Solar Installer in the South Bay and Silicon Valley
Golden Bear Solar is a licensed solar installer based in Los Gatos, California (contractor license 940091). Public utility records list 261 verified Golden Bear installs, most of them in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, with 35 recorded in 2025 and 2026.
We design, permit and install home solar systems and battery backup, and we also install wildfire ember defense systems that run on solar and battery power. Our office is at 805 University Ave, Suite K, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Call 833-427-6527 or request a free quote.
Golden Bear Solar at a glance
| Company | Golden Bear Solar, Inc., family owned |
|---|---|
| Contractor license | California CSLB 940091, C-10 Electrical, first issued November 2009 (verify with CSLB) |
| Office | 805 University Ave, Suite K, Los Gatos, CA 95032 |
| Phone | 833-427-6527 |
| Verified installs | 261 in California utility records through May 2026 (35 in 2025 and 2026) |
| Services | Residential solar, battery backup, monitoring and maintenance, wildfire ember defense |
Install counts come from Solar.com's Golden Bear Solar profile, which draws on California investor-owned utility interconnection records. Last updated November 3, 2026.
Where Golden Bear has installed
| County | Verified installs | Recorded 2025 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 142 | 16 |
| Santa Cruz | 48 | 4 |
| San Mateo | 27 | 11 |
| Alameda | 16 | 4 |
| El Dorado and Placer | 28 | 0 |
Source: Solar.com county table for Golden Bear Solar, CPUC records through May 2026.
Ratings from customers
As of November 3, 2026: 4.3 stars from 11 Google reviews, 4.6 stars from 18 Yelp reviews, and a 7.9 out of 10 Solar.com Installer Score based on 29 reviews. Customers describe permitting work in Palo Alto and Saratoga, a ground mount design, and a battery system installed alongside solar.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Golden Bear Solar?
Golden Bear Solar, Inc. is a family-owned, licensed solar contractor in Los Gatos, California. It installs residential solar, battery backup and wildfire defense systems, and holds California contractor license 940091.
Where does Golden Bear Solar install solar?
Public utility records show Golden Bear Solar installs concentrated in Santa Clara County (142), Santa Cruz County (48), San Mateo County (27) and Alameda County (16), plus 28 in El Dorado and Placer counties. Customer reviews on this site mention projects in Los Gatos, Saratoga and Palo Alto.
How many solar systems has Golden Bear Solar installed?
Solar.com's review of California utility interconnection records through May 2026 lists 261 verified installs, 35 of them recorded in 2025 and 2026. Those records cover investor-owned utility territory only, so the real total may differ.
Does Golden Bear Solar install home batteries?
Yes. A Palo Alto customer review describes a 10 kW solar system paired with a 20 kWh Enphase battery, designed, permitted and installed by Golden Bear Solar.
How is Golden Bear Solar rated?
As of November 3, 2026, Golden Bear Solar has 4.3 stars from 11 Google reviews, 4.6 stars from 18 Yelp reviews, and a 7.9 out of 10 Solar.com Installer Score based on 29 reviews.
How do I get a solar quote from Golden Bear Solar?
Call 833-427-6527 or send the free quote form on the contact page. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.