Turlock Solar Company
Your Trusted Turlock Solar Company
SunMade® is the only Diamond Certified® solar company in the Central Valley, trusted by thousands of homeowners for high-quality solar installations. Our certification ensures verified customer satisfaction, licensed in-house crews, and long-term reliability. We have completed more than 5,000 projects across Central California since our founder began installing solar in 2008, and we are triple certified with the CSLB for solar, roofing, and electrical work. Turlock Irrigation District bills solar customers differently than any investor-owned utility in California, and designing around that is the whole job here. Speak to a local solar expert today.
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WHY CHOOSE SUNMADE®
Solar Done Right by an Experienced Turlock Solar Company
Going solar is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. It cuts your electricity bills, increases your property value, and locks in long-term energy savings year after year. At SunMade®, we make the switch simple by handling everything in-house, from custom system design to installation and ongoing support. We hold solar (C-46), roofing (C-39), and electrical (C-10) contractor’s licenses, which means one licensed company covers every part of your project rather than a chain of subcontractors. As the only Diamond Certified® solar company in the Central Valley, and the only one to hold that certification five years running, we have earned a reputation for trusted expertise and results you can count on. That is what separates us from other solar companies in Turlock, CA.
Why Go Solar With Our Turlock Solar Company
Solar Shield Warranty
Our exclusive 25-year solar shield warranty covers all workmanship and solar penetrations for 25 years—so you’re protected for the long haul.
Fully In-House Team
No subcontractors—just licensed SunMade® pros handling your solar, roofing, and electrical with precision and care.
Only Local Diamond Certified
As the only Diamond Certified® solar contractor based in the Central Valley, SunMade® brings unmatched trust, service, and community-focused expertise to every project.
$0 Down Financing
Affordable solar is within reach with flexible financing plans that require zero upfront payment.
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SOLAR INSTALLATION
How Our Turlock Solar Company Can Help You
At SunMade® Energy, we make going solar simple, seamless, and stress-free, from your first quote to final inspection. Turlock has one feature that catches homeowners off guard: TID’s self-generation rate schedules include a demand charge, which is a charge based on the highest amount of energy you draw in any fifteen-minute interval during the billing period. Panels alone do not reliably reduce that number, because your peak draw often happens on a cloudy afternoon or after sunset. Storage does. TID’s self-generation rates also use time-of-use pricing, with generation and usage netted separately for on-peak and off-peak periods, so when your system produces matters as much as how much it produces. We design around both. Our in-house team handles permitting and TID’s interconnection paperwork through installation and system activation, and we never use subcontractors, so every step is completed by licensed professionals who work directly for us.
Why Choose Our Turlock Solar Company
TID Rules, Not State Rules
Turlock Irrigation District is a publicly owned utility, so the state's NEM 3.0 tariff does not apply. TID adopted its self-generation rate schedules to let customers continue netting after the district reached California's net metering cap, and those schedules work differently from anything PG&E or SCE offers.
The Demand Charge Changes The Design
A demand charge bills you on your single highest fifteen-minute draw in the billing period. Understanding how your household creates that peak, and whether a battery can shave it, is the most consequential part of a Turlock system design. It is also the part most out-of-area installers miss entirely.
Timing Matters, Not Just Volume
Because TID nets generation against usage separately for on-peak and off-peak periods, panel orientation and production timing affect your credit. A west-leaning array behaves differently here than a south-facing one.
Roof Condition & Orientation
Your roof should be in good condition. South-facing slopes at a 15 to 40 degree pitch maximize total production, though we can install high-performing systems on a variety of roof types and slopes. Asphalt shingle, metal, and concrete tile all work well; wood shake and certain flat roofs need extra evaluation.
Check Your Electrical Panel
Many older homes have 100-amp panels that need upgrading to 200 amps before solar can be safely installed, since the National Electrical Code requires solar to connect through a dedicated circuit. We assess this during your consultation so there are no surprises later.
Certified & Accredited
SunMade® is the Central Valley's first and only Diamond Certified roofing, solar, and electrical contractor, five years running, with a 98% Customer Loyalty and 100% Helpful Expertise rating. We are also CSLB triple certified, a Tesla Energy certified installer, GAF and Owens Corning certified, a FranklinWH certified installer, a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association, BBB accredited, and Forbes recommended.
