California solar 101: must read before you buy solar panels

Last updated 05.27.22

California State 16 solar panels available

  • $2.06 / W Average gross price of a solar power system as of July 2025
  • 4 years Average system payback period
  • $46 344 Average savings from going solar in California
  • 8 ¢ / kWh Levelized cost of solar energy
  • 2.87 kW Recommended system size
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Buena Park, CA1 item 2719 mi
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Simi Valley, CA1 item 2772 mi
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Fresno, CA1 item 2849 mi
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San Leandro, CA1 item 3016 mi
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I recently ordered a 8 piece of Aptos Solar 370W Solar Panels from A1 Solar Store. Everything was great from start to finish. Their website's easy navigation allowed me to compare different panels and view my options. The pick up location was extremely convenient and located close to my home. Overall very impressed with A1 SolarStore and product purchased. I highly recommend it for anyone in the market for Solar Panels.
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