Wholesale Solar

• Our vision is a world where clean energy is powered by individuals, ingenuity and independence.
•   Our mission is to provide tailored solutions and lifelong support empowering people, communities and businesses to control the way they harness clean energy.

DO IT YOUR WAY!

Wholesale Solar is focused on making clean energy accessible and affordable to everyone.  To us, solar power doesn’t just keep the lights on—it empowers the pursuit of independence and sustainable living.  With offices in Northern California and Southern Oregon, the Wholesale Solar team feels deeply connected to the environment. Mount Shasta towers 14,179 feet over our flagship office in CA, providing year-round access to miles of hiking, biking and horse riding trails. Just north of the state line, our team in our Ashland, OR office enjoys winery tours, restaurants and local theater, including the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  Since we care so much about the world around us, it’s no surprise we’ve been drawn to work in the renewable energy industry. But the way we see it, going solar is about more than just preserving the environment. It’s an investment in the future.

No matter who you are or where you live, going solar allows you to generate affordable, clean power on your own terms.

  That motivation is what led the Colemans to found Wholesale Solar back in 1992. In 2012, the employees bought Wholesale Solar, becoming co-owners with a vested stake in the company.  Today, Wholesale Solar is run by 55+ employee-owners who take pride in designing tailor-made solar solutions to help our customers take control of their energy needs.  True to our roots, Wholesale Solar is pioneering a new way to go solar for every household and lifestyle. We pair you with an experienced design consultant who helps you put together a system that is tailored to fit your energy needs. You’re in complete control of your project, and with access to equipment from 50+ reputable manufacturers, you’ll never need to compromise to build your system just the way you want it.

Complete Solar Power Systems

Wholesale Solar stocks and delivers complete solar and backup power kits for homes, businesses, boats and RVs, remote industrial, and unique applications.  We also customize systems to fit your exact needs.

Solar Panels

• Most solar panels for sale today are made of either 60 or 72 PV cells. 60-cell solar panels measure close to 40” x 66”, while 72-cell solar panels are approximately 40” x 78” (give or take an inch based on the manufacturer).  You may care about panel size if you have limited space to build your system. For example, the dimensions of your roof may require you to use one option over the other, based on how the array is laid out on your roof.  This applies to full-sized solar panels for home or business use. We also carry smaller 12V solar panels for RV, marine and remote industrial applications. 12-volt solar panels are available in sizes from 5-160 watts, and select 24-volt panels are available up to 190 watts.
• Solar panel efficiency ratings measure how much sunlight the panel can convert into usable energy. If you compare two panels that are the same size, the higher efficiency panel will produce more power.  High-efficiency panels help you fit more solar into a smaller space. Check the spec sheet to compare solar panel efficiency ratings.
• Solar panels come in a broad range of sizes, with most falling between 275W-400W. Smaller panels cost less, but they might not necessarily give you the best deal in terms of energy generated per dollar spent.  To compare solar panels on a level playing field, divide the panel price by its wattage to find the cost per watt. This will help you figure out which panel represents the best deal, regardless of factors like size and efficiency rating.  Use our calculator for a solar panel cost estimate based on your usage. We also maintain a pricing guide to give a side-by-side comparison of the cost of solar panels we currently have in stock.