NRG Solutions

What NRG Solutions does

NRG Solutions, doing business as NRG Solar, is a privately-held Cambodian solar energy EPC and services provider headquartered in Phnom Penh. Founded in 2012 and operating with 1-10 employees, the company designs, procures, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic systems for commercial, institutional, residential, and agricultural customers across Cambodia. Its core technology spans three system architectures — grid-connected PV systems (rooftop and ground-mounted), hybrid PV systems combining battery storage with diesel generator or grid backup, and standalone off-grid PV+battery systems for remote sites — supplemented by solar water pumping solutions for agricultural irrigation. Projects range in scale from residential 6 kWp installations (~$10,000) to the 500.5 kWp Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium system valued at $354,000, with roughly ten referenceable installations completed between 2016 and 2023.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model with three revenue streams: one-time solar system installation (EPC) contracts, operations and maintenance / managed services bundled with installations, and a performance-based / pay-as-you-go financing option where customers pay only for actual energy generated. Pricing is quote-based, ranging from approximately $700-$3,000 per kWp depending on system complexity and components. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-customer through the company website (free simulation / request a quote CTAs), phone/email outreach, and a reference portfolio of completed projects; the company works with tier-1 global equipment suppliers including Jinko Solar, Trina, Canadian Solar, SMA, Schneider Electric, and Victron to support performance guarantees. No external funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company are disclosed, and the company appears to be privately and locally owned.

Customer segments are diversified horizontally across enterprise (water utilities, fuel stations, wildlife/aquarium facilities, island resorts), institutional (schools, NGOs, temples), residential villa owners, and agriculture (pepper farms using solar pumping). Geographic reach is single-country (Cambodia) with deployments spanning Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Takeo, Kampot, Koh Kong, and Koh Rong. The company has not disclosed revenue, headcount growth, or expansion into adjacent geographies, and the operating footprint and pace of documented projects indicate a small-scale specialist rather than a scaling platform.

Name

NRG Solutions

Legal name

NRG Solar

Website

https://nrg-renewables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NRG Solar is a privately-held Cambodian solar EPC and services provider that designs, installs, and maintains grid-connected, hybrid, and off-grid photovoltaic systems plus solar water pumping for commercial, institutional, residential, and agricultural customers across Cambodia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies) (EUACAGAG)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Solar energy systems
• Off-grid solar solutions
• Solar EPC services
• Renewable energy Cambodia

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar System Installation: One-time installation of solar PV systems for residential, commercial, and institutional customers. Projects range from small residential (6 kWp, $10,000) to large commercial installations (500+ kWp, $354,000+).
2. Energy Financing: Financing solutions where customers pay based on actual energy generated rather than upfront capital costs. You pay only for the actual energy our solutions generate, reducing barrier to adoption.
3. Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC): Full EPC services for solar projects including consulting, energy consumption studies, system sizing, market analysis, and regulatory compliance advisory.
4. Operations and Maintenance: Ongoing operations and maintenance services included with all solutions, providing preventative maintenance and performance optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NRG Solutions (operating as NRG Solar) designs, supplies, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Cambodia, including grid-connected, hybrid, and standalone/off-grid configurations. The company delivers end-to-end solar solutions spanning engineering and design, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, performance-based financing, and ongoing operations and maintenance for residential, commercial, institutional, and agricultural customers.

