Santa Cruz Homeowners Save With Solar + Storage
Make the switch to a more affordable, reliable clean energy solution with Solar Technologies.
Lower your monthly energy bills.
Paying for electricity is inevitable. Switch to solar to reduce your monthly energy costs and avoid ongoing utility rate increases.
Protect yourself from power outages.
Pair a battery storage solution with your home solar system for seamless backup to keep your lights on during blackouts and outages.
Stay behind the meter to save more.
Minimize the impact of ongoing rate hikes by storing the energy your solar system produces and using it during higher-rate peak hours.
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Why Your Santa Cruz Neighbors Are Adding Home Battery Storage
Public Safety Power Shutoffs are an unfortunate reality in the Santa Cruz area. Battery Storage will detect grid outages and automatically power your home. Keep your lights on, phones charged and avoid the general inconvenience of outages with solar and battery backup. Plus, with recent utility rate changes battery storage will help you save even more over time.
Self-Powered
Take full control of your energy usage by independently powering your home 24 hours a day. Your battery works by storing excess electricity generated by your solar panels so it’s available on demand, day or night.
Back-up Power
Your home battery will detect a blackout or power outage, disconnect from the grid and instantly restore power to your home in a fraction of a second. Most homeowners don’t even notice the power went out.
Time-of-Use (TOU) Billing
Avoid higher-cost utility rate charges by using the solar energy stored in your home battery during peak hours. These hours are defined by your utility and often occur when the utility grid is often overburdened.
Let's Change The Way You Pay For Power.
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Battery Storage Solutions
Compact and Simple
Self-Powered Home With a Telsa Powerwall.
Powerwall stores excess solar energy generated during the day so you can use it when needed, reducing your reliance on the grid.
Touch-Safe
Child and pet-friendly with no exposed wires or hot vents.
Floor or Wall Mounted
Installs easily on a wall or stack up to 10 together on the floor.
Weatherproof
Water-resistant and dustproof for indoor or outdoor installation.
Quiet
Operates nearly silently and is significantly quieter than gas generators.
All-in-One
Uses an internal inverter to convert DC energy to AC energy, lowering cost and complexity.
Always Connected
Monitors energy 24/7 and sends severe-weather alerts.
Enphase IQ Battery 5P
The ‘P’ in IQ Battery 5P means Power
The IQ Battery 5P is the most powerful Enphase battery to date. It has double the power of the leading competitor for battery systems of a similar size. The IQ Battery 5P integrates with the Enphase APP and allows you to start and run more appliances with fewer IQ batteries for a more affordable path to resilient energy independence.
Outpower the competition.
Safer chemistry.
Sync with your Enphase App.
Convenient modularity.
Extended protection.
24/7 support.
Enjoy a more resilient home.
Prioritize and direct your power.
SunVault™ Storage makes energy independence a reality for all homeowners.
Peace of mind comes standard with the only home solar and battery storage solution designed by one company. SunPower Equinox® solar systems paired with SunVault™ Storage gives homeowners the chance to become energy independent and take control of the energy your home uses so you’re prepared for power outages, blackouts and more.
Charge with Solar
Decrease Grid Energy Usage at Peak Time Rates
Backup Essentials
Enjoy Energy Independence
Generate, store and use your own electricity without worrying about power outages or extra time-of-use costs. Set up your virtual appointment today to see if home battery storage is the right choice for you and your family.
Why Choose Solar Technologies?
Solar Technologies designed our system, handled every step in the process and their team performed exceptionally. I’m a big supporter of them and excited to be solar powered.
Tim Roche, Oracle, Facilities Director, San Francisco, CA
Founded in 1998, Solar Technologies has installed more than 250,000 solar panels for home and business owners throughout the Bay Area.
We’ve been successful because we offer high efficiency, reasonably priced solar panels, with experienced solar installers, award-winning customer service and a best-in-industry 25-year warranty.
This is why so many customers have trusted us to install and care for their solar panel power systems and why a leading manufacturer such as SunPower has named us their exclusive Bay Area Master Dealer.
With more than 25 years of experience, thousands of customers, award-winning service and local teams conveniently located in Santa Cruz, San Jose, and San Ramon, we are your leading California solar partner. There’s no installation we can’t handle and no one better equipped to help you save money and become a more sustainable home or business.
Don't Take It From Us, See What Our Customers Have To Say...
Very professional and dependable during design and construction of my solar project. The system has met all my expectations
Easy to work with and responsive to all questions, before and after the installation. Knew all the regulations, Fed, state, and city so there were no surprises in terms of cost. Worked well with the roofing company in terms of setting a schedule. Did the work quickly and cleaned up after themselves. Set up the app for me.
Keenan S and the SunPower team were the epitome of professionalism throughout the entire process of quoting, planning, installing, credits and rebates. To the penny, SunPower's quote was accurate. From our $1000 SunPower cash-back to our tax-rebate, everything went perfectly. Keenan is a great representative who believes in his company, says what he is going to do and does what he says.....as good as it get. Thank you Keenan!
The Solar Technologies staff worked hard as a team to deliver a great product from planning to sales, permitting, installation, and inspection. The project manager gave us timely updates on the process for our installation. The solar panels and battery storage have acted seamlessly to transition to backup power when we have had grid power outages due to planned and unplanned PG&E outages. The apps available for system monitoring give a record of power usage for the solar panels and battery. I highly recommend Solar Technologies for a custom solar project.
The whole team was very professional starting with the sales and engineering staff in dealing with pandemic related delays. As part of the original contract, Solar Technologies also arranged for a new electrical panel with an excellent contractor. The solar system installers did a very clean installation with no problems and the city inspection went without a hitch. Overall, a great experience and a great job.
Going Solar is Simple With Solar Technologies
We will work with you to design the best solar system to meet the energy needs of your home or business. From your consultation to permitting and installation, our team of solar professionals will guide you every step of the way.
Step 1:
Virtual Consultation
We'll start with a free virtual consultation to review a custom proposal based on your historic energy usage. We will review purchase and financing options and answer any questions you have about solar, storage and EV charging.
Step 2:
Site Visit & Signup
When you're ready to move forward, we will schedule a site audit to review your electrical panels, roof and attic to prepare your final design. Your agreement will include all the details you need about your system and the full scope of work.
Step 3:
System Installation
As a full design-build electrical contractor, we’ll take care of everything from start to finish. We'll schedule your solar panel installation at your convenience. Most projects take only a couple of days to complete.
Step 4:
Start Saving
Our solar experts will take care of all permitting. Timing will depend on your local jurisdiction and utility company. When your utility provides the Permission to Operate (PTO), we’ll activate your system!
SunPower & Solar Technologies Offer the Best in Class Solar
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Combined 50 Years and Counting
With a half-century of experience under our belts, chances are we've seen it all! Let our expertise be your peace of mind...Sit back, relax, and start saving.
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SunPower's Complete Confidence Warranty
SunPower is the only solar company in the country that's been around longer than its 25-year warranty.
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5,000+ California Customers
As SunPower's exclusive Bay Area master dealer, Solar Technologies was hand-picked by SunPower to help more California homeowners save with solar.
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