Shade Power

02/05/2026

Wondering how an electric vehicle can help solve your home's battery storage needs? To understand that, read on.

How does an electric vehicle with bidirectional charging fit into solving your home's battery storage needs?

01/30/2026

We haven't posted in a while but have been busy installing solar shade structures throughout the Bay Area! This is a recent 10.3 kW solar pergola with steel posts wrapped in redwood over an outdoor kitchen.

12/28/2023

We recently completed a new 6.2 kW solar patio cover in San Jose, CA. The project will cover most of the homes electricity over the course of a year while also providing a new shaded outdoor space.

10/31/2023

We created an overview video of our solar carport installations! Shade your vehicle while creating clean energy for your home.

07/25/2023

Just wrapping up a 7.2 kW and 3.8 kW solar pergola installation, next to a backyard pool in Redwood City, CA.

06/23/2023

Recent 4.8 kW solar pergola installation in San Jose, CA. Our solar pergolas feature bifacial solar panels which are a great aesthetic and also generate more electricity from light bouncing off the ground and hitting the underside of the panel.

Shade Power builds custom redwood pergolas and installs solar energy systems on top for both homeowners and small businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area.