Product overview

NRG Solutions offers solar energy solutions primarily through three distinct solar PV system types: Grid-connected PV System (interconnected with the electric grid for bill savings), Hybrid PV System (combining battery storage with diesel generators or wind turbines and the grid for reliability), and Standalone PV System (off-grid solutions for remote locations). The company provides comprehensive services including Engineering and Design, Financing, Consulting, Procurement and Installation, Commission and Training, and Operations and Maintenance. Projects range from residential installations (6 kWp villa systems) to large-scale commercial installations (500.5 kWp Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium project). The company works with international engineering teams and world-class equipment suppliers to deliver solar solutions across Cambodia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grid-connected PV System Solar PV system interconnected with the electric grid, using the grid as backup to supply additional energy requirements and providing substantial savings on electricity bills. Targeted at residential and commercial facilities with reliable grid access.
• Hybrid PV System Solar system that combines battery storage with secondary power sources such as diesel generators, wind turbines, and/or the electric grid to ensure power reliability and backup. Targeted at facilities with variable energy demands or unreliable grid supply.
• Standalone PV System Off-grid solar PV and battery system designed to supply all electricity requirements at remote locations where the electricity grid network is not present. Targeted at resorts, schools, and facilities in isolated areas without grid electricity.
• Solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Consulting Full Engineering, Procurement and Construction services for solar projects, including energy consumption studies, solar system sizing, analysis of current and upcoming regulations, market analysis, equipment procurement from world-class suppliers, and expert installation. Targeted at commercial and institutional customers planning solar deployments.
• Solar Operations and Maintenance Ongoing operations and maintenance service with online monitoring, detailed performance reports and recommendations, and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal solar system performance. Targeted at owners of NRG-installed solar systems requiring post-installation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500.5 kWp largest project installed, saving client ~$10,000/month ($120,000/year)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Jinko SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-class solar panel supplier. NRG Solar works with Jinko Solar as a preferred solar panel manufacturer for their installations across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Trina SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium solar module manufacturer. Trina Solar is one of the world's leading solar technology companies and serves as a key equipment partner for NRG Solar projects.
• Canadian SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal solar manufacturer providing high-quality solar modules for NRG Solar installations in Cambodia.
• SMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading solar inverter manufacturer. SMA inverters are used in NRG Solar installations for converting DC solar power to AC power.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal energy management and automation company providing electrical equipment and solutions for NRG Solar projects.
• GoodwesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSolar inverter and energy storage solutions provider used in NRG Solar hybrid and battery storage systems.
• GrowattsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSolar inverter manufacturer providing solutions for NRG Solar grid-connected and hybrid installations.
• Victron EnergysupportingTechnology or IntegrationEnergy storage and power conversion solutions provider for off-grid and hybrid solar systems, particularly for remote installations.
• ExiomsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSolar panel manufacturer providing equipment for NRG Solar projects.
• PestechsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing electrical and solar solutions for NRG Solar installations.
• SireasupportingTechnology or IntegrationSolar technology partner providing equipment for NRG Solar projects.
• LorentzsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSolar water pumping solutions provider, particularly used in agricultural applications such as the Prey Thom Pepper Farm project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleantech Solar: Singapore-headquartered solar EPC/IPA serving commercial and industrial customers across Southeast Asia. Highly comparable to NRG in target customer (C&I), financing-led GTM (no-upfront-cost PPAs), and multi-country SEA footprint — the regional scaled version of NRG's model.
• Sunseap (ENGIE Solar): Singapore-based solar IPP and rooftop solar provider now under ENGIE, operating across Southeast Asia including off-grid and hybrid systems. Comparable to NRG in offering grid-connected, hybrid, and off-grid PV for commercial clients in SEA markets.
• Tukas Power (Cambodia): Cambodian solar and renewable energy developer/EPC focused on the domestic market with grid-tied and off-grid solutions for commercial and industrial clients. The most direct Cambodia-headquartered peer to NRG, competing for the same customer pool.

Broad incumbents

• SJVN (Green Energy / Solar EPC arm): Indian state-owned renewable energy developer with expanding solar EPC and IPP operations across South and Southeast Asia. Comparable to NRG in delivering utility-scale and rooftop solar projects, though backed by sovereign capital at very different scale.
• First Solar: Global utility-scale solar developer and module manufacturer with projects across Asia. Comparable to NRG in the utility-scale PV EPC and project development space, though at vastly different scale and with proprietary thin-film technology.
• Sungrow: Leading global inverter and solar-plus-storage solutions provider that supplies equipment to and competes with regional EPCs like NRG. Comparable in offering hybrid/storage solutions for C&I customers across Asia-Pacific.
• Schneider Electric (Solar/Energy Storage): Global energy management and automation major that supplies inverters and electrical equipment to NRG and also delivers turnkey solar + storage solutions for C&I customers worldwide. Comparable in customer profile and integrated offering, but at vastly larger scale and as a Tier-1 supplier rather than local EPC.

Emerging players

• SolarHome: Southeast Asian pay-as-you-go off-grid solar provider serving residential and small business customers. Comparable to NRG in geographic focus (SEA) and use of financing/PAYG structures, though concentrated in a lower-income residential segment.
• Sun King (Greenlight Planet): Global off-grid solar PAYG company with Southeast Asia presence, providing affordable solar home systems and PAYG financing. Comparable to NRG's pay-for-energy concept and off-grid/hybrid system expertise, though focused on residential rather than C&I.

Regional players

• Solar Energy Vietnam / SPC: Vietnam-based solar EPC contractor delivering grid-connected, hybrid, and off-grid PV systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable offering and product mix to NRG, operating in an adjacent Southeast Asian market with similar demand drivers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NRG Solutions