Tomales is ranch and dairy country with a small historic downtown, so the right system depends on the property.
Tomales Solar & Battery Installation
Solar and storage, built for ranch country.
SolarCraft designs solar and battery systems as one system, sized for ranches, homes, and the historic town, backed by 40 years of experience with solar systems at the Tomales Fire Station.
We powered the Tomales Fire Station
Right in town, SolarCraft designed and installed a 38.4 kW solar system on the rebuilt Tomales Fire Station, with 108 panels on the standing-seam roof, producing about 50,400 kWh a year and lowering the station's utility costs by almost $14,000 annually, as part of a LEED-status facility with EV charging.
It's the kind of local work a 100% employee-owned company that has served Marin since 1984 is trusted to deliver.
Custom Solar & Battery System Starts with the Right Assessment
No two properties use energy the same way.
Site & Solar Evaluation
We assess sun exposure, shading, roof orientation, and overall site conditions to identify the best location and configuration for your solar system.
Electrical & Battery Readiness
Before installation, we verify that your electrical infrastructure is prepared for solar and battery storage. If upgrades are needed, we'll identify them early in the planning process.
Sized Around Your Energy Needs
Using your PG&E usage and energy goals as a guide, we size solar and battery storage together to create a system tailored to how your property actually consumes power throughout the year.
Where we work in and around Tomales
We install in town and across the surrounding ranch country:
Why choose SolarCraft in Tomales
SolarCraft powered the Tomales Fire Station and has installed solar and battery systems across West Marin and the wider North Bay for over 40 years, more renewable energy systems than any other 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
Tomales solar & battery FAQ
Can you install ground-mounted solar on a ranch or dairy in Tomales?
Yes, it's often the best option. On ranches and larger parcels, a ground-mount array can be sized for the home, barn, and well pumps and placed where the land gets the best sun. We design for the whole property.
Do you install solar near Dillon Beach and the coast?
Yes. Out toward Dillon Beach we use corrosion-protected racking and panels certified for coastal and marine environments, built to last in salt air and wind.
Will a battery help on a remote Tomales line?
Yes. Remote properties see more outages, and a battery stores your own solar and is designed to keep essential circuits running when the grid goes down. We can also design energy-independent systems for remote sites.
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.
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%.
Who handles permits in Tomales?
We do. Tomales is unincorporated, so we manage Marin County permits and the full PG&E interconnection. SolarCraft is fully licensed (CSLB #497797) and insured.
