CivicSolar
CivicSolar, operating as Greentech Renewables, is a US solar product distributor serving residential and commercial installers through 100+ branch locations with modules, inverters, racking, storage, and EV charging equipment, plus design and finance services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CivicSolar does
CivicSolar, now operating as Greentech Renewables, is a US-based solar product distributor founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco. The company sells photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking, energy storage, EV charging equipment, monitoring devices, balance-of-system components, and sealants/adhesives through a network of over 100 physical branch locations across major US solar markets. Product lines are sourced from vetted manufacturers including QCells, Sungrow, SolarEdge, Generac, IronRidge, Outback Power, Wallbox, and ChemLink.
Greentech Renewables serves two primary customer segments: residential solar installers and commercial solar installers/developers, with a secondary presence in energy storage projects. The company has also expanded into Latin America and the Caribbean. Beyond hardware distribution, the company offers complementary services including Design Services (engineering plans, roof application guidance, equipment specification) and Greentech Finance Solutions (project financing for installers and developers). The company positions policy navigation — including domestic content compliance under IRA-era incentives — as a core service differentiator.
The business model is B2B wholesale distribution: revenue is generated through hardware sales to solar installers and contractors via the branch network and a national email list, with pricing provided through quote-based account consultation rather than public list pricing. CivicSolar was acquired by Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. (CED), a diversified electrical distribution conglomerate, and subsequently rebranded to Greentech Renewables. The company is privately held as a CED subsidiary, with no public ticker or exchange listing. Prior to the acquisition, CivicSolar had raised approximately $3.65 million across two disclosed funding rounds (2010 seed of $455,000 from Felicis and Young Turk Ventures, and a 2017 round of approximately $3.2 million).
CivicSolar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CivicSolar
- Legal name
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
- Website
- https://CivicSolar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- CivicSolar, operating as Greentech Renewables, is a US solar product distributor serving residential and commercial installers through 100+ branch locations with modules, inverters, racking, storage, and EV charging equipment, plus design and finance services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CivicSolar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Equipment Distribution
- SIC
- Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB), Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE)
Keywords
Where CivicSolar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Francisco
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
CivicSolar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Solar Product Distribution: As a solar distributor, Greentech Renewables generates revenue through the sale of solar products including solar panels, inverters, racking, energy storage, EV charging, monitoring equipment, and balance of system components to installers and contractors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
CivicSolar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CivicSolar (DBA Greentech Renewables) is a wholesale solar distributor selling photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking, energy storage, EV charging, monitoring equipment, balance-of-system components, and sealants/adhesives to solar installers and contractors across 100+ U.S. branch locations. It complements hardware supply with design services, financing solutions, logistics and warehouse support, and policy compliance assistance for residential and commercial solar projects.
Product overview
Greentech Renewables (formerly CivicSolar) operates as a solar distribution platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar equipment products and supporting services. The product offering spans eight core product categories: Solar Panels (featuring Qcells QPEAK Duo 340W modules), Solar Inverters (including Sungrow 125 kW 3-Phase String Inverters), Energy Storage (Outback Power 24V EnergyCell RE Batteries), Solar Racking (IronRidge XR Rail systems), EV Charging (Wallbox Eiffel lite pedestals), Solar Monitoring (Generac Gateway Touch Screen), Balance of System components (SolarEdge circuit breakers), and Sealants & Adhesives (ChemLink M-1 Structural Adhesive). These products are distributed across over 100 physical locations nationwide. Beyond product supply, the company offers complementary services including Greentech Finance Solutions for project financing, Design Services for engineering and technical support, and showcases completed Customer Projects. The platform is designed for residential and commercial solar installers, providing logistics, warehouse support, and policy navigation assistance including domestic content compliance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Solar Panels Distributed photovoltaic modules for residential and commercial solar installations, including featured Qcells QPEAK Duo 340W modules, sold to solar installers and contractors.
- Solar Inverters DC-to-AC string inverters and related conversion equipment for solar systems, including featured Sungrow 125 kW 3-Phase String Inverters, sold through the branch network to solar installers.
- Energy Storage Battery-based energy storage products for residential and commercial solar installations, including featured Outback Power 24V EnergyCell RE Batteries, distributed to installers.
- Solar Racking Mounting hardware and structural rails for solar PV installations, including featured IronRidge XR Anodized Rail 11ft Clear products, supplied to solar installers.
- EV Charging Electric vehicle charging stations for residential and commercial sites, including featured Wallbox Eiffel lite Dual Pedestal units, sold to solar installers and contractors.
- Solar Monitoring System monitoring hardware and software for tracking solar installation performance, including featured Generac Gateway Touch Screen monitors, distributed to installers.
- Balance of System Electrical components and accessories required to complete solar installations, including featured SolarEdge 40A Circuit Breaker for Backup Interface Kit, supplied to installers.
