Alternate Energy for an Alternative World
Western Arizona's Largest Solar Dealer - Discount Solar has been in the solar business since 1993. In the past two decades we have sold and installed over 7,300 complete solar panel systems. We are able to offer installation on everything we sell; we also provide technical assistance for the do-it-yourselfer. Discount Solar carries a wide array of solar energy products which include solar panels, inverters, chargers, batteries, cables and more.
We are located on the west side of the great state Arizona in the town of Quartzsite, the heart of "snowbird country", about 20 miles east of the California border near the intersection of Highway 95 and Interstate 10.
WE ARE LOCATED AT:
540 East Main Street
Quartzsite, Arizona 85346

Discount Solar has become a name that our customers respect and trust. Year after year we see new and familiar faces migrate to this desert haven to take part in one of the largest Rock, Gem & Mineral festivals in the world. Many people come in search of alternative resources as well. Those in search of solar power find they have a perfect testing ground and the best equipment available at hand. Most people discover pricing for setups can vary and add up quickly depending on scale ability or output needed. Usually after research is done customers make their purchases here. Our name says it all!
Check out what some of our great customers have to say on Yelp about their experience with Discount Solar!
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This place has done work for me 3 times. They installed my first system on my 28ft trailer. When the inverter failed about a year later they covered the replacement.... read more I had them move the system to the next trailer I bought and it works great, I can run my coffee pot, toaster or microwave. Great when boondocking or even if I stop at a rest area for a night when traveling. I have just had them add a system to a third trailer and so far it's great. The staff is very knowledgeable about what is available and what type of system you need based on their detailed assessment when you book the appointment and when you arrive.
Gizella B.
2/21/2021A+
We came in twice before making our purchase. Both times Rick was super helpful and answered all our questions! When you're spending that kind of money you want to make... read more sure you're getting the right set up. We felt well taken care of. Craig (owner) came over and talk to us for a bit. Really nice guy. We think our guy that installed batteries is Jesse. He didn't let us leave until we knew how everything worked and had app set up and ready to go. Everyone was awesome. Excellent customer service. Our next purchase is solar panels. When we're ready to add them you can bet we're coming back to Discount Solar.Lisa M.
1/22/2021Called on the phone to discuss doing a solar install on my class A coach and went into the store to talk further details about my usage and they designed... read more a system to fit my needs and leave me room for growth.
Installers Richard, David and Jesse did the work and I can't say enough great things about the work they did. I was consulted where they wanted to run the cables and mount the monitor panel. Went above and beyond on the battery compartment and everything looks clean and great. A++++ work and came in below the quote by almost $200 which was a pleasant surprise.
Can say enough great things about everyone at Discount Solar, friendly, courteous and know their stuff. The service they provide you just won't find anywhere else except a small close knit staff. Felt like a family there.
If you want solar done or just need parts I can't recommend them enough.Grady R.
3/21/2020A very discerning and knowledgeable friend of mine recommended Discount Solar. We stopped in during the last week of January. A busy time in the Q. We were immediately helped... read more and had a realistic discussion about our camping style and what would fit that style. We decided to upgrade the battery to lithium and add more solar to the roof. They did not try to over sell it. When we returned to have the work done several weeks later, they were ready and waiting. The work was done professionally, within the time previously specified and under budget. Peter did the installation and explained how everything worked after the installation was completed. Very satisfied with all of our interactions with Discount Solar.
Towney S.
3/16/2020 -
I stopped at Discount Solar to get an estimate to install solar on my motorhome. They were pretty busy the day I was there but it didn't take long for... read more them to get to me. I explained to Rick what I had and basically what I wanted and he gave me an estimate of the cost. He worked within my budget and didn't try to up sell. I had two new batteries installed that day and came back a week later for the solar install. Pete and Dave were true professionals and for the job done quickly and Clay explained the system to me. I plan to be back next year to add more. Discount Solar is the only place I will go for my future solar needs! They are the best!
Lorna D.
3/06/2020I highly recommend Discount Solar. We needed solar for our new RV and knew very little about it. All the staff there were very knowledgeable and Craig spent a lot... read more of time with us figuring out exactly what we needed and then provided us with a detailed estimate. Richard and Michael did an outstanding job installing it and even moved an existing panel for maximum sun exposure. Richard is a true craftsman and his work is excellent. We were very happy with our experience and when it was time to pay there were no hidden charges.
