Solar With Sean

What we help with

A calmer, more resilient home — one decision at a time.

Independent guidance for Southern California homeowners. Every recommendation is built around your roof, your family, and your long-term goals — not a sales target. It all starts with a free, no-pressure consultation, available in-home or virtually.

Residential Solar

Residential Solar

Make the sun work for you. Right-sized rooftop solar designed by Sean around your roof, your shade, and the way your family actually uses energy. If Sean can't lower your bill by 30–50% on day one with a $0-down option, or deliver a 4–6 year payback on a cash purchase, he simply won't waste your time.

Need a new roof too? Through trusted roofing partners, Sean can bundle a new roof and solar into a single contract — unlocking $0-down financing with fixed monthly payments.

  • Honest production estimates — not inflated proposals
  • $0-down financing options with fixed, predictable monthly payments
  • 30% federal solar tax credit applied to qualifying costs
Battery Backup

Battery Backup

What is it worth knowing your family is safe during emergencies? Keep the lights on, the fridge running, and your family comfortable when the grid goes down. Sean helps you maximize every available incentive — including the 30% federal tax credit on qualifying battery costs — so your investment works harder for you.

Depending on your situation, it can sometimes be more economical to change billing programs with SDG&E rather than purchase additional batteries — and Sean is passionate about being upfront about that. His goal is to save you money.

  • Instant whole-home blackout protection
  • Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, FranklinWH and more
  • Real-time monitoring and smart control via dedicated mobile app

Limited-time rebate · First come, first served

$10,000 Battery Rebate — by San Diego Community Power

If your home is within San Diego Community Power territory, you may qualify for a $3,375 rebate per battery, or $4,725 per battery when bundled with solar — up to $10,000 total. Combined with the 30% federal tax credit, that means a single battery for nearly half off — or two batteries for the price of one. This is a state-funded program with limited funds, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Once it's gone, it's gone.

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Installation Partner

Solar & battery installs by Aloha Solar Power & Electrical Services

Sean partners with Aloha Solar Power & Electrical Services — a fully licensed, insured Southern California solar and electrical contractor — to install and service every solar and battery project.

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Our installation partner Aloha Solar Power & Electrical Services holds 5-star ratings on Yelp, Google, and the Better Business Bureau.

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Wondering what separates a great solar installer from a cheap one — and why Sean partners exclusively with Aloha?

Read: How to choose a solar provider

Education · Purchase Options

Four ways to pay for solar & battery in 2026

There's no single "right" way to go solar — just the one that fits your goals, your cash flow, and how long you plan to stay in the home. Here's a plain-English look at the four most common paths.

A · Cash Purchase

Own your system outright

Pay upfront and own the system from day one. Great long-term savings and fast payback.

  • Strong savings, fast payback, high ROI
  • Adds value to your home
  • No hassle when selling

B · Solar Loan ($0 Down)

Own it — spread the cost

Finance with $0 down and a fixed monthly payment, often well below your current SDG&E bill. You still own the system.

  • Can be bundled with a new roof
  • Every payment builds equity
  • Pre-pay or pay off any time

C · Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Pay only for what it produces

$0 down. You pay a set rate per kWh produced — typically 30–50% below SDG&E from day one. A third party owns and maintains the system.

  • Instant monthly savings
  • 25-Year Solar + Battery Production Guarantee
  • No loan, no debt-to-income impact

D · Prepaid PPA

Capture the 30% tax credit

Structured under the "Big Beautiful Bill" to capture the 30% federal tax credit. Pre-pay 70% of cost upfront or via a $0-down loan. The PPA company holds ownership for 5 years, then transfers it to you.

  • Greatest savings, fastest payback, highest ROI
  • Same long-term benefits as ownership
  • Can be bundled with a new roof
Read: The Federal Solar Tax Credit, Explained

*All options include our 10-Year Workmanship Warranty, 25-Year Performance Warranty, and 25-Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Not sure which path fits your home? Sean walks you through the math — side by side, no pressure.

Wildfire Defense Systems

Wildfire Defense Systems

It's not a matter of if, but when the next wildfire will strike — and the best defense is the one already in place. As an authorized wildfire mitigation specialist for Ember Pro USA, Sean can assess your home and surrounding property and design a professional-grade exterior wildfire defense system engineered for Southern California homes and Santa Ana wind conditions.

Hardening your landscape in Zones 0–2, replacing vents with ember-resistant alternatives, targeted landscaping adjustments, and roof and structural upgrades are all part of the comprehensive assessment Ember Pro provides.

  • Ember Pro USA exterior sprinkler & suppression systems with non-toxic, plant-safe retardant (30–50 ft range)
  • Roof, eave, and perimeter coverage to neutralize embers
  • Automatic and remote activation options
  • Designed and installed for California fire-zone realities
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Roofing

Roofing

A solid, well-built roof is the foundation of everything else — solar, battery backup, and wildfire defense all depend on it. Sean and Aloha Solar Power & Electrical Services are proudly partnered with Higher Levels Roofing, a trusted Southern California roofing contractor known for quality workmanship and honest communication.

  • Full roof replacements and repairs by Higher Levels Roofing — fully licensed and insured
  • Roof + solar & battery bundled under one contract with $0-down financing options
  • Durable materials and workmanship backed by warranty — built for Southern California sun and wind
  • One point of contact — Sean coordinates roofing, solar, and electrical so nothing falls through the cracks
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Why four services?

Each one stands alone. Together, they're stronger.

You can hire Sean for any single service — but roofing, solar, batteries, and wildfire defense are deeply connected. Here's how they reinforce each other:

Roof Solar

Many homes need a new roof — or specific tile-appropriate prep — before solar can be installed properly. Bundling avoids reworks and unlocks $0 Down options and the 30% federal tax credit on qualifying costs.

Solar Battery

Since California's 2023 utility changes (NEM 3.0), batteries are what protect new solar owners from rising rates — dramatically boosting savings and ROI.

Battery Wildfire Defense

Wildfires usually mean blackouts. Solar + battery keeps your wildfire defense system powered exactly when you need it most.

The full picture

One advisor, one plan. Sean helps you sequence these decisions so every dollar reinforces the next — lower bills, real backup power, and a home built to handle whatever SoCal sends its way.

Where we serve

Local roots in Encinitas — trusted across Southern California.

Solar and battery installs are handled through Aloha Solar Power & Electrical Services. Ember Pro USA wildfire defense systems are available throughout all of Southern California.

Solar & Battery

In partnership with Aloha Solar Power & Electrical Services

  • All of San Diego County
  • East County
  • Orange County
  • Los Angeles County (south of the 91 Freeway)
  • Riverside County
  • San Bernardino County

Wildfire Defense Systems

Authorized Ember Pro USA dealer

  • All of Southern California

Exterior wildfire defense engineered for Southern California homes and Santa Ana wind conditions.

Not sure if your home falls inside our service area? Just reach out — Sean will give you a straight answer.

Not sure what's right for your home?

That's exactly why the assessment exists. No pressure, no obligation.

Request your free assessment