Exact Solar

What Exact Solar does

Exact Solar is a privately held solar energy installation company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania. It designs, sells, and installs solar photovoltaic systems — rooftop, ground-mounted, and solar tracking configurations — for residential and small commercial/institutional customers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The company employs an in-house team of licensed electricians and NABCEP-certified PV installation professionals and does not subcontract installation work; the company has completed over 2,500 projects since inception, supported from a single combined headquarters and warehouse facility at 82 Walker Ln., Newtown, PA.

The company's product portfolio centers on Solar Electric PV Systems with an industry-leading 25-year panel production warranty and a 10-year workmanship guarantee, complemented by a Solar Plus Storage offering integrated with battery backup from Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, and Sonnen. Additional offerings include EV charger integration, ground-mounted systems, and solar tracking. Beyond installation, Exact Solar provides system service, maintenance, and the Solar Orphan Service® — a registered service mark targeting homeowners whose original installer is no longer in business. Manufacturer and channel partnerships include Enphase (Gold Installer), SolarEdge, Tesla, Sonnen, REC, and Amicus Solar Cooperative; on the customer side, SREC management is delivered through Flett Exchange, SRECTrade, and Knollwood Energy. The company also participates in Pennsylvania's COSTARS cooperative purchasing program (Contract #028-E24-054) for government and school buyers.

Exact Solar's go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-customer, with free, no-pressure consultations delivered by an in-house field team. Customers can transact via cash purchase (highest lifetime savings), solar financing (as little as $0 down with fixed monthly payments and no prepayment penalties), or a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) sourced through Amicus Solar Cooperative at $0 upfront with a 0% escalator. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is bifurcated between residential homeowners and a commercial/institutional segment spanning municipalities (Upper Darby, Doylestown, West Rockhill Township), educational institutions (Sandy Run Middle School, ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School), churches (St. Peter's Lutheran, Solid Rock Baptist, United Christian Church of Levittown), nonprofits (Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia), and logistics/cold-storage operators (Americold Logistics). The company has been consecutively honored on regional best-of lists since at least 2019 and has won the Civic 50 award for community-minded business each year from 2022 through 2025. Ownership transferred in 2021 from co-founders Mark and Dara Bortman to Doug Edwards.

Name

Exact Solar

Legal name

Exact Solar

Website

https://exactsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar systems
• Battery backup storage
• Solar panel contractor
• Solar energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yardley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Sales: One-time sale of solar PV systems including design, permitting, installation, and commissioning. Revenue from residential and commercial solar installations with multiple payment options.
2. Solar Financing: Financing arrangements allowing customers to spread costs over time while still owning their system. Fixed payments with no prepayment penalties.
3. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Customers pay only for electricity produced at a lower fixed rate than utility, with $0 upfront cost and maintenance included.
4. SREC Trading Assistance: Assistance with Solar Renewable Energy Credit registration and trading through partners Flett Exchange, SRECTrade, and Knollwood Energy.
5. Battery Storage Add-ons: Additional revenue from battery backup systems, lithium-ion and lead-acid options, with various brands including Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, and Sonnen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Exact Solar designs, sells, and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential and small commercial customers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, using an all in-house team of licensed electricians and NABCEP-certified installers. Core offerings include roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and solar tracking PV systems, integrated battery storage from brands such as Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, and Sonnen, EV charger integration, and net metering and SREC management services. Customers can pay via cash purchase, solar financing, or a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Product overview

Exact Solar is a solar energy installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for residential and commercial customers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The core offering consists of Solar Electric PV Systems for both residential and commercial properties, available in roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and solar tracking configurations. The company also provides Solar Plus Storage battery backup solutions in partnership with major manufacturers including Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla, and Sonnen. Additional offerings include EV charger integration, net metering setup, SREC management through trading partners, and ongoing system service and maintenance. Payment options include cash purchase, financing, and Power Purchase Agreements. The company also offers a unique Solar Orphan Service for systems installed by other providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solar Orphan Service®: Service offering for homeowners and businesses whose original solar installer is no longer operating or able to provide service. The company supports inspection, maintenance, and repair of existing solar systems installed by other providers.

