W3 Solar Electric

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (12)
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: Santa Cruz, CA 95060
: (831) 818-0312
: http://w3solar.com

Company Overview

W3 Solar Electric specializes in offerings including low-voltage landscape lighting, electric vehicle charging units, home electrical services, and solar panel installation.

Are you aware the option to create your own power instead of paying a utility? During daylight hours, the solar power not consumed inside your property is directed back to the utility grid for credit with the utility company. As your solar power system delivers surplus power to the grid, your meter spins in reverse, resulting in account credits. As someone who has solar power, you will be identified as a “solar generator” by the utility, and the utility is obligated, by law, to buy any surplus solar power generated by your system until your energy bill is zero.

Located in Santa Cruz, California, we are a family-owned business focused on high-quality work and outstanding customer service. Our website, W3solar.com is completely owned locally and managed by seasoned experts in business and construction since 2011. Our team serves the whole of Santa Cruz County, covering Scotts Valley, the city of Santa Cruz, the town of Capitola, Aptos and Watsonville. Our mission is to support the community in harnessing solar energy and lessen their dependence on grid power.

Business Services

  • Electric inspection
  • Electric installation or replacement
  • Electric panel installation
  • Electric repair
  • Wire installation
  • Wire repair
  • Electric vehicle charging station installation
  • Light fixture installation
  • Light fixture repair
  • Outlet installation
  • Outlet repair
  • Add to existing system
  • Add solar panels
  • Solar system installation
  • Solar system repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Angie S.
★★★★★

While we didn't end up using Wallace's services, he was so helpful in coming to look at our project and giving us important feedback on how to proceed. He is very communicative and thoughtful, which can be hard to find with home contractors! We will definitely recommend him to friends and will use him in the future for any of our solar needs.

Denis B.
★★★★★

Wallace has been recommended to us by several very happy neighbors, and we would happily recommend him as well!
From the beginning, Wallace set the tone with clear and thorough communication, and he completed the work diligently and to a high standard.
Even though the project has ended, Wallace remains ready and responsive to any questions or comments we have.

Victoria C.
★★★★★

W3 Solar installed panels on our old house.
Wallace- the owner is like a Solar Shaman he
was able to understand our older outdated
electrical system and did an amazing job at
updating and bringing everything up to
modern code. I can't thank him enough.
Victoria C
Soquel

Carol S.
★★★★★

I had no concept of what was involved with having solar panels installed. I couldn't have asked for anyone more dedicated to his work, his family and care for his customers than Wallace. Not only does he own his company, he is 100% involved in the process from start to finish, including working with Santa Cruz County permit office and PG&E, and doing most of the installation and testing himself, with a little help from his friend (okay to sing that part) Ron.
Wallace explained all aspects of the job to me and was very patient with any setbacks. Not only was he recommended by my neighbor, the guy that delivered the panels just came out and said ""You hired the best guy in the business""...WOW. I am very happy with the cost of the project and am pleased to say, ""You need an electrician, I got just the guy"".
I should also mention that I needed my roof replaced as some of the composition pieces were as thin as paper. Wallace worked around the roofer's (Redwood Roofing) schedule for my installation. What a great team.

Jen G.
★★★★★

W3 assisted us when we had a minor emergency at the house. Bill and the rest of the crew were very patient and knowledgeable. They are very professional, prompt and thorough. They are our to go guys from now on.

Joel K.
★★★★★

I hired Wallis back in 2004 as a solar installer at my old company independent energy systems. Since that time I've worked on many projects and I continue to refer clients to him today. I had him install solar at my dads house. He's hard-working knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Bill C.
★★★★★

Wallace was very responsive thought out the entire process of upgrading our Enphase inverters. Excellent thorough job. We would definitely use him again for other electrical projects.

John S.
★★★★★

We couldn't be happier with W3 Solar electric. Wallace is very knowledgeable, patient and phenomenally dedicate to doing a great job. No pressure sales, honest estimates and very reasonable rates. Wallace essentially revitalized our entire landscape lighting that was a complete mess. He had incredible patience and dedication to reverse engineer the entire system so that he could fix it the right way. The results were amazing. Thank you Wallace!!!

Jonathan R.
★★★★★

As a local realtor, my recommendations to my clients are a very important part of my business. Whomever I recommend needs to not only provide a great service but needs to be communicative and do what they say they are going to do. Wallace brings integrity to your home with the things you can see as well as the things you don't see. I will recommend Wallace because I know that he will do the job right, the first time. If you want quality work at a fair price then give Wallace a call!

Steve D.
★★★★★

W3 installed a 5 kilowatt solar system on my house several years ago. The installation was done very well. The wiring is hidden in the attic so no ugly conduit visible. The system has run flawlessly and we have not paid for electricity since it was turned on.

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