Updated: Jun 09, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
10203 Kotzebue St, San Antonio, TX, 78217
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South Texas Solar Systems Inc
South Texas Solar Systems has been designing, installing, and maintaining solar systems professionally all around Texas since its establishment in Laredo in 2007.
Currently based in San Antonio, our mission is to provide clean, renewable energy to businesses and homeowners alike, to whom we offer specialized solar energy solutions at competitive rates.
Solar energy capacity in San Antonio alone has grown by 37% in 2017, making it the 6th highest ranked city in the United States. Keeping up with this increased capacity, South Texas Solar installed 7 MW locally in 2017, a 250% increase from 2016 which saw 2.8 MW locally installed.
Our company has grown 300% from 2013 to 2017, and the trend is expected to continue as we further expand.
Our work is close with local solar module manufacturers and utility companies in order to find our customers the best deals possible. To be assured that the best products and services are also provided, our customers can expect full communication throughout the process, even after installation is complete and the system is producing electricity!
We help our clients find the best solution for their solar needs and slash their electric bills. We serve businesses
and homeowners in the greater San Antonio and Laredo areas of Texas. We love to help clients lower their
electric bills, so feel free to contact us if you live in South Texas. We'd love to help you as well!
From BuildZoom: South Texas Solar Systems Inc, 10203 Kotzebue St, San Antonio, TX (Owned by: James Hiebert) holds a Electrician license and 22 other licenses according to the Cibolo license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of Texas contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring South Texas Solar Systems Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
South Texas Solar Systems Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (254) 654-7506
Address: 10203 Kotzebue St, San Antonio, TX 78217
South Texas Solar Systems Inc San Antonio
Quality
89
30th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
South Texas Solar Systems Inc has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 222,249 contractors in Texas.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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30 projects
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2025 |
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35 projects
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2024 |
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52 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that South Texas Solar Systems Inc has worked on at least
118.0 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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6 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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114 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that South Texas Solar Systems Inc mostly works on
solar installation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $39,564. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
South Texas Solar Systems Inc Reviews
1 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Briana M.January 11, 2021Off grid solar, turbine and tesla system$25,500
Building Permits by South Texas Solar Systems Inc
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Replace old fedewral pacific subpanel with new 125a panel with main breaker. reroute 1 1/4 and secure to ceiling ( currently suspended) run new conduit only for conduits suspended at ceiling. replace all receptacles with tamper proof outlets or gfci where required. install dedicated circuit for on-demand water heater below sink; replace old fedewral pacific subpanel with new 125a pane... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33101553
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Flowershop; replace old fedewral pacific subpanel with new 125a panel with main breaker. reroute 1 1/4 and secure to ceiling ( currently suspended) run new conduit only for conduits suspended at ceiling. replace all receptacles with tamper proof outlets or gfci where required. install dedicated circuit for on-demand water heater below sink
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-ELE-PMT25-33301553
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of two dedicated circuits for stage lighting 120v installation of all stage lighting above stage sanctuary.; installation of two dedicated circuits for stage lighting 120v. installation of all stage lighting above stage sanctuary
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33104735
Status:
complete
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Disconnect power at counter tops misc. outlets @ counter and wall 3 dedicated equipment circuits gfi kitchen area.; connect power at counter tops misc. outlets @ counter and wall 3 dedicated equipment circuits gfi kitchen area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33101005
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Installing additional solar system 449.11 kw with 926 hanwha q.peak duo xl-g10.d/bfg 485w & 6 synny tripower core 62-us inverters; installing additional solar system 449.11 kw with 926 hanwha q.peak duo xl-g10.d/bfg 485w & 6 synny tripower core 62-us inverters
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33117867
Status:
issued
Fee:
$157
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 15 floor boxes and plugs replacement of all track lighting throughout store.; installation of 15 floor boxes and plugs replacement of all track lighting throughout store
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33104961
Status:
complete
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Changing out fixtures and ceiling fans new led lights and new lights in bathroom; changing out fixtures and ceiling fans new led lights and new lights in bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33109961
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Changing out fixtures and ceiling fans new led lights and new lights in bathroom; changing out fixtures and ceiling fans new led lights and new lights in bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33109956
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Filam international sda church; installation of two dedicated circuits for stage lighting 120v. installation of all stage lighting above stage sanctuary
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-ELE-PMT25-33304735
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Dauphine site; installing about 10 light fixtures. ***must comply with udc and irc. contractor aware of inspections required. ***all permits expire after 180 days with no activity. reference irc sec. r105.5*** ***inspection scheduling: please call 210-207-1111 option 2 to schedule inspections (scheduling on the phone or in person will result in a $3.00 scheduling fee). or feel free to... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-ELE-PMT24-33331697
Status:
issued
Fee:
$255
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Completion permit; to complete final all work done and ready for a final inspection to close out this permit ***all permits expire after 180 days with no activity. reference irc sec. r105.5*** ***inspection scheduling: please call 210-207-1111 option 2 to schedule inspections (scheduling on the phone or in person will result in a $3.00 scheduling fee). or feel free to schedule inspect... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-ECP-PMT24-33225904
Status:
triage
