Updated: May 26, 2026
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North Charleston, SC, 29405
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Palmetto Solar
Palmetto Solar, (Owned by: Palmetto Solar Llc) holds a Electrical, General Building license and 3 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Palmetto Solar Contact Information
Phone Number: (855) 339-1391
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Palmetto Solar
Quality
113
97th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Palmetto Solar has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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46 projects
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2025 |
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75 projects
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2024 |
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176 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Palmetto Solar has worked on at least
297.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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284 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Palmetto Solar mostly works on
solar installation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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44 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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23 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $16,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2023-05-23
Installation of a 18.17kw-dc residential roof mounted photovoltaic system with 46 modules and a new 200a main panel and new 200a main breaker and a new 125a sub-panel install location: accessory buildings current main amperage: 200 panel changeout: yes proposed amperage: 200 inverter type/size: se6000h-us and se7000h-us (240v) number of panels/type: 46 mounting system: ironridge xr-10... see more
Valuation:
$50,966
Permit #:
BLD23-03013
Status:
filed
Fee:
$370
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2023-05-19
Installation of a 11.06kw-dc residential roof mounted photovoltaic system with 28 modules and a new 125a main panel and new 125a main breaker install location:dwelling - permit# b60761 current main amperage: 125 panel changeout: yes proposed amperage: 125 inverter type/size: se10000h-us (240v) number of panels/type: 28 mounting system: ironridge xr-10-168m system output (kw): 11.06
Valuation:
$49,627
Permit #:
BLD23-02611
Status:
expired
Fee:
$369
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New roof mount solar (3) arrays (25) modules (25) optimizers (1) inverters existing (200) amp panel no new panel no battery back up at this time (10.250) kw dc (7.600) kw air conditioning note: smoke and carbon detectors must be installed prior to final inspection per code
Valuation:
$20,500
Permit #:
PR20240000644
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2024-06-28
Install roof mounted solar system and ess on main dwelling (n) modules: (8) hanwha q. peak duo blk ml-g10+ 410 (410w) (n) power optimizers: (8) solaredge power optimizers s440 (n) ess: (1) solaredge energy bank bat10k (10.0kwh ea.) (n) air conditioning disconnects: (1) 30a n/f nema 3r (1) 60a n/f nema 3r (n) controller: (1) tesla backup gateway 2 200a (n) inverter: (1) solaredge se380... see more
Valuation:
$9,545
Permit #:
BLD24-02591
Status:
complete
Fee:
$387
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2023-08-04
Install roof mount solar system grid tied (n) moudles: (28) canadian solar cs3n-395ms (n) optimizers: (28) solar edge p401 (n) inverter: solar edge se10000h-us (n) air conditioning disconnect: 60a non fused (e) msp: 200a w (n) derated 175a mcb & (n) 60a photovoltaic breaker mounting system: iron ridge quickmount - l-mount system output (kw): 11.060 trenching grading: no n/a
Valuation:
$22,120
Permit #:
BLD23-01257
Status:
complete
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a residential roof mounted 5.135kw-dc system with (13) modules tied into the home's existing electrical system. project also includes a 125/200a main panel w/100a main breaker upgrade. (b23-1269 must have final inspection before this permit final)
Valuation:
$10,270
Permit #:
B23-1312
Status:
final
Fee:
$407
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a residential roof mounted 6.4kw-dc photovoltaic system with (8) modules tied into the home's existing electrical system. project also includes a 125a/100a main panel upgrade. ref. solar permit #22041-10000-18205
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-19608
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
** 4.860kw 12 panels + 225a mpu ** photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$9,720
Permit #:
23-00002245
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
7.290kw 18(p) photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$14,580
Permit #:
23-00002147
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 5.530kw roof mount photovoltaic system (14) canadian solar cs3n-395ms (blk) 395w se5000h-us (240v) inverter p401 optimizer. upgraded 225a service panel at existing single-family residence. no ess or generator shown. please note: all panels and inverters will be verified by the field inspector against the stamped and approved plans at the time of inspection
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
PEMP-05-23-2779
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Plck: residential
Building Type:
N/A
***imported from gp 23-32572*** solar photovoltaic 5.925kw/dc residential roof mount w 15 panels/modules 1 inverter downsize of existing mcb to new 100a main breaker *smoke detectors & carbon monoxide self cert form due at inspection *must paint all equipment and conduit prior to final inspection
Valuation:
$11,850
Permit #:
BLDG-R-2023-01414
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
[eplan][pv1] installation of a new roof-mounted pv1 system with (9) modules (9) power optimizers and (1) 3.8kw central inverter interconnected to existing msp. system size is 3.6kw dc 3.3kw air conditioning
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-50069
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence roof mounted photovoltaic system tile 25 panels 10.0 kw previous permit rejection comments have been addressed - the previous revisions have been greyed out and only the newest revision (rev-d) is red and the revision response letter lists out all the changes made on the plan set
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
AD23-00205
Status:
approved
Fee:
$149
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: installation of a 7.2kw dc 6kw air conditioning with 18 modules optimizes and (1) inverter inter connecting through the main service pnael. note new service upgrade under a separate permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-50076
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. plan check fora pv1. scope of work includes: (12) modules and optimizers (1) se-3800h-us inverter that is connected to an existing 100a msp. system size is 4.8 kw dc 3.8kw air conditioning
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-37720
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
[e-plan] new pv1 roof mounted solar system consisting of 19 modules (hanwha q.peak duo blk ml-g10+400w) 19 optimizers (se p401) and 1 central inverter (se6000h-us). system size is 7.6kwdc/6kwac service and main panel upgrade to 200a shall be permitted separately
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-44500
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Cross street: panettah dr description of work: roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with electrical service upgrade of 400 amps for existing single family dwelling 1/9/23: plan change see cofa for details - ah this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordi... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2022-RESALT-012285
Status:
expired
Fee:
$365
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
[e-plan] new pv1 roof mounted solar system consisting of 13 modules (q-peak 400w) with 13 optimizers (p401) and a central inverter (se5000h-us) interconnecting through the main service panel. system size is 5.2kwdc/5kwac note. service upgrade under a separated permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-34899
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Rev-layout has been modified as per requirement inverter has been changed and sonnen core battery has been added to the plan-installation of a residential roof-mounted 17.000 kw-dc 12.00 kw-ac photovoltaic system with 50 modules tied into existing home's electrical system via a line side tap. (2) 35a 2p photovoltaic breakers installed into a dedicated 125a load center. pmt2021-03958
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
REV2022-00125
Status:
complete
Fee:
$398
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: plan check for 6kw air conditioning 8kw dc roof mouted system with (20) modules optimizer and (1) inverter interconnecting through the main service panel. please note portion of permit fee is paid under express permit # 22041 - 90000 - 04626
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-10000-14273
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1048921 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical, General Building |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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| License # | 1048921 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1048921 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1048921 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Butte County |
| Type | Contractor |
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113
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | This License Filed A Contractor's Bond With |
| Bond Value | $100,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Starr Indemnity & Liability Company |
567
Permits
- Building permit records show that Palmetto Solar has worked on 567 permitted projects.
Palmetto Solar Employees
CK
C Christopher Kemper
Manager
PL
Palmetto Solar Llc
Owner
RK
Russell Phillip Kill
Rme