SOLAR DONE DIFFERENTLY
We bring aesthetic solar and storage solutions that help homeowners take control of their energy while building resilient homes.
Based in Santa Barbara, we combine thoughtful design with the latest solar and storage technologies to create solutions tailored to your home, your energy needs, and your long-term goals.
Be Bright.
Produce, store and use your own clean energy. The right solar and storage system provides independence from utility’s rate increases and unreliability. Optimize your electric bill and use the grid when it benefits you.
Be Prepared.
Invest in battery backup and protect your home from the ever more frequent power shutdowns. As the grid gets more unreliable, give your home the resilience it needs to go on with your life, even when the grid is down.
Come first.
Customer service is our top priority and has been the key to our success since we opened our doors in 2015. We are local and work with and for the community. We only work with top quality manufacturers.
Awards And Recognitions
We’re proud to be recognized by local and industry leaders.
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018 — Best Solar Company (Winner), Santa Barbara Independent
2020 — Best Solar Company (Runner-Up), Santa Barbara Independent
2017 — Innovative Business of the Year, Goleta’s Finest Awards
2016 — Entrepreneur to Watch, NAWBO BRAVO Awards
2016 — Business of the Year (Small Business) — Nominated, Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
2016 — Spirit of Small Business (Green Business), Pacific Coast Business Times
2016 — Outstanding Small Business Award, Los Angeles
Environmental & Financial Benefits
The average home offsets 8 metric tons of CO2 per year after going solar.
Studies have shown that a home with solar sells twice as fast as a regular home.
The average rate of return of solar in California is 9-11%.
In Santa Barbara County, households experience 53% more power outages each year than the state average.
The energy required to create a solar panel is recouped after 1-4 years and will generate clean energy for 25-35 years.
California has the second-highest residential electricity rates in the United States, behind Hawaii.
What Our Clients Say About Us
When You’re Happy, We’re Happy.
pleased beyond words
Professional, knowledgeable, personable, efficient…
There aren’t enough adjectives for how good the Brighten Solar people are. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased with our installation.
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outstanding experience
Every step of the way, Brighten Solar was outstanding. From the proposal to the coordination with our roofers to the installers and to powering up the system, we were very impressed. Every employee was professional, upbeat…
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Helpful, Talented, and Friendly
Jeremy and his team are amazing. Our contractor chose Brighten Solar for our project based on their competitive price and stellar reputation.
The process was effortless for me from start to finish.
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Seamless from start to finish
We are absolutely thrilled to have our solar system up and running. Communication throughout the entire process was on point. We knew when things were going to happen from the initial meet and greet to the final inspection of the system.
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Clear & Professional
The best solar installers in Santa Barbara. They provide very clear descriptions of the systems they offer. Their installers are efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. Our system has been running for several months, and it runs great.
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high standards, great quality
Brighten is the company to pick if you’re looking to do solar. They have incredibly high standards and deliver great quality. I also appreciated that they provided us with an alternative solution to Tesla and worked seamlessly with our roofers.
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