Baker Installations
Get Solar Smart
Get Solar Smart
Our solar system customers say it best.
Roof Technology
Roof mounting is equally important as any other component of a solar system. Many contractors get away with cheap roof mounts because customers don’t know what to ask. Ask questions. Accept only the industry leader in 100% code-compliant, watertight solar roof mounts.
Advanced Technology
The latest in advanced technology is not reserved for space stations and laboratories, it is available for your home as well. High-tech solar can give you a shorter payback period and longer-lasting panels.
High Efficiency
High efficiency means more power in a smaller panel. And a faster return on investment.
Chemistry
High-purity silicon photovoltaic cells, conductive metals and framing materials.
25 Year Warranty
New technology means maximum reliability which translates into longer warranties.
How to choose a solar power company
There are literally hundreds of solar power contractors throughout Southern California, how to pick which one is right for you? It’s an important question to ask because the differences between these companies vary dramatically. It can be the difference between a safe and secure investment that you enjoy for many years to come, or a system that never delivers on what was promised.
Experience and Longevity
First and foremost you select a solar installation company who has not only been around for many years, but has all the indicators of remaining in the solar industry for many years to come. Your solar panel system is only as strong as its warranty; if your contractor isn’t around in 5 years to fix even a minor problem, solar customers could spend thousands of dollars out of pocket. Baker Electric Home Energy has been in business since 2007 serving San Diego residents and all of Southern California. It is backed by its parent company, Baker Electric. Baker Electric is number 5 on Solar Power World’s list of top contractors in the State of California and been in operation since 1938. We are here to stay. We’ve been trusted by not only utility companies as their solar contractor, but homeowners have chosen us for the solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in San Diego County for over a decade. Let us help you on your path to not only energy savings, but clean energy without fossil fuels.
Ratings and Reviews
With literally hundreds of San Diego solar power companies to pick from, word of mouth from a few friends is not good enough, even the worst solar energy installation might operate error-free the first couple years, or the homeowner might not notice an error with their Net Metering from San Diego Gas & Electric until it’s too late. Making an emotional or intuitive decision on which of the solar companies to move forward with is a common mistake, even the most trustworthy salesman has little control over the quality of your panel installation. Your intuition is valuable, but back it up with facts – read Yelp and Angie’s List reviews. Baker Electric Home Energy has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Yelp with 127 reviews. If a renewable energy company has a low rating, or too few ratings, they are not the right contractor for your solar project. No two solar systems are the same and no two installers are the same. San Diego residents need to do their own research.
Number of Installations
Baker Electric Home Energy has over 13,000 solar power installations throughout Southern California which makes us the leader in San Diego solar power, and a nationally ranked renewable energy company in the solar industry. We have developed a tried-and-true process for installing high-quality solar power systems over and over again without exception – you could say we experts in installing solar panels. A solar company with a large volume of installations is a company proven to keep solar customers happy, in fact, Baker Electric Home Energy gets over half of all new business from customers referring their friends and family! No matter what your unique individual needs are for a solar power system, Baker has installed it before and knows how to do your solar project right.
Variety of Options
Some San Diego solar power companies won’t install on certain types of roofs. Others won’t tell you a ground-mount is a far superior solar energy option. Or a solar installation company offering only PACE or HERO loans will never tell you there are cost saving alternatives. If a solar contractor only sells one type of solar panels, you’ll never hear what else is out there. Your best bet is to select a contractor who works with multiple panel and inverter manufacturers, multiple finance options including lease and cash purchases, and a proven track record of installing quality systems on any property type. Going solar in San Diego County doesn’t have to be difficult, we have some of the best Net Metering rules in the solar industry and cutting energy costs is as easy as catching the sun! Call us to learn what options are available for your clean energy power plant!
Advanced Engineering
Baker uses cutting-edge Aurora software for simulation and prediction modeling. Aurora's irradiance engine provides solar access values, including LIDAR (light detection and ranging) standard on all solar system designs. Baker is able to build a consumption profile for every customer that extrapolates accurate electric consumption estimates based on electricity bills and location.
As a San Diego solar power company with over 13,000 installations, this not only puts us among the top solar installers in all of California, but among the world’s largest and have been on fastest-growing company lists many times. Other solar installers have come and gone over the years, but our legacy dates back to 1938 when our founder, LeRoy Baker created Baker Electric right here in San Diego County. The Baker family has been serving the electricity needs of homeowners ever since, and has expanded into being an installer for investor-owned utilities such as San Diego Gas & Electric and others. Although utility-scale solar projects and the PV solar systems that go on homeowner’s rooftops seem miles apart, the reality is they are both intended to reduce energy costs and reduce the need for fossil fuels. This gives us a breadth of experience almost untouched in the solar industry. To say we are qualified to install residential and commercial solar panel systems in San Diego is an understatement.
Not only is Baker the most qualified San Diego solar company, but we are experts in getting homeowners every available solar energy tax credit and incentive. Even though the California solar initiative is gone, the solar investment tax credit is alive and well. Homes across Southern California are going solar for much less than they ever imagined.
Beware of master dealers or solar companies only offering a solar lease or power purchase agreements with no finance or cash options. Unfortunately these companies are unable to show you everything available in the market. Master dealers can only sell on brand. Solar lease and power purchase agreement (PPA) contractors are unable to show you the cost savings of financing instead. This does not make them unscrupulous solar contractors, but they do limit the homeowner’s renewable energy options.
If you are considering which San Diego solar power company to use as your panel installer, we would love the opportunity to show just how good we are.
California Solar Consumer Protection Guide
California Solar Consumer Protection Guide
The California Public Utilities Commission’s new Solar Consumer Protection Guide will help ensure you’re more confident and informed prior to purchasing solar. Beginning Sept 30th, all solar customers will need to sign the Guide before purchasing a system.
