Barnes Solar, Inc.

Barnes Solar, Inc. is a full-service solar energy contractor based in Irvine and Anaheim, California. Founded in 2010 by Ricky Barnes—an engineer from UC Irvine—the company has grown to over 40 employees and has installed more than 40,000 solar panels across Southern California counties including Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. The firm specializes in both residential and commercial projects with a focus on custom system design tailored to each client’s needs.
Barnes Solar is recognized for its hands-on service approach: building strong customer relationships while ensuring high-performance systems that are also aesthetically pleasing. Their offerings include comprehensive solar installations as well as re-roofing services—either standalone or integrated with new solar systems—to improve energy efficiency and property value. They provide battery storage options using leading inverter brands such as SMA Solar Technology AG, Fronius International GmbH, Enphase Energy Inc., SolarEdge Technologies Ltd., and Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc.
The company stands out for its long-term commitment to quality through a 25-year labor and workmanship warranty on installations for homes and businesses throughout Southern California. Projects range from local residences to community churches to Hollywood apartment buildings—even private airports—demonstrating versatility across structure types. Clients consistently praise Barnes Solar’s old-school style of attentive service combined with efficient project timelines that maximize homeowner benefits through customized solutions.