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What We're All About

Get to Know Us

Perk Solar has been providing residential, commercial, and non-profit solar power in San Diego since 2005. For us, this isn't just a business; it's our passion. We take immense pride in our work because we see the profound value it brings to our community: empowering families and businesses with energy independence, generating significant long-term savings, and contributing to a healthier planet.

Our longevity in the industry is built on a foundation of trust and uncompromising quality. We install top-quality solar materials that have a proven track record of reliability, and we meticulously design each system to achieve near-zero future maintenance costs. This commitment to excellence ensures your investment is secure and performs optimally for decades. As your local San Diego experts for nearly two decades, we are more than just installers; we are long-term energy partners dedicated to guiding you through a seamless transition to clean, affordable power. We invite you to discover the Perk Solar difference.

-John Perkins, Founder of Perk Solar

Partnering for a Resilient Future: Perk Solar’s 2026 Statement of Qualifications

Welcome to our official Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Established in 2005, Perk Solar Inc. brings over two decades of "Master Electrical" expertise to Southern California's renewable energy landscape. As a San Diego-native firm, we don't just model energy; we engineer the critical infrastructure that powers modern, resilient facilities.

Below, you will find a breakdown of our technical capabilities, our "Six Facilities" assessment strategy, and our proven track record of successful commercial integrations.

1. Specialized Expertise in Integrated Systems ($PV+BESS$)

We provide a unique perspective rooted in electrical infrastructure that standard consulting firms often lack. Our technical approach focuses on integrated systems essential for modern resilience. With our active C-10 Electrical License (#920995), our feasibility analysis includes:

  • Infrastructure Stress Testing: We evaluate existing switchgear and main service panels (MSPs) to determine capacity for two-way power flow without requiring expensive utility-side upgrades.

  • Safety & Compliance: Our studies include preliminary fire safety assessments for Battery Energy Storage (BESS), ensuring LFP or NMC systems align with UL 9540A and local fire marshal codes.

  • Asset Management: We provide comprehensive monitoring and maintenance for PV solar and hundreds of BESS systems across Southern California.

  • Technical Mastery: We possess extensive experience with medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, and MPUs, maintaining strict compliance with UL and OSHA 30 standards.

2. The "Six Facilities" Strategy: Technical Feasibility

For designated projects, our team delivers a "Build-Ready" assessment to ensure critical safety loads remain operational during grid failures:

  • Structural & Shading Analysis: Using high-fidelity drone imagery and LIDAR data to confirm roof and ground-mount capacity.

  • Interconnection Strategy: We leverage 20 years of regional experience to map utility paths and identify "fast-track" opportunities to reduce project timelines.

  • Resiliency Modeling: We provide comprehensive reporting including the Value of Resilience (VOR) and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

3. Local San Diego Pedigree

Perk Solar is deeply integrated into the local regulatory environment:

  • Strategic Alignment: Our solutions align with the Carlsbad Climate Action Plan (CAP) and ZEMBOP requirements, supporting the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2035.

  • Local Participation: Our status as a local firm assists Prime contractors in meeting the 15% local participation goals (SLBE/ELBE) required by San Diego jurisdictions.

  • Approved Status: We are a certified San Diego Community Power (SDCP) approved contractor.

4. Proven Past Performance

Our portfolio demonstrates successful commercial integrations across the region:

  • Mission Federal Credit Union: 500 kW PV system.

  • De Anza Springs Resort: Turnkey 157.44 kW ground-mount system (2025).

  • Calduct Inc.: 147 kW large-scale PV system installation.

  • Commercial Pet Supply: Integrated $PV+28$ kWh BESS system.