Katrina S.
2/14/2020A true old school mom & pop shop with that old school quality service!! Where the employees hold conversations with you! My first time in was just for a question... read more and I felt like everyone stopped what they were doing just to assist me! I knew then that I would gladly spend my money here...and I did!! You know that old saying you get what you pay for!?...it was worth EVERY dollar!! Too many wonderful workers to mention so I'll just say "THANKS GUYS"...Steven, Craig, Rick, & the guy with all the dad jokes!
Aliyma M.
1/29/2020Fabulous business for all mobile RV and all types of Campervans!!! They are BY FAR, the best team of mobile full solar system installers, ANYWHERE!!! Only go there. I am... read more not able to say in a few words how terrific they are!!! Fair prices, best chosen products and QUALITY WORK!!! THE TEAM OF PEOPLE: HONEST, SMART, PROFESSIONAL, KIND, PATIENT!!! ONLY GO THERE!!! THANK YOU CRAIG, the owner, the team you have assembled, is second to no other business. Patty, myself and our dog Sammie were extremely happy to now be electricity self-sufficient!!! Thanks again for everything. Hi to all staff, especially Steven, the team leader of our install, and your Dad!!! Best Regards, Greg
gregorygiarrusso@gmail.c…Gregory G.
12/08/2019 -
Thank you Discount Solar for the great solar installation! System is working great. I spent 3 months talking with Rick and Craig about the design.
Richard, did the inside design... read more and mounting, is as meticulous as I am, and everyone knows my OCD. We have 4-170 watt panels mounted on ®SolaRVector electric tilt modules which are remote controlled.
The panels feed a Magnum PT-100 MPPT Charge Controller, the controller leaves room for future panel expansion.
The charge controller feeds solar power to 3-150ah LiFeBlue Lithium batteries which in turn feeds a Magnum MSH 3012 hybrid inverter. I chose the hybrid to supplement 15watt shore power when parked in friends driveways.
We monitor and control the system with the Magnum ME-ARC remote control and ME-BMK-NS battery monitoring kit.
The final touch is a automatic generator start control. The Magnum ME-AGS-N will start the generator when the battery state of charge drops below 20% charge, and when the temperature inside the RV raises above 90 degrees.
We have operated the system five weeks since installation. The system has been flawless.Joe A.
3/10/2019Let me start my review with a little bit of background... I recently went from a travel trailer and bought a 2019 Cougar 5th wheel, and I've decided I want... read more all of the bells and whistles in this new rig, including solar and lithium batteries. Oh, and I know nothing about installing solar beyond what I've seen on YouTube.
Now I live in Los Angeles county. You would think that there would be plenty of solar places in "green" LA county--well, there aren't many places at all. And the places that I could find seem to dabble in rv solar installs more as a hobby or side business than an actual business. I didn't want to be someone's experiment.
My research led me to Discount Solar. Excellent reviews on Yelp including some mentions that they don't try the upsell. Remember, I know nothing about installing solar beyond what I've read on YouTube.
I called and talked to a couple of people, including Stan. Everybody was extremely helpful, and were very patient with my questions and general lack of knowledge in this field. They told me what they recommended--i asked them about some additional things, but they simply told me they were unnecessary but they would sell it to me if I really wanted it. They didn't push anything on me that they felt was not needed, and they gave me some choices if I wanted to go with equipment that will do the minimums or if I wanted to go with a more premium setup.
Here's the one negative--they are not open on Saturday or Sunday. I guess I can't blame them, I don't want to work weekends either.
These guys are knowledgeable, friendly, customer service oriented, skilled and fair. I don't know what else you would want from any business.H. M.
12/28/2018Good experience here getting solar for our Class A motorhome. The guys are helpful in explaining what you need and showing the parts they have in stock. Installation day a... read more team worked on installing the panels, new inverter/charger, and controller. Everything looks good and seems to be working great.
Scott S.
12/15/2018Wow, we had this business put solar on our RV four years ago. Today we found out we we're lucky the 5th wheel didn't burn down. The techs at the... read more dealership said it was the worst wiring job they have ever seen.
Judy N.
