Solar Panel Installation in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara’s Premier Solar Installers

For over a decade, Photon Brothers has earned a reputation for providing 5‑star, custom solar installations. With sleek designs, superior quality products, and industry-leading warranties, we’re proud to offer Santa Barbara homeowners beautiful solar arrays that also deliver maximum return on investment. To learn how you can start harnessing Santa Barbara’s 280+ days of sunshine, give us a call today and we’ll schedule a free custom estimate. You can also click below to get a free quote within seconds!

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Photon Brothers?

Knowledgable experts
Photon Brothers is here for you with knowledgeable answers to all your solar questions from the moment you schedule a free estimate to well after your installation is finished.
Custom designs
No matter your home’s size, energy needs, or budget, rest assured that our solar experts will craft a completely custom solar system that exceeds your expectations.
Superior products
We know that going solar is an investment. That’s why we only install top-performing solar products. From premium panels and advanced home batteries to lightning-fast EV chargers, we’ll help you reap your most significant return on solar energy possible.
Longer-lasting warranties
Unlike conventional panels installed by big-name solar companies, our solar panel installations come with a standard 25-year panel and 10-year labor warranty.
5-star experience
Santa Barbara homeowners choose Photon Brothers because they’re guaranteed a 5-star experience. In fact, we’d love for you to check out reviews from other Central Coast California customers: Google, Yelp, Nextdoor, and EnergySage.

Our Solar Services in Santa Barbara

Solar Panel Installation

At Photon Brothers, we don’t do cookie-cutter solar panel installations. When you work with our team of veteran solar engineers, we’ll design a custom solar array around your home’s roof pitch, location, energy needs, and budget. We’ll also ensure that your panels have clean lines and match your Santa Barbara home’s aesthetic.

To get started, book a free custom estimate today. Our solar experts will walk you through the entire process, including help with financing, tax incentives, and solar rebates!

In Santa Barbara, we’re proud to offer:

Free, custom solar estimates
Custom craftsman installations
QCell, Silfab, REC, and Tesla products
25-year panel warranty
10-year labor warranty
Zero sales pressure

Energy Storage

It’s no secret that Santa Barbara is vulnerable to power outages. Be it wildfires, heatwaves, or storms, the need for reliable backup power is becoming more and more prevalent. The good news is that Photon Brothers can help. Offering the industry’s best lithium-ion batteries (such as the Tesla Powerwall and Enphase Encharge systems), we’ll help keep your home powered no matter what weather events occur.

Better still, Photon Brothers was ranked #22 among California energy storage installers for 2021. When you choose to work with us, you can trust that our master electricians will guarantee a safe installation that serves you for years to come!

EV Charging

Have an electric vehicle? Get the ultimate time-saving convenience of an EV charger, right in your Santa Barbara home! From Tesla, Juicebox, Chargepoint, and more, Photon Brothers can expertly install any brand or model of EV charging plug. Plus, we’ll ensure your electrical panels are up to code. And if you’re looking for added features like wifi-enabled control, we’ve got that covered too.

For a ballpark installation quote, fill out the form below. One of our EV charging experts will reach out to you with pricing details.

Get 50% off EV charger installation when bundled with a solar or Powerwall installation.

Detach/Reset

Moving to or from Santa Barbara? Or need to detach and reset your panels for maintenance? Trust Photon Brother’s team of NABCEP-certified installers and master electricians to expertly handle it for you. When finished, we guarantee your system will perform at even greater efficiency!

Our solar panel removal and resetting services include:

Utility grid, electrical, meters, and micro-inverter disconnection
Handling of all permits, certifications, and licensing for HOA and utility reconnection requirements
Coordination between insurance companies, roofing professionals, contractors, engineers, and architects
Systems diagnostic test to ensure everything is code-compliant after re-installation

Repairs & Maintenance

When Santa Barbara homeowners choose Photon Brothers for their solar panel installation, we’ll provide a 25-year panel and 10-year labor warranty. Should you experience any damage or need repairs and maintenance, we’ll take of everything for you— and likely at zero out-of-pocket expense!

Our solar panel repair and maintenance services include:

Re-roofing, repairs, and cosmetic reconstruction
Troubleshooting problems with your solar panels, including inspections and cleanings to ensure peak efficiency
Analysis of the surrounding area to see if trees, utility poles, or buildings are limiting electricity production
Premium packages with added features like critter guards to keep pesky birds and rodents from chewing your system apart
Handling of all permits, certifications, and licensing for HOA and utility reconnection requirements
Systems diagnostic test to ensure everything is code-compliant after re-installation
10-year labor warranty

Don’t see the service you need?

We may still offer it! Just contact us online or call us at (805) 351-3371, and we’ll reach out to discuss your needs.

Customer story in Santa Barbara

Customer’s request: Phil D. was looking to go solar. Because it can be an overwhelming process, he was interested in working with a company that would provide expert guidance. To his delight, that’s exactly what he found when he contacted Photon Brothers.

Our solution: Following a free custom estimate, our solar engineers presented Phil with high-efficiency designs that would serve his energy needs both upfront and long-term. Once he approved the estimate, he was blown away by the professionalism and expertise of his solar panel installers, who took the time to answer his questions with insightful and informative answers. And when it came time for the final inspection, he really appreciated the technical explanations provided by our local expert, Miles. Solar technology isn’t always easy to explain, but Miles helped Phil understand the ins and outs of his new system in clear, helpful terms.

For the outstanding experience he received, Phil shared the following kind words in his 5-star review.

Our system has been running for four weeks, and we are delighted with the staff and system from Photon Brothers. The electrical installers were outstanding. They were informative, efficient, and extremely insightful with all our questions. I want to make a special mention of Miles K. who was the final inspection/technician. Miles is a superbly trained professional. He is insightful and polished in his explanations. His ability to explain the technical as well as basic aspects of the system has been the highlight of this project. I wholeheartedly recommend Photo Brothers to anyone considering a solar system.
—Phil D. | Santa Barbara customer

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