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Complete rewire to include new inside 240 volt panel four ceiling fans 20 lights and 30 plugs we are not changing the outside panel or the meter loop; complete rewire to include new inside 240 volt panel four ceiling fans 20 lights and 30 plugs we are not changing the outside panel or the meter loop
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP24-33121240
Status:
issued
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of 200-amp panel on meter loop. meter loop to be brought up to code. including grounding and surge protection; replacement of 200-amp panel on meter loop. meter loop to be brought up to code. including grounding and surge protection
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP24-33109070
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
In suite 101 we will be doing a full re-wire to current nec code new subpanel inside new plugs new lights and switches.; in suite 101 we will be doing a full re-wire to current nec code new subpanel inside new plugs new lights and switches
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP24-33109908
Status:
complete
Fee:
$53
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Install connectors at metal secure all loose mc wire at gfci replace plastic box w metal box addition gfci in garage..; install connectors at metal secure all loose mc wire at gfci replace plastic box w metal box addition gfci in garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP24-33107755
Status:
complete
Fee:
$53
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Installing 3.15kw solar system installing 7 canadian cs3w-450mb-ag solar modules & 7 enphase iq8m-72-2-us microinverters; installing 3.15kw solar system installing 7 canadian cs3w-450mb-ag solar modules & 7 enphase iq8m-72-2-us microinverters
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP23-33103185
Status:
issued
Fee:
$267
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Installing 7.505kw solar system installing 19-rec 395a pure black solar modules & 19 enphase iq8-72-2-us microinverters; installing 7.505kw solar system installing 19-rec 395a pure black solar modules & 19 enphase iq8-72-2-us microinverters
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP23-33103158
Status:
issued
Fee:
$163
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical rough in and trim out of office and bathroom addition; electrical rough in and trim out of office and bathroom addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33114407
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Install one 200amp meter loop and wire one exit sign 120-240 volt; install one 200amp meter loop and wire one exit sign 120-240 volt
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33100262
Status:
issued
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Complete rewire with new inside panel outside panel meter loop; complete rewire with new inside panel outside panel meter loop
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEP-TRD-APP25-33116568
Status:
issued
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
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South Texas Solar Systems Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | ELECTRICIAN - 1879 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cibolo |
| Type | Electrician |
| Date Issued | 09-09-2025 |
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Verified License
| License # | SEC000301843 |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Antonio |
| Type | State Electrical Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 30019 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Texas |
| Type | Ec Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | EC-0125 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | ELECTRICIAN - 426 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Cibolo |
| Type | Electrician |
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Inactive License
| License # | 30019 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Pharr |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 30019 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Pharr |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | ELC9866448 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Terrell Hills |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | SEC30019 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | San Antonio |
| Type | State Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | ELC7035257 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Terrell Hills |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Unverified License
| License # | EC5992316 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Cibolo |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Unverified License
| License # | EC3393619 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Cibolo |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | ELC6795523 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Terrell Hills |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Unverified License
| License # | 20-254 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Laredo |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | ELC9866448 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Terrell Hills |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | GC0693460 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Pharr |
| Type | General Contractor License |
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Unverified License
| License # | EL2553972 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Pharr |
| Type | Electrical License |
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Unverified License
| License # | ELC7035257 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Terrell Hills |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Unverified License
| License # | EC2756120 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Cibolo |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Unverified License
| License # | 8883157 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Laredo |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Unverified License
| License # | 8851504 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Terrell Hills |
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Inactive License
| License # | 301843 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Kirby |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | EC3949835 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Cibolo |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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89
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Berry Insurance Group |
600
Permits
- Building permit records show that South Texas Solar Systems Inc has worked on 600 permitted projects.
South Texas Solar Systems Inc Employees
JH
James Hiebert
Owner
PR
Penny Rios
Owner
SE
Stephan R. Engel
Owner
Was the worst experience I've ever had and is still going on. They lied from day one, can't communicate within their own teams, let alone with the paying customer, their staff are rude and act like a paying customer is a nuisance when they do something wrong (which is literally every visit, if they even show up. They don't even call to tell you they are blowing your off) and now admit they have no idea what they are doing with my turbine, claimed on BBB that they bought the turbine I provided and mounted and trenched for. I have all the proof in emails and voice recordings and they are crying about a verbal agreement not being honored by them doesn't count, trying to be their failures on permits and HOAS when I don't live in one and live in a county where a permit isn't required because it's also off grid. Run as far away as you can, if you don't, you'll regret it quick