What Namaste Solar does

Namaste Solar