COMMERCIAL SOLAR

At California Solar, we offer a range of solar power solutions designed specifically for businesses seeking to lower their carbon footprint and energy costs. Our commercial solar systems are tailored to maximize energy efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance business performance, while at the same time promoting environmental and social responsibility.

Our team of experts works closely with businesses to assess their energy needs, design customized solar systems, and ensure precise installation and maintenance. With our unmatched expertise in the latest technology and design techniques, we provide solar systems that are optimized to generate maximum energy from each panel, helping businesses achieve greater energy independence and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.

One of our key strengths is our expertise in designing and installing battery backup systems. These systems can store excess solar energy generated during the day and provide reliable backup power during outages, ensuring that businesses can continue to operate without disruption. This is particularly important for businesses with critical operations or time-sensitive equipment.

At California Solar, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. From consultation to installation and maintenance, our team of experts is dedicated to ensuring that your solar power system meets your unique needs and is installed with precision and care.

By choosing California Solar for your commercial solar solutions, you can enjoy numerous benefits, from cost savings and increased property value to greater energy independence and reliability. Contact us today to learn more about how California Solar can help your business achieve its energy goals.

Testimonial:

Bill and Margaret Moule founded Moule Paint & Glass in 1949. Bill originally came to California in the 30s and worked as a miner. There he met and married Margaret Payne. They moved from Grass Valley to the Baguio area in the Philippines, along with their first two children. When the Philippines fell to Japan in WWII, the Moules hid in the countryside but were eventually captured and lived in a war prison camp until the end of the war. During their time in the Philippines, Bill had been commissioned as an officer in the US Army. In addition, he had contracted polio and was unable to resume mining upon returning to California. Instead, he started a house painting business. A few years later, he received back pay from the army for his WWII service and was able to buy out his supplier, who was retiring. Thus was born Moule Paint & Glass.

SOME OF OUR COMMERCIAL CLIENTS

For Profit

  • Sierra Self Storage & U-Haul

  • Grass Valley Dental Care

  • Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply

  • Sierra Starr Vineyard & Winery

  • Micro Precision Calibration

  • BriarPatch Food Co-op

  • Moule Paint and Glass

  • ZAP Manufacturing Inc

  • Calla Lily Crepes

  • Clos Saron Vineyard

  • Wildwood Self Storage

  • Paladin Commercial Real Estate

  • Frenchtown Inn

  • Diego's Restaurant

  • Mountain Bounty Farm

  • Prosperity Lanes Bowling Alley

  • Sierra Nevada Electric Inc

  • 100 Union St Complex (downtown NC feeding 11 meters)

  • Bob's Discount Carpet

  • The Flower Farm

  • GV Veterinary Hospital

  • Hills Flat Lumber

  • Loomis Basin Veterinary Hospital

  • Orchard Hill Apts

  • Swan-Levine B&B

  • The Tourist Hotel

Non-Profit

  • Crossroads Church

  • Golden Empire Grange

  • Bethel Church

  • Word of Life Fellowship

  • Nevada City Cohousing

  • Miners Foundry Cultural Center

  • Firm Foundation Academy

  • Wolf Creek Lodge

  • Nevada Theatre

  • Gold Country Calvary Chapel

  • Grace Bible Church

  • Redemption Youth Ranch

  • Ananda Community

  • Auburn Presbyterian Church

  • Hospitality House

  • First Baptist Church

  • Masonic Lodge (downtown NC)

  • Nevada Union High School

  • Peace Lutheran Church

  • Troll Knoll Gardens

Government

  • Chicago Park Fire Protection District

  • Penn Valley Fire Protection District

  • North San Juan Fire Department

  • Western Gateway Park

  • Nevada City - City Hall

  • Nevada City - Pioneer Park Pool

  • Nevada City - Maintenance Yard

  • Grizzly Hill School

  • Sacramento City College

 
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BRIAR PATCH CO-OP

BriarPatch’s solar system utilizes SunPower’s E20 solar panel in an array that consists of 680 panels, each delivering 435 Watts.

BriarPatch will now have 55% of their total electrical use provided by their solar energy system. “We are excited to move into our 41st year knowing that we have significantly reduced our energy consumption. We see this as a meaningful way to return something to our co-op members and our greater community in Nevada County and beyond.” states Chris Maher, BriarPatch general manager.

 
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MINER’S FOUNDRY

The system generates 37.6 kW of solar power, utilizing SunPower’s 470 watt panels to power the 9,000 square foot facility.

“We see going solar as an extension of our legacy and commitment to innovation, sustainability, environment, and our community,” Gretchen Bond, the executive director of the Miners Foundry said.

By producing 90 percent of its power onsite, and with the special financing offered through California Solar, the Miners Foundry will save more than $235,000 over the next 20 years, followed by even more substantial savings in subsequent years.

California solar incentives

North San Juan Fire Protection District

We were honored to be selected to install a grid-tied solar-plus-batteries system for the North San Juan Fire Protection District in 2019, now our third fire station solar install. It is also the first local fire station to have double power redundancy in the event of a blackout, pairing solar-plus-batteries with the existing generator.

The project was completed in October 2019. The system installed has a 25-year warranty on the panels, 12-year warranty on the inverter and 25 years on the workmanship.

How does commercial benefit your business?

Return On Investment (ROI)

Switching to solar power for your commercial building is one of the easiest ways to get the maximum return on your investment. 

Reduce Your Operating Expenses

Your energy savings will continue long after you’ve paid off your solar system. 

Stabilize Your Energy Expenditure

PG&E rates are, at best, unpredictable. With a solar system, you always know how your budget is being impacted each month.

Your Property Value Goes UP!

PG&E won’t add value to your commercial property, but a solar system will! 

Tax Credits and Depreciation

Not only can you benefit from the Solar Investment Tax Credit, you can also take the first-year 100% depreciation (minus the tax credit) deduction off your bottom line.