Products and services

• Residential Solar Installation Solar PV system design, permitting, and installation for homeowners in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including roof-mounted, ground-mounted, and solar tracking configurations. Targets homeowners seeking to reduce electricity costs and gain energy independence.
• Commercial Solar Installation Turnkey solar energy system design and installation for commercial and institutional customers, including warehouses, office buildings, churches, industrial sites, and educational campuses, executed by an in-house team of licensed electricians and NABCEP-certified professionals.
• Solar Electric PV Systems
• Solar Plus Storage (Battery Backup)
• Ground-Mounted Solar Systems
• Solar Tracking Systems
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Integration
• Solar System Service
• Solar Orphan Service
• Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) Management
• Net Metering Setup

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 solar installations completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Pennsylvania Department of General Services (COSTARS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024Approved COSTARS supplier (Contract #028-E24-054) allowing municipalities, schools, and other eligible entities to purchase solar services directly through the state's cooperative purchasing program.
• Amicus Solar CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of over 80 independent, mission-driven solar companies. Together they share best practices, raise industry standards, and advocate for renewable energy policy. Through this partnership, Exact Solar offers Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) negotiated through the cooperative.
• Flett ExchangesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSREC trading partner established in 2007. Handles GATS account setup, meter readings, SREC sales, and monthly fund remittance. Provides live and transparent SREC markets with competitive prices.
• SRECTradesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the largest SREC transaction and management firms in the industry with over 470 MW of solar assets under management. Provides complete brokerage services including tracking, issuance, transaction management, and state regulator enrollment.
• Knollwood EnergysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the earliest SREC aggregators in the country established in 2006. Represents only SREC sellers and maximizes prices by bundling customers into large institutional sellers.
• ASES (American Solar Energy Society)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual National Solar Tour event allowing potential customers to visit real solar installations and hear from existing customers about their experiences.
• EnphasesupportingTechnology or IntegrationBattery technology partner providing microinverter-based solar and battery systems. Exact Solar is an Enphase Gold Installer.
• SolarEdgesupportingTechnology or IntegrationBattery and inverter technology partner. Works with Exact Solar for equipment support, warranty claims, and replacement facilitation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lumina Solar: Mid-Atlantic residential solar installer with in-house crews and a similar reputation-driven, sales-led model. Comparable in scale and product mix (PV plus battery storage add-ons).
• PosiGen: Residential solar plus energy-efficiency installer with a strong focus on PPA/financing-led sales to moderate-income homeowners. Comparable GTM motion (financing-first) and customer profile overlap.
• Trinity Solar: Large regional residential and commercial solar installer serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. — directly comparable to Exact Solar in target customer (homeowners + small commercial), product mix (PV + storage), and sales-led GTM.
• Green Power Energy: New Jersey-based residential and commercial solar installer with in-house installation teams — directly comparable regional peer in the PA/NJ market with similar turnkey EPC service model.
• Solar Energy Partners: Pennsylvania-based solar installer focused on residential and small commercial projects in the Mid-Atlantic. Closely overlaps Exact Solar on geography (PA), customer segment, and EPC service model.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar, battery storage, and EV charging installer with national operations including the Mid-Atlantic. Broad incumbent offering both owned and PPA/lease structures that compete head-to-head with Exact Solar's product set.
• Momentum Solar: Large multi-state residential solar installer with strong East Coast presence. Comparable customer segment and turnkey model, but at materially greater scale and broader geography than Exact Solar.
• Freedom Forever: National residential and commercial solar EPC with operations spanning many U.S. states. Overlapping product offering and customer base, but operating at a significantly larger scale than regional installers.
• Tesla Energy: National residential solar and Powerwall battery installer with aggressive pricing. Acts as a category-defining incumbent whose moves directly influence competitive dynamics for regional installers like Exact Solar.

Others

• Amicus Solar Cooperative: Cooperative of 80+ independent, mission-driven solar companies including Exact Solar itself. Relevant as a peer network that enables shared PPA structures, procurement, and best-practice benchmarks for member installers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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