Solar Works is a full-service solar contractor, providing high quality solar electric systems for home, business and community. Locally owned and operated since 1986, Solar Works offers expert, in-house solar design and installation, meticulous attention to detail, and extraordinary customer service.
As a Certified B Corp and Sonoma Green Business, we work hard to make a positive impact by using our business as a force for good. As Sonoma County's longest-established solar business, we help our customers become more energy self-reliant by meeting their energy needs efficiently, effectively and in ways that are good for the planet.
As a Certified B Corp and Sonoma Green Business, we work hard to make a positive impact by using our business as a force for good. As Sonoma County's longest-established solar business, we help our customers become more energy self-reliant by meeting their energy needs efficiently, effectively and in ways that are good for the planet.
Services
Solar Works is known for solar design and installation expertise, great staff, exemplary service and commitment to a strong local economy and healthy environment. We use only the highest performing, most reliable and energy efficient equipment with the longest warranties available. As partners in cost-effective, clean and sustainable power generation, we take excellent care of our customers over the long term.
Solar Works has been a certified B Corp solar contractor since 2011, a reflection of our values and deep commitment to our staff, customers, community and planet since we began in 1986. B Corps are businesses certified by the nonprofit B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
John Parry, Owner, FSL (Fearless Solar Leader) and CEO, has been working for much of his life on behalf of a sustainable world. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, with a B.S. in Physics, John built Solar Works from a one-person solar hot water business to the vibrant community-based company it is today.
The benefits of solar power are threefold: economic, environmental and energy independence. Solar power systems derive clean, pure energy from the sun. Installing solar panels to your home can bring in huge yearly savings and is also the best way you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease our collective dependence on fossil fuel.
Solar Sonoma County is a consortium of solar contractors and suppliers, local municipalities, and community groups. A program of the Center for Climate Protection, Solar Sonoma County provides impartial information about local solar installers.
The County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability Division serves county residents and businesses as a central clearinghouse of information about energy efficiency, water conservation and solar energy improvements.Among the services offered are free, unbiased solar consultations to compare solar bids for residential and commercial properties, discussion of financing options and information about the federal tax credit.
The County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability Division serves county residents and businesses as a central clearinghouse of information about energy efficiency, water conservation and solar energy improvements.Among the services offered are free, unbiased solar consultations to compare solar bids for residential and commercial properties, discussion of financing options and information about the federal tax credit.
Reviews (15)
Paul W. Ennis Ppahn - Patient Advocate & Navigator
May 20, 2021
Report
You'll never forget that day when your hard-working PV Solar Power Generating System - installed by Solar Works/Sebastopol - actually spins the PG&E meter past 00,000 and begins to forever run negative (due to the fact that we are clean and green electricity producers). We've been feeding the grid with electrical power since 2013 - today our meter just began to reflect that reality more accurately. If we can do it so can anyone who has a shade-free location where PV solar panels can be installed (by Solar Works/Sebastopol). I am forever grateful to be one of those people/families. My Dad would
Brad W.
Nov 23, 2020
Report
We are huge fans of Solar Works. They came highly recommended from friends who installed a system more than 20 years ago. Despite the hurdles thrown at them by the COVID-19 pandemic and this year's spate of wild fires, they came through for us with an amazing solar/battery system that's already saving us money. They listened to our current needs and future plans and built a system that will take care of us well into the future. We'd been reliant on propane for our heating and domestic hot water ... and now we're producing enough energy for the new electric heating and hot water
Ceylan Crow
Nov 14, 2020
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Awesome team! Professional yet friendly and very helpful. They will explain everything in plain language so you have a good understanding of the technology. Definitely consult with them. They are punctual, courteous and will help you with all paperwork and financial insentives.
Awesome team! Professional yet friendly and very helpful. They will explain everything in plain language so you have a good understanding of the technology. Definitely consult with them. They are punctual, courteous and will help you with all paperwork and financial insentives.
Brad Whitworth
Oct 05, 2020
Report
We are delighted with our new system -- solar panels and battery back-up -- from Solar Works. The team was great ... from initial meetings to system planning to installation to dealing with permits and utility connections. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic and the spate of Sonoma County fires, the Solar Works crew came through for us. If you're tired of hearing all the too-good-to-be-true ads about "great solar deals," you need to contact Solar Works. They've been doing nothing but solar for decades. Our good friends have had one of their systems installed for more than 25 years and they have only
Stephen Grant
Oct 27, 2019
Report
My wife and I recently had Solar Works install a solar system at our home in Occidental, CA. From the first contact we had with their sales representative, through the installation and post installation period, we found the Solar Works representatives to be extremely knowledgeable, courteous and outstanding workers. There were a few unusual issues that had to be addressed that required some creativity and the participation of a professional electrician. The coordination between the electrician and the Solar Works personnel went very smoothly and the job was completed expeditiously. We were 100
Rhonda N.
