Solar Works

Specialties

Solar Works is a full-​service, licensed solar contractor, providing high quality solar systems for home, business and community. We offer expert in-​house design and installation, extraordinary customer service, and the best warranties in the solar industry.

History

Established in 1986.

John Parry, CEO and owner, built Solar Works from a one-​person solar hot water business to a company that offers a full spectrum of renewable energy and resource conserving services. In business since 1986, Solar Works has installed more solar systems in Sonoma County, than any other local installer.

As Sonoma County’s one-​stop solar shop, Solar Works helps homeowners, businesses and communities become more self-​reliant by meeting their energy needs efficiently, effectively and in ways that are good for the planet. We are a local employer, active in our community, and dedicated to social and economic justice and a healthy environment.

Meet the Business Owner

John P.

Business Owner

John Parry, CEO and owner of Solar Works, has worked for a healthy planet for much of his life. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, with a BS in Physics, John has worked with individual, community, business and institutional energy systems for over 20 years, and has served in such diverse roles as consultant to the California State Contractors License Board solar exam review committee, college faculty member, guest lecturer and community educator in renewable energy, and site director of an appropriate technology research, demonstration and education center. John also has been an operator of a university steam plant, and is a long-​time proponent of hydrogen fuel. In his spare time, John is a peace and justice activist and concerned scientist, bird-​watcher, star-​and-​cosmos-​gazer, weather-​observer, fearless explorer, home improvement maestro, crossword puzzle solver, music aficionado and collector, and electric bass player.