About Us

Chip Polvoorde has been a business owner in Hemet for the past 12 years. In 1997 he established a small manufactured home dealership in Hemet, California which has since become the largest dealer of manufactured homes in the state. He has been installing solar systems for new manufactured homes over the past three years. Chip started his career 34 years ago as a landscaping contractor and has had a successful business career since then. He has experience in underground septic systems, home building and is a mobile home park owner and developer. His mission statement has always been to provide customers with quality products and personal service.

Brian Hopwood started his professional career in 1978 at Vanguard Energy System, a leading manufacturer and supplier of ground water source heat pumps in Southern California. Using solar to improve the efficiency of the ground water source heat pumps and heat exchangers to supplement standard hydronic hot water and heating systems. With over 250 complete systems installed Brian, was promoted to Western Region Technical Advisor for Vanguard Energy Systems before moving on and starting his own company B&P Solar. As the oil embargo energy concerns diminished and tax credits evaporated in the early 80’s, Brian moved into the construction sector, still focused on energy efficient construction, appliances and solar as it became increasingly less affordable - until now!

 With the current Tax Incentives and Rebates available and the ever increasing energy cost and environmental awareness, there is no better time to install and take full advantage of the current technology available. Horizon Solar Power, with over three decades of experience in applied solar technologies is the right company at the right time for all you solar needs.