Five Star Solar

Five Star Solar has been serving Sacramento and the surrounding Northern California region for 20 years, building one of the most consistent track records among independent solar installers in the state. Operating as a DBA of Capital Remodel & Design, Inc. and based in Elk Grove, the company serves homeowners across the Central Valley, the Sierra foothills, and parts of the Sacramento metropolitan area. Their California contractor license (#873535) covers both general building and solar-specific (C-46) classifications, and their BuildZoom ranking places them in the top 2% of all licensed contractors in California.

The company holds NABCEP certification and is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). What distinguishes Five Star Solar's equipment approach is their position as a certified Panasonic installer, which has historically been a key differentiator in their market. They pair solar arrays with Enphase microinverters and SolarEdge string inverters depending on the system design, and offer Tesla Powerwall battery storage for homeowners seeking backup power and self-consumption optimization. Their willingness to work with both microinverter and string inverter platforms reflects a design philosophy that matches equipment to the specific characteristics of each roof and usage profile.

Five Star Solar performs all installations with their own in-house crews and maintains a stated policy of not using subcontractors. That direct labor model gives them quality control over every phase of a project, from initial site assessment through final inspection and utility interconnection. Their familiarity with both SMUD and PG&E interconnection processes is a practical advantage in a region where utility-specific requirements can add weeks to a project when handled by less experienced companies. The company offers financing through multiple channels, including solar step-down loans and PACE financing through Ygrene, in addition to cash purchase options.

Their warranty package stands out in the market: a 25-year workmanship and production warranty with a lifetime racking warranty, which they brand as the "Five Star Warranty." Their 4.9-star Google rating from 340 reviews reflects a company that delivers consistently across hundreds of installations. Customer feedback frequently highlights accurate production estimates, competitive pricing that matches initial quotes, professional crews who leave jobsites clean, and responsive post-installation support, with owner Dustin Carey personally involved in resolving customer concerns.

With a composite score of 90.1 out of 100, Five Star Solar holds the second-ranked position in California for 2026. In a state where homeowners have hundreds of solar installers to choose from, two decades of consistent quality, in-house installation crews, and near-perfect customer satisfaction distinguish Five Star Solar as one of Northern California's most dependable options.