- Sealants and Adhesives Weatherproofing and bonding products used in solar installations, including featured ChemLink Sealant M-1 Structural Adhesive, distributed to installers.
- Greentech Finance Solutions Financing services that help customers fund solar and energy storage projects, offered as a complementary solution to equipment distribution.
- Design Services Engineering and design support for solar installations, including detailed engineering plans and roof applications guidance, offered to residential and commercial installers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Finished installation a week ahead of plan
Companies that use CivicSolar
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CivicSolar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
CivicSolar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- QCellscoreQCells is a major solar panel manufacturer whose products, including the QPEAK Duo 340W solar modules, are distributed through Greentech Renewables' network of locations.
- SungrowcoreSungrow is a solar inverter manufacturer whose products including the 125 kW 3 Phase String Inverter are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
- Outback PowercoreOutback Power is an energy storage manufacturer whose EnergyCell RE Battery products are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
- IronRidgecoreIronRidge is a solar racking manufacturer whose XR Anodized Rail products are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
- WallboxcoreWallbox is an EV charging manufacturer whose Eiffel lite Dual Pedestal products are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
- GeneraccoreGenerac is a solar monitoring manufacturer whose Gateway Touch Screen monitoring products are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
- SolarEdgecoreSolarEdge is a balance of system manufacturer whose 40A Circuit Breaker products are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
- ChemLinkcoreChemLink is a sealants and adhesives manufacturer whose M-1 Structural Adhesive products are distributed through Greentech Renewables.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CivicSolar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Krannich Solar: One of the largest global solar equipment distributors, offering modules, inverters, racking, storage, and BOS components to installers across multiple geographies—directly comparable to Greentech's wholesale solar distribution model and product portfolio.
- AEE Solar: US-focused solar distributor supplying PV modules, inverters, racking, and balance-of-system components to installers, historically positioned as a direct channel competitor in the residential and commercial solar installer market.
- Hutton Solar: Solar-focused distributor serving installers with modules, inverters, racking, and storage products; overlaps with Greentech's product categories and target customer base of residential and commercial installers.
Broad incumbents
- Rexel: Global electrical distribution giant with a dedicated solar and renewables offering across North America (including Platt Electric), bringing electrical supply scale and solar adjacencies that intersect with Greentech's installer-focused distribution value proposition.
- Sonepar: World's largest electrical distributor operating across multiple geographies with an expanding solar and renewable energy product portfolio, providing broad-based competition for Greentech in commercial and industrial solar supply.
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED): Parent company of Greentech Renewables and one of the largest US electrical distributors; relevant as the broader parent context that funds and houses Greentech's solar operations and competes in adjacent electrical distribution markets.
- Crescent Electric Supply: US electrical distributor with expanding renewable energy offerings; comparable in channel model and customer overlap (electrical contractors building out solar), competing for installer wallet share nationally.
- Border States Electric: Employee-owned US electrical distributor serving utility, commercial, and contractor markets with growing renewables exposure; overlaps with Greentech in serving installers needing modules, inverters, and BOS on commercial projects.
- City Electric Supply: US-focused electrical supply chain with growing solar category offerings; comparable to Greentech's branch-based model and contractor/installer customer base across residential and light commercial segments.
Emerging players
- GoGreenSolar / Wholesale Solar: Online-leaning solar equipment retailer/distributor focused on DIY and smaller installer buyers; relevant as a digital-native comparator that pressures traditional branch-based distributors like Greentech in the lower end of the installer market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CivicSolar social profiles
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CivicSolar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
CivicSolar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CivicSolar M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CivicSolar
What does CivicSolar do?
CivicSolar (DBA Greentech Renewables) is a wholesale solar distributor selling photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking, energy storage, EV charging, monitoring equipment, balance-of-system components, and sealants/adhesives to solar installers and contractors across 100+ U.S. branch locations. It complements hardware supply with design services, financing solutions, logistics and warehouse support, and policy compliance assistance for residential and commercial solar projects.
Is CivicSolar a public or private company?
CivicSolar is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CivicSolar founded?
CivicSolar was founded in 2009. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is CivicSolar based?
CivicSolar is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.
How does CivicSolar make money?
One revenue line is on record: solar Product Distribution.
Who are CivicSolar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Krannich Solar, AEE Solar and Hutton Solar. Broad incumbents are Rexel, Sonepar, Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED), Crescent Electric Supply, Border States Electric and City Electric Supply. GoGreenSolar / Wholesale Solar is listed as an emerging player.
Does CivicSolar have an API?
No public API is recorded for CivicSolar.
What industry is CivicSolar in?
CivicSolar's product category is Solar Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUAMAJAD, Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind. Its SIC code is 5200.