Solar Installation in San Diego

Solar Installation in San Diego

Custom-designed solar systems built around your roof, your energy use and your long-term goals — installed by a team that handles the roof first.

Solar only works long-term when the roof underneath it is right, the panels are sized to your actual usage, and the install is clean. That's how we approach every McKay solar project in San Diego County.

When solar installation is the right move

Most San Diego homeowners look at solar for the same reasons — rising SDG&E bills, a roof that gets great sun, and wanting some control over energy costs going forward. If your roof still has plenty of life left and your usage is steady, solar usually makes sense.

We install across San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Spring Valley and the surrounding cities. Every home is different, so we size the system around what your household actually uses, not a one-size template.

What our solar installation includes

A full install covers system design, permits, panels, inverters, racking, wiring, monitoring and utility interconnection. We handle the paperwork with the city and SDG&E so you're not chasing anything.

Before anything gets mounted, we look at the roof. If it needs repair or is close to replacement, we tell you upfront — putting panels on a failing roof is the fastest way to pay twice.

How long a solar install takes

Most residential installs run one to three days on-site once the crew is out. The bigger timeline is permitting and utility approval, which varies by city.

We give you a realistic schedule up front and keep you posted at each step — design, permits, install, inspection and permission to operate.

Panels, inverters and batteries built for the long haul

We use tier-1 panels and inverters with strong performance warranties. Micro-inverters or string inverters get chosen based on your roof layout and shading, not what's convenient for us to install.

If backup power matters to you, we can pair the system with battery storage — including Tesla Powerwall — so you keep the lights on when the grid goes down.

Why the roof matters as much as the panels

Because we do roofing too, we plan every install so it protects the roof underneath. Flashings, penetrations and attachment points are done the way a roofer would want them done — not just the way an electrician would.

That means fewer callbacks, no mystery leaks a year later, and a system that's actually easy to service if a panel ever needs to come off.

Talk to a Local Solar Team

Free, no-pressure estimates across San Diego County. We'll take a look, explain what we find, and give you clear options.