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Alternative Power Solutions, Inc. , is a full-time licensed and insured solar electric dealer and installer, since 2002. Grid-Tied Solar is all we do. We've installed over 500KW of solar throughout the Motherlode region of California. We offer full service installations, handling all the aspects of your solar system, including installation, securing the California State rebate and local building permits.

We're your local solar guys. If your system requires servicing, we are here for you. We have many local referrals from our Community. We also offer Competitive financing partnerships. Submit your request for an onsite solar assessment either on this website or call us to get more information on installing a solar system and creating sustainability within your energy budget.

Spin Your PG&E Meter Backwards!

Your APS Solar Installation starts paying for itself the moment it comes online. By tying into the local power grid, you can not only provide power for your own home or business, but take a credit from the power company when you are generating more than you are using.
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APS is powered by the sun

APS' Own Solar System

APS is now 100% Powered by the Sun! See what our very own system is producing right now. Use the "How Solar Works" or "Graph" functions to view APS's Solar System performance over time. Monitoring systems give both the user and the installer the information needed to assess system performance. Additionally since most monitoring systems are web-based, you can check your system performance from anywhere.

Enphase Monitoring System

This is a customer of APS's located right here in Tuolumne County (Twain Harte). This type of system allows each panel to be individually monitored. It also shows system performance over time on a panel by panel basis as well as the system as a whole. Systems based on this architecture are the most tolerant of shading on panels. These systems maximize solar system performance when localized shading is a factor. See it in action (opens a new window).

Most Experienced Solar Provider in the Mother Lode

APS Solar is the leading local installer in the Mother Lode. Since 2002 we have over 65 systems in Tuolumne County, with over 100 systems total.

Unbeatable Warranty

Not only is the entire system covered under a parts and labor warranty for a full 10 years but the solar panel which represent the majority of your system investment are warranted for a full 25 years! Manufacturers are so confident in the performance of their solar panel they will guarantee 25 years from the date of purchase your panels will still be outputting 80% of their guaranteed power rating or they are replaced.