Featured Installations

 
Below is a selection of installations showcasing Vista Solar's design and installation precision. To view our featured installations simply scroll down the page.
 



 

 

 

 
Ballasted Installation on Flat Commercial Roof
 

 

Electronic Recycling Company
 
Fremont, CA
Installed: 2010
 
Project Details:
System Size: 234kW
Module Type: 1027 Serengeti 228W
Inverter:   Satcon 225kW
  

 

 


Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 12,950,000 Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 6,511
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 29,349

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $6,750.00
Annual Savings: approx. $81,000.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $3,900,000

 

 

 

 

 

 
Commercial Installation
 

 
Packaging Facility
 
San Jose, CA 
Installed: 2011
 
Project Details:
System Size: 304.64kW
Modules: 952 SunPower 320W
Inverter: Satcon 135kW, 100kW and 75kW

 
 
 
"I am extremely impressed with the quality of workmanship and support at all levels which have been provided by the various employees of Vista Solar. I am pleased with the updates on project status and any issues which may arise." 
 
- John Fumia Jr., Owner of Airdrome Orchards, Inc.
 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 16,470,176 Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 8,600.92
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 38,763.42

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $8,456.50
Annual Savings: approx. $101,479.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $3,571,480

 


 

 

 

Commercial Installation
 

 

Candy Factory
 
Hayward, CA
Installed: 2011
 
Project Details:
System Size: 438.592kW
Module Type: 1,424 SunPower 308W
Inverter:   Satcon 500kW
Mounting: PowerGuard Roof Tile R-10

 

 

"With the financial challenges we currently face in this economic environment, we feel fortunate to have found a way to offset our operating costs and help conserve our precious resources, while continuing to provide jobs for our wonderful employees."
 
- Susan Karl, President and CEO of Annabelle Candy Co.
 
 

 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 22,290,510 Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 11,640
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 52,461.88

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $11,397.00
Annual Savings: approx. $136,766.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $6,500,000


 

 

 

Commercial Installation
 

 

Juice Packaging Facility
 
Watsonville, CA
Installed: 2011
 
Project Details:
System Size: 341.33kW
Module Type: 1,177 Canadian Solar 290W
Inverter:   Satcon Grid-Tied
Mounting: Attached

 

 

 

 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 16,912,400 Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 8,832
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 39,804.31

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $7,623.00
Annual Savings: approx. $91,479.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $4,400,000


 

 

 

 

 
Ballasted Installation on Commercial Roof
 

 
Assisted Housing
 
San Francisco, CA 
Installed: 2010
 
Project Details:
System Size: 82.32kW
Modules: 392 Suntech 210
Inverter: 6 Solectria Renewables 13kW
 
 
 
“The Vista team was always courteous to the members of our community and coordinated their working to ours so as to limit the disturbances to our tenants.”
 
- Catherine Grandi, Property Manager

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 3,934,937
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 41,480
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 158,382

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $2,096.00
Annual Savings: approx. $25,152.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $622,361

 

 


 

 

 

 
Commercial Installation
 

 
Distribution Center
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2008
 
Project Details:
System Size: 50kW
Modules: Suntech 175

 
 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 2,968,982
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 31,297
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 119,490

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $N/A
Annual Savings: approx. $N/A
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $N/A

 

 



 

 

 

 
Commercial Ground-Mount Installation
 

 
Assisted Living
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2011
 
Project Details:
System Size: 30.10kW
Modules: 172 Suntech 175W
Inverter: 6 SMA 5kW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 1,535,925 Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 4,654
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 52,163

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $438.00
Annual Savings: approx. $5,256.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $383,077

 


 

 

 

 

 

 Commercial Installation

 
Retailer
 
Vacaille, CA 
Installed: 2010
 
Project Details:
System Size: 48.30kW
Modules: 210 REC Solar 230W
Inverter: 9 SMA SunnyBoy 5000US

 
 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 2,741,026
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 28,894
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 110,334

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $1,945.00
Annual Savings: approx. $23,341.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $822,000

 

 


 

 

 

 

 Installation on Commercial Roof
 

 
Winery
 
Hollister, CA 
Installed: 2010
 
Project Details:
System Size: 28.35kW
Modules: 135 Suntech 210W
Inverter: Satcon PVS-30
 
 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 1,335,213
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 14,075
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 53,760

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $3,149.00
Annual Savings: approx. $37,788.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $1,821,382

 

 



 

 

 

 
Commercial Installation
 

 
Apartment Complex
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2011
 
Project Details:
System Size: 42.63 kW
Modules: 147 Canadian Solar 290W
Inverter: SMA Sunnyboy Inverters
 
 
 

 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 2,086,013
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 6,322
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 106,267

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $617.00
Annual Savings: approx. $7,400.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $329,880

 


 

 

 

 

 

 
School Installation
 

 
Middle School
 
San Jose, CA 
Installed: 2011
 
Project Details:
System Size: 36.252 kW
Modules: 114 SunPower 318W
Inverter: SunPower SPR Inverters
 
 
 

 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 2,076,413
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 6,292
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 105,778

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $831.00
Annual Savings: approx. $9,967.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $480,445

 


 

 

 

 

 
Non-Profit Organization Microinverter Installation
 

 
Youth Center
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2010
 
Project Details:
System Size: 11.5kW
Modules: 50 REC 230
Inverter: Enphase Microinverters
 
 
 
“Our Bill Wilson Center community programs can use every cent saved in energy expenses. We at the center and our constituents thank the Neighborhood Solar Program for making these savings possible and for setting such a remarkable example of community support for us.”
 
- Sparky Harlan, CEO of Bill Wilson Center
 
 
 

Environmental Benefits 

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 385,105
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 4,059
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 15,498

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $167.00
Annual Savings: approx. $2,000.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $90,000