Where AP Electric Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how AP Electric compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Santa Clarita, where it accounts for 4% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita, California | #3 | 86 | 4% | 27% higher | 20% (39%) |
| Simi Valley, California | #4 | 56 | 2% | 8% higher | 34% (38%) |
| Thousand Oaks, California | #9 | 26 | 2% | 22% lower | 23% (27%) |
What AP Electric Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.8 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 29%
- Installed with a battery
- 56%
Sells both owned systems and leases or PPAs.
Panel brands
- La Solar (65%)
- SunPower (5%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (4%)
Inverter brands
- Hoymiles Power Electronics (50%)
- Enphase Energy (16%)
- Tesla (15%)
AP Electric Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | AP Electric | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $3.78/W | $4.25/W | 11% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where AP Electric Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Santa Clarita, CA | 86 |
| San Jose, CA | 69 |
| Simi Valley, CA | 56 |
| Calabasas, CA | 31 |
| Fremont, CA | 27 |
| Valencia, CA | 27 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 26 |
| Fresno, CA | 25 |
| Canyon Country, CA | 24 |
| Irvine, CA | 20 |
| San Francisco, CA | 20 |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 19 |
| Westlake Village, CA | 18 |
| Palmdale, CA | 17 |
| Dublin, CA | 16 |
Specialist Rankings
Where AP Electric ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Solar Battery Installers in Santa Clarita, CA: #3 (77 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Simi Valley, CA: #4 (48 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Thousand Oaks, CA: #9 (15 systems)
Other Top Installers in Santa Clarita
The companies ranked next to AP Electric in Santa Clarita, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 480 | $3.88/W | 82% |
| Tesla | 198 | $3.70/W | 0% |
| Green Convergence | 62 | $5.18/W | 5% |
| GAF | 60 | $6.68/W | 12% |
| Solar Optimum Design Electrical | 50 | $2.91/W | 0% |
| ESP (Energy Service Partners) | 41 | $4.18/W | 42% |
AP Electric: Common Questions
Is AP Electric still in business?
AP Electric was still installing home solar in 2025, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: its California license (CSLB #1030615) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does AP Electric lease solar panels or sell them?
29% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 71% were bought by the homeowner. Sells both owned systems and leases or PPAs.
What solar panels and inverters does AP Electric install?
Panels: La Solar (65%), SunPower (5%) and Hanwha Q CELLS (4%). Inverters: Hoymiles Power Electronics (50%), Enphase Energy (16%) and Tesla (15%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does AP Electric charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from AP Electric paid a median of $3.78/W before incentives — 11% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 7.8 kW system, that is about $29,500. By city: 27% higher than the Santa Clarita median; 8% higher than the Simi Valley median; 22% lower than the Thousand Oaks median.
Does AP Electric install solar batteries?
56% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Santa Clarita, CA, Simi Valley, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Where does AP Electric install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Santa Clarita (86), San Jose (69), Simi Valley (56), Calabasas (31) and Fremont (27). It is ranked in 3 cities in California.
Before You Sign With AP Electric
- California license: CSLB #1030615 (C-10), issued 08/31/2017, registered to AP ELECTRIC in Riverside. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (562) 565-0178 (the number on its license) or see AP Electric on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare AP Electric with other installers
The Santa Clarita ranking puts AP Electric next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Santa Clarita →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.