Where Lifestyle Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Lifestyle Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Tulare, where it accounts for 9% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, California | #2 | 390 | 7% | 26% lower | 56% (54%) |
| Tulare, California | #3 | 287 | 9% | 22% lower | 52% (50%) |
| Madera, California | #4 | 271 | 5% | 18% lower | 21% (34%) |
What Lifestyle Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 4.5 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 50%
- Installed with a battery
- 5%
Sells both owned systems and leases or PPAs.
Panel brands
- Trina Solar (33%)
- JA Solar (20%)
- CSI Solar (17%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (85%)
- Enphase Energy (13%)
- Shenzhen Eternalplanet Energy Pingshan (1%)
Lifestyle Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Lifestyle Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $2.97/W | $4.25/W | 30% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Lifestyle Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Hanford, CA | 501 |
| Visalia, CA | 390 |
| Delano, CA | 332 |
| Tulare, CA | 287 |
| Madera, CA | 271 |
| Fresno, CA | 229 |
| Marina, CA | 158 |
| Reedley, CA | 158 |
| Dinuba, CA | 107 |
| Porterville, CA | 104 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 97 |
| Parlier, CA | 84 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 57 |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 47 |
| Winchester, CA | 41 |
Specialist Rankings
Where Lifestyle Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- SolarEdge Installers in Visalia, CA: #2 (362 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Fresno, CA: #4 (212 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Bakersfield, CA: #6 (83 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Tulare, CA: #7 (20 systems)
- Solar Battery Installers in Paso Robles, CA: #8 (10 systems)
Other Top Installers in Visalia
The companies ranked next to Lifestyle Solar in Visalia, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 1,836 | $3.70/W | 90% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 284 | $4.89/W | 86% |
| Citadel Roofing and Solar | 174 | $2.47/W | 0% |
| Solar Negotiators | 172 | $3.79/W | 14% |
| JP Electric Service | 154 | $4.66/W | 20% |
| Empower Electric | 105 | $5.60/W | 0% |
Lifestyle Solar: Common Questions
Is Lifestyle Solar still in business?
Lifestyle Solar 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 #922659) shows whether it is active, and recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Lifestyle Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
50% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 50% were bought by the homeowner. Sells both owned systems and leases or PPAs.
What solar panels and inverters does Lifestyle Solar install?
Panels: Trina Solar (33%), JA Solar (20%) and CSI Solar (17%). Inverters: SolarEdge (85%), Enphase Energy (13%) and Shenzhen Eternalplanet Energy Pingshan (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Lifestyle Solar charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Lifestyle Solar paid a median of $2.97/W before incentives — 30% lower than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 4.5 kW system, that is about $13,500. By city: 26% lower than the Visalia median; 22% lower than the Tulare median; 18% lower than the Madera median.
Does Lifestyle Solar install solar batteries?
5% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery. It ranks among the top battery installers in Tulare, CA, Paso Robles, CA.
Where does Lifestyle Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Hanford (501), Visalia (390), Delano (332), Tulare (287) and Madera (271). It is ranked in 3 cities in California.
Before You Sign With Lifestyle Solar
- California license: CSLB #922659 (B, C-20), issued 09/23/2008, registered to LIFESTYLE SOLAR INC in Fresno. It appears in the state's list of active licenses. Check its current status on the CSLB site.
- Reviews and contact details: call (559) 228-0229 (the number on its license) or see Lifestyle Solar 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 Lifestyle Solar with other installers
The Visalia ranking puts Lifestyle Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Visalia →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.