We get it.
Making the decision to go solar is a very personal decision and the process can be confusing. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions for you and your home. And, if you choose Ocotillo Solar Electric, then we’d be honored to design and install a worry-free Solar PV system on your home.
Solar by the numbers.
Why New Mexico roofs make such good power plants.
Albuquerque's average share of possible sunshine, #11 of 174 U.S. cities.
NOAA climate dataNew Mexico tax credit, up to $6,000, for qualifying solar systems installed 2025 through 2031.
Estimated credit $3,000
Average payback period for installing solar.
Ocotillo Solar ElectricWorkmanship warranty on our installation.
Ocotillo Solar ElectricSources: NOAA National Climatic Data Center, average percent of possible sunshine (via KRQE, 2021). NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Dept., New Solar Market Development Tax Credit (10% of equipment, materials, and labor costs, up to $6,000; $30M annual program cap, first come, first served). See incentives + financing
- Locally Owned and Operated
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Quality Workmanship
- Industry Leading Products & Equipment
PV InstallationProfessionalDominic Westeen
091308-37NM Electrical Contractor #387291
REC Certified Solar Professional
REIA Board Member
As more and more people go solar, it pays to have a solar company that understands the products it sells. From local incentives to the difference between the various inverter types, we pride ourselves with knowing the details and getting you the system that matches your needs. Our staff is led by NABCEP certified installers to ensure the highest level of expertise during the installation of your solar system. NABCEP is the premier certifying body for the solar industry.
What we do.
Solar design and installation
Grid-tied rooftop systems, sized from your actual electric usage.
Battery backup and off-grid
Battery backup design and installation, plus full off-grid systems.
EV charger installation
Home chargers such as the Tesla Wall Connector and ChargePoint Home Flex.
Service, repair, and roof R&R
Repair work on systems that stopped producing, and removal and reinstall when you re-roof.
Store the sun.
Keep the lights on when the grid goes down.
Backup when the grid goes down
A home battery keeps the circuits you choose running through a PNM outage, from the fridge to the whole house.
Your solar, after sundown
Store extra daytime production and use it in the evening instead of pulling from the grid.
See it all on your phone
Track production, battery charge, and home usage in the manufacturer's app.
aPower 215 kWh per unit
SigenStorstackable modules
IQ Battery 5P5 kWh modules
Home Battery, 9.7 kWhNexis Battery, 5 kWh blocks
Sources: FranklinWH (aPower 2 capacity); pv magazine USA, May 2023 (IQ Battery 5P); SolarEdge (Home Battery datasheet for North America; Nexis U.S. launch, July 2026).
How solar + storage works.
Daytime sun powers your home, charges your battery, and banks the rest with PNM.
Midday. Leftover production charges your battery. Anything beyond that spins the net meter backwards, and PNM credits your “energy bank.”
Select any part of the system, like the battery or the net meter, to see what it does.
1. Panels power your home first.
Sunlight becomes DC electricity, and the inverter turns it into the AC power your home uses.
2. Extra power is stored or banked.
Leftover production charges your battery. Anything beyond that spins the net meter backwards, and PNM credits your “energy bank.”
3. The battery takes over after dark.
Evenings and outages run on stored solar. When the battery is low, the grid fills in as normal.
Your neighbors say it best.
He was with us every step of the way, moving the project forward with builder, permitting, and everything in between.
Communication was excellent through all project phases. Responsiveness and craftsmanship were top-notch, and at a price that beat some of the bigger competitors around New Mexico.
Truly, the best contractor experience we've had as NM homeowners for 38 years.
Your solar journey starts here.
Answer some questions.
By phone or online, whichever is easier.
Send pics.
Your latest electric bill and photos of your electrical panel.
Meet on-site.
We go over design, price, and products in person.
Say goodbye to your electric bill.
Our customers have eliminated or significantly lowered theirs.
Recent installs.
