SolAps

What SolAps does

SolAps is a privately-held solar IoT platform founded on July 9, 2010 by Omololu 'William' Noibi in Toledo, Ohio, and now headquartered in San Jose, California after a 2015 relocation to Silicon Valley. The company designs and sells connected solar hardware devices anchored by the ChargeBot Backpack — a solar-charging backpack with integrated 7.5W–16W panels, a 10,000mAh lithium battery, Bluetooth connectivity, and dual USB-A/USB-C ports — alongside portable power stations and connected solar home appliances. All devices are managed through a single iOS/Android companion app that provides real-time solar output, battery monitoring, device pairing, and energy insights. The platform's differentiator is a unified hardware-software-rewards architecture: the ChargeBotCoin/SolarCoin token system pays users for every watt of clean energy generated, with the company articulating a longer-term "city-scale solar" roadmap.

Commercially, SolAps operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale model. The ChargeBot Backpack retails at $250 (with $110–$140 trial editions) via the Lightspeed-powered solaps.com storefront, with a 1-year warranty and 30-day returns. Revenue is also generated through a two-tier wholesale program targeting Premium Regional Distributors (with exclusive territory rights and dedicated support) and flexible Retail Partners operating at low minimum order quantities, with volume-based pricing tiers spanning under 1,000 to 100,000+ units. Two named distribution partners have committed to a combined 420,000+ units: Sun Wireless Inc. (100,000 units for US metros) and Full Marinetime Nig. Limited (320,000 units for Nigeria).

The company serves eight identified customer segments — Outdoor & Adventure (primary), Nonprofits/NGOs, Universities, Corporate Gifting, Retail & E-commerce, Sustainable Corporations, Governments/NGOs, and Wholesalers — and reports 500+ employees across the US, Africa, and Asia, with 3M+ claimed active global users. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or ownership percentages are publicly disclosed; the company appears to be founder-led with seed-stage investor participation.

Name

SolAps

Legal name

SolAps

Website

https://solaps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SolAps is a solar IoT platform that builds connected solar hardware — the flagship ChargeBot Backpack, portable power stations, and home appliances — managed through a companion mobile app with ChargeBotCoin rewards, sold via DTC and a two-tier wholesale distribution network across US and African markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar IoT Hardware & Connected Devices

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Banks & Portable Power (Battery Packs, MagSafe Packs) (CRACATAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Energy Management (Meters, EV Chargers, Solar/Battery Monitors) Retail (CRACAGAI), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

Keywords

• Solar IoT devices
• Portable solar chargers
• Connected solar backpacks
• Solar power stations
• Renewable energy hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time purchase of solar IoT devices including ChargeBot backpack ($250 standard, $110-$140 trial editions), portable power stations, and solar home appliances. Revenue is generated from direct consumer sales and wholesale volume orders to distributors.
2. ChargeBotCoin/SolarCoin Rewards: Cryptocurrency rewards system where users earn tokens for clean energy generation. The platform verifies energy output and rewards users with digital assets that can be redeemed, creating potential transaction-based revenue streams.
3. Wholesale/Distribution: Volume-based wholesale pricing for regional distributors and retail partners, with tiered pricing based on order volume (under 1,000 to 100,000+ units). Exclusive territory rights available for premium tier partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SolAps designs, manufactures, and sells IoT-connected solar hardware devices, with the ChargeBot Backpack as its flagship product. The hardware (backpack, portable power stations, solar home appliances) is paired with a companion mobile app that monitors energy generation and battery levels in real time, and rewards users with ChargeBotCoin/SolarCoin tokens for verified clean energy output. The company sells directly to consumers and through a two-tier wholesale distributor network.

