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Solar Panels Riverside CA | Residential & Commercial | Option One Solar
Solar installation experts in Riverside, Riverside County. Option One Solar designs & installs custom systems for Inland Empire homes and businesses. 25-year warranty. Get a free quote today.
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Our Services
Solar Installation Services in Riverside, CA
Custom solar solutions designed for Riverside's unique climate, sun exposure, and energy profile.
Home Solar Systems
From single-family homes to multi-unit properties, we design and install solar systems tailored to each Riverside home. Take advantage of 278+ annual sunny days and start reducing your monthly SCE costs significantly.
Commercial Solar Installation
Our licensed team delivers scalable solar for Riverside businesses — full EPC from design to commissioning. We help commercial clients reduce overhead, achieve sustainability targets, and maximize the federal Investment Tax Credit.
Battery Backup Systems
Pair your solar system with a Tesla Powerwall or commercial-grade BESS for energy independence. In Riverside's hot continental climate with warm, sunny days and cool nights, battery backup isn't a luxury — it's the smartest upgrade you can add to a solar installation.
Performance Monitoring
Real-time monitoring keeps you informed about your system's performance 24/7. Our local Inland Empire team handles maintenance and repairs quickly, so your investment stays at peak output year after year.
Custom System Design
Our engineers perform a thorough analysis of your Riverside property — roof condition, orientation, shading, and local SCE rate structure — to design a system that delivers the best possible return on your investment.
Engineering & Permitting
We handle everything from structural engineering to City of Riverside building permits and SCE interconnection agreements. Our EPC capability means a single point of accountability from contract signing to system activation.
Free Consultation
Your Free Riverside Solar Assessment Starts Here
Whether you're a Riverside homeowner wanting to cut your SCE bill or a business owner planning a large commercial array, our team has the expertise to deliver the right system at the right price.
Detailed property and shading assessment
Custom system design with production estimates
Transparent pricing with financing options
Federal tax credit and incentive guidance
No obligation — no pressure
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Our Community
Your Riverside Solar Neighbors
When Riverside homeowners and business owners choose solar, they deserve a contractor who understands their community — not a national franchise operating from a call center three states away. Option One Solar has served Inland Empire for over five decades, and we bring that local knowledge to every project we take on in Riverside. Riverside's proud environmental history and abundant inland sunshine create a natural fit for solar adoption across its diverse neighborhoods. We understand the local climate, the SCE rate structure, and the City of Riverside permitting process — all of which directly impact how we design and install your system. That local expertise means fewer surprises, smoother permitting, and a system that performs as promised. Our C-10 and C-46 licensed team handles every phase of your project, from initial consultation through design, installation, and interconnection with SCE. And because we stand behind every installation with a 25-year warranty, we're always just a call away when you need us.
How It Works
Your Path to Solar in Riverside, CA
From your first call to the moment your system powers on, here's what to expect when you go solar with Option One Solar in Riverside.
No-Obligation Consultation & Property Evaluation
Your first step is a free, no-pressure conversation with our team. We visit your Riverside property to assess your roof, shading, available space, and current SCE rate tier — giving us everything we need to design a system that actually performs as promised from day one.
Tailored Design Built Around Riverside
No two properties are alike, and neither are our system designs. We use detailed production modeling to optimize panel placement for your Riverside home or business, taking full advantage of the Inland Empire's abundant year-round sunshine to maximize both energy output and financial return.
Installation, City of Riverside Permits & SCE Coordination
From submitting permit applications to City of Riverside through final inspection and SCE grid interconnection, our licensed crew manages every step. Most Riverside residential installations are physically complete in 1 to 3 days on-site.
Power On — and We Stay With You
After SCE grants permission to operate, your system goes live and starts generating clean energy immediately. We set you up with real-time monitoring, walk you through your production data, and remain available for service and support for the full life of your system.
Why Choose Us
What Sets Us Apart in Riverside
We've earned the trust of Riverside customers with consistent quality, transparency, and local expertise.
Established in 1970
Over 54 years serving Southern California — including Riverside — gives us an unmatched track record and depth of knowledge that newer contractors simply cannot match.
Dual Contractor License
Our C-10 electrical and C-46 solar contractor licenses ensure every Riverside project meets California's highest standards for safety, engineering, and code compliance.
Lifetime Local Support
Our 25-year warranty isn't just a document — it's a promise backed by a team that has been operating in Inland Empire for over half a century and isn't going anywhere.
Deep Local Knowledge
We know Riverside's neighborhoods, City of Riverside building department, and SCE's interconnection process. That knowledge translates to fewer delays and smoother projects for our customers.
2,500+ Five-Star Reviews
Our reputation across Southern California is built on thousands of satisfied customers. Riverside homeowners join a community of solar owners who trust Option One Solar to deliver.
Every Budget Covered
From zero-down solar loans to lease programs, we structure financing to maximize your Riverside savings immediately. Our team walks you through every option with full transparency.
FAQ
Riverside Solar Questions & Answers
Before you invest in solar, get the facts. Here are the questions Riverside homeowners ask us most.
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Ready to go Solar in Riverside?
Take the first step toward energy independence. Whether you are protecting your home from rising SCE rates or powering your business with clean energy, our Riverside team is ready to help.