Kings County, CA · 7 Communities

Kings County
Solar & Battery Service

Robbins Energy serves all of Kings County — Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Armona, Avenal, Stratford, and Kettleman City. New solar installs, battery backup, inverter service, panel upgrades, and EV chargers throughout the county.

Licensed contractor #1063682. PG&E interconnection handled start to finish. Cash purchase only — no leases, no PPAs.

Solar in Kings County — Flat Valley, Strong Sun

Kings County sits in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley — flat terrain, minimal shading, and 280–295 sunny days per year. Most residential properties in Hanford, Lemoore, and Corcoran have unobstructed southern exposure, which is ideal for solar production.

PG&E serves all of Kings County. Under Net Energy Metering, your system earns credits for excess production that offset your annual true-up bill. With Kings County's strong sun exposure and PG&E's tiered rate structure, solar payback periods are typically 6–9 years for cash purchases.

Kings County homeowners increasingly pair solar with battery storage for energy independence. Even without frequent PSPS events, battery backup provides protection against standard grid outages and allows homeowners to avoid peak time-of-use rates by drawing from stored solar energy in the evening.

Kings County Solar Facts

  • Utility: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
  • 280–295 sunny days per year
  • 5.5–6.0 peak sun hours per day
  • Flat terrain — minimal shading for most properties
  • Permit authority: City of Hanford, City of Lemoore, or Kings County Building Dept.
  • Typical permit timeline: 2–3 weeks
  • 7 communities served by Robbins Energy

Kings County Solar — Common Questions

What utility serves Kings County solar customers?

Kings County is served by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Solar systems interconnect under PG&E's Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. We handle all PG&E interconnection paperwork from application through Permission to Operate (PTO). Lemoore Naval Air Station has its own utility infrastructure, but residential properties in Lemoore connect through PG&E.

How long does a Kings County solar permit take?

City of Hanford and City of Lemoore process residential solar permits in approximately 2–3 weeks. City of Corcoran is typically similar. Unincorporated Kings County communities like Armona, Stratford, and Kettleman City go through Kings County Building Department. We handle all permit filings and track status through approval.

What is the average solar production in Kings County?

Kings County sits in the flat San Joaquin Valley with excellent unobstructed sun exposure. The county averages 280–295 sunny days per year with peak sun hours of 5.5–6.0 per day. The agricultural setting means minimal shading from neighboring structures for most residential properties. Kings County is an excellent solar location.

Does Kings County experience PSPS outages?

Kings County valley communities experience fewer PSPS events than foothill areas, but outages do occur during high-wind events. Battery backup provides protection against both PSPS events and standard grid outages. Hanford and Lemoore homeowners increasingly pair solar with battery storage for energy independence.

Do you serve Lemoore Naval Air Station area?

We serve residential properties in Lemoore (93245) and surrounding Kings County communities. We do not work on base housing or government facilities. For residential properties in Lemoore near the base, we handle all standard permitting and PG&E interconnection.

Do you service existing solar systems in Kings County?

Yes. We service solar systems from any installer throughout Kings County — including systems from companies that have gone out of business. Services include inverter replacement, monitoring restoration, battery retrofit, panel additions, and full system takeover. Call (559) 355-1025 to schedule a service call.

Ready to Go Solar in Kings County?

Local contractor. We know Kings County permit offices, PG&E interconnection timelines, and the roof types common in Hanford, Lemoore, and surrounding communities.