When we were looking for a solar installer so we could take advantage of the NEM 2.0 program before PG&E discontinued it, our friends recommended SolarTecture based on their own positive experience, and we are very thankful. George, Tracie, and the rest of the team at SolarTecture were a pleasure to work with during the process, and were extremely accommodating of our schedule and timeline needs. We've now gotten our final approval from PG&E and are generating solar power; I am looking forward to working with them down the line to add battery storage and a generator. read more

George and Tracie at Solartecture were a pleasure to work with. George was very competent, accommodating to my schedule, willing to work with my atypical requests creatively, and was a kind and professional individual. George was happy to review the system, component by component, in the detail I appreciated. He installed my solar panels in 2023 and we added batteries recently, in 2025. The entire system functions smoothly. read more

After evaluating 3 solar companies I selected George Porter and his team! From our first meeting to completion he delivered at every crucial milestone. The quality of the whole project was outstanding. I installed whole house 20 kWh of batteries and solar panels throughout. I can't say enough great things about this company and team. You'll be in very capable hands and get a fair price and great service experience. read more

George and his crew installed solar panels & generator at my home. I had used Solartecture before to build a sunroom and install windows and sun tunnels at my home. As in my previous experiences, the knowledge, work approach and results were exceptional George worked with me to get the right solution for my home. My questions were answered and knowledge provided to understand the steps/process and usage. The crew were very professional from setup. installation and cleanup. There were no work delays; there was a wait period from PGE to finalize the process. Updates were given on PGE changing dates . I was so happy with the entire process that I chose Solartecture to do my kitchen remodel, Again , George listed to my ideas and provided suggestions that will help the kitchen efficiency and storage. I know that the remodel will be well done as the previous work . I also have a significant decrease in energy costs due to the solar panels. I had a 6 hour power outage in my neighborhood the day before the work started. It is wonderful now not to have future power outages. read more

George and his team are exceptional. First of all, I called them with about a week to spare before April 14, 2023...the last day to get grandfathered into NEM 2.0. George was there within two days with three proposals, I signed the contract and he was able to submit my PGE application in time. I was expecting to wait at least nine months for work to begin...George and Tracie contacted me several months earlier than expected to start the work, a ground mounted 12 kw system. Their work is exceptional, all of his employees were very professional and very talented. Couldn't be happier with the communication and work from George. If you're planning on going solar, George and his team at Solartecture are fantastic. Thanks! read more

We recently had a solar system installed in Monterey - this included solar panels and a Generac battery backup system. Personally I wasn't a big fan of the idea of having solar panels just to reduce one's electric bill: our electric bill is modest, and in my opinion it makes sense for the utility to deliver "green" energy at scale. But our main motivation for the solar was to have battery backup when there is a storm or other power outage, the solar panels charge the battery bank, and if there is a power outage the system automatically switches to use the batteries. The system is also configured to have the solar panels directly power the house when the batteries are charged. We started shopping for a solar system last May (2023), we got competitive bids from 3 different companies and preferred SolarTecture's proposal. George Porter and his office team have been great to deal with. George responds to calls promptly and patiently answers all questions. The installation team was friendly and professional and the work was done well. The system is performing as expected, our 12 solar panels have been generating about 32kWh of electricity a day for the past couple of weeks, and that exceeds our typical usage (excess electricity is actually fed back to PG&E). The only disappointment in the process was that we waited a bit longer than expected for the installation work to start: we signed the contract mid-July 2023 and installation didn't start until mid-March 2024, and completing the installation and getting final approval to activate the system took until mid-April due to weather delays. Anyway, if you are looking into a solar system with battery backup I highly recommend George Porter and Solartecture. read more

