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About Solas Solar

Solas Solar is a Solar Energy brokerage working to connect homeowners with the best Solar deals

Solas Solar is a solar energy brokerage based in Northern California, has solar partners throughout the state, and is committed to finding the best Solar deal for you and your home.

The company founder Ciarán O'Hara is an environmental & conservation advocate and believes in creating green jobs in the U.S., helping you and your family save money, and helping more families move away from fossil fuels.

No Obligation

There is absolutely no obligation to buy or enroll in any program. We provide free Solar consultations & information on how you can save huge amounts on your bill with Solar Energy. The savings figures speak for themselves. Solas Solar will not pressure you like other companies.
We believe in Solar with a passion and believe the products speak for themselves!

We install on any roof type

My partners and I have over 15 years of construction experience as home Solar installers, and our roof installations are performed by professionally certified licensed contractors. Need a new roof? We can provide a new roof with solar with one low combined monthly payment.
We are an industry leader in the engineering, design and integration of solar panels!

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Solar Made Easy

“Paying your monthly PG&E bill is like paying for Solar without the cost benefits”

Free Consultation

  • No Sales Pressure, No Commitment
  • We provide and answer any questions you may have
  • If you like our proposal we will help you qualify

Installation by Certified Pros

  • Certified roof and solar installers
  • Eliminates your electric bill with solar and new roof all under one low payment
  • Enjoy the savings

Solar Savings

“Paying your monthly PG&E bill is like paying for Solar, except Solar payments are fixed”

Power Purchase Agreement

  • $0 Down Payment
  • Pay For The Power at the Predetermined Rate
  • Lock in Rates for 20 Years
  • Immediate Savings From Day 1
  • Solar as a Service is Simple, Cheap, and Worry-Free
  • Insurance, Repair, and Maintenance of the System is Included
  • Web Enabled Monitoring at No Additional Cost
  • Transfers Easily to New Owners if you Move

Unsecured Loan

  • $0 Down Payment Solar Ownership
  • You Claim the Tax Credit
  • Credit (FICO) Score Requirement
  • 100% of Installed Cost Financed for Most Installations
  • 10, 12, 15, 20 Year Terms Available
  • Transferable if Property Sold
  • Fixed Monthly Payments Made Easy with (ACH) Autopay

PACE Loan

  • $0 Down Payment Solar Ownership
  • No credit (FICO) score requirement
  • You Claim the Tax Credit
  • 100% of Installed Costs Financed
  • 5, 10,15, 20, 25 year terms available
  • Transferable if Property is Sold
  • Finance up to 10% of the Property Value
  • Payments are Made with your Property Taxes
  • Interest is Tax Deductible
  • No effect on Debt to Income Ratio (DTI)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PACE FINANCING

Cash Purchase

  • Buy Your System Outright and Own Your System from Day One
  • No Payments, No Interest, No Hassle
  • Only $1,000 or 10% Down Payment Required, or Whichever is Less
  • Maximize your savings while increasing the value of your property
  • You Claim the Tax Credit
  • Receive a CASH discount
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CASH PURCHASES

Customer Example

  • Monthly Utility Bill Pre-Solar: $267
  • Monthly Utility Bill With Solar: $10
  • 15 Year Monthly Loan Payment on Property Tax Bill: $216
  • Net Tax Savings Payment: $179
  • Monthly Savings Year 1: $78
  • 25 Year Savings After Utility Inflation: $133,565

Testimonials

“Paying your monthly PG&E bill is like paying for Solar without the cost benefits”

Simi Valley

“The sales rep was extremely patient and answered all my questions over multiple emails and calls. The crew did a wonderful job and made this the smoothest home improvement project that I can remember. The customer service 3 months after the install was also impressive with follow up emails making sure the system was producing what was estimated” - Jessica R.

Woodland Hills

“I’ve wanted to go solar for a long time but all the other companies did not want to work on my clay tile roof. They were ready for the challenge and I couldn’t be happier with the finished result with top of the line panels. Best of all, I will be saving over $125,000 over the next 20 years.” - Justin R.

