Illuminate Solar

At Illuminate Solar, we're dedicated to providing the highest quality solar installations at affordable prices in the Greater Northern California area. With over a decade of experience and thousands of jobs completed, we've cultivated a highly dedicated team with a pristine reputation. We believe in harnessing the power of the sun to save you money while saving the planet.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: offer the highest quality solar installations at the most affordable price. We have the expertise, the experience, and the knowledge. You can have the savings.

Our People

We have cultivated a team of honest, professional, trustworthy solar experts. For years, we've combined our two points of expertise; homebuilding and solar energy. With a background in all things construction, we work with your home holistically, installing our solar systems with an understanding of your home from the inside out.

Our team includes:

• Mark Hafen, Owner and President: Mark brings with him a lifetime of construction experience. Upon graduating from UC Santa Barbara with his Bachelors of Art in Environmental Studies, Mark went to work with his father in the construction industry. For 18 years now, Mark has been focused on providing the highest of quality installations, at the most affordable of prices. A true perfectionist, Mark is known for his truthful, hardworking, calm demeanor and pristine, thorough work.

• Kayla Carlisle, Vice President of Human Resources and Marketing: Kayla has been with Illuminate Solar for seven years now, and her vibrant background of experience brings light to our company. After graduating from California State University Sacramento with a Bachelors of Arts in Architectural Design and Marketing, Kayla worked for several years in Human Resources for a financial investment firm. She returned to school and received a Masters degree in Environmental Education. Her background has allowed her to understand and improve multiple aspects of our company. Her knowledge of solar and its environmental benefits, her expertise in customer support, and her positive outlook on life make Kayla a vital member of our team.

What We Do

At the forefront of home improvements sits solar energy. The only change you can make on your home that will make you money the moment you flip the switch. With a background in all things construction, we work with your home holistically, installing our solar systems with an understanding of your home from the inside out.

We believe that solar energy is not only the most rapidly growing renewable source of electricity, but it is also the most rapidly growing return on investment any homeowner can make. With thousands of jobs completed and a team of dedicated professionals, we're here to help you find a clean way to save money, all while saving the planet.