# SunRay California

> Solar pool pumps for California homes, from the Los Angeles basin to the Central Valley and the desert. Ask Sunny in English or Spanish, start your quote from your address on the map, and buy when you're ready.

Runs 100% on the sun. You don't need AC at all. Home AC power is optional and capable.

## Kits
SunRay pumps are variable-speed, by-the-sun hybrid AC/DC pump systems: their speed varies with the sun, and the controller can set the RPM if needed.
- [SunRay 1/2HP Hybrid AC/DC Solar Pool Pump Kit](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/MNCDNR4BRCUSTOJ57JXWSQO7): $1,999 complete kit; Above-ground pools of about 1,000 to 5,000 gallons · Solar panels sized for this pump; [Pump Only](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/TPMFVQMKGY5SFTMOSUEIHEDY): $999
- [SunRay 1HP Hybrid AC/DC Solar Pool Pump Kit](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/RTHJYVVWT5CCIXPRFCNWAWFT): $2,999 complete kit; Above-ground pools up to about 10,000 gallons and in-ground pools of about 5,000 to 15,000 gallons, depending on the filter and the pool · Solar panels sized for this pump; [Pump Only](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/6SRCF3F45H3JY2HGBVFFWXDS): $1,499
- [SunRay 1.5HP Hybrid AC/DC Brushless Variable Speed Solar Pump Kit](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/ZY23SQYVIPNW3WSYKP2PJKQH): $3,999 complete kit; Pools of about 10,000 to 30,000 gallons, and SunRay's first pick for any pool · Solar panels sized for this pump; [Pump w/ Controller](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/GCWLGBTTSBRQPPONOFFPQJUV): $1,999
- [SunRay 2HP Hybrid AC/DC Solar Pool Pump Kit](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/ED2RGFPCAKWSB5WFQ3ZMRIBM): $4,999 complete kit; Up to about 35,000 gallons · Solar panels sized for this pump; [Pump w/ Controller](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/ZTNQKV62SS6CNR4SNQ6FBWQQ): $1,999
- [SunRay 3HP Hybrid AC/DC Solar Pool Pump Kit](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/GYFP6YPSQVTIWPTWRL3ZZQ7Z): $5,999 complete kit; Above 35,000 gallons · Solar panels sized for this pump; [Pump w/ Controller](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/TY7PHP1F131CR/checkout/T7WA3CF5UO25ELJ6DAZJ6WYE): $1,999
- [3HP Pentair® IntelliFlo3® with Natural Current Brushless Hybrid AC/DC VSF Motor](https://square.link/u/9VxL7F7m): $6,499 complete kit; Above 35,000 gallons (its 3 HP size) · Solar panels sized for this pump; [Pump w/ Controller](https://square.link/u/NJJrqwz1): $2,499

## Quote
- [Open the full quote](https://solarpool.com/quote/?lang=en&src=californiasolarpumps.com): See your property from above, get the kit that fits and your earliest payback against the kit price.

## Facts
- Runs 100% on the sun. You don't need AC at all. Home AC power is optional and capable.
- Savings: up to 30%, varies by sun and rate.
- The quote shows your earliest payback against the kit price.
- Every SunRay kit carries a 2-year warranty.
- Free shipping on every SunRay pump and kit within the continental US.
- Free shipping to every Hawaiian island.
- Puerto Rico ships free by U.S. Postal Service.
- 30-day returns on unopened kits; the buyer pays return freight.
- Which kit for which pool: For any pool, SunRay's first pick is the 1.5 HP brushless hybrid AC/DC kit (about 10,000 to 30,000 gallons). The 1 HP is the alternative: above-ground pools up to about 10,000 gallons, in-ground about 5,000 to 15,000, depending on the filter. Larger pools: the 2 HP or 3 HP. The 1.5 HP, 2 HP and 3 HP run SunRay's new brushless hybrid AC/DC motor, its go-to; the 1 HP has a brush-type motor. The 1/2 HP and 1 HP are great pumps too.
- Each kit is complete, with solar panels sized for its pump.
- 6.1 peak sun hours a day in California (Source: NREL, now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR): Solar Resource API v1.1.0 for Los Angeles (34.0522, -118.2437), annual average on a fixed panel tilted toward the equator at the local latitude (avg_lat_tilt, kWh/m2/day, which is peak sun hours), Perez-SUNY/NREL 2012 model averaged over 1998-2009. https://developer.nlr.gov/docs/solar/solar-resource-v1/ (2026-10-22))
- 33.25¢ per kWh, the average home electricity price in California (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B: average residential price in California, year to date January through July 2026, released 2026-09-24, read 2026-10-22. https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_b (2026-07-31))

