Option One Solar
About Option One Solar
Option One Solar is an Escondido-based solar installer with roots going back to 1970, bringing over five decades of experience and more than 5,000 completed installations across four Southern California counties. Holding both C-10 and C-46 contractor licenses (Lic. #985340), the company serves homeowners and businesses throughout the region. For residential customers, Option One offers home solar design sized to actual usage, battery backup systems, and flexible financing including zero-down options. The company also provides a 25% discount program for eligible homeowners, applied automatically in the initial quote. For commercial clients, services include commercial solar installation, solar carports, and battery energy storage systems, with in-house capabilities covering design, permitting, construction, and utility interconnection at megawatt scale. Option One also supports customers with existing solar systems installed by other companies, offering system adoption, repairs, tune-ups, and add-on expansions for orphaned or underperforming installations. Educational resources on the website include an own-vs-lease-vs-PPA comparison tool, a 25-year savings calculator, and a buyer's guide tailored to Southern California homeowners. The company emphasizes its family-owned continuity and consistent local presence since its 1970 founding as distinguishing factors in a market crowded with newer entrants.
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