Merced County
Solar & Battery Service
Robbins Energy serves all of Merced County — Merced, Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, Dos Palos, Gustine, and all 16 communities throughout the county. New solar installs, battery backup, inverter service, panel upgrades, and EV chargers.
Licensed contractor #1063682. PG&E interconnection handled start to finish. Cash purchase only — no leases, no PPAs.
Solar in Merced County — Growing Market
Merced County is one of the fastest-growing counties in California, driven in part by UC Merced and expanding residential development. Solar adoption has grown significantly as homeowners look to offset rising PG&E bills in a county with strong sun exposure.
Merced County averages 270–285 sunny days per year with peak sun hours of 5.3–5.8 per day. The county sits slightly north of Fresno County and can experience more tule fog in winter, but spring through fall production is excellent. The flat valley terrain provides unobstructed southern exposure for most residential properties.
PG&E serves all of Merced County. Under Net Energy Metering, your system earns credits for excess production that offset your annual true-up bill. We handle all PG&E interconnection paperwork — from the initial application through Permission to Operate — so you don't have to deal with any of it.
Merced County Solar Facts
- Utility: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
- 270–285 sunny days per year
- 5.3–5.8 peak sun hours per day
- Flat terrain — good sun exposure for most properties
- Permit authority: City of Merced, City of Atwater, City of Los Banos, or Merced County Building Dept.
- Typical permit timeline: 2–3 weeks
- 16 communities served by Robbins Energy
All Merced County Communities We Serve
Click any city to see solar installation, battery, maintenance, panel upgrade, and EV charger pages for that community.
Merced County Solar — Common Questions
What utility serves Merced County solar customers?
Most of Merced 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). The City of Merced and surrounding communities are all on PG&E.
How long does a Merced County solar permit take?
City of Merced, City of Atwater, City of Livingston, and City of Los Banos each have their own building departments and typically process residential solar permits in 2–3 weeks. Smaller communities like Winton, Planada, Hilmar, and unincorporated Merced County areas go through Merced County Building Department. We handle all permit filings.
What is the average solar production in Merced County?
Merced County averages 270–285 sunny days per year with peak sun hours of 5.3–5.8 per day. The county sits slightly north of Fresno County and can experience more tule fog in winter, which reduces winter production. However, spring through fall production is excellent. We size systems to cover your full annual PG&E usage, accounting for seasonal variation.
Does Merced County experience PSPS outages?
Merced County valley communities experience fewer PSPS events than foothill areas, but outages do occur. Battery backup provides protection against both PSPS events and standard grid outages. Merced County homeowners increasingly pair solar with battery storage for energy independence and to avoid peak time-of-use rates.
Do you serve UC Merced area and the City of Merced?
Yes. We serve the City of Merced (95340, 95341, 95348) including areas near UC Merced. We handle all standard permitting through the City of Merced Building Division and PG&E interconnection. Merced is one of our primary service areas in Merced County.
Do you service existing solar systems in Merced County?
Yes. We service solar systems from any installer throughout Merced 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.
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Ready to Go Solar in Merced County?
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