrical wiring or problems that need resolving in your attic could be a reason to remove your solar panels and equipment.

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

Commercial Solar Panel Installation Company

Coastal Solar installs commercial solar panels and solar power systems in Ventura, California.

Commercial solar installations can decrease a company’s operational costs and provide significant tax benefits. If you own the building you’re in, and your roof is large enough, you can offset a big part of your electricity use.

Installing a solar power system is smart business. Power bills are going up while the price of solar is going down.

The Choice of Ventura Building Professionals

Coastal Solar is the first choice in Ventura solar panels installation companies for many local building professionals. We work seamlessly with contractors to meet scheduling requirements. And we have a great reputation with local developers, builders and architects for quality design, components and workmanship.

From design, to permits, to solar system installation, the experts at Coastal Solar will manage your solar energy system installation, start to finish.

The Coastal Solar Process

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

Contact the Ventura solar panels installation experts at Coastal Solar and we’ll schedule a convenient time for you to meet with a consultant. During the meeting, we’ll discuss solar power systems and the many benefits they provide, answer any questions, talk about payment and how you can save money.

The next step involves a surveyor who will do a complete assessment of your home including a shade analysis, sun hours, azimuth tilt (the most optimal angle to install your panels), solar array location, and measure your roof to determine how many panels can be installed. Once all of this data is collected, we get to work designing the most optimal solar system for you.

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

After all the paperwork is completed, installation of solar panels, batteries and other components can begin.

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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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

Ventura Solar Panels Installation Experts