George and his team this summer installed solar panels on our home, with two Generac PowerCell batteries. They rewired the system, which had its challenged due to two electrical boxes, etc., and it's been working beautifully. This was not a super simple job, and they got it all done. They're also professional and enjoyable to work with, and the office very responsive. George also worked with the man installing our heat pump so that it was integrated with the newly-rewired electrical system. Note: During longer days, we use the battery in "Self Supply", meaning that as soon as the solar panels stop generating power in the evening, it switches to the battery until it's drained to 30% - and then it goes to the grid. Our PG&E bills plummeted. However, in the winter we change the setting to preserve more battery power in case of an outage. You'll need a short tutorial on this, but it's not complicated at all. And I call Generac Customer support, whose number is on the Generac app, and they quickly handle it for me. Generac customer support is fantastic. (Much, much easier than getting through to Tesla support for their solar battery, which we had in our previous home.) read more

Great reliable local company. loved working these guys. Entire installation was seamless. Highly recommend Solartecture for your project! Thanks Guys read more

We were extremely happy with the SolarTecture installation of a large solar project (24 solar panels, a complex 200A electrical panel upgrade and a backup battery) at our home in Monterey. George Porter, co-owner, was very knowledgeable and hands-on for the whole project. He listened to our goals, looked at our specific situation, and provided a plan to meet our needs. He and his crew were always respectful and hardworking. His crew also did the electrical for the conversation to electrical water heaters and furnace. The city inspectors were always very impressed with his work. We feel more comfortable, too, knowing we have a local contractor who knows our system in case we need some help. We strongly recommend SolarTecture for your solar needs. read more

I had multiple bids, but George's was the only one that showed careful analysis and consideration of location and site. It is working as he said it wood. It took longer to complete than I would have liked (a lot of people applied to get work done under the old PG&E rate structure), which was expected, but it did take a long time. The quality is excellent, and the system makes sense and is easy to use. read more

I wanted to get my solar panels in before the end of 2015, and this company delivered as they promised. I contacted several companies, some in this area, others out of town, and this company was the most responsive. Before making an estimate they sent an engineer over to get on my roof and measure the sunlight during the optimum time for measuring the light. It was set up and very thoroughly--the engineer walked around for over an hour taking light measurements from several spots on the roof. I had others come to the property, or give me an estimate based on the Google map of my home, and nobody spent the time or effort to configure the best layout to get the most of the panels. As an example, another company came as the sun was almost set, and spent under 15 minutes taking light measurements. They sell high quality American or European manufactured panels, and are staffed locally. Because they are connected to REpower, they do get input from well-trained engineers as to the final configuration. When I told them that I preferred micro-inverters, they rewrote the estimate so that I could get the configuration that I wanted. The permit process was handled quickly by the firm, without any input from me at all other than signing the contract to get the work going. The panels were installed in the time frame promised without any delays other than a short rain delay. When the City's engineer came to sign off on the electrical work done, he commented on what a good job the electricians did. No trash was ever left behind. We obtained financing from an inexpensive solar loan from a community bank in nearby Santa Cruz. We also qualified for the state sponsored financing but the expenses related to that were high, and the interest rate not so great. We had a monitor installed in our home that we can view with an Ipad app so we can check ourselves that all panels are functioning properly. Our power bill so far has been reduced significantly. I am glad I made the decision to work with this local company. read more

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This is the number one solar company on the central coast! We had Solartecture install solar on our home last fall and could not be more happy with our system. Not only was George passionate about solar and sustainable energy, he was aesthetically conscience and very informative. We really appreciated how he took the time to educate us along the whole process from design, to permits and installation. His crew was kind and always clean. If you're looking for a LOCAL, quality solar installer with utmost professionalism and top notch service, Solartecture is the only way to go!! read more

This company has excellent customer service. Always easy to get ahold of and really work hard to make your project work for you. Every person I spoke with was friendly and remembered me when I would call. Highly recommend read more

Great company very professional and attentive to customers request and concerns also lets customer be assured that solar is really the way to go for the home owner and or not (very honest) but don't take my word for it give them a call and get your electric bill lowered or just some extra power for the just Incase situation!!! read more

