Updated: Apr 30, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1035 Folger Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710
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Sun Light & Power Solar Contractor
Sun Light & Power is the oldest solar company in California with over 36 years of experience building solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar water heating (thermal) systems. We have been in continuous operation since 1976, and our survival in a rapidly changing market is due in large part to our deep and genuine commitment to “walking the talk” when it comes to green values. This is exemplified in countless ways, including our own rooftop solar system, our fleet of biodiesel vehicles, and our widespread participation in local events like Bike to Work Month. Passionate people tend to get very good at what they do, so our award-winning team is able to design and install a full range of projects that are completed on time and on budget.
From BuildZoom: Sun Light & Power, 1035 Folger Ave, Berkeley, CA holds a General Building, Solar license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 115 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Sun Light & Power, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Sun Light & Power Berkeley
Quality
115
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sun Light & Power has a BuildZoom score of 115, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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96 projects
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2025 |
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89 projects
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2024 |
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89 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sun Light & Power has worked on at least
274.0 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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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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232 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sun Light & Power mostly works on
solar installation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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8 projects
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< $5k |
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36 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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30 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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7 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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29 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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19 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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4 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $30,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Scope of work: -this is a 254 340 stc watt photovoltaic electric power system w (471) photovoltaic modules. this system does not have an uninterruptible power supply and does not use batteries
Valuation:
$273,780
Permit #:
2025 120132 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,749
Permit Type:
Commercial/indust...
Building Type:
N/A
*rev1 (dm 5/5/2025) revision: location of the inverter has been changed. added a distribution transformer and a 100a air conditioning disconnect (n) residential roof mounted photovoltaic 12modules 5.04 kw (n) battery backup (1) tesla powerwall 13.5kwh (solar elec)
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
SPV24-0033-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision: updating the electrical single line diagram. we are submitting this revision as (3) sld slip sheets. pv-601: wire tags 1 to 5 were updated. gec provision from transformer to the point of interconnection. pv-502: added details to accommodate main bonding jumper at transformer (t/1)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-10555-003
Status:
triage
Fee:
$172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a 22 000 stc watt rooftop photovoltaic electric power system w (40) photovoltaic modules. this system does not have an uninterruptible power supply and does not use batteries
Valuation:
$118,573
Permit #:
BP25-04193
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,038
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scientific specialties inc - commercial photovoltaic system 899.8kw
Valuation:
$2,025,494
Permit #:
B2025-0676
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,468
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Revision: panel photovoltaic (p/2) – 1 breaker was changed to 600a; wire tags 4 to 8 was updated to accommodate main bonding jumper at transformer (t/2) and gec provision from transformer to the point of interconnection
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2024-04786-001
Status:
triage
Fee:
$517
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a 211.9 kw photovoltaic electric power systemw/(471) photovoltaic modules 2.5 psf. this system does not have an uniterruptible power supply and does not use batteries. related to permit:202205265118 s11
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202507013599
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -installation of a 124 photovoltaic modules (68.2 kwdc) roof mounted photovoltaic system. -installation of inverters optimizers disconnect and panel board
Valuation:
$345,076
Permit #:
2024 111619 MF
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,634
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Administrative application for deferred submittal photovoltaic solar for main building permits 201712146448-s7 and 201912129351-s7 to include 395 06th st new address is still the same block/lot: 3753/148
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202507019927
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Administrative application for deferred submittal photovoltaic solar for main building permits 201712146448-s7 and 201912129351-s7 to include 395 06th st new address is still the same block/lot: 3753/148
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202507019927
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Scope of work: this is a 28 560 stc watt photovoltaic electric power system w (68) photovoltaic modules
Valuation:
$316,984
Permit #:
S25-00755-RES
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install roof - mounted solar photovoltaic system: 10.120 kw 22 modules install 2 energy storage system batteries 13.50 kwh per battery. install 2 new electrical panel(s) 125amps 125amps install 2 backup gateway install up to 3 new electrical circuit(s)
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-03488
Status:
final
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
Residential roof-...
Building Type:
N/A
In response to client’s design coordination photovoltaic blocking detail has been updated and sleepers were added as the roofing has already been installed and did not get the blocking in. please see the revisions made to the attached as built plan on sheet pv-301.i have marked the changes with revision clouds for your reference. i have also attached the revised calculations. no chang... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2024-05740-REV01
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(n) residential roof-mount solar photovoltaic (8) modules (3.36) kw (n) 125a subpanel - 8 roof-mounted solar photovoltaic modules 420 watts per module 1 interactive inverter total no. of rating 2.8 kw
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EW202505056121
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
North housing block a-psh phase 1 -scope of work: this permit is for the framing details connected to solar permit spv24-0021 for solar a 50 600 stc watt photovoltaic electric power system w (92) photovoltaic modules (bldg) *connected to cb22-0586*
Valuation:
$123,112
Permit #:
B24-0270
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,451
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - install (n) rooftop solar thermal system - closed loop solar domestic hot water system with (64) heliodyne gobi 410 collectors & (1) 3 800 gallon storage tank
Valuation:
$128,364
Permit #:
2025 130668 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,481
Permit Type:
Commercial/indust...
Building Type:
N/A
Roof mount solar on main dwelling and guest house. 28.56 kw 2 tesla powerwall's 68 modules
Valuation:
$316,984
Permit #:
BR25-01009-AES
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,054
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Solarapp+ approval: sa20251007-2454-454-701-a - installing 8 roof-mounted solar photovoltaic modules 420 watts per module total no. of rating 3.36 kw. (n) residential roof-mount solar photovoltaic (8) modules (3.36) kw (n) 125a subpanel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202510076201
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plan #6539r1. non-residential solar. install 733 photovoltaic modules 550 watts per module. 403.15 (dc) kw system. this revision is only for the supply side point of connection. limit the fees to a basic permit and photovoltaic plan review
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202412098640
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Address amendment permit address change from 988 harrison st to 395 06th st. both addresses are on the same block/lot 3753/148 ref pa 2017-1214-6448 & e202403012769
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E20250220131
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Sun Light & Power License info
Verified License
| License # | 1131368 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Solar |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
Verify this license's status for Sun Light & Power at the California Contractors State License Board.
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Verified License
| License # | 326203 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Solar, General Building, Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
Verify this license's status for Sun Light & Power at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
115
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
1.7K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sun Light & Power has worked on 1656 permitted projects.
