Serving Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County

Solar & Battery Storage in Palo Alto, CA

Solar-ready panels, battery backup and SPAN smart panels — so your home keeps power when the grid goes down and you get the most from solar. Designed to NEC 705 interconnection code.

Tesla Powerwall & battery backup
SPAN smart panels
Solar-ready service upgrades
NEC 705.12 (120% rule) done right
Backup sized around your must-run circuits

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Solar & Battery Storage in Palo Alto, done right

Every job in Palo Alto starts with a free assessment and your home's Electrical Score, is sized by a real NEC load calculation, and is permitted and inspected in Santa Clara County. No guesswork, no cutting corners.

Tesla Powerwall & battery backup

SPAN smart panels

Solar-ready service upgrades

NEC 705.12 (120% rule) done right

Backup sized around your must-run circuits

What does solar & battery cost in Palo Alto?

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A single Powerwall 3, installed to code with the gateway and needed panel work, typically runs $13,000–$18,000 in our area before incentives.

One Tesla Powerwall 3 — installed, turnkey$13,000 – $18,000

Each additional Powerwall$8,500 – $11,000

SPAN smart panel (added)$4,500 – $7,500

Typical range for the Santa Clara County area, not a quote. Your exact price comes from a free assessment.

Permits & your utility in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, electric service is City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), and building permits are issued by City of Palo Alto. We pull the permit on every solar & battery, coordinate the service and meter to CPAU's Electric Service Requirements — Section II: Residential Underground & Overhead Service, and pass inspection, so it's safe, legal, and protects your home's value.

Your local solar & battery team in Santa Clara County

Astral is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. We know the local building departments and utilities, pull every permit, and stand behind the work. Palo Alto homeowners get the same licensed, warrantied solar & battery we'd put in our own home.

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Other electrical services in Palo Alto

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Booking with Astral: free on-site assessment, upfront pricing, permit & inspection included, 1-year workmanship warranty.See all offers →

Not sure what your Palo Alto home needs?

Start with your home's Electrical Score: a licensed C-10 electrician grades your panel, service and wiring 0 to 100 for safety and capacity. Know before you buy an EV, add solar, or sell.

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solar & battery in Palo Alto: FAQ

Do I need a panel upgrade for a battery in Palo Alto?+

Often yes — battery and solar interconnections must meet NEC 705.12 (the 120% rule). We check your busbar rating and, if needed, upgrade to a solar-ready 200A panel so it's done once, correctly.

Can you add backup without full solar?+

Yes. A Tesla Powerwall or battery can back up your essential circuits with or without solar. We size it around your must-run loads — fridge, Wi-Fi, medical, well pump.