Solar that pays you back. Zero out of pocket.
Cut your PG&E bill with a tailored solar + battery system installed by your Sierra-foothills neighbors. Take advantage of our power purchase agreement (PPA) option with $0 out of pocket — or buy outright and lock in a 30–40% homeowner discount.
Meet our Sky West Solar Families
Why Homeowners Are Switching to Solar:
30%–60% instant savings on energy bills
NO money out of pocket
25 year rate protection (predictable payments)
Installation, maintenance & monitoring included
Whole-home battery backup available
Options for zero or bad credit homeowners
Two ways to go solar — both win.
$0 Down — Power Purchase Agreement
Skip the upfront cost. You only pay for the clean energy your panels produce — at a rate locked in below what you're paying PG&E today.
- $0 down, no money out of pocket
- Immediate utility savings
- Fixed, predictable energy rates
- Performance guarantee
- No maintenance or monitoring costs
- Transferable when selling your home
- Long-term savings potential
Buy outright, save 30–40%
Pay cash for your system and we take a deep cut off the full retail price. Fastest payback period in Northern California.
- 30–40% homeowner discount
- Own your power, day one
- Avg. 7+ year payback
How it works
Free consultation
We review your bill/usage, your roof, and discuss your goals.
Custom design & permits
Our engineers design your system and handle all permits and PG&E interconnection.
Install & power on
Our local crew installs in 1–2 days. You're generating clean power that week.
Solar questions, answered.
Who is the best solar company in Auburn and Roseville, CA?
Sky West Solar is a locally owned, Auburn-based solar installer serving Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Colfax, Yuba City, Placerville, and Sacramento. We offer $0-down PPAs and 30–40% off cash purchases with 25-year warranties.
What does $0 out of pocket solar mean?
$0 out of pocket means the solar panels and battery are installed at no upfront cost through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). You only pay for the clean electricity the system produces at a fixed rate below your current utility rate.
How much can solar save on PG&E or SMUD bills in Northern California?
Most Northern California homeowners reduce their electricity bill by 30–60% with solar. Savings depend on roof direction, shading, system size, and whether you add battery backup. We provide a custom savings estimate during the free consultation.
Does solar work during PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)?
Solar alone shuts off during grid outages for safety. Adding a battery backup system keeps essential circuits — lights, fridge, Wi-Fi, well pumps — running during PG&E PSPS events. We design every system to be battery-ready.
How long does solar installation take?
From approved design to powered-on system, Sky West Solar completes most installations in as little as 3 weeks. We handle engineering, permits, utility interconnection, and inspections.
Should I choose a PPA or buy my solar system outright?
Choose a PPA for $0 down, fixed energy rates, and no maintenance costs. Choose a cash purchase to own the system day one, take a 30–40% discount off retail, and get the fastest long-term return with a 25-year warranty.
5-star reviews from the foothills.
Real customers across Placer, Nevada & Yuba counties.
Zero out of pocket and our PG&E bill dropped to almost nothing. Crew was clean, fast, on time.
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