## [Home Page](/home-page) - Video file ## Solar ### Energy Reduces carbon emissions Lowers energy costs Achieves sustainability goals Offers federal tax credits Increases property value ## Knowledge Over 45 Years Designing & Building CA Solar. ## Community 100% Employee Owned. ## Commitment Over 3,000 Successful Installs. # Providing exceptional solar solutions for over 45 years! ![B Corp logo](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-11/bcfg-logo-500x500_0.png?itok=RamOq5lZ) Since 1976, Sun Light & Power has been providing homeowners, businesses and non-profits with exceptional solar solutions. We are a charter California Benefit Corporation and are 100% employee owned. Our dedicated teams have delivered over 3,000 solar energy projects across California. By designing, installing, and servicing, reliable solar and energy storage solutions, we help our customers save money, reduce GHG emissions, build energy resilience, and speed the electrification of our world. We are proud to be a Benefit Corp. We weigh the impact of our decisions on people, planet, and profit to be a force for good in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our employee owners are vested in the success of every project and service that we deliver. We want to be *your* local solar contractor. When you partner with Sun Light & Power, you will receive an exceptional customer experience from a company driving the total adoption of clean energy so future generations inherit a healthy planet. [Learn More](/b-corp-certification) - ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/residential_nooverlap.png?itok=DC0qfzRA) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/residential-01.png?itok=IySiNz72) Residential - ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/multi-family-01.png?itok=O8e7eRbc) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/multi-family-filled-01.png?itok=AZEYaL-W) Multi-Family - ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/non-profit_nooverlap.png?itok=YLJQx0e4) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/non-profit.png?itok=7Z1ffaPd) Non-Profit - ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/icons_medical-01_0.png?itok=q8QVFp5f) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/icons_medical_fill-01_0.png?itok=j7NqsZo0) Healthcare - ![Hotel](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/icons_hotel-01.png?itok=QOAwTFWu) ![Hotel](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/icons_hotel_fill-01.png?itok=94ZLWnNB) Hotels - ![Business](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-03/business-01.png?itok=cOUyf7oF) ![Business-Filled](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-03/business-filled-01.png?itok=Z3U8iXmu) Business - ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/icons_warehouse-01.png?itok=ePPy_8ex) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/s_300/public/2023-02/icons_warehouse_fill-01.png?itok=ahhcdBYi) Warehouse - ![Residential Solar Panels](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Resi%20Hero.jpg) Solar Panels & Battery Backup for Bay Area Homeowners In spite of efforts by the California utilities and their allies to harm solar, Bay Area homeowners are going solar now more than ever. A custom designed and built solar photovoltaic (PV) system can buy you decades of energy at lower rates. When coupled with solar battery storage, you will have backup power and peace of mind during Public Safety Power Shutoffs and unplanned power outages. - √ Reduce energy costs year-round - √ Energy security during power outages - √ Lower your carbon footprint - √ Increase the value of your home - √ Protect against rising electricity rates - √ Avoid high time-of-use (TOU) charges - √ 25-year warranty protection [Learn More](/service-category/residential-solar) - ![Senior Housing Solar Electricity & Hot Water](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Multifamily%20Hero.jpg) Solar for Affordable or Multi-family Housing Properties If you are a developer, property manager or owner of a multi-family or affordable housing property, you can reduce the energy costs of your tenants and increase the value of your property with a custom designed and installed solar photovoltaic (PV) and/or solar thermal (hot water) system. - √ Reduce tenant energy costs - √ Resilience from rising energy prices - √ Fast payback schedule to increase ROI - √ Lower carbon footprint - √ Increase the property value - √ Minimal required maintenance - √ 25-year warranty for decades of savings - √ Financing & Rebates available [Learn More](/service/multi-family-housing-experts) - ![Ed Roberts Campus Solar Roof](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Non%20Profit%20Hero.jpg) Solar Installation for California Non-Profit Businesses When you are already operating on a tight budget, unpredictable electricity prices can pose a real threat to the future of your non-profit business. Invest in solar panels today to secure a resilient future for your mission and our planet! - √ Reduce year-round energy costs - √ Resilience from rising energy prices - √ Fast payback schedule to increase ROI - √ Lower carbon footprint - √ Increase the property value - √ Minimal required maintenance - √ 25-year warranty for decades of savings [Learn More](/service-category/non-profits) - ![Page Mill Office park with roof and ground mount solar](/sites/default/files/2023-03/HealthCare%20Hero.jpg) Solar Installation for Health Care Facilities Operating a medical office, clinic, hospital, or health care campus in Northern California requires large amounts of reliable energy year-round. