Solar and Battery Storage in Hanford, CA
Hanford homeowners looking for a solar installer usually have one big question: does solar still pay on PG&E? We'll answer it with your real bill, not a sales pitch. We're a solar company based in Visalia serving Hanford and Kings County.
Licensed (CSLB #746319) & insured (general liability) · Family licensed since 1951 · Tesla Certified Installer
Solar on PG&E in Hanford
Hanford is in PG&E's electric service area, so most Hanford homes get their power from PG&E. (Parts of Kings County are served by SCE, so check the logo on your bill.)
New PG&E solar customers go on the Net Billing Tariff, also called the "Solar Billing Plan." What you export is usually credited at less than retail, and some PG&E charges can't be offset by credits. That's why the design matters more than ever: we look at when you use power, not just how much.
Why a battery matters in Kings County
Under the Solar Billing Plan, the strongest results come from using your own solar, especially from 4 to 9 p.m. when power costs the most. A battery stores what your panels make at midday and runs your home in the evening.
It also covers outages. PG&E can turn off power during Public Safety Power Shutoffs and storms happen. Our standard Tesla Powerwall setup is Home Backup, so the battery keeps the circuits you choose running when the grid goes down. As a Tesla Certified Installer, we design, install and commission the system.
What we install for Hanford homes
Hyundai solar panels, sized to your actual PG&E usage.
Tesla Powerwall battery storage with Home Backup.
Roof coordination when your roof needs work before panels go on, handled as part of your solar project.
Already have solar and a confusing PG&E bill? We can review it and tell you whether adding a battery makes sense.
For more on how solar and batteries work together, see our Solar + Battery page.
Paying for solar after 2025
The homeowner solar tax credit ended after 2025. There's still a way to lower your upfront cost: our financing partner owns and maintains the system and uses the commercial tax credit to bring your price down. Not every project or piece of equipment qualifies, and we'll tell you if yours does.
Permits and PG&E approval
Homes inside Hanford city limits are permitted through the City of Hanford's building department; homes in unincorporated areas go through Kings County. We pull the permits and handle inspections. Timing depends on the permitting office (the AHJ), from same day to about two weeks. Then we submit PG&E's interconnection paperwork and follow it until you have Permission to Operate.
Why Hanford homeowners choose ONE
Visalia-based team at 9404 W Placer Ave, serving Hanford and Kings County
Family licensed since 1951; current license #746319 active since 1998
Tesla Certified Installer
Licensed (CSLB #746319) & insured (general liability); see our certificate on the Insurance page
Hanford solar FAQ
Is Hanford PG&E or SCE?
Hanford is in PG&E's service area, and most homes there are PG&E customers. Parts of Kings County are SCE, so check the logo on your bill. We confirm it before we design your system.
Is solar still worth it on PG&E in Hanford?
It can be. It depends on your evening use, your rate plan, whether you add a battery and how the system is sized. We base the answer on 12 months of your PG&E usage.
Why would I still get a PG&E bill with solar?
Under the Solar Billing Plan, some PG&E charges can't be offset by credits, and power you use in the evening or overnight is bought at time-of-use prices. A battery can cut how much evening power you buy. Bring us your bill and we'll walk through it.
Will a battery keep my lights on during a PG&E shutoff?
Our standard Tesla Powerwall setup is Home Backup, so it can power the circuits you choose during an outage, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs. How long it lasts depends on what you run and how much solar you have.
How long do permits take in Hanford?
It depends on the permitting office: the City of Hanford for most in-town homes, or Kings County for unincorporated areas. Expect anywhere from same day to about two weeks, then PG&E's interconnection review.
Is the federal solar tax credit gone?
For homeowner-owned systems, yes. It ended after 2025. A prepaid option can still help: our financing partner owns and maintains the system and uses the commercial tax credit to bring your price down. Talk to a tax professional about your situation.
See if solar makes sense for your Hanford home
Send us your last 12 months of PG&E usage and we'll show you honestly whether solar, with or without a battery, is a good fit.