Frequently Asked Questions

The average 6–8 kW residential system in Orange County costs $16,000–$22,000 before the 30% federal tax credit. After the credit, most homeowners pay $11,000–$15,500. Your exact cost depends on your roof size, energy usage, and equipment choices. We offer $0 down financing options.

The physical installation takes 1–3 days. The full timeline from contract to activation is typically 4–8 weeks, mostly due to city permit approvals and utility interconnection. We handle all paperwork and keep you updated at every step.

NEM 3.0 is California's new net metering policy that reduced solar export rates by roughly 75%. This makes battery storage much more valuable — instead of selling excess power back to the grid at low rates, you store it for your own use. We design every system with NEM 3.0 in mind.

Standard grid-tied solar systems shut off during outages for safety reasons. However, if you add a battery storage system (like Tesla Powerwall), your panels will continue powering your home and charging the battery even when the grid is down.

We offer several options: $0 down solar loans (most popular), solar leases, power purchase agreements (PPA), and cash purchase. We'll run the numbers for each option so you can choose what makes the most financial sense for your situation.

Yes. Studies by Zillow and the Department of Energy show that homes with solar sell for 4.1% more on average. In Orange County, that can mean an extra $30,000–$50,000 in resale value.

If your roof needs replacement within the next 5–10 years, we strongly recommend replacing it before installing solar. We offer integrated roofing + solar packages so you get one contractor, one timeline, and one warranty for both.

Every OC Solar system includes a monitoring app (Enphase Enlighten or Tesla app) that shows real-time production, historical data, and alerts if anything underperforms. We also monitor your system remotely and proactively contact you if we detect issues.

We offer a 25-year performance guarantee, 25-year equipment warranty, and 25-year workmanship warranty — all included at no extra cost. Most competitors offer 10 years or less.

Absolutely. We handle every permit, filing, and approval needed — including city building permits, HOA architectural review, and utility interconnection agreements. You don't fill out a single form.