OUR SERVICES
Everything Our Turlock Solar Company Does for Your Home
Solar is where most Turlock homeowners start, but your roof, your storage, and your system’s long-term performance matter just as much. Because we are licensed for solar, roofing, and electrical work, one team handles all of it.
Solar Installation
Cut your electricity bills, increase your property value, and lock in long-term energy savings. We design a custom system around your Turlock home's energy needs, roof condition, and sun exposure, built specifically for TID's self-generation rate structure. Our in-house team handles permitting and interconnection paperwork through installation and system activation, and every install is covered by our 25-year Solar Shield Warranty.
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Home Battery Backup
Storage does something in Turlock it does not do everywhere else: it can reduce the demand charge on your bill by covering the short, sharp draws that set your peak. It also lets you shift stored production into on-peak hours and keeps essential systems running automatically when the grid goes down. We model the storage case against your actual usage pattern rather than assuming, because on TID rates the answer varies more household to household than it does under PG&E. We are a certified installer for Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Batteries, and FranklinWH whole-home backup.
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Roofing
Your roof protects everything underneath it, so a replacement should give you decades of confidence, not just new shingles. We install premium roofing systems designed to withstand Central Valley heat, storms, and time, and we manage every step from the first inspection to the final cleanup. Our certifications with Owens Corning and GAF let us offer extended manufacturer warranties covering materials and labor for up to 50 years.
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Maintenance & Repairs
Protect the investment you have already made. Dust, pollen, bird droppings, and Central Valley air pollution can reduce panel efficiency by up to 25%, so we clean panels using safe, non-abrasive methods and spot-free deionized water. Our certified technicians repair all major solar brands including Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tesla, whether or not we installed your system, and our in-house crews handle roof repairs from emergency leaks to long-term wear.
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FAQ
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Does NEM 3.0 apply to me in Turlock?
No. The Net Billing Tariff, commonly called NEM 3.0, was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission and applies to customers of PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E. Turlock Irrigation District is a publicly owned utility and sets its own rates and rules.
What is a demand charge and why does it matter for solar?
A demand charge bills you for the maximum amount of energy you use in any fifteen-minute interval within the billing period, separate from how many total kilowatt-hours you consume. TID’s self-generation rate schedules include one. It matters because solar panels reduce your total consumption but do not reliably reduce a peak that happens at night or under heavy cloud cover. Battery storage can. This is the single biggest reason a Turlock system should be designed differently from one across the county line.
How does TID credit my solar generation?
TID’s self-generation rate schedules use time-of-use pricing, and customers net their generation against their usage each month separately for the on-peak and off-peak periods. If you generate more than you use in a period, you are credited accordingly. Because the value of power differs between blocks, when your system produces affects your result, not just how much it produces.
Do I need a generation meter?
Is my system size limited by my electricity usage?
How do I choose the right solar company in Turlock, CA?
Start by asking whether the company has designed systems on TID’s self-generation rates specifically, including how they handle the demand charge. Beyond that, look at who performs the work and who stands behind it. SunMade® uses no subcontractors, only licensed in-house crews, and we hold all three CSLB licenses required for solar, roofing, and electrical work. Our 25-year Solar Shield Warranty covers all workmanship and solar penetrations.
Is the 30% federal solar tax credit still available?
Not for homeowners who purchase their own system. The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D cannot be claimed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when the original installation is completed, so a system finished in 2026 does not qualify even if the contract was signed earlier. A separate federal credit still applies to third-party owned systems such as leases and PPAs, where the system owner claims it rather than the homeowner. Talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Will going solar increase my property taxes in California?
Not if your system qualifies in time. California excludes an active solar energy system from property tax reassessment, and that exclusion becomes inoperative on January 1, 2027. Under SB 710, signed in October 2025, systems that qualify before that date keep the exclusion until the home changes ownership. This applies statewide regardless of which utility serves you.
Will my electrical panel need an upgrade before solar?
Can I replace my roof and install solar at the same time?
Yes. SunMade® specializes in coordinating roof replacements and solar installations in one seamless project. It is more efficient, more cost-effective, and it ensures your new roof is solar-ready from day one.
FINANCING
Flexible Financing From Your Turlock Solar Company
At SunMade®, we make solar energy affordable with flexible financing options tailored to your needs. Choose from $0 down solar plans, low-interest solar loans, or hassle-free solar lease programs. Our goal is to help Central California homeowners make the switch to solar without upfront costs or financial pressure.
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