Fresno & Bakersfield areas · data through August 2026
Find the solar installers who actually install in your town
Start with the installers connecting solar systems near you. Compare local activity from public utility records, check the license and compare quotes. Our rankings measure completed grid connections, not workmanship or customer service.
13,153 installs tracked across 17 towns · rankings never paid
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Choose your town to see which installers are active there, from Clovis and Madera to Shafter and Lamont.
Fresno area
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How it works
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Compare real installs
Use your town's table to compare installers by systems connected to the grid. Local counts give you a starting point; check the license and compare quotes.
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Pick up to three
Choose up to 3 installers in our network on the quote form. Share your home details and preferences so your request reflects what you need.
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They contact you
Your request goes to the installers you select so they can contact you about your project. Ask each for the same scope before comparing proposals.
Why our rankings are different
A company name alone tells you little about its work in your town. Public utility interconnection records show which installers have actually connected systems nearby. Use that activity to build your shortlist, then check the license and compare quotes.
- Rankings use grid connections recorded from September 2025 through August 2026.
- Battery and lease shares describe recorded projects, not a recommendation for your home.
- Install counts measure local activity, not workmanship or the service you will receive.
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Solar Installer Guide uses California DG Stats records for PG&E to compare installers across the Fresno and Bakersfield areas. Start with your town rather than assuming a company's regional activity tells the whole story. Read its local count alongside the battery and ownership mix. Those columns help you frame questions about the kind of system you are asking an installer to design.
We are a comparison and referral service, not a contractor. Installers in our network pay a referral fee when a homeowner we introduce goes solar with them, and Solar.com links may earn a commission. Neither payment changes the ranking order. A quote button identifies a network partner; use the How We Rank page to understand the data before choosing whom to contact.
Most active installers in the region
Fresno, Madera and Kern counties, 12 months to August 2026.
| Rank | Installer | Region installs | With battery | Leased / PPA | CSLB license |
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| 1 | Sunrun | 4,192 | 90% | 93% | 750184 |
| 2 | GAF Energy | 1,620 | 83% | 32% | 1062345 |
| 3 | Citadel Roofing and Solar | 1,189 | 18% | 0% | 647149 |
| 4 | Solar Negotiators | 694 | 58% | 19% | 1021919 |
| 5 | Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning | 444 | 0% | 0% | 271615 |
| 6 | Jeff Periera Home Energy | 369 | 4% | 20% | 939675 |
| 7 | Empower Home Services | 351 | 4% | 1% | 1057693 |
| 8 | Bright Ops | 332 | 96% | 99% | 1020761 |
| 9 | Tesla Energy | 281 | 87% | 10% | 888104 |
| 10 | SunPower | 223 | 0% | 47% | 961988 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find solar installers near me?
Choose your town to see the most active installers in its public utility records. We cover 17 towns in the Fresno and Bakersfield areas, including nearby places such as Reedley, Kerman, Oildale and Wasco. Activity is a starting point: check the license and compare quotes before choosing an installer.
What does the ranking actually measure?
The order reflects the number of solar systems an installer connected to the grid during September 2025 through August 2026. It identifies the most active installers, not a judgment of workmanship or customer service. Check the license and compare quotes to assess the companies on your shortlist.
Does a high battery share mean I need a battery?
No. The battery share describes the systems in the records, not your household's needs. Across the covered towns, 55% of recorded systems included a battery. Ask installers to explain their proposed equipment and how it fits your household before deciding what to include in your project.
Can this site tell me what solar will cost my home?
Only an installer can price your home after reviewing the project. Solar Installer Guide does not sell, price or install solar. Use the local data and guides to prepare questions, then request proposals with the same system scope, battery choice and payment approach so you can compare them.
How do I request quotes through the site?
Use the quote form to choose up to 3 installers in our network and share your project details. Your request goes to those installers so they can contact you. You review their proposals and decide how to proceed; submitting a request is not a price for your home.
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