Does Cali Energy install solar in Lakewood?

Yes. We've completed 13+ solar projects across Lakewood, from compact rooftops to larger systems. Our office is in Northridge and our own crews handle every install — no subcontractors.

Is solar still worth it in Lakewood under NEM 3.0?

Lakewood is on SCE's NEM 3.0 tariff, where exports are paid less. We design solar with a battery so you store your own production and use it at night — that's what makes the payback work.

Can you install on tile and shingle roofs in Lakewood?

Yes. We hold a C-39 roofing license and install on tile, composition-shingle and flat roofs in-house, including any roof repair or replacement the project needs.

How long does a solar install take in Lakewood?

The on-roof installation is typically completed in a day once permits are approved. SCE issues Permission to Operate (PTO) after the final inspection, and the system goes live.

How much does solar cost in Lakewood?

The price depends on your roof, system size and how much power you use, and we offer financing options. The fastest way to a real number is a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.

Can I add a battery or backup power in Lakewood?

Yes. We install battery storage such as Tesla Powerwall and Enphase IQ Batteries alongside solar, so your home keeps power during outages and stores daytime production for the evening.

Completed Solar Projects in Lakewood, CA

Completed solar projects in Lakewood, CA

Cali Energy is a local, full-stack-licensed solar installer and battery-storage company serving Lakewood — served by Southern California Edison (SCE). Under SCE's NEM 3.0 tariff, pairing solar with a battery is what makes the numbers work in Lakewood — and that's how we design every system. We're based in Northridge and do every step in-house — solar panels, battery backup, roofing and electrical — under one CSLB license (#1032379: B, C-10, C-39), no subcontractors. Below are real Lakewood installs, from a 3.2 kW rooftop to a 8.8 kW system.

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8.8 kW solar panel array on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood, CA

Rooftop solar installation by Cali Energy in Lakewood, CA

Solar panel mounting detail on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood, CA

8.8 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 8.8 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood. Installed 2023. An 8.8 kW rooftop system sized to cover the home's full usage plus a future EV - no panel upgrade needed.

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Completed residential solar project in Lakewood, CA

6.652 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 6.652 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood — 18 REC400 panels, Enphase IQ7Plus. Installed 2023. An 18-panel REC400 array with Enphase microinverters, granted SCE Permission to Operate at 6.65 kW.

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Finished rooftop solar panels on a Lakewood home

6.51 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 6.51 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood — Enphase IQ8+. Installed 2023. A 6.51 kW system on a freshly re-roofed home with Q CELLS panels and Enphase IQ8+ microinverters.

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5.46 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 5.46 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood — 14 Canadian Solar 400W panels, Enphase IQ8+. Installed 2023. An all-black 14-panel array on a freshly re-roofed home with Enphase IQ8+ microinverters.

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Residential PV system installed in Lakewood, CA

4.29 kW solar panel array on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood, CA

4.29 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 4.29 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood — 11 Canadian Solar CS 390 panels, Enphase IQ8+. Installed 2023. An all-black 11-panel system with Enphase IQ8+ microinverters, installed right after a fresh roof.

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4.29 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 4.29 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood — 11 Canadian Solar CS 390 panels, Enphase IQ8Plus. Installed 2023. An 11-panel microinverter system on composition shingle, installed in a single day.

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3.2 kW solar panel array on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood, CA

3.2 kW rooftop solar — Lakewood

A 3.2 kW system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood. Installed 2023. A rooftop system that passed its final city inspection on the first attempt.

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solar panel array on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood, CA

Rooftop solar — Lakewood

A rooftop solar system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood — Battery backup. Installed 2023. A solar-plus-battery system completed and commissioned by our crew, passing final inspection.

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Rooftop solar — Lakewood

A rooftop solar system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood. Clean, low-profile panel layout that follows the roof lines.

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Rooftop solar — Lakewood

A rooftop solar system on a composition shingle roof in Lakewood. Sized to cover most of the home's annual electricity use.

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Cali Energy · 19201 Parthenia St, Ste E, Northridge, CA 91324 · CSLB #1032379 (B, C-10, C-39)

Completed solar projects in Lakewood, CA