Every home is different, so we start with your roof and your PG&E usage rather than assumptions.
San Rafael Solar & Battery Installation
Solar and storage, engineered for your home.
SolarCraft designs solar and battery as one system, sized to your home, backed by 40 years of experience and projects across San Rafael from City Hall to homes on your block.
We powered San Rafael City Hall, too
SolarCraft designed and built the 246 kW solar system for San Rafael City Hall and the Police Department, 566 panels across a rooftop array and a police-lot carport canopy, producing about 378,700 kWh a year and offsetting 268 metric tons of CO2, as part of the city's Climate Change Action Plan. The carport shades first-responder vehicles and is pre-wired for EV charging. It's the kind of work a 100% employee-owned local company is trusted to deliver.
Where we work in San Rafael
We install across San Rafael, designing each system to the individual roof:
Why choose SolarCraft in San Rafael
From City Hall to homes across the city, SolarCraft has installed solar and battery systems in San Rafael and across Marin for over 40 years, more renewable energy systems than any other North Bay provider. As a 100% employee-owned company, the people who design your system have a stake in getting it right.
40+ Years Local • 100% Employee-Owned • 9,000+ Systems Installed • Solar + Battery Specialists
San Rafael solar & battery FAQ
Is my San Rafael roof a good fit for solar?
Usually we can make it work. We confirm your roof's orientation, shade, and condition during design and size the system to what your roof actually produces, so the estimate reflects your home rather than an average. Heavily shaded roofs may do better with a ground-mounted system, which we'll tell you about.
Do you install across Terra Linda, Peacock Gap, the Canal, and the rest of San Rafael?
Yes, we install throughout San Rafael, from Terra Linda and Marinwood to Peacock Gap, Gerstle Park, and East San Rafael. We design each system to the specific roof and how the home uses power.
Who handles the City of San Rafael permit and PG&E paperwork?
We do. SolarCraft is fully licensed (CSLB #497797) and insured, and we manage City of San Rafael 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 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. Runtime 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%. (Details → Solar & Battery Incentives still available in 2026)
Will solar and battery add value to my home?
Owned solar generally adds resale value in California and typically does so without increasing your property tax assessment.
