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Sun Light & Power Sun Light & Power has been providing exceptional solar systems to Bay Area homeowners and businesses since 1976. SLP is a 100% employee-owned B Corp.

We design, build, & service PV, solar thermal, & battery backup systems. Contact us now for a quote! Passionate people tend to get very good at what they do. With 37 years of experience as a leader and pioneer in the solar industry, Sun Light & Power provides the highest possible design, engineering, and installation expertise for solar electric and thermal energy needs and places high value on lasting customer relationships for both residential and commercial projects. Sun Light & Power has been in continuous operation since 1976. We offer Total Energy Solutions™, providing our customers with smart, cost-effective energy packages that combine solar electricity (photovoltaic) and solar water heating (solar thermal), along with energy efficiency and conservation. We are proud to be a certified B Corporation, which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corps, unlike traditional businesses, meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards, meet higher legal accountability standards, and build business constituency for public policies that support sustainable business. We are an Alameda County Green Business and licensed ( #326203). Our team of award-winning solar engineers brings superior quality, the latest techniques and a passion for problem solving to each energy solution. The company embodies a strong sense of commitment to promoting alternative energy sources, improving the environment and maintaining customer-friendly attitudes. Taking pride in the quality of our work is not just a slogan; it is a basic tenet of our company’s culture. "Sun Light & Power Goes Beyond Solar. There are companies that attempt to greenwash by giving lip service to their environmental practices. And then there are companies that are awash in truly green technology. Sun Light & Power is a great example of a company that has integrated clean technology and energy efficiency throughout its organization." Matter Technology, March 20, 2009.

As we dive into Q4, we can’t miss the chance to celebrate the exceptional energy, dedication, and hard work that fueled ...
10/14/2026

As we dive into Q4, we can’t miss the chance to celebrate the exceptional energy, dedication, and hard work that fueled our momentum all through the summer! ☀️✨

We are thrilled to honor our Employees of the Month for July, August, and September. These outstanding individuals have consistently stepped up, showcasing the innovation, leadership, and technical brilliance that keep us leading the charge in the solar industry.

A massive round of applause to our Q3 stars:
🌟 July: Josh Roberts & Marc Kollar
🌟 August: Andrea Lara & Scott Gahan
🌟 September: Nathaniel Johnson

Throughout Q3, Josh, Marc, Andrea, Scott, and Nathaniel have consistently raised the bar and gone the extra mile. Thank you for your relentless hard work, your positive mindsets, and your commitment to powering a brighter, cleaner future. We are so incredibly proud to have you on our team! 👏🙌

Inspiring news for community support and clean energy! ☀️🍲North Carolina’s MANNA FoodBank has completed a massive 514-kW...
10/11/2026

Inspiring news for community support and clean energy! ☀️🍲

North Carolina’s MANNA FoodBank has completed a massive 514-kW rooftop solar system at its Mills River facility. With an estimated payback period of just 4.5 years, this solar installation dramatically slashes utility overhead, directly freeing up critical funds to purchase and distribute food for local families across Western North Carolina.

Read the full story on Solar Power World: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/10/nc-foodbank-goes-solar-to-protect-funding-for-community-support/

Huge thanks to our amazing customers in Hayward, CA! 🌟Receiving a 5-star review like this makes everything we do worth i...
10/08/2026

Huge thanks to our amazing customers in Hayward, CA! 🌟

Receiving a 5-star review like this makes everything we do worth it. We are so grateful for your kind words and for trusting us with your business. Serving the Bay Area community is a privilege, and feedback like yours keeps our team inspired every single day!

Thank you for being part of the solar family! 💛

Great news for clean energy resilience! 💨☀️Record-breaking wind and solar generation saved the UK £5.9 billion in avoide...
10/04/2026

Great news for clean energy resilience! 💨☀️

Record-breaking wind and solar generation saved the UK £5.9 billion in avoided gas imports during the Hormuz crisis. By generating 41% of the country's electricity so far this year, renewables are actively shielding home electricity bills from global gas price spikes and reducing reliance on foreign energy supplies.

