Solar Electrical Systems

San Clemente Villas, a beautiful assisted living facility, had an ambitious plan to save money and go green.  They decided to install not one, not two, but three solar electrical systems.  One was installed on the rooftop, one on a solar carport, and one on a steep hillside.  Solar Electrical Systems was chosen for the projects because of their long PV history and their reputation with San Clemente Building & Safety for making difficult installations go smoothly.  The hillside system posed the biggest challenge because of the unstable, shifting soil, but SES’s years of experience turned the unusable hillside into a solar power plant.  San Clemente Villas now boasts the largest PV system on an assisted living facility in the United States.  With rebates and tax incentives paying for 87% of the project, the solar electrical system will pay for itself in 4 years, and save the owners over $16 million dollars over the next 30 years.  The hillside solar electrical system, visible to thousands of commuters on the 5 freeway, is a powerful illustration of the benefits of solar energy.

Orange County, CA
50kW Commercial Solar Power System
Savings per month – $1,150

This beautiful brand-new medical office building had an innovative roofing design, and SES did extra design work to maximize the area of the solar electrical system on the triangular sections of the roof.  The panels were installed over cool roof foam on Robertson roofing.  But the numbers are the real story.  Rebates and tax incentives offset the cost of the system by an incredible 73%, bringing the return on investment to just 5 years.  The system will save the owners over $2 million dollars over the next 30 years.

Los Angeles, CA
145kW – Commercial Solar Power System
Savings per month:  $2,100

When Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson, the largest Harley-Davidson dealership west of the Rockies, built their current home, they took that opportunity to “green” their business.  Solar panels cover most of the roof, saving over $25,000 in electrical costs each year.  The solar inverters are monitored weekly, and the solar power panels are cleaned quarterly to maximize their efficiency.  SES used a non-penetrating system to mount the panels on the roof, which provided the greatest flexibility in design.  Rebates and tax incentives paid for over 78% of the project, and the owners will save over $1.5 million over the next 30 years.

Palm Springs, CA
43kW – Sawtooth Standing Seam Roof
Savings per month – $1,300

The owner of Dink’s restaurant wanted it to be the first solar-powered restaurant in Palm Springs. He chose Solar Electrical Systems for the job after he saw our detailed CAD drawings and was impressed by a thorough on-site walk-through with one of our solar designers. Solar Electrical Systems completed the project in 90 days, adapting our work schedule to deal with the summer heat. Work started at 4:30 in the morning and stopped when it became too hot to work on the roof. The unusual roof shape was an installation challenge, but the finished product definitely makes a strong statement. It just proves again that we can adapt our custom-designed solar electrical systems to just about any situation. If you have a strange roof situation, go ahead and give Solar Electrical Systems a call. We love a challenge.

Apple Valley, CA
36kW – Commercial Solar Power System
Savings per month - $1,000

Solar Electrical Systems installed solar on two bank branches in Southern California, saving them $27,000 on electric bills each year. Solar power is one of the best investments you can make today, outperforming stocks and real estate with a projected return on investment of only three to eight years. With electric rates increasing annually, solar is such a good place to put your money that even the banks are investing in it!

Santa Ana, CA
178kW – Grid Tied Roof Mounted Solar Power
Savings per month – $8,900

Trimco, the largest custom door and window company in Orange County, is known for their quality and reliability. So when they decided to go solar, they contacted Solar Electrical Systems, also known industry-wide for the highest-quality products, efficient installation methods, and outstanding customer service. After rebates and tax incentives, Trimco’s new 178kW system cost only $446,000. Four years later, the system had already paid for itself. In fact, the SES solar power system at Trimco was so efficient (15% to 20% above rated capacity) that it was rated the best performing commercial system in the entire state of California.

Culver City, CA
121kW – Grid Tied Commercial Solar Power
Savings per month – $6,050

Helms Bakery is an 11-acre historic art deco retail revival project in Culver City, with a high number of architects in residence. Solar Electrical Systems was chosen as the solar partner for the project because of our commitment to providing the best-looking and best-performing systems in the business. Because of the property’s energy improvements and green initiatives, they now have a three-year waiting list for office rental space, and the project has been an essential part of the revitalization of Culver City. Helms Bakery qualified as a historic building, and as such was entitled to an extra 10% Federal Tax Credit when solar was installed. Rebates and tax incentives reduced the cost of the system by an astonishing 96% and brought the return on investment down to just a little over two years.

Culver City, CA
20kW – Solar Carport
Savings per month – $1,000

This solar carport was added to the historic Helms Bakery property after the owner was so pleased with his roof-mounted solar electrical system that he wanted to add even more. Not only does the solar powered carport from Solar Electrical Systems provide shade for the cars, but it also contains four electric vehicle charging stations to encourage motorists to think green. Solar carports and shadeports allow commercial owners to turn large parking lots into their own power plants, and there are numerous commercial rebates and incentives to go solar. With our help, the return on investment can be as little as 3 years.

Venice, CA
20kW Retail/Residential Solar Power
Savings per month – $1,000

This roof-mounted SES solar electrical system in Venice powers retail stores on the bottom floor of this building, in addition to the residential units above. The owner saves money on his electric bill, but the advantages of installing a commercial solar power system help him save big money on taxes, too. Business owners enjoy tax incentives that can allow a system to pay for itself in as few as three years. Call Solar Electrical Systems today to find out more about the incredible tax savings you’re eligible for once you make the jump to solar.

