New Day Solar Review 2026: Family-Owned, Ownership-Only, Murrieta
Our take
4.7 / 5
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 with more than 31 years of combined solar and electrical experience. The company focuses on ownership (cash or loan) and actively steers customers away from PPAs and leases. Customer reviews across Yelp, the company website, and solar forums run very positive. Post-install PTO turnaround is often 2 weeks or less — among the faster timelines in our California comparison.
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: Very strong ratings (4.5–5 range).
- Own-site testimonials: Consistent positive case studies.
- Solar forums and Reddit: Positive mentions in r/solar discussions about Inland Empire installers.
- BBB: Low complaint volume, typically A+ rating.
Common Complaints
Complaint volume is light. Occasional inspection hiccups — which is largely controlled by the county, not the installer. Are the main theme. Nothing significant shows up around workmanship, post-install support, or contract disputes.
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.
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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