## Questions
- What is a solar pool pump? A solar pool pump is a pool pump that runs on DC power from its own solar panels, so it circulates and filters your water while the sun is up. Every SunRay pump is a hybrid AC/DC pump, made for pool owners who want the sun to do the daily work.
- Can solar panels run a pool pump? Runs 100% on the sun. You don't need AC at all. Home AC power is optional and capable.
- What comes in a solar pool pump kit? A complete SunRay kit pairs the hybrid AC/DC pump with solar panels sized for that pump. If you already have panels, you can buy the pump only.
- How much does a solar pool pump cost? SunRay complete kits run from $1,999 for the 1/2 HP to $5,999 for the 3 HP, each with solar panels sized for its pump. Already have panels? The pump alone starts at $999.
- What is a hybrid AC/DC pool pump? It is a pump that runs on DC power from its solar panels and can also run on home AC power. With AC connected, the pump can draw on it automatically when needed.
- What size solar pool pump do I need? Match the pump to your pool's gallons: 1/2 HP for above-ground pools of about 1,000 to 5,000 gallons; 1 HP for above-ground pools over 5,000 gallons and in-ground pools from 5,000 to about 20,000 gallons. Move up to 1.5 HP up to about 25,000 gallons, 2 HP up to about 35,000 gallons and 3 HP above 35,000 gallons.
- How do I install a solar pool pump? Start with a sunny spot for the panels, your pool plumbing and the instructions for your SunRay kit. A qualified local installer can check the mount, the wiring and any permit your town asks for.
- Can a solar pump run an in-ground pool? Yes, in-ground pools from 5,000 to about 20,000 gallons take the 1 HP kit. Bigger in-ground pools move up to the 1.5, 2 or 3 HP kit.
- Where can I buy a solar pool pump in California? Right here: we sell SunRay solar pool pump kits to pool owners across California, and each order ships to your door. Sunny can help you pick the kit and check out in English or Spanish.
- How does a solar pool pump work? Sunlight hits the solar panels, they make DC power, and the pump turns that power straight into water flow through your filter. When you connect home AC power, the hybrid pump can also bring it in automatically when needed, such as for a spa after dark.
- What is the best solar pool pump? The best pump is the one sized for your pool and your sun. SunRay makes hybrid AC/DC pumps from 1/2 HP to 3 HP, so you run on sunlight and still have home power when you want it.
- How many solar panels does it take to run a pool pump? It depends on the pump, so each SunRay kit is complete, with solar panels sized for its pump. Choose the kit by your pool's size, and the panels come matched to it.
- Does California require a variable-speed pool pump? For a replacement pump motor, yes. Under California's appliance rules (Title 20), a replacement pool pump motor of 0.5 horsepower or more made on or after July 19, 2021 must be variable speed, and pool pumps sold here must be listed in the Energy Commission's directory of certified equipment. The 2025 Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), in force for permits applied for on or after January 1, 2026, adds the install rules: size or set the filtration pump so it moves water no faster than it takes to turn the pool over once in 6 hours (or 36 gallons a minute, whichever is more), let multi-speed pumps default to their filtration speed, and add a timer so the pumps can run off-peak. Source: California Energy Commission.
- What does California's Title 24 rule mean for a SunRay pump? Title 24 is California's energy code, and local rules for pool equipment vary by city. Before any pump goes in, ask for its listing in the Energy Commission's directory, and let your installer check the sizing, the timer and the plumbing against the code. Your installer and local building department handle permits; SunRay answers equipment questions. Sunny can tell you which SunRay pumps the catalog describes as variable speed, and a person at SunRay can send you a model's paperwork before you buy.
- What do California homes pay for electricity? From January through July 2026, California homes paid an average of 33.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B, released September 24, 2026). Your own bill and rate plan are where your quote starts.
- Is there enough sun in Los Angeles for a solar pool pump? Los Angeles averages about 6.1 peak sun hours a day over the year on panels tilted south at the city's latitude, from about 4.7 in December to about 7.1 in August (NREL solar resource data, read October 22, 2026). Panels need open sun, so the spot in your yard matters as much as the city's average, and Sunny will ask where the sun lands.
- Is there a solar pool pump for above-ground pools? Yes, the 1/2 HP kit is made for above-ground pools of about 1,000 to 5,000 gallons, and the 1 HP kit takes larger above-ground pools over 5,000 gallons. Both come complete, with panels matched to the pump.
- How long is each kit covered? Every SunRay kit carries a 2-year warranty.
- Where do you ship, and what does shipping cost? Free shipping on every SunRay pump and kit within the continental US. Free shipping to every Hawaiian island. Puerto Rico ships free by U.S. Postal Service.
- Can I return a kit? 30-day returns on unopened kits: the buyer pays the return freight, and shipping damage is reported within 48 hours of delivery.
- Are these pumps variable speed? Yes. SunRay pumps are variable-speed, by-the-sun hybrid AC/DC pump systems: their speed varies with the sun, and the controller can set the RPM if needed.

## Pages
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