Excellent customer service, high quality product, can't recommend this company enough! Prior to getting a bid from Solartecture, we were going through the process with Tesla Solar and I spent countless hours having poor customer service and being told "what I wanted to hear" instead of the facts. Through my frustration with Tesla, SOLARTECTURE did a bid and the price point was comparable to Tesla (in my research leading up to getting solar, Tesla was known for low prices). Solartecture has far better customer service, overall better product and pride in their work, in comparison to Tesla. Felt like a number for Tesla, and a valued customer with Solartecture. It was a no brainer to support local business (Solartecture), while getting treated professionally throughout the process. The system Solartecture put on our home is beautiful! During install, the workers were very friendly, on time (early), mindful of our roof while working on it and they worked very hard (not interrupted by phones etc.) If you want quality work, quality product and great customer service, Solartecture is the company for you. A bonus supporting small/local business as well, we are so happy with our system and can't recommend Solartecture enough! read more

SolarTecture Solar - Solar Installation Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Amazing experience with SolarTecture Solar. This wonderful business provided my family with phenomenal service & affordable solar installation. I can't recommend this company enough. They're are the best! read more

SolarTecture Solar did an excellent job on my house in Salinas. I've been putting off getting Solar because I just got a new roof -- but my energy bill has just been through the roof (pun intended) so I needed to do something. I Googled the number and spoke to the front office lady, who was just delightful, and I quickly got in contact with George. I had no idea what, how much, or how little I needed for my house and energy usage. George was helpful, level headed, and direct. I'm thankful, because much like auto shops, these solar places can really try to upsell you. George gave me all the info I needed, and was able to make an educated decision on solar. George and his team did a stellar job. The panels look great, and I immediately saw the positive effect it had on my energy bill. 5/5 star! read more

We have engaged SolarTecture for two different projects in the past year. Our first project involved a complete redo of our sun room dining room. The old one was leaking and needed repairs or rebuild. Mark's crew tore out the old windows and structure, then reinforced the substructure (not a small task with the rot caused by the leaks), before constructing a Four Seasons brand sun room on the same footprint. We were fortunate that the existing footprint fit well with the possible sizes Four Seasons could accommodate. Carlos was the lead carpenter and his skills and ability to make adaptations to make things fit and work were key to a very successful end product. Carlos and his crew worked with us to allow us to get much of the painting of the beams and trim done prior to putting it all together, which made the detail work after completion quite easy. Making "standard size" fit into existing construction is not always easy, or even possible, but having a craftsman like Carlos, who is also a tremendous problem solver, made it seem quite simple. After our successful sun room makeover, we engaged SolarTecture to replace our old redwood deck. Again, substructure needed significant repair, and Carlos and his team opted to replace anything questionable before laying deck boards. Carlos made sure that everything was in good shape before starting with adding the TimberTech deck materials, and again, his problem solving ability and desire to do everything perfectly resulted in a deck that surpassed our expectations. I recommend SolarTecture highly, especially if Carlos will be involved on the job. The man is a true craftsman (not so many around anymore), honest, and concerned about doing any project correctly. They are worth a call. read more

Great and honest solar company to work with. The products, installation and professionalism are top of the line. From 'George' in the field to 'Tracie' in the office, everyone was wonderful. No hard sell (like some National companies), just the facts, the products, the price and quality work. I highly recommend them. Thanks SolarTecture! DT read more

From Bill The whole senerio was absolutly professional including Nick (estimator) George the owners rep, and the installation crew. The job was performed in a timely manner and the workmanship was top quality. The follow up after the installation was grade A which included a app to monitor the daily production. I would recommend this company to anyone seeking professional solar installation. read more

I don't know why everyone who has a pool, but hates the electricity or heating bills, doesn't have a solar pool pump/heating system. I already built a solar heating system several years ago, but was bleeding money with a traditional electric pump system pushing the water through. I couldn't run the pump during the hottest parts of the day because that was also the highest PG and E rates. It was painfully ironic that I couldn't use the sun when it was the most helpful in keeping the pool warm. Then I discovered a solar pool pump online that ran separate from my home solar electric system. George Porter oversaw the installation and now our pool pump is running almost all day and is keeping our pool very warm. Why didn't I do this earlier? I'll probably recoup the expense of installing the solar pump within 3 years of electricity savings. I highly recommend Solarecture for their excellent and friendly customer support after the install. read more