What Flywheel Development does

Flywheel Development, operating as Flywheel Renewables, is a privately held, woman-owned renewable energy development company headquartered in Washington, DC, founded in 2013 by CEO Jessica Pitts. The company delivers the full lifecycle of solar renewable energy projects — financing, engineering, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance, and asset management — alongside financial structuring and tax credit advisory services. It operates as a sales-led, direct-to-customer solar installer serving three primary customer segments: property owners seeking long-term solar partnerships, local government entities running community solar programs, and underserved residents reached through those municipal partnerships, all within the DC metropolitan area.

The company's underlying technology is conventional Tier 1 solar equipment sourced through the Amicus Solar Cooperative, with no proprietary software, AI, or platform disclosed. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time installation contracts, recurring operations and maintenance subscriptions, asset management managed services, and professional services for financial structuring and tax credit optimization. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract cadences.

Flywheel differentiates on local ownership, low employee turnover, ethical USA-based equipment supply chains, and certifications including woman-owned business status, SEIA membership, Passive House Association alignment, and CBE Program participation. The business is small (1–10 employees), unfunded by external capital according to disclosures, and reliant on annual local government program partnerships as a recurring demand backbone rather than rapid geographic or product expansion.

Name

Flywheel Development

Legal name

Flywheel Renewables

Website

https://flywheeldevelopment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flywheel Development (DBA Flywheel Renewables) is a Washington, DC-based woman-owned solar developer delivering full-lifecycle renewable energy services — installation, operations and maintenance, asset management, and tax credit advisory — to property owners, local governments, and underserved residents in the DC metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Renewable energy development
• Solar operations maintenance
• Solar asset management
• Renewable energy financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installations: Design and installation of solar energy systems for residential and commercial properties
2. Operations & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services for installed solar systems ensuring optimal performance
3. Asset Management: Management of renewable energy assets for property owners and investors
4. Financial Structuring & Tax Credit Services: Financial advisory services including tax credit optimization for renewable energy projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Flywheel Development (operating as Flywheel Renewables) is a woman-owned renewable energy development company that implements the full lifecycle of solar energy projects, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance, and asset management. The company delivers solar installations and related services to property owners and underserved residents, primarily in partnership with local government programs in the District of Columbia metropolitan area.

Product overview

Flywheel Renewables is a woman-owned renewable energy development company offering a comprehensive suite of services for solar energy projects. The company provides four integrated service offerings: Solar Installations (covering the full project lifecycle from financing through construction), Operations & Maintenance (ongoing support for installed systems), Asset Management (performance monitoring and optimization), and Financial Structuring & Tax Credit Services. These services work together to deliver end-to-end renewable energy solutions for communities and property owners, with a focus on underserved residents and local government partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Installations Complete solar panel installation services for residential and commercial properties, including financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and ongoing support.
• Operations & Maintenance Ongoing operations and maintenance services for renewable energy systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Asset Management Asset management services for renewable energy projects covering monitoring, optimization, and performance reporting for property owners and investors.
• Financial Structuring & Tax Credit Services Financial structuring services including tax credit advisory and financing solutions for renewable energy projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low turnover rate in solar industry indicating stable workforce and consistent customer service

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amicus Solar CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlywheel is a member of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, which demonstrates a commitment to conscientious business practices. This membership enables them to source high quality solar panels, inverters and other equipment while keeping costs competitive. The cooperative represents a shared commitment to ethical business practices in the solar industry.
• SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlywheel Renewables displays the SEIA logo indicating membership in the Solar Energy Industries Association, the primary trade association for the U.S. solar industry.
• Passive House AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlywheel displays the Passive House Association logo indicating alignment with energy efficiency building standards.
• CBE (Clean Energy Building) ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlywheel displays the CBE Program logo indicating participation in clean energy building certification or incentive programs.
• Local Government ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlywheel partners every year with local government programs to deliver solar to underserved residents, creating ongoing program-based revenue and community impact.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flywheeldevelopment

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 →

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