Who we are
Locally Owned and Operated
Ocotillo Solar Electric is a full-service residential solar company specializing in the installation and design of solar pv systems. We are a locally owned and operated business determined to bring high quality, low cost solar installations and exemplary customer service to homeowners. With a long history in the solar industry, we are proud to offer our services in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.
- NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional, Dominic Westeen #091308-37
- Licensed NM electrical contractor, license #387291
- REIA Board Member
Why choose us?
Locally Owned
One of our mottos is “Think Global, Shop Local.” Knowing where the money you spend goes makes a difference and we spend it here where we live and work.
Out-of-town contractors don’t share the same zip code as you and often times you will have a difficult time getting in touch with them for service calls.
Ocotillo Solar Electric is owned and operated in Albuquerque, NM and we are always just a phone call away.
Low Cost Installation
Offering some of the lowest prices in the Albuquerque area, Ocotillo Solar Electric matches quality with low-cost.
Ocotillo Solar's low prices plus New Mexico's 10% solar tax credit make it more affordable to own your energy and save money for the next 50 years.
High Quality Products
Ocotillo Solar Electric is partnered with some of the most well known distributors and suppliers of top-tier solar products in the industry. What does that mean to you? It means that you have access to the most reliable solar products with industry leading warranties at a low price to you. Want to hear more? Fill out the Free Estimate form!
Experience You Can Trust
Ocotillo Solar Electric has installed hundreds of residential solar systems, and our team's collective experience is over 1,000 installations. You can trust Ocotillo Solar Electric to design and install a code-compliant solar pv system according to all the newest solar industry practices.
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. You can find out more information about NABCEP at nabcep.org. Visit NABCEP's NM Certified PV Installers list to check us out on the list.
Community Giving Program
Ocotillo Solar Electric believes that to make an impact globally we must act locally.
We support the community where we work and live, Albuquerque. To do this, we give a donation to a non-profit for every solar pv system sold. Since 2017 (when the Community Giving program began), we've donated over $15,000 to local and national non-profits.
Join the Ocotillo family
Ocotillo Solar Electric is hiring!
Submit your resume and learn more by emailing emily@ocotillosolar.com
What others say
about Ocotillo Solar Electric
Truly, the best contractor experience we've had as NM homeowners for 38 years.
Dominic was great to work with. We wanted a patio built with solar panels as the roof. He worked with us to find a builder for the patio. He was with us every step of the way, moving the project forward with builder, permitting, and everything in between. He was always available to answer questions, even if I'd already asked them before.
I’m so happy with my solar from Ocotillo! I really appreciate the personal approach to customer service. And the panels work great! We should use all this wonderful New Mexico sunshine to save some money on our electric bill in a sustainable way!
Great, knowledgeable, passionate organization! If you are going solar, go Ocotillo!
Working with Ocotillo was a delight! My residential rooftop solar project had some complications, yet the Ocotillo team had no problem finding solutions. Communication was excellent through all project phases. Professionalism is an ethos fully realized by the leadership team. Responsiveness and craftsmanship were top-notch, and at a price that beat some of the bigger competitors around New Mexico.
2 years after install. Ocotillo delivers. System is performing as expected, which is good. They inspect system yearly Cost was very reasonable and high quality components used. Quote was presented without pressure to act. Give the company a chance to give you a quote.
SUPERB SERVICE, OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PRACTICE, PRICED RIGHT: After extensive consideration of the (now several) well-respected PV companies, we chose Ocotillo based on neighbor/friend recommendation and could not be happier. They get our highest recommendation. We have had many construction/remodeling/electrician etc projects at our home, and we have never worked with a more well-informed, ethical, transparent, meticulous, and quality-conscious company. They maintain true "ownership" of the project from start-to-finish, including all aspects of permissions, paperwork, on-site meetings with inspectors, etc. Unlike all other companies, you don't meet with a sales rep. You meet with the installer himself, who has tons of experience and can answer any technical question. Their contract is better than most (for example, no forced arbitration clause). They truly go the "extra mile" in everything, including little touches like painting the conduits to blend in with home, if needed. All parts and labor have 25 year warranty. Telecommunication monitoring (uses T-mobile) is paid for the first 12 years…In addition to having incredible service (truly better than anything you can expect from the construction industry of NM), they also beat every other company in terms of price-per-watt…Working with a small company that largely depends on the "boss's" personality always carries some risk, of course. But this is completely overshadowed by a painless experience, highest level of service possible, extreme technical competence, honest and transparent representations, contractual terms that are fair, and all at the lowest price-per-watt. Truly, the best contractor experience we've had as NM homeowners for 38 years.