About ACR Solar
Our Promise
Quality. Value. Integrity.
ACR Solar’s roots go back to 1979 when Al Rich established AC-Rich & SUN with the Motto: “Quality, Value, and Integrity Since 1979,” Since then, the name has emerged as ACR Solar International Corp. but the strong commitment to our customers and the environment remains the same.
ACR Solar expertly installs solar electric, solar water heating, and pool heating systems, Batteries(Home Energy Storage). It has been Awarded Sacramento’s 8th Fastest Growing Company. You can have complete confidence in ACR Solar and we look forward to serving you with the best values in the industry. Our company is headquartered in Carmichael, California where the “Skyline” solar water heating manufacturing plant, administrative offices, as well as research and development are co-located with our C46 solar installation company, License Number: 979954.
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Our History
Al Rich's 1969 Dodge Van which served as his Traveling Home, Sales Vehicle and Installation Vehicle throughout New England
Al Rich designed and installed this passive, Freon 114 powered, solar water heater and installed it at the Cape Cod New Alchemy Institute so the farm workers could get a hot shower when the left the fields.
Al Rich was the General Manager of Sears Solar American Solar King which was the top producing of 12 divisions across the country.
Solar Display on roof of SEIA Headquarters in Washington DC assembled by Al Rich's company, AC-Rich&Sun. Al rich is in foreground.
Challenging Ground Mount Pool Installation using Al's 1969 Dodge van as the Installation Vehicle
Al Rich's "The Solar Doctor" Solar Water Heating Display at DOE getting a lot of attention from Private, and Government Dignitaries.
Al's wife Susan, faithful partner Rich Smith and and employee at a large Washington DC EXPO Show.
Al Rich Proudly pointing to his first Patented solar water heating collector on his home
Al's "Tilt Kit" Skylite Installation was an industry first by having the collector fully skirted for an attractive appearance.
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We were excited to contribute e Solar Water Heating System to Habitat For Humanity, it is a wonderful organization that we work with to this day.