Product overview

SolAps is a Solar IoT platform offering a unified ecosystem of connected solar hardware devices managed through a single companion mobile app. The core product is the ChargeBot Backpack, a solar charging backpack with integrated solar panels, built-in battery, Bluetooth connectivity, and cryptocurrency rewards (ChargeBotCoin/SolarCoin). The platform is expanding into portable power stations and solar home appliances, all connected to the same app for real-time monitoring and reward tracking. The ecosystem transforms clean energy into everyday power with a built-in reward system that pays users for solar generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ChargeBot Backpack Solar charging backpack with integrated 7.5W-16W solar panels, built-in 10,000mAh lithium battery, Bluetooth connectivity, and dual USB-A/USB-C ports for charging devices. Earns ChargeBotCoin/SolarCoin rewards for solar energy generated. Targeted at outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and off-grid users.
• Portable Power Stations Rugged solar power stations designed for hiking, off-grid trips, and emergency backup power with serious capacity for remote sites. All managed through the SolAps companion app.
• Solar Home Appliances Connected, solar-powered home devices that reduce grid dependency and maintain operation during power outages, all managed through the SolAps app.
• SolAps Companion App Mobile application serving as the platform hub for all SolAps devices, providing live solar output monitoring, battery level tracking, device pairing via Bluetooth, and ChargeBotCoin/SolarCoin rewards management. Available on iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3M+ users actively generating, storing, and earning from mobile solar systems daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sun Wireless Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Metro Distributor partner who placed an initial key order of 100,000 units for US market deployment. Described as a major distribution commitment supporting SolAps's North American expansion strategy.
• Full Marinetime Nig. LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Partner in Nigeria committed to purchasing 320,000 units for West African market. Described as having strong regional technology rollout strategy with 120,000-320,000 unit purchase commitments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Goal Zero (by NRG Energy / formerly ZCS): Goal Zero designs and sells portable solar power stations, panels, and integrated battery products for outdoor and emergency use. It is the most direct competitor to SolAps's ChargeBot backpack and portable power station lines, with overlapping target customers (outdoor enthusiasts, off-grid users, NGOs) and similar distribution through retail and wholesale channels.
• Jackery: Jackery is a leading portable power station and solar panel brand sold globally through e-commerce and retail. Comparable to SolAps on portable power station hardware, consumer-direct sales motion, and target use cases (camping, emergency backup, off-grid charging).
• Anker Innovations: Anker sells power banks, charging accessories, and portable power stations at scale through Amazon and big-box retail. Directly comparable to SolAps on portable battery products and consumer-direct GTM, with significantly larger scale and pricing power.
• EcoFlow: EcoFlow offers portable power stations, solar panels, and app-connected battery products targeting outdoor and home backup use cases. Closely comparable to SolAps on hardware category, app integration, and DTC + retail distribution model.
• Voltaic Systems: Voltaic Systems makes solar backpacks, panels, and bags designed to charge laptops, cameras, and phones off-grid. Directly comparable to the ChargeBot backpack product category, with similar outdoor and off-grid customer segments.
• BioLite: BioLite designs clean energy products for both outdoor enthusiasts (camp stoves with chargers) and emerging markets (off-grid household energy). Highly comparable to SolAps on dual outdoor + developing-market focus and mission-driven brand positioning.

Emerging players

• d.light: d.light designs and distributes affordable solar lanterns, home systems, and appliances for off-grid households across Africa and Asia. Comparable to SolAps on solar home appliance product line and African market focus, though d.light is more pay-as-you-go financing-oriented.
• PowerFilm Solar: PowerFilm Solar manufactures thin-film amorphous silicon solar panels for portable, custom, and OEM applications including solar bags and integrated products. Comparable to SolAps as a thin-film solar supplier/potential partner for the ChargeBot platform.

Regional players

• SunCulture: SunCulture sells solar-powered irrigation and home power systems to smallholder farmers across East Africa. Comparable to SolAps on solar hardware + African off-grid distribution, though focused on agricultural use cases rather than consumer electronics.

Broad incumbents

• Renogy: Renogy is an established solar panel, charge controller, and battery products brand serving residential, RV, marine, and off-grid markets. Overlaps with SolAps on solar charging hardware and distribution into retail and wholesale channels, though Renogy is more DIY/installer-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chargebot
• Facebookfacebook.com/solaps4greentech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solaps-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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