What Solar Alternatives does

Solar Alternatives is a Gulf Coast solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Harahan (New Orleans), Louisiana. The company designs and installs solar PV systems, battery storage (Tesla Powerwall, Generac PWRcell, Enphase Encharge, and newly EMTEL solid-state batteries), EV charging stations, and complementary products such as solar pool and water heaters for residential, commercial, industrial, utility, and government clients. An entirely in-house engineering team is positioned as a key differentiator, supporting integrated design across solar, storage, and EV charging — a configuration many regional installers outsource. The company maintains a monitored installed base of more than 2,000 systems serviced by dedicated engineers and technicians across six staffed offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

The business operates two primary revenue streams. First, project-based EPC revenue from system sales and installation fees across commercial/industrial and residential segments, supplemented by ongoing maintenance contracts that provide recurring service revenue from a 2,000+ system fleet. Second, ancillary services including financial solutions and incentives management (financing arrangements, 30% federal ITC assistance, accelerated depreciation support), the Solar Plus subscription (marketed at as low as $59/month with full tax credit pass-through), and the Solar Advocate referral program. Customers range from homeowners concerned with hurricane-season grid resilience to enterprises such as Whole Foods, Nissan, Ochsner, Tulane, Mall of Louisiana, the City of Baton Rouge, the City of New Orleans, and New Orleans RTA, plus nonprofit and community resilience projects including the Together New Orleans–backed Community Lighthouse initiative.

Distribution combines a regional enterprise field sales force for commercial and industrial deals with inside sales for residential leads, augmented by a structured referral channel. Geographic reach is concentrated in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas core markets with active expansion into Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Tennessee. The company is privately held by owner Jeff Cantin, holds BBB accreditation, has no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and partners with workforce programs such as Louisiana Solar Corps and Louisiana Green Corps to source installation talent.

Name

Solar Alternatives

Legal name

Solar Alternatives Inc.

Website

https://solalt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solar Alternatives is a Gulf Coast solar EPC and O&M firm founded in 2008 that designs, installs, and maintains solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems for residential, commercial, industrial, utility, and government clients across Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and four adjacent states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC and Energy Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Commercial solar EPC
• Residential solar systems
• Battery storage solutions
• Solar operations maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: Turnkey engineering, consultation, and construction services for commercial, industrial, utility and residential solar installations. Revenue generated from system sales and installation fees.
2. Operations & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services ensuring peak facility revenue and performance. Customized O&M packages for residential and commercial customers.
3. Financial Solutions & Incentives Management: The company provides financial solutions and manages incentives for customers, likely including financing arrangements and tax credit assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solar Alternatives provides turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar PV, battery backup, and EV charging systems for commercial, industrial, utility, and residential clients across the Gulf Coast. The company integrates solar panels with backup batteries, EV chargers, and smart energy management, then delivers ongoing operations and maintenance services across a monitored fleet of over 2,000 systems. Financial solutions, incentives management, and the Solar Advocate referral program complement installation work.

