• Discounts for Bay Area Residents on

    Home Solar + Battery Storage

    Simple. Affordable. This Fall.

  • The 2025 SunShares program is now closed.

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  • What is Bay Area SunShares?

    SunShares is a nonprofit program that makes it easier and more affordable for Bay Area residents to add solar and battery storage to their homes. We negotiate discounts with pre-vetted installers to pool their buying power - and they pass on the savings to you.

    These discounts are available for a limited time each Fall, so if you've been considering adding solar and/or battery storage, there's no better time than right now to take advantage of what SunShares offers. The Bay Area SunShares program helps reduce the use of gas in our homes, improves our region's health and safety, saves money on electricity bills, and builds resilience to climate disruption, including power failures.

  • How does SunShares work?

    1

    We find & vet quality installers

    SunShares selects installers through a competitive process to make sure you’re getting the best solar & battery storage products, installation, and reliable customer service.

    Learn more about the Installers

    2

    We negotiate a discount on solar & battery storage

    For a limited time every year, SunShares installers offer program participants a discount on turnkey solar and battery storage installations.

    Learn more about the Products and Pricing

    3

    You sign up for free SunShares information

    During the Fall program season, sign up on the SunShares website to receive free no-obligation proposals from our pre-vetted installers.

    Learn more about the SunShares Process

    4

    You choose your installer and sign your contract

    Installers design a proposal for your individual home. You compare proposals, choose an installer, sign a contract, and take advantage of the SunShares program discount.

    Learn more about Solar & Battery Storage

  • Our Impact:

    SunShares has helped over 1,000 Bay Area households

    install 5 MW of solar since 2016!

    Read what past participants had to say about their SunShares experience:

    "The program provides great information about going solar. Making an informed and educated decision is a lot easier."

     

     

    Steve S's Solar System - Installed with the help of SunShares!

     

     

    Eric W's Solar System - Installed with the help of SunShares!

    "“With three different installers knocking on my door with great prices, SunShares made it easy to get the right solar at the best price. Now PG&E pays me!”

    "Working with SunShares provided a sense of structure and confidence to what might otherwise be a confusing experience."

     

     

    Ken H's Solar System - Installed with the help of SunShares!

  • Watch Eric's

    Solar Story

     

    "The installation of solar panels, for me, has turned out to be more cost effective than paying for traditional electricity."

  • Sign Up for SunShares then take the Next Step!

    Take the Next Step

    Go to the "More Actions" dropdown menu to learn why an all-electric home powered by clean energy is efficient, saves money, improves indoor air quality, is safer and resilient, and reduces emissions from fossil fuels.

    Find links to our other partners for help year-round:

    1. YOUR HOME: Make the most of solar + battery storage by electrifying everything: save money, energy, and improve air quality inside and out by switching from gas appliances to heat pumps, induction cooking, and EV chargers, all using clean energy from your elctricity provider. Clean Energy is for RENTERS, too! All Bay Area residents, including renters, can power where they live with clean 100% renewable energy through their local CCA.

    2. YOUR TRANSPORTATION: Get information and discounts on electric bikes and electric vehicles with our friends at Ride and Drive Clean and use PG&E's EV calculator to see how much you can save on with a combination of federal, state and local incentives.

  • Have questions? Get Answers:

    Go to "Learn More" for FAQs about SunShares and Solar + Battery Storage

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