Oct 13, 2019
Report
Ruth W.
Sep 14, 2019
Report
Kate W.
Apr 16, 2018
Report
Kate Winter, Sebastopol CA
We've been a Solar Works customer for over 15 years. SW just completed installation of a second, upgraded system on our Sebastopol house roof, to replace the smaller system they installed in 2002. You will not find a more expert, informed, helpful, environmentally savvy and caring solar company anywhere. In addition to the installation and maintenance of our solar array the folks at Solar Works have answered many technical questions for us over the years, as well as making us aware of tax benefits and other money-saving opportunities related to our alternative energy
We've been a Solar Works customer for over 15 years. SW just completed installation of a second, upgraded system on our Sebastopol house roof, to replace the smaller system they installed in 2002. You will not find a more expert, informed, helpful, environmentally savvy and caring solar company anywhere. In addition to the installation and maintenance of our solar array the folks at Solar Works have answered many technical questions for us over the years, as well as making us aware of tax benefits and other money-saving opportunities related to our alternative energy
Cj Vandegrift
Nov 17, 2017
Report
John Parry, Laura Goldman and their crew put my first system up nearly 18 years ago. Since then they have become larger, a real brick and mortar business. But their attention to quality and honest analysis of your needs and your site have not changed. They have stayed with me through recalls, changing technology and expansions...we have become personal friends. There attention to our community, their clients and their staff continue just like when it was just John Parry, his vast knowledge of physics and a ladder...you won't be sorry if you check with them for your solar needs.... (less)
Ellen McKnight
Oct 18, 2017
Report
Margie G.
Oct 17, 2016
Report
10 stars if I could. One of my most positive experiences with a company small or large in years. Our project - install panels on our roof, an upgrade for our 10 yr old off the grid solar system. Our original ground mounted system failing to collect with increasing reliance on back up generator. We were turned down by several local solar businesses, reasons: off the grid was too complicated for their engineers or our project was too small, though we were given $20,000+ quotes. Solar Works took us on no hesitation. John M provided materials and installation quote that was half the cost of other company
B. C.
Sep 24, 2014
Report
Anytime I deal with contractors I except a number of things to go wrong: broken promises, lack of communications, missed deadlines, invoice inflation, etc.
None of that happened with our Solar Works PV project.
1) Exceptional installation quality. My only (minor) compliant is a little sawdust that wasn't swept up in my garage. The county inspector had a different interpretation of a few guidelines and although Solar Works didn't agree, they readily made the changes. (The changes were items SW and I thought were redundant or irrelevant and therefore unnecessary.) Other than that
None of that happened with our Solar Works PV project.
1) Exceptional installation quality. My only (minor) compliant is a little sawdust that wasn't swept up in my garage. The county inspector had a different interpretation of a few guidelines and although Solar Works didn't agree, they readily made the changes. (The changes were items SW and I thought were redundant or irrelevant and therefore unnecessary.) Other than that
Wendy S.
Jul 03, 2014
Report
These folks are a rare breed these days. SERVICE. Remember that from the 'olden days'? We've not even got our panels up yet and we're already thrilled with solar works. They do what they say they will do when they say they are going to do it. We've been given excellent guidance to make smart choices and felt zero pressure. They are likable, energetic, attractive (who doesn't appreciate that!) enthusiastic, passionate and know their stuff. They provided an excellent education, and coordinated with our roofing company. We have been marinating on solar for 14 years and
Otnott T.
Jun 04, 2013
Report
Rick T.
Feb 24, 2013
Report
We installed our 7.5kw system more than 10 years ago. After the second year our PG&E bill started going up. By year four we were very upset. Our installer had sold out to another company. They came out and started taking about all kinds of fixes and theoretical solutions that cost lots of money. Instead, I called SolarWorks. They came out and tested the panels and found that half had gone bad. They contacted the manufacturer and not only got the defective panels replaced but all of them at no cost to us. They also recommended some inexpensive modifications that greatly improved our
