Option One Solar

Locally owned · 1,000+ High Desert installs

Apple Valley
Solar Installer

Family-owned since 1970. We've designed solar systems for hundreds of Apple Valley homes — and we're still here while SCE rates keep climbing.

Family-Owned
NABCEP Certified
25-Yr Warranty
1,000+ Installs

Free Apple Valley Solar Quote

Free Energy Assessment by local engineers. Custom design within 1 business day, often same day.

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High Desert solar is different. Here's why we design for it.

The High Desert sun is intense — that's good for production but hard on equipment. We use microinverter-based systems (Enphase) that perform better in heat and dust than older string-inverter setups, and we use modules rated for the local climate.

Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville homes typically see large summer-AC loads. We size systems with enough headroom to cover peak summer demand, paired with battery to dodge SCE's expensive evening Time-of-Use rates.

And because we live here, we know how the wind, dust, and roof types in the HD affect long-term performance. Our local service team is 30 minutes away — not a national call center.

Option One Solar installer on a High Desert residential roof

What Apple Valley homeowners are saving

Your specific savings depend on your roof, your usage, and SCE's rate trajectory. We'll calculate yours for free.

Your Bill Today After Solar + Battery 25-Year Savings
$300/mo $80–110/mo ~$66,000
$400/mo $90–130/mo ~$93,000
$500/mo $100–150/mo ~$120,000

Estimated 25-year savings for a typical SoCal home with solar + battery. Based on average customer outcomes; your savings depend on your home, usage, and SCE/SDG&E rate trajectory. We'll calculate yours specifically.

Real Apple Valley-area customers

Click any video to hear the story in their own words.

Video testimonial from Drew Cox, Apple Valley, CA

"Option One Solar made everything easy with great communication and efficient service—I'm glad I trusted them."

Drew Cox · Apple Valley, CA

Drew, a 27-year-old airplane mechanic, and his fiancée, a nurse in the Apple Valley School District, built their dream home in 2022. The mandate-required system wasn't enough — they came back to Option One for an upgrade as their needs grew.

System: Custom expansion · NEM 2.0 maximized
Video testimonial from Bob Harriman, Victorville, CA

"Top-notch service and unmatched professionalism—I couldn't be happier!"

Bob Harriman · Victorville, CA

$600 summer bills + an upcoming roof replacement. We did both — new roof and a top-tier solar system — in a single day with a 10-person crew.

Bill before: $600/mo summer
System: Premium panels · 25-yr warranty
Video testimonial from Steve Barrett, Yucca Valley, CA

"Option One Solar designed exactly what I wanted and delivered the prettiest solar install I've ever seen."

Steve Barrett · Yucca Valley, CA

Retired design engineer with a uniquely-designed home and a triangular south-facing roof. We fit REC panels with microinverters into a layout that maximized production AND honored the home's architecture.

System: REC panels · microinverters · custom layout

Why Apple Valley homeowners pick Option One

We're local, not national.

Our office is here. Our team lives in the HD. When something needs service, we drive to your house — not route a ticket to Texas.

No leases. No pressure. No script.

We design solar systems homeowners own. We bring spreadsheets, not closers. Take your time deciding.

25-year warranty.

Manufacturer + workmanship coverage. We've been here since 1970 — we'll be here for the warranty period.

95% add a Tesla Powerwall 3.

We're a Tesla Certified Installer — Powerwall 3 ships on the majority of our jobs. Whole-home backup, built-in solar inverter, 10-year Tesla warranty. We file SGIP rebate paperwork on your behalf.

Serving the entire High Desert

Apple Valley · Hesperia · Victorville · Adelanto · Phelan · Wrightwood · Pinon Hills · Oak Hills · Lucerne Valley · Helendale · Spring Valley Lake · Barstow

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are SCE and Edison rates going up so fast?
California utilities have raised rates faster than inflation for years, driven by wildfire mitigation costs, grid hardening, and the new Base Service Charge under California AB 205. SCE confirmed approximately a 13% rate hike in October 2025, with additional hikes forecast through 2026. Solar essentially locks in your electricity rate for 25 years, while grid customers continue to absorb annual increases.
How fast does solar pay for itself?
For a Southern California homeowner with a $300+/month bill, the typical payback period is 6 to 9 years (cash purchase) or shorter with financing if your monthly loan payment is below your current bill. After payback, the system continues producing power for another 16 to 19 years of pure savings, plus a 25-year manufacturer warranty.
What happens to my bill in 5 years if I don't go solar?
If California's rate trajectory continues, a $300 bill today is likely a $400 to $500 bill in 5 years. Solar locks in most of your electricity costs at today's rate; the only variable is any small grid-tie service charge.
Do I need a battery in California now?
Under NEM 3.0 (the current California net-metering rules), homes that export solar power to the grid get paid much less than they did under NEM 2.0. A battery stores your daytime solar production and uses it during expensive evening hours, dramatically improving the economics of new solar in California. About 95% of our customers add battery storage.
Can I afford solar without a lease?
Yes. Most of our customers either pay cash or use a fixed-rate solar loan where the monthly loan payment is comparable to or lower than their current electric bill. Unlike a lease, you own the system, capture the federal Investment Tax Credit, and the asset increases your home's value.

Get a real Apple Valley solar quote.

From real local engineers. With real numbers. Free.

Free Apple Valley Solar Quote

Free Energy Assessment. Custom design within 1 business day.

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