Every home is different on the hillside view homes.
Sausalito Solar & Battery Installation
Solar and storage, for the hills above the bay.
SolarCraft designs solar and battery systems as one, engineered for Sausalito's steep lots and salt air, backed by 40 years of work across Marin, including the Sundial Broadcasting system on the Headlands.
Steep hillside homes and bay views
Sausalito climbs steeply from the waterfront, with homes on narrow lanes and stairs and roofs oriented toward the bay and the Golden Gate. We plan access and logistics for these sites, design around the views, and keep installs low-profile. We confirm roof orientation, shade, and condition during design and size the system to what your roof actually produces.
Fog at the Gate and the sunnier, sheltered pockets in between vary block to block, which is exactly why we model each roof rather than assume.
Designed for the Demands of the Marin Coast
Homes near the water face unique environmental conditions that influence solar system design.
Built for Coastal Conditions
Homes near the water face environmental challenges that inland properties don't. We design solar systems with coastal durability in mind, using equipment selected to withstand salt air, moisture, and long-term exposure to marine conditions.
Engineered for Wind & Weather
From waterfront properties to ridge-top homes, wind loading plays an important role in system design. We account for site-specific conditions and use proven engineering standards to ensure your solar installation is built for long-term performance and reliability.
Battery Storage & Energy Resilience
Pairing solar with battery storage helps you get more value from the energy your system produces while adding protection against grid outages. We install Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, and other leading battery systems, designing each solution around your home's energy needs and backup priorities.
Where we work in Sausalito
We install across Sausalito, designing each system to the individual roof:
Why choose SolarCraft in Sausalito
SolarCraft has installed solar and battery systems across Marin for over 40 years, more renewable energy systems than any other North Bay provider, with engineering proven on the coast at projects like Sundial Broadcasting. 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
Sausalito solar & battery FAQ
Can you install solar on a steep Sausalito hillside home?
Yes, it's much of what we do here. We plan access and logistics for steep, stair-access lots, orient panels to the roof planes that produce best while respecting your views, and keep the install low-profile. Hillside homes sometimes need a main-panel upgrade first, which we confirm during design.
Will salt air and wind off the bay affect my solar?
We plan for it. Near the water and on the ridges we use corrosion-protected racking and panels certified for coastal and marine environments, the same approach we engineered into the Sundial Broadcasting system, which we rated for 100 mph winds.
Who handles the City of Sausalito permit and PG&E paperwork?
We do. SolarCraft is fully licensed (CSLB #497797) and insured, and we manage City of Sausalito permits and the full PG&E interconnection, from application through Permission to Operate.
Do I need a battery with my solar?
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%.
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.