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and/or solar thermal (hot water) systems can reduce your energy bills, drastically improve your energy resiliency, lower your carbon footprint, and reinforce critical infrastructure in your community. Call us for a quote today! - √ Reduce year-round energy costs - √ Build energy resilience into your facility - √ Fast payback schedule to increase ROI - √ Lower carbon footprint - √ Minimal required maintenance - √ 25-year warranty for decades of savings [Learn More](/service/solar-health-care-contributes-healthy-bottom-line) - ![Pittman Marriot Solar Shade Parking Canopy](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Hotel%20Hero.jpg) Solar energy for California Hotels Running a comfortable, clean, well-lit hotel can hit you hardest when the energy bill comes. When you invest in solar for your Bay Area hotel, you can cut energy costs for decades to come and show your customers that you are committed to a clean and sustainable future. Sun Light & Power can build a custom solar photovoltaic (PV) and/or solar thermal (hot water) system to meet your specific needs. - √ Reduce year-round energy costs - √ Resilience from rising energy prices - √ Fast payback schedule to increase ROI - √ Lower carbon footprint - √ Increase the property value - √ Minimal required maintenance - √ 25-year warranty for decades of savings [Learn More](/service/hotel-operators-know-solar-means-business) - ![A health club with ground mount solar shade structures](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Business%20Hero.jpg) Solar energy for California Businesses Reduce electricity costs and show your Greater Bay Area customers that your business is dedicated to protecting the environment. Contact Sun Light & Power for a solar photovoltaic (PV) and/or solar battery storage design-build quote today! - √ Reduce year-round energy costs - √ Resilience from rising energy prices - √ Fast payback schedule to increase ROI - √ Lower carbon footprint - √ Increase the property value - √ Minimal required maintenance - √ 25-year warranty for decades of savings [Learn More](/service-category/solar-your-business-leave-it-experts) - ![Warehouse solar panel array](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Warehouse%20Hero.jpg) Solar energy for California Warehouses Electricity can be one of the largest monthly expenses when you operate a large warehouse in the Bay Area. Reduce the cost of rising energy prices and show your commitment to the environment with a custom designed and installed solar photovoltaic (PV) system from Sun Light & Power. - √ Reduce year-round energy costs - √ Resilience from rising energy prices - √ Fast payback schedule to increase ROI - √ Lower carbon footprint - √ Increase the property value - √ Minimal required maintenance - √ 25-year warranty for decades of savings [Learn More](/service/warehouses-industrial-buildings-are-ideal-solar-energy) In March 2025, ahead of his official retirement at the end of that year, we sat down with Sun Light & Power founder Gary Gerber to document the story of a solar industry pioneer. Gary founded Sun Light & Power in 1976, a time when the solar industry was in its infancy. In this retrospective interview, he takes us through the company’s nearly 50-year evolution, from the early days of solar thermal and the "solar coaster" of the 1980s to Sun Light & Power becoming a premier 100% employee-owned (ESOP) Benefit Corporation. ## Why Go Solar? When it comes to combining solar energy with your business operation, think of solar as an investment that actually provides a return. A custom designed solar PV system or solar thermal hot water heating system will reduce your operating expenses, protect you from volatile utility costs, show your commitment to the environment and the green business movement, and can even increase the reliability of your electrical system. ​ [![](/sites/default/files/savings.png?itok=ZTye3Crd) Savings](/cost-savings) [![](/sites/default/files/resiliency.png?itok=8m4G9XaM) Resiliency](/resiliency-risk-mitigation) [![](/sites/default/files/riskmitigation.png?itok=UFghhqNi) Risk Mitigation](/resiliency-risk-mitigation) [![](/sites/default/files/businesscontinuity.png?itok=RypsoI3A) Business Continuity](/business-continuity) [![](/sites/default/files/lowerghg.png?itok=41eSWCKr) Lower GHG](/reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions) [![](/sites/default/files/highperformance.png?itok=GtkiMR4B) High Performance](/high-performance-buildings-zne) ## Compared to electricity generated from fossil fuels, a 10 kilowatt (kW) solar array will annually offset 22,614 lbs of carbon dioxide, equivalent to: 8.4 ACRES of carbon sequestered 24,423 miles driven 11,018 lbs coal burned ## Request a Solar Analysis Wondering what your options are for solar energy or a solar thermal system, and what the costs and savings might be for your home or business? 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[![](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2023-01/harbor_bay_parkway_1951_pv_hero.jpg?itok=HdB0_OOo)](/project/exelixis-offices) [Exelixis Offices](/project/exelixis-offices) 936.4 kW [![](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2023-01/sfo_parking2_pv_hero.jpg?itok=MpR3XyUG)](/project/sfo-long-term-parking-garage-no-2) [SFO Long-Term Parking Garage No. 2](/project/sfo-long-term-parking-garage-no-2) 904.4 kW [![](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2023-01/hartnett_crescent_park_hero.jpg?itok=TIi-IDv5)](/project/crescent-park) [Crescent Park ](/project/crescent-park) 900.0 kW [![](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2023-01/winton_dr_campus_hero.jpg?itok=6i5nxq_Z)](/project/carondelet-catholic-high-school) [Carondelet Catholic High School](/project/carondelet-catholic-high-school) 680.0 kW [See More](/project-portfolio)