Every home is different, so we start with your roof and your PG&E usage rather than assumptions.
Novato Solar & Battery Installation
Hometown solar and storage, since 1984.
We design and install solar and battery as one system, sized to your home, and we've done it from right here in Novato for 40 years.
Headquartered in Novato since 1984
SolarCraft isn't a national chain working a territory; we're based in Novato and have been since 1984. We're 100% employee-owned, and we've installed more solar and battery systems than any other company in the North Bay.
When you work with us, the people who design your system are your neighbors, with a direct stake in getting it right.
Where we work in Novato
We install across Novato. We design each system to the individual roof, orientation, shade, and condition, rather than a one-size approach:
Why choose SolarCraft in Novato
SolarCraft has installed solar and battery storage across Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties for over 40 years, more renewable energy systems than any other North Bay provider, and we're headquartered right here in Novato. As a 100% employee-owned company, the people designing your system have a stake in getting it right.
40+ Years Local • 100% Employee-Owned • 9,000+ Systems Installed • Solar + Battery Specialists
Novato solar & battery FAQs
Is SolarCraft really based in Novato?
Yes. SolarCraft has been headquartered in Novato since 1984 and is 100% employee-owned. The team that designs and installs your system is local, not a national crew passing through.
Do you install solar in Hamilton, Bel Marin Keys, and the rest of Novato?
Yes, we install throughout Novato, from Hamilton and Bel Marin Keys to San Marin, Ignacio, and Indian Valley. We design each system for the specific roof and how the home uses power.
Who handles the City of Novato permit and PG&E paperwork?
We do. SolarCraft is fully licensed (CSLB #497797) and insured, and we manage City of Novato permits and the full PG&E interconnection, from application through Permission to Operate.
Do I need a battery with my solar?
For most new systems, yes. Under NEM 3.0, exported daytime solar earns far less than what you pay for grid power at night, so a battery lets you store your own energy for the evening, and it's designed to keep essential circuits running during an outage.
Will a battery keep my home powered in an outage?
A home battery is designed to keep your essential circuits, or more of the home, running during a power outage. How long it lasts depends on your battery size and which circuits you back up, both of which we size with you.
How does the Prepaid PPA work?
You pay one discounted upfront price, with no monthly solar payments, no escalators, and no buyout, and you own the system after six years. A commercial financing partner captures the tax incentives and passes the savings to you, up to 30%.
Will solar and battery add value to my home?
Owned solar generally adds resale value in California, typically without increasing your property tax assessment.