Read the full analysis by Carbon Brief: https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-wind-and-solar-save-uk-from-gas-imports-worth-5-9bn-during-hormuz-crisis

Today’s the day! ☀️🏢The 47th Annual NPH Affordable Housing Conference is officially underway, and the SLP team is ready ...
09/24/2026

Today’s the day! ☀️🏢

The 47th Annual NPH Affordable Housing Conference is officially underway, and the SLP team is ready for a day of connection, learning, and collaboration.

If you’re attending today, make sure to visit us at Booth #46! We’d love to chat about how our solar installation solutions help affordable housing projects reduce operating costs, lower energy bills for residents, and build sustainable communities.

Let’s power the future of housing together! See you on the floor! 👋

We’re excited to share that SLP will be participating in the 47th Annual NPH Affordable Housing Conference this Thursday...
09/21/2026

We’re excited to share that SLP will be participating in the 47th Annual NPH Affordable Housing Conference this Thursday, September 24th! 🏢✨

Join us as housing leaders and advocates gather to share solutions for expanding safe, sustainable, and affordable housing across Northern California.

Be sure to drop by Booth #46 to connect with our team and learn how we’re helping affordable housing communities transition to clean, cost-effective energy through solar installation. Let's build a brighter, greener future together! 👋

A small village is making a huge splash in clean energy innovation! 💧☀️The rural village of Monroeville, Ohio, with a po...
09/20/2026

A small village is making a huge splash in clean energy innovation! 💧☀️

The rural village of Monroeville, Ohio, with a population of just 1,300, is now home to the largest floating solar array in the state and one of the top five largest in the entire United States. Developed by D3Energy, the 6-megawatt installation features 9,222 solar modules floating across three islands on the village’s water reservoir.

By building on existing water infrastructure instead of land, the project saved 30 acres of local farmland while powering the village grid and giving the reservoir a dual purpose. Floating panels also stay naturally cooler on the water, boosting energy generation efficiency while reducing reservoir evaporation. Monroeville is showing how small communities can lead the way in smart, space-saving clean energy solutions.

Read more: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/09/with-one-of-the-largest-floating-solar-arrays-in-the-us-ohio-village-takes-lead-on-solar-power/

A massive historic surge for solar power in the United States! ☀️📈Developers pushed clean energy into high gear in Q2 20...
09/13/2026

A massive historic surge for solar power in the United States! ☀️📈

Developers pushed clean energy into high gear in Q2 2026, bringing an incredible 11.4 gigawatts of new solar capacity online. Driven by a major push ahead of tax credit policy deadlines, quarterly installations surged 45% year-over-year, led by a record-setting boom in utility-scale clean energy projects.

Together with energy storage, renewables accounted for 70% of all new capacity added to the U.S. electrical grid during the first half of the year. Operating solar capacity nationwide can now power more than 50 million American homes, proving that clean power continues to scale at an unprecedented pace.

Read more here: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/09/itc-expiration-led-to-surge-in-solar-installs-in-q2-2026/

Powering up another home in Oakland, CA with clean energy! 🏠 This residential setup features high-performance SEG Solar ...
09/10/2026

Powering up another home in Oakland, CA with clean energy! 🏠

This residential setup features high-performance SEG Solar modules paired with a sleek Tesla inverter to deliver reliable, efficient power straight from the sun. By making the switch, these homeowners are taking full control of their electricity bills while lowering their carbon footprint. ⚡

Thinking about making your Oakland home energy-independent? Reach out to get a free custom quote today! ☀️

An incredible win for both clean energy and local wildlife! 🦌🐝The new 104-megawatt Ostrea Solar project in Yakima County...
09/06/2026

An incredible win for both clean energy and local wildlife! 🦌🐝

The new 104-megawatt Ostrea Solar project in Yakima County, Washington, is proving that solar farms can generate clean power while actively restoring native ecosystems. Cypress Creek Energy designed the facility to protect 275 acres of rare shrubsteppe habitat and integrated dedicated wildlife corridors so animals like Rocky Mountain elk can safely maintain their natural migration paths. ☀️

In addition to supporting local wildlife movement, the team cleared invasive weeds from degraded cropland and reseeded the site with native grasses and pollinator-friendly flowers. It is a fantastic model for dual-benefit clean energy infrastructure that powers communities while giving nature room to thrive.

Read more here:https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/09/washington-solar-project-includes-wildlife-corridors-and-mix-of-pollinator-friendly-plants/

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1035 Folger Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94710

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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