WELCOMEGolden Bear Solar
We are a different kind of Solar Company. We really care about the environment and the people who live on our planet. Solar is the most abundant and under-appreciated resource we have, and GBS is here to get the word out and provide home and building owners the best possible solar and other healthy, money-saving and environmentally-friendly solutions.
We provide Smart Solar and other home efficiency, safety and health-enhancing solutions. We literally think it’s a crime that the US has not advanced further and faster in green energy adoption. We feel it’s time to improve our living environments and help the world by showing people how to utilize green tech solutions while saving money doing it. We’ve come a long way with solar and other clean energy products, and we’re dedicated to accelerating the use of those solutions.
Golden Bear Solar is a local Solar Contractor licensed by the state of California (Lic# 940091). We have a passion for bringing Solar and other Smart and Healthy Home technologies to market. Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality Smart Solar solutions, allowing them to quickly and cost effectively create a better and more environmentally friendly living environment for their friends and families to enjoy.
EXPERIENCEThe Golden Bear Company
Mike Thompson
Mike has spent more than twelve years in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, developing and financing thousands of solar projects. He is responsible for development, prospecting and securing relationships with key partners, managing all aspects of the business and maintaining our critical relationships to ensure the best customer experience.
Mike brings a wealth of solar experience and industry knowledge to his position. He currently manages our financing platform and is a pioneer in solar financing. Previously he served as Director of the Business Development team at Centrosolar America, Inc., spearheading the company’s finance solutions business, where he launched the CentroLease and CentroLoan channel finance programs. These programs were developed through close partnership with SunLender and quickly grew to one of the largest OEM financing programs in the country.
Our Services
SOLAR INSTALLATION
Golden Bear provides homeowners the ability to produce their own clean, inexpensive, and renewable energy when they finance, purchase, or lease a solar system. Join our list of satisfied solar customers by hiring our expert team to design and build your perfect system.FINANCING
Golden Bear provides their own solar financing and also has you covered with many different financing options that do not require a down payment and with very low interest rates. Unlike a solar lease, our financing options allow you to take advantage of the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Golden Bear also offers attractive lease options for anybody not able to use the tax credits.SERVICES AND REPAIR
Need maintenance on your existing solar system? We have installed over 3,000 solar systems, utilizing every brand and type of solar PV products, throughout the last 10 years.ENERGY STORAGE
Energy storage allows you to use solar energy when the sun is not shining, especially during peak utility cost periods. Battery storage can power critical loads in your home during utility outages. Golden Bear’s integrated solar, battery storage and energy management systems will help you maximize your return on investment and provide energy security for your family.ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Solar alone may not be the most cost-effective solution for some consumers considering their utility rate policies. Energy management tools can help you automate energy use, grid demand and household comfort.Our Values
At the heart of our success is a set of core values that are the underpinning of the company’s culture. In every relationship, Golden Bear Solar is committed to the following values: