Updated: May 20, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1300 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
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Sunlight Solar Inc
Sunlight Solar, Inc. was the brainchild and dream of two friends to start a company to help homeowners with affordable means to not only lower their electric bill, but to help lower carbon emissions and protect the environment. By using affordable energy solutions and today's technology, we can help you shape the future for a brighter and more efficient tomorrow.
From BuildZoom: Sunlight Solar Inc, 1300 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA (Owned by: Thoai Ky Van Huynh) holds a Landscaping license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 126 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Sunlight Solar Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Sunlight Solar Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (760) 442-6240
Address: 1300 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Sunlight Solar Inc El Cajon
Quality
126
99th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sunlight Solar Inc has a BuildZoom score of 126, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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86 projects
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2025 |
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124 projects
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2024 |
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280 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sunlight Solar Inc has worked on at least
490.0 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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19 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
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407 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sunlight Solar Inc mostly works on
solar installation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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25 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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61 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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9 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $24,807. 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.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-05-13
Cross street: japatul valley rd description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-003611
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-03-20
Cross street: farley flat rd description of work: advanced energy storage system for existing single family dwelling (no meter upgrade) - (online permit) this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-002155
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-03-14
Cross street: split rock rd description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof mou... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-001980
Status:
issued
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-03-13
Cross street: daza dr. description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof mounted ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-001921
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-01-23
Cross street: tompau pl description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof mounted... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-000574
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cross street: oak st _____________do_not_edit_below_this_line_____________ description of work: roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures with existing residential main electrical service upgrade - 225a - (online permit) *the scope of work is limited to upgrades of the existing main service panel relocation of the e... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-000568
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-01-13
Cross street: crela description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof mounted pho... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-000260
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-05-06
Cross street: split rock rd description of work: existing residential main electrical service upgrade - 200a - (online permit) *the scope of work is limited to upgrade of the existing main service panel. no new sub-panels or relocation permitted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-003403
Status:
issued
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cross street: 3rd st description of work: advanced energy storage system for existing single family dwelling (no meter upgrade) - (online permit) this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-006624
Status:
complete
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-09-02
Cross street: whirlwind ln description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof moun... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-006604
Status:
complete
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cross street: d st description of work: advanced energy storage system for existing single family dwelling (no meter upgrade) - (online permit) this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-006603
Status:
issued
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-06-12
Cross street: escadera dr description of work:hra (online permit) windows and/or sliding glass door replacements with the same net openable area. (replacement windows must meet state of california energy code requirements for u-factor and shgc for package d of the applicable climate zone (see pds #409). also per county building code 704a.3.2.2; windows shall be dual-glazed with a mini... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-004466
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Refund in process 05/08/2025: residential roof-mounted solar photovoltaic and battery system 11.9kw 29x410w solar modules with 1x11.5kw tesla battery unit with two extension packs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FPESS2500248
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential roof-mounted photovoltaic and battery 11.9kw 29x410w photovoltaic modules and 1.11.5kw tesla battery with 2x11.5kw expansion packs
Valuation:
$76,127
Permit #:
BEL2501261
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Solar and battery addition to existing roof-mounted solar photovoltaic 4.9kw 12x410w solar modules with microinverters and 1x3.84kw battery unit. no main panel upgrade
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
SO25-0432
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,198
Permit Type:
Photovoltaic + es...
Building Type:
N/A
Express residential solar with storage (solarapp+)
2025-05-15
Residential roof-mounted solar and battery 8.13kw 28x410w solar modules with microinverters and 3x5kwh battery units. derate msp from 200a to 150a no main panel upgrades
Valuation:
$66,125
Permit #:
BEL2501075
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Solar app - new roof mounted photovoltaic solar panel modules 4.5kw; (2) energy storage system(s); 225 amp main service panels ***a20250304-5029-53-1422-a***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E2025-001433
Status:
final
Fee:
$913
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2024-11-19
Cross street: clarence ln description of work: advanced energy storage system for existing single family dwelling with existing residential main electrical service upgrade - 225a - (online permit) *the scope of work is limited to upgrades of the existing main service panel relocation of the existing loads new sub-panels to accommodate solar loads and relocation of existing panels in c... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2024-RESALT-009709
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2024-10-16
Cross street: mayapan dr description of work: advanced energy storage system for existing single family dwelling (no meter upgrade) - (online permit) this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2024-RESALT-008706
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2024-06-25
Cross street: via loma vista description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). 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 ordinance roof mo... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2024-RESALT-004921
Status:
complete
Fee:
$337
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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Sunlight Solar Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 1022843 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Landscaping |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Sunlight Solar Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Verified License
| License # | 997589 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Solar, Glazing, Roofing, Electrical, General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
Verify this license's status for Sunlight Solar Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| License # | 997721 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Landscaping |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Sunlight Solar Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.
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126
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Praetorian Insurance Company |
1.3K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sunlight Solar Inc has worked on 1335 permitted projects.
Sunlight Solar Inc Employees
AS
Avalon Smith
Office Manager
DP
Daniel Jay Palay
Officer
JC
Jeffrey Paul Carelli
Ceo / President
SR
Sue Ruocco
Operations Manager
TL
Tam Thi Le
General Partner
TH
Thoai Ky Van Huynh
Owner
WL
Warren Benson Lamb
Rme
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