8/01/2017 -
These guys know their stuff, they are unhurried and calm, they answer questions completely, they are well staffed and they're honest about how long it will take and how much.... read more
Mike, Clay & Craig were awesome! Clay diagnosed and fixed my Heart Interface inverter/charger quickly. Clay showed me what was wrong and put in a new relay and wiring to replace the burnt up stuff. He also took the time to tell me what might have caused it and how to avoid doing it again. Also spent the time to explain inverting vs generator so I could understand it.
Great, open shop, tech's appreciate questions and take their time to answer well.
The signs in their shop will keep you smiling! My favorite: Buy the one you want! It only hurts once!
I highly recommend these guys! Their all 5-star ratings should say it all! They are a class act, and treat all of their customers right!!
They also have EXCELLENT prices on AGM batteries, which I'll go back to them for, not just because of the price, either!!
I will admit that, because of my tiny budget, I bought and installed a 200 watt solar kit myself - I lucked out and all went well!!Lynne A.
1/18/2017YOU GOTTA WATCH THESE PEOPLE!!!!! They do exceptional work! Made my appointment a month before I could get over to their shop. I tey to do some research on things... read more I spend money on but the truth is some things are better off left to the experts. I had 4 100w panels installed on my roof. I brought a bunch of other components which I figured would work and save me money. They put in all the proper size cables,sub panels, and fuses. Pro looking install and it only took one day. These guys are awesome! I spent 35 years in industrial construction so I know proper install and planning when I see it. Highly recommend D.S, In Quartzsite Az!!
John O.
12/24/2016I bought a new Lance Travel Trailer in November and got to Quartzite in mid February of this year. Despite having a generator that I used sometimes and a 100... read more watt portable solar panel, I had killed my two Interstate batteries shortly after I got to Quartzite. So I checked Yelp and saw that Discount Solar had good reviews. Now I know why. At first I was thinking about getting a few solar panels and a couple batteries and a good controller, and that's all they sold me. There was like zero upset at this place. After they started installing my equipment I told them I was interested in an inverter but they said they didn't have time that day. No attempt to get me to reschedule or buy anything else.
So I went back to my BLM campsite for a week to try out my new solar system and decided I wanted to upgrade. So I returned and this time got the inverter, two more batteries and replaced my charger. At times they had three installers working on my unit. And as before, zero pressure to upsell. They are highly professional an very knowledgable about their products. I watched them do a lot of the installing and was glad I decided to pay professionals to do it. I am very happy with the quality of the products I bought and their installation and highly recommend them to anybody who needs a solar system who is down in the area. Because they don't pressure people to buy anything, I especially recommend you do your homework first and know what components you want and roughly what your solar requirements will be.
The only downside is that they close on April 1st and are up north in the hottest months.Robert H.
4/02/2016This establishment was highly recommended by other RV campers around the area; we then Yelped them and decided to try them out. So glad we did! they patiently listened to... read more our concerns (our battery bank was not charging as it should) they scheduled us for the following day and then started tracking the possible issues. They identified and corrected the solenoid issue!
They also took the time to best guide us through the process of selecting a portable Solar Panel for us to use in conjunction with our current battery bank, adding and placing an easy to use plug, plus giving us the flexibility of movement in the panels.
They have such a great customer service that at the end of the working day, they gave us a pointer of where to camp that night, plus take advantage of access to dumping our tanks and getting potable water.
This business and team of people have our full support and recommendation, thanks!!Master P.
2/18/2016 -
If I could , I would give Craig and the crew 6 stars ! Some good friends of ours recommended these guys and were they ever right. Everything we wanted... read more was done in a timely and efficient manner. We were told to come in one day , and the install would happen the next day. I asked them how they could promise that it could be done in a day ( we had 8 panels , replaced the existing batteries , new control panel and 2 charge controllers) We were told that they would just keep throwing people at the job to get it done , and they did just that , and we were out late that afternoon. They have a comfortable customer lounge. It was cold that day and Craig made sure there was a heater in there to keep my wife warm. Kendall did a bang up job on the wiring , Clayton was meticulous in the interior wiring , Mike had the scheduling down to a science , and we wanted all LED's in the coach and Stan knew just what would work perfectly for us. I can't say enough about how happy we are with our new system , I certainly will not miss the clatter of our on board diesel generator !
Drew B.
12/17/2015

Discount Solar is your full service renewable energy dealer. We have exactly what you need to give you the freedom to enjoy energy independence while on or off the road.
