We bring you a special message from Kent Harle, the CEO of Stellar Solar: I’m Kent Harle, CEO of Stellar Solar.  The utilities are making billions in profits, at your expense.  This presents a major problem for homeowners, with 10% annual rate heights projected for the foreseeable future.  San Diego’s best solar company can help solve that problem with solar and battery storage.  Take control. Get a quote today.  You can watch the full YouTube video or read on to see how solar & battery storage are the key to taking control of your financial freedom.  Solar ..read more

Hansen Surfboards in Encinitas is Now Solar Powered! Hansen Surfboards just had a 103kW solar system installed by Stellar Solar. We are celebrating by offering a $100 gift card to see if solar makes sense for you! If you are a homeowner curious about solar, we will give you a $100 Hansen Surfboards gift card to see if solar and or battery storage is a good fit for your home. To qualify for your gift card you must meet the following criteria: Homeowner Single family home Provide a copy of your electric bill Participate in a 30 minute no-pressure, consultation Hansen’s Surfboards added in the ..read more

Stellar People: our world class team telling their stories.  This week we bring you Ethan Cowling, our Commercial Solar & Storage Designer who tells his story and how the solar industry is a game changer. Ethan’s Story I’m from Anchorage, Alaska and grew up playing sports and going outside a lot. My Dad is an electrical engineer, and wrote his thesis on lithium ion batteries in the 90’s. Soccer led me down to California, where I played on a semi-professional team and tryouts in Europe. When I got back to the states and went to the University of Arizona.  Why Solar  My first ..read more

Utility bills keep rising and Californians are getting tired of getting taken advantage of. While utility companies blame solar customers for escalating costs, a deeper dive into the issue reveals a starkly different reality: unchecked utility spending and massive profits.  For years, utility spending has spiraled out of control. Did you know that utility spending has increased 500% since 1998, long before rooftop solar gained mainstream traction. Unchecked expenditure, coupled with deregulation laws passed in 1998, has created a system where utilities profit from spending rate payer mone ..read more

It’s true, the bidirectional EV charger market is gaining momentum and electric vehicle owners are taking note.  But what are they? If you’re curious: a bidirectional EV charger is a type of electric vehicle (EV) charging station that can both charge the EV’s battery and also discharge energy from the battery back to the grid (or a building). This two-way capability distinguishes bidirectional chargers from traditional unidirectional chargers, which can only supply power to charge the EV. Bidirectional EV chargers have two main uses: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): This means your electric car can ..read more

At Stellar Solar, we have been making solar accessible for Californians since 1998. We are consistently voted Best Solar Company in the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll year after year! But here’s the thing – we know a thing or two about inverters also. These are very important to any efficient solar installation in San Diego.  Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our choice of Enphase Micro Inverters for residential and commercial installations across San Diego. These innovative microchips are not just a technological marvel, but using them is a testament to our commitment ..read more

Are you looking for solar panel system inspection services in San Diego County or Orange County?  Stellar Solar has been offering trusted 3rd party PV check-up services in southern California since 1998! We offer quality inspections of your solar energy system, including the panels, inverters and wiring. We are proud to offer the most robust service team in southern California. We hear it all the time. Your solar provider has gone out of business or they don’t offer the service package that you thought you signed up for. We hear it all the time! If your solar provider’s absence has le ..read more

Whether due to necessary roof work or unforeseen circumstances like your original solar provider going out of business, the need to remove and reinstall solar panels can happen! But if you’re a solar owner in San Diego County or Orange County – don’t worry. At Stellar Solar, we can help.  We are southern California’s oldest solar company who has been in business since 1998. We are a trusted and pioneering force in the solar industry, offering unparalleled service for the removal and reinstallation of solar panels in San Diego and Orange County. With a commitment to excellence and a com ..read more

At Stellar Solar, we are pioneering a sustainable future with our solar panel installation in both San Diego County and Orange County. We’ve been in the business since 1998 and have established ourselves as the leading solar company in southern California.  While we have completed an impressive roster of residential and commercial solar installations across the United States. However, you might not realize that our services include solar panel repairs, solar panel removal, and solar panel servicing in San Diego and Orange County!  At Stellar Solar, we understand the significance o ..read more

You probably heard how recent winter storms left around millions of Texans without electricity. Many people were left without power for multiple days – and this was for the 2nd time in three years! The US is experiencing an increasing number of power outages that are becoming more frequent and longer-lasting due to extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, and winter storms.  All of this begs the question – how long can you power a home with solar and battery if the grid goes down? Imagine that you’re dealing with a brutal California heatwave, or are amidst a lengthy power ..read more