Santa Barbara Harley Davidson
37.5kW – Roof Mounted Commercial Solar Power
Savings per month – $1,875

This 37.5kW solar power system is only the first phase of a project that Harley Davidson shop owners Marty Cherrie and Jed Renshaw hope will shrink their Southern California Edison bill down to zero. Over 3,380 square feet of roof-mounted solar electrical system panels on the south side of their building powers every electrical device within, including halogen lights and air-conditioning. “The solar panels provide enough electricity to actually spin the electric meters backwards when usage is low,” said Marty Cherrie. “With rebates and tax incentives paying for about 80% of the project, solar just makes economic sense. I highly recommend it.”

Santa Monica, CA
14.3kW – Residence and Business
Savings per month – $715

This solar electrical system powers both a residence and a business. Homeowners with home-based businesses can take advantage of many additional tax incentives when they switch to solar power systems, bringing the return on investment down to five years or less. If you operate a home-based business, call Solar Electrical Systems and find out why going solar is one of the smartest business moves you can make today.

Newbury Park, CA
29kW – New Tilt-up Glulam Building Cool Roof
Savings per month – $1,450

This 29kW solar power system was installed on a new tilt-up, Glulam 20,000 sq ft building. California law states that if you work on a commercial roof, you must now apply a cool roof coating that can reduce the roof temperature by 30 degrees. With the cool roof applied and the solar panels shading most of the roof, the AC bill was cut in half, while the electric bill was eliminated by the solar power system. The owner was pleasantly surprised, but that’s just the power of solar from Solar Electrical Systems.

Calabasas, CA
36kW Commercial Solar Power
Savings per month – $1,800

Right off the 101 freeway in the scenic corridor zone of Malibu Canyon stands the first solar powered gas station in Los Angeles County.  Installed by Solar Electrical Systems, this project required multiple rebates and detailed coordination because of its uniquely restrictive scenic corridor surroundings.  Despite all obstacles, Solar Electrical Systems was able to complete the project due to our 30 years of experience in complex solar electrical power construction issues.

This compact mobile solar power generating system can power a small town or be airlifted to provide quiet power for movie productions in remote areas.  Designed to withstand 140 miles per hour winds and built to standard shipping container tolerances, it’s perfect for mobile communications, emergency preparedness, military applications and public safety.  The system was installed on wheeled containers and consists of four 40-foot long cargo containers with 512 75-watt solar modules, 66kW dc-to-ac inverters, 500kW of battery storage and two 100kW diesel generators.  24-hours notice is all that is required to deploy the Portable Solar Power System.  The entire project, from custom design to installation, took Solar Electrical Systems only 90 days to complete. 

Westlake Village, CA

19kW – Roof Mounted Commercial Solar Power System with Battery Back-up

Savings per month – $1,000

Everyone is going green these days and doing their part to save the planet.  At Solar Electrical Systems, we make it a priority to practice what we preach. We were green long before green was cool, and now our facilities, our homes and our cars all have cost-effective, planet-saving solar energy systems. No other solar company can say that. This particular solar power system sits on our Westlake Village, CA office roof, and the battery backup system provides power to servers during the occasional power outages. It’s a great feeling to know we’re helping the environment, saving money and securing ourselves against technical difficulties in the future. Experience the confidence that only Solar Electrical Systems can give you. Give us a call today!

Ventura, CA
15kW – Flat Glulam Cool Roof
Savings per month – $750

After the state power crisis put a major dent in his profits, ABC AutoCare owner Lee Lizarraga installed his commercial SES solar power system. To his pleasant surprise, he watched his entire electric bill plummet by 90%. Every electric device at this one-story repair shop in Ventura, California, is powered by the roof-mounted solar power system. Rebates, tax incentives, and a low-interest loan made solar power a smart move for this savvy business owner. Lizarraga said, “All our electrical needs are met without using one single watt from the electric grid. We are daily generating more electricity than we are using.” Would you like this to be your story? Give the solar power experts at Solar Electrical Systems a call today.

Victorville, CA
45kW – Commercial Solar Power System
Savings per month – $1,240

Solar Electrical Systems installed solar on two bank branches in Southern California, saving them $27,000 on electric bills each year. Solar power is one of the best investments you can make today, outperforming stocks and real estate with a projected return on investment of only three to eight years. With electric rates increasing annually, solar is such a good place to put your money that even the banks are investing in it!

Thousand Oaks, CA

75kW Apartment Solar Carport System

Savings per month - $1,500

The owners of this apartment complex decided to put in new carports and install solar at the same time, qualifying for the 30% federal tax credit and depreciation on the carports, new paving, and new upgraded electrical services, in additlion to the solar electrical system.  Rebates and tax incentives paid for 85% of the project, and the owners will shave $18,000 off their electric bills the first year.  The system will save them over $4 million over the next 25 years.  Solar Electrical Systems has extensive experience in multi-tenant solar installations, both rooftop and carport.  Call us today for more information on solar's incredible advantages for apartment owners.