Huntington Beach

“Look no further! I talked with several, I mean several, solar companies, including the big dogs that so many of us are familiar with. Working with a local company that cares about the client experience put my worries to rest. From the follow up communication throughout the process to the professionalism of the crew, I was very impressed.” - Lauren S.

Benefits

Benefits of going solar

“Paying your monthly PG&E bill is like paying for Solar without the cost benefits”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I afford to go solar?

YES! If you can afford to pay your electricity bill you can afford to go solar. All the solar programs available offer $0-down financing, both for ownership and leasing programs.  There are also financing programs available that are not dependent on having a good credit score.

Are the solar energy tax credits and incentives still available?

The most significant incentive currently available is the 30 percent federal investment tax credit (ITC), which allows you to deduct 30 percent of the overall cost of your system from your taxes.  This incentive will be available in some form through 2021.  Certain municipalities and utility companies also offer additional rebates and incentives.

How long does it take to go solar – from start to finish? What should I expect?

Once you’ve signed your solar agreement, the process for Homeowners is very simple.

In fact, we take care of all the following :

-->Scheduling the site survey with our engineers
-->Completing a final design for Homeowner approval
-->Submitting permits to the city
-->Scheduling and completing the final installation
-->Scheduling inspections
-->Putting in the request for system interconnection from the utility company.

What size solar system do I need?

Solar system size is generally directly correlated to your homes kWh consumption.  One of our trained solar representatives will work with you to analyze your homes 12-month usage, and design a system that’s tailored to your family’s usage needs.

How much does a solar system cost?

Owning your own solar system is not as expensive as you think. The overall cost of a system is directly related to a home’s kWh consumption and the size of the utility bill.  
Don’t let anyone else’s system cost scare you away, there is no cost involved in getting a quote!

The cost of solar installations has reduced significantly over the last five years, and the 30% federal investment tax credit incentive really makes going solar a no brainer for almost every Homeowner.  
All programs are $0 down with monthly payments offering immediate savings over your electricity bill from the very first month!

If you want to lease there’s no cost for the system at all. The solar company installs the equipment for free, and you simply get to purchase the electricity the panels produce at a discounted rate.

How does solar work?

Is there a lot of maintenance involved in a solar system?

No. Solar systems are passive with no moving parts and are made of durable tempered glass and corrosion resistant anodized aluminum. They require little to no maintenance for the 25+ years they will generate power.   Cleaning your panels every so often is recommended, and tracking the production of your system over time is always a good idea so that you can make note of any changes in production.

Most system components carry 25 year warranties in the unlikely event that something needs maintenance.

Should I buy or lease my solar system?

The decision to buy or lease your solar system depends on your reasons for going solar.  If you want to maximize the financial returns of your solar system, buying the system is probably a better option.  If you’d like an easy, no-hassle, maintenance-free way to reduce your energy bills, you should maybe consider a lease (PPA).

What happens if I move from my solar home?

If you own your solar system, your home will sell at a premium. Studies have shown that owning a solar system increases the value of your home by 15%. If you are still making payments on your solar system, transferring payments to the new owner is an option for most programs. If that’s not an option you can either pay the remaining payments and include the added value in the overall sale, or you could make it a condition of sale wherein part of the proceeds from the sale would go to pay off the remaining balance of the system.

If you’re leasing your system, you can either transfer the agreement to the new Homeowner, buy the system outright, or prepay the expected remaining payments.

What are difference between micro inverters, central inverters, and power optimizers?

Power inverters are what convert the (DC) electricity your panels generate, into the (AC) electricity your home uses.

Microinverters: are small inverters that are installed directly under the solar panel, and offer the benefit of functioning independently from all the other panels and inverters, optimizing performance and efficiency in limiting conditions.
Microinverters are incredibly durable and carry a 25 year manufactures warranty.

Central inverters : are large wall mounted inverters that convert power for the whole solar system within a single unit.
Central inverters can be significantly limited overall by shading on a small portion of the system, and generally need to be replaced after about 10-12 years due to significant strain to the system.

Central inverters with power optimizers : are sort of a hybrid between both different types of inverters. Power optimizers offer the benefits of optimized performance and efficiency under limited conditions, while still doing the DC/AC conversion in a large central inverter.

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