Where SolGen Electric Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how SolGen Electric compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Merced, where it accounts for 3% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced, California | #5 | 49 | 3% | 42% higher | 0% (44%) |
| Hayward, California | #8 | 32 | 1% | 63% higher | 0% (30%) |
| Stockton, California | #10 | 108 | 1% | 44% higher | 0% (52%) |
What SolGen Electric Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.4 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 4%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Solarever (56%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (5%)
- Canadian Solar (4%)
Inverter brands
- Altenergy Power System (56%)
- Hoymiles Power Electronics (20%)
- Enphase Energy (19%)
SolGen Electric Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | SolGen Electric | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (2023–2025) | $6.07/W | $4.25/W | 43% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where SolGen Electric Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 203 |
| Stockton, CA | 108 |
| San Jose, CA | 67 |
| Merced, CA | 49 |
| Los Banos, CA | 39 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 37 |
| Oakland, CA | 36 |
| Hayward, CA | 32 |
| Selma, CA | 29 |
| Madera, CA | 25 |
| Greenfield, CA | 22 |
| Sanger, CA | 22 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 20 |
| Clovis, CA | 18 |
| Manteca, CA | 16 |
Other Top Installers in Merced
The companies ranked next to SolGen Electric in Merced, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 588 | $3.70/W | 82% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 143 | $5.46/W | 53% |
| Empower Electric | 72 | $6.39/W | 1% |
| Alternative Power Generation | 59 | $3.69/W | 2% |
| Citadel Roofing and Solar | 40 | $2.47/W | 0% |
| Rt Maher Construction | 39 | $3.29/W | 0% |
SolGen Electric: Common Questions
Is SolGen Electric still in business?
SolGen 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: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does SolGen Electric lease solar panels or sell them?
0% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 100% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does SolGen Electric install?
Panels: Solarever (56%), Hanwha Q CELLS (5%) and Canadian Solar (4%). Inverters: Altenergy Power System (56%), Hoymiles Power Electronics (20%) and Enphase Energy (19%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does SolGen Electric charge for solar?
In California (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from SolGen Electric paid a median of $6.07/W before incentives — 43% higher than the state median of $4.25/W. For its typical 6.4 kW system, that is about $38,500. By city: 42% higher than the Merced median; 63% higher than the Hayward median; 44% higher than the Stockton median.
Does SolGen Electric install solar batteries?
4% of its home systems in 2023–2025 included a battery.
Where does SolGen Electric install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Fresno (203), Stockton (108), San Jose (67), Merced (49) and Los Banos (39). It is ranked in 3 cities in California.
Before You Sign With SolGen Electric
- California license: ask for the license number and look it up on the CSLB site; solar work needs a C-46, C-10 or B license.
- Reviews and contact details: see SolGen 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 SolGen Electric with other installers
The Merced ranking puts SolGen Electric next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Merced →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.