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    New Day Solar Reviews (2026): Family-Owned, Ownership-Only, Murrieta

    Last updated September 24, 2026 by Chad Simpson, Editor · Methodology
    7 min read

    Best for

    Inland Empire / South Riverside County buyers who want ownership and fast PTO turnaround

    Think twice if

    You want a $0-down PPA or lease — New Day focuses on ownership only

    New Day Solar is a family-owned California installer based in Murrieta. The company focuses on ownership (cash or loan) and steers customers away from PPAs and leases. This review does not report its Yelp, Google or BBB ratings or its years in business, so check its CSLB license record and recent reviews yourself. Get the install and Permission to Operate timeline in writing.

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    Footprint and Profile

    New Day serves the Inland Empire and southern Riverside County (Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Winchester, Hemet, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore) with extensions into north San Diego County. Small, locally-owned, and deep-rooted in the southwest Inland Empire market.

    Equipment and Installation

    New Day does not manufacture panels. Enphase microinverters are standard; FranklinWH Home Power is the primary battery pairing (some Tesla Powerwall options available). Install-day is clean; full process through Permission to Operate is often 2 to 3 months, faster than the California average, largely because New Day is deeply familiar with the Riverside County and southern Riverside permitting offices.

    Reviews and Reputation

    • Yelp, Google and BBB: not reported here. Check the current ratings and read the newest complaints yourself.
    • Own-site testimonials: these are marketing, not independent reviews.
    • Solar forums and Reddit: Positive mentions in r/solar discussions about Inland Empire installers.

    Common Complaints

    The main theme in the complaints this review found is inspection delays, which the county largely controls rather than the installer. We did not verify total complaint volume; check the BBB record yourself.

    Financing

    Cash or loans through third-party financing partners. New Day is known for competitive loan rates — customers have reported sub-3% options at certain historical rate cycles, and does not heavily pitch PPAs or leases. You own the system.

    Utility records list New Day Solar (CSLB #812958) on 166 residential systems approved at PG&E, SCE and SDG&E in 2025, 106 of them in Riverside County. Of those, 71% included a battery and about 10% were leases or PPAs (California Distributed Generation Statistics, CPUC interconnection data through May 31, 2026, downloaded September 24, 2026).

    For customer-owned systems without a battery, 1 to 25 kW, approved from January 2025 through May 2026, New Day's reported median price was $5.71 per watt on 58 systems. The statewide median on the same basis was $4.14. Reported prices are before incentives.

    Warranty

    Standard strong warranties: 25-year equipment coverage, with workmanship terms in the 10–25 year range depending on the specific contract. Confirm the workmanship length at quote — longer is better.

    When New Day Makes Sense

    Strong fit for Inland Empire and southern Riverside County homeowners who want ownership financing, an Enphase-based system, FranklinWH battery pairing, and a small-company service experience with fast PTO turnaround. Less compelling if you're outside their service area or need $0-down PPA/lease financing.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does New Day Solar offer leases or PPAs?

    Not as the default. The company focuses on ownership financing (cash/loan). If lease/PPA is required, this isn't your installer.

    How long does a New Day install take?

    Contract to Permission to Operate is often 2 to 3 months, fast for California, largely due to deep familiarity with Riverside County permitting.

    What battery does New Day install?

    FranklinWH Home Power is the primary battery pairing. Some Tesla Powerwall options are available.

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