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Santee
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Solar Installation in Santee, CA | Since 1970
Santee's inland East County location means more heat, more sun, and higher cooling bills than the coast — which is exactly why solar installations here deliver some of the strongest monthly savings in San Diego County. Option One Solar has been serving East County communities for over 54 years, bringing C-10 and C-46 licensed expertise to every residential and commercial solar project we take on in Santee.
54+ Years
Experience
2,500+
Installs
5-stars
Rated
Our Services
Our Solar Services in Santee
Comprehensive solar solutions tailored for Santee's East San Diego County climate and your specific energy needs.
Home Solar Systems
From single-family homes to multi-unit properties, we design and install solar systems tailored to each Santee home. Take advantage of 272+ annual sunny days and start reducing your monthly SDG&E costs significantly.
Commercial Solar Installation
Our licensed team delivers scalable solar for Santee 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 Santee's warm inland valley climate with good sunshine and hot summer days, 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 East San Diego County 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 Santee property — roof condition, orientation, shading, and local SDG&E 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 Santee building permits and SDG&E interconnection agreements. Our EPC capability means a single point of accountability from contract signing to system activation.
Free Consultation
Get Your Free Santee Solar Quote
Every solar journey starts with a conversation. Our team will evaluate your Santee property, energy usage, and goals to design a system that maximizes your savings and return on investment.
Detailed property and shading assessment
Custom system design with production estimates
Transparent pricing with financing options
Federal tax credit and incentive guidance
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Our Community
Proudly Serving the Santee Community
Option One Solar has been serving Southern California communities like Santee since 1970. While our headquarters is in Apple Valley, our crews, project managers, and service technicians work throughout East San Diego County every day — and we treat every Santee customer like a neighbor. When you work with us, you're not getting a call center; you're getting a dedicated team that knows your area. Santee's inland location delivers more annual sunshine hours than most San Diego communities, maximizing solar system output. That's why we take the time to design every system specifically for local conditions — sun angles, utility rate structures, and City of Santee permitting requirements — rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. From a single residential rooftop to a multi-acre commercial installation, our licensed C-10 and C-46 team has the credentials and capacity to deliver. Every project comes backed by our 25-year warranty and ongoing local support.
How It Works
From Consultation to Clean Energy in Santee
Our proven four-step process makes going solar in Santee straightforward, transparent, and stress-free.
No-Obligation Consultation & Property Evaluation
Your first step is a free, no-pressure conversation with our team. We visit your Santee property to assess your roof, shading, available space, and current SDG&E rate tier — giving us everything we need to design a system that actually performs as promised from day one.
Tailored Design Built Around Santee
No two properties are alike, and neither are our system designs. We use detailed production modeling to optimize panel placement for your Santee home or business, taking full advantage of East County's strong inland sun exposure to maximize both energy output and financial return.
Installation, City of Santee Permits & SDG&E Coordination
From submitting permit applications to City of Santee through final inspection and SDG&E grid interconnection, our licensed crew manages every step. Most Santee residential installations are physically complete in 1 to 3 days on-site.
Power On — and We Stay With You
After SDG&E 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
Why Santee Trusts Option One Solar
When Santee homeowners and businesses need solar, here's why they keep choosing Option One Solar.
Established in 1970
Over 54 years serving Southern California — including Santee — 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 Santee 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 East San Diego County for over half a century and isn't going anywhere.
Deep Local Knowledge
We know Santee's neighborhoods, City of Santee building department, and SDG&E'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. Santee 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 Santee savings immediately. Our team walks you through every option with full transparency.
FAQ
Solar FAQ — Santee, CA
Answers to the questions Santee homeowners and businesses ask most about going solar.
Service Areas
Also Serving Nearby Communities
In addition to Apple Valley, Option One Solar proudly serves homes and businesses throughout the High Desert and Inland Empire.
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Ready to go Solar in Santee?
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 Santee team is ready to help.