Get your California solar contractors license. Our program makes the licensing process very simple, which allows most of our students to get their solar contractors license within 6-8 weeks.
A solar contractors license allows a contractor to install, modify, maintain, and repair thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems.
Note:A contractor classified in this section shall not undertake or perform building or construction trades, crafts, or skills, except when required to install a thermal or photovoltaic solar energy system.
How to obtain a
solar
contractors license?
Before you can apply for your solar contractors license, you must meet the following experience requirements:
4 years of experience performing/supervising solar work.
Social Security number or ITIN
Be at least 18 years old*
Don’t have 4 years of solar experience? A college degree can be substituted for up to three years of that experience.
The State will accept self-employed experience.
In order to obtain your solar contractors license, you are required to pass the Trade examination as well as the Law & Business exam.
*Even though you can apply for a solar contractors license when you are 18 years old, it is recommended that you be at least 23 years old due to experience requirement.