Product overview

Solar Alternatives is a Gulf Coast solar and energy management firm offering turnkey engineering, consultation, and construction services. The company provides Commercial Solar Installations and Residential Solar Installations as core products, supported by Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Services for ongoing system care. Product portfolio includes Solar Battery Storage Solutions (Tesla Powerwall, Generac PWRcell, Enphase Encharge), Tesla Solar Roof, EV Charging Installation, Solar Pool Heaters, Solar Water Heaters, Commercial Battery Storage, and the Solar Advocate Referral Program. Special initiative includes Community Lighthouse Emergency Solar Systems for disaster preparedness. The company has a fleet of over 2,000 monitored systems and serves commercial, industrial, utility, and residential clients across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Tennessee since 2008.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Solar Installations Turnkey engineering, consultation, and construction services for commercial and industrial solar energy systems, including solar farms and large-scale installations.
• Residential Solar Installations Solar panel installation services for homeowners transitioning to clean, efficient solar energy, with options for battery backup and EV charging.
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Services Comprehensive solar and battery system operations and maintenance including preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, real-time monitoring, cleaning, and performance optimization for residential and commercial installations.
• Solar Battery Storage Solutions Battery backup systems including Tesla Powerwall, Generac PWRcell, and Enphase Encharge for storing solar energy and providing backup power during grid outages.
• Tesla Solar Roof Integrated solar roofing solution with solar cells embedded in roof tiles, combining roofing and solar generation in a single aesthetic product.
• EV Charging Installation Electric vehicle charging station installation services integrated with solar and battery systems for home EV charging.
• Solar Pool Heaters Solar thermal systems for heating swimming pools using solar energy.
• Solar Water Heaters Solar thermal systems for heating domestic water using solar energy.
• Commercial Battery Storage Large-scale battery storage solutions for commercial and industrial facilities to store solar energy and provide backup power.
• Solar Advocate Referral Program Referral incentive program where advocates earn $25 for referrals who meet with the company, $500 or more for purchases, and up to $50 for maintenance services.
• Community Lighthouse Emergency Solar Systems Solar-powered emergency shelter and resiliency hub installations featuring solar panels, battery storage, and smart panels for community disaster preparedness.
• EMTEL Solid-State Battery Systems Solid-state battery systems by EMTEL (ENWALL) introduced as a revolution in clean, safe, and sustainable power for Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
• Solar Plus Subscription Program Subscription offering starting at $59 per month that includes a solar system, home energy upgrade, and full tax credit benefits with no upfront payment and guaranteed savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swire Energy Services 300kW system expected to generate over 340MWh annually, saving approximately $1.25 million over its lifetime.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Together New OrleansflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2023Strategic partnership to launch the Community Lighthouse initiative, creating solar-powered neighborhood shelters for emergency preparedness. Solar Alternatives serves as engineering, installation, and maintenance partner for the solar systems at these resilience hubs. The initiative aims to create 85 safe havens across New Orleans.
• Together LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether Louisiana launched the Community Lighthouse program, with Solar Alternatives as the implementation partner for solar installations. The state of Louisiana is working with Solar Alternatives to address emergency power needs through this initiative.
• Louisiana Solar Corps (LSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide workforce development program partnership focused on clean, renewable energy. Solar Alternatives collaborates with LSC to advance sustainability and community empowerment in Louisiana.
• Louisiana Green CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce training partnership offering students certification in green construction and conservation, including solar installation. Provides hands-on job experience for careers in green energy jobs.
• SBPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational disaster resilience and recovery organization collaborated with Solar Alternatives to commission Louisiana's first commercial-scale microgrid solar energy system at SBP's St. Peter Apartments - a $10.3 million 50-unit mixed income apartment community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Sunrun is the largest US residential solar, battery storage, and energy services company, offering leases, PPAs, and cash purchases nationwide. Its subscription-based residential model directly competes with Solar Alternatives' Solar Plus offering.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy offers solar roof, panels, and Powerwall battery solutions through national direct and digital sales channels. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping residential solar-plus-storage products and serves as a key competitive threat in the markets Solar Alternatives targets.
• Mortenson Construction (Renewable Energy Group): Mortenson's Renewable Energy Group is a leading utility-scale wind and solar EPC contractor across the US. It is a broader incumbent competitor for large commercial and utility-scale projects that Solar Alternatives also pursues.
• SunPower: SunPower provides residential and commercial solar panels, battery storage, and integrated energy solutions with a national dealer and direct-install footprint, overlapping with Solar Alternatives' residential and commercial offerings.

Direct peers

• ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro Solar): ADT Solar is a regional-to-national residential and commercial solar installer offering turnkey solar, battery, and roofing solutions, directly competing with Solar Alternatives in the southern US market.
• Trinity Solar: Trinity Solar is one of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the US, operating a regional direct-sales model across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, comparable in business model to Solar Alternatives' residential go-to-market.
• PosiGen: PosiGen is a residential and commercial solar installer with a similar Gulf Coast and Southeast US footprint and a focus on solar-plus-battery offerings for homeowners and small businesses, making it the most directly comparable regional peer.
• Swinerton Renewable Energy: Swinerton Renewable Energy is a national EPC contractor for utility-scale and commercial solar plus battery storage projects, directly comparable to Solar Alternatives' commercial solar and microgrid capabilities.

Regional players

• Entergy: Entergy is the investor-owned utility serving Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and parts of Texas. It is a relevant regional player because utility-sponsored solar programs, tariffs, and rebate offerings directly shape the competitive environment for Solar Alternatives' commercial and residential business.

Emerging players

• Clean Energy Solutions (CES) / Louisiana Solar Energy Industries Association members: Local and emerging solar installers operating across the Gulf Coast and Louisiana through trade-association channels (GSREIA, LA SEIA) compete for the same residential and small-commercial projects as Solar Alternatives within its core geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SolarAlternatives
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solar-alternatives
• Instagraminstagram.com/solaralt

Compliance1 record

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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