Installing solar and batteries isn’t always sunshine and stellar views… ☀️😎
This recent residential backup battery install required our crew to go fully subterranean — crawling beneath the house to pull wire from one side to the other.
Pictured here is our dedicated marketing and content creator, Mr. Ken Olsen, bravely venturing into the darkness to capture the crew in action.
Some heroes wear tool belts… others carry cameras. 📸
#dirtywork #batterybackup #dedication #sandbarsolar
Putting the finishing touches on a ground-mount solar, battery, and EV charging project down in Paso Robles wine country for @thesixvineyard
This family-run operation is not only focused on growing some of the highest-quality fruit in the region but also doing it in a way that’s responsible for people and the planet👏🫶
Congratulations to the Six Family team on this exciting next step in sustainability!
#sustainable #vineyards #pasorobleswinecountry
💫 Exhibitor Spotlight: Thank you, Sandbar Solar & Electric @sandbarsolar , for being a part of Whalefest 2026!
Sandbar Solar & Electric is a trusted Central Coast leader in solar energy, electrical construction, and energy‑storage solutions, serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and the greater Bay Area. Their team designs, installs, and maintains high‑performance solar systems for homes, businesses, and municipalities - always with a focus on transparency, education, and long‑term reliability.
From custom residential solar and battery backup systems to large‑scale commercial and municipal projects, Sandbar delivers expert engineering and top‑tier service. They even power their own headquarters with a fully independent microgrid, reflecting their commitment to innovation and community resilience.
Learn more at
#SandbarSolarandElectric #solar #solarpower #whalefest #whalefestexhibitor
{📸Nellie Asaro and Dustin Burkhouse}
A recent 5-star reviewer called our very own Shane Rafferty their “Solar Sherpa,” and honestly… we’re putting that on the business card😜
Sherpas are legendary mountain guides known for helping climbers navigate some of the toughest terrain on Earth. We may not be hauling oxygen tanks up Everest, but we do know how to guide homeowners through proposals, permits, panels, batteries, utility paperwork, and all the other “wait, what does that mean?” moments of going solar.
So whether your solar journey feels like a scenic hike or a full-blown summit attempt, Sandbar Solar & Electric is here to be your Solar Sherpa guiding you every step of the way🤝🙌
#community #solarexperts #backupbattery #solarsherpas
Mountain living is better when YOU have control over your energy😎⚡️🔋
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#energyindependence #backupwhenyouneedit #losgatos #santacruzmountains #mountainliving
Being voted “Best Solar Installer in Santa Cruz” in the @goodtimessc Best Of Awards 2026 is a true testament to our team’s dedication to quality craftsmanship, honest service, and doing the job right since 2004.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us and continues to support Sandbar Solar & Electric. We’re grateful to serve this community and look forward to providing clean energy solutions for the next 20 years and beyond!
#sandbarsolar #integrity #quality #cleanenergy
We do what we do because clean energy has the power to create real change. Every solar and battery installation is a step toward a cleaner, more resilient future for our customers, our communities, and the planet. One project at a time, we’re proud to be part of something bigger. Happy Earth Day from all of us at Sandbar Solar & Electric.
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#earthday2026 #cleanenergy #brightertomorrow
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📷 @zorro_del_mar
📍 Moran Lake County Park - Santa Cruz
Progress at Mission Hill Middle School despite a little moisture falling from sky☔️😜
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#sandbarsolarandelectric #poweringourcommunity #missionhillmiddleschool #rainorshine
You’ve probably seen us around—at local events, your neighbor’s install, or maybe stopped by our booth at one of the local community events.
Either way, you don’t have to have solar with us to take part. We’re so grateful for our Central Coast community and this is our way of saying thank you.
Refer someone to us & earn $500 when they complete an installation.
Bonus: We’ll also donate $100 to a nonprofit of your choice:
•Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship – building & maintaining local trails so everyone can get outside and explore
•Big Sur Land Trust – protecting open spaces, habitats, and public access along our beautiful coastline
• California Marine Sanctuary Foundation – supporting ocean conservation, education, and coastal restoration
Support your community, protect what makes this place special, and get rewarded for spreading the word.
Win-win-win 🙌
#CentralCoast #GiveBack #sandbarsolar
Gentle reminder: if you’ve ever thought about adding solar and/or battery backup because you’re tired of frequent outages—or simply want the peace of mind of knowing you’ll have energy when you need it—now is the time to start planning. Transforming your home into your own power production center isn’t an overnight process and oftentimes takes months before your system completely operational. We get it—the sun is shining and the weather is beautiful—but before you know it, winter will be knocking, and you’ll be thankful you got started early.
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Give us a call today to see if solar + batteries are a good option for you🙌
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#winterpreparation #sandbarsolarandelectric #gotpower
Homeowners… this might be your best “why not” today
Sandbar Solar & Electric is giving away a $7,000 e-bike ⚡
All it takes:
✔️ A quick survey
✔️ Tag a friend
✔️ That easy!
Simple as that. Click the link in the bio! 🚲#sandbarsolarandelectric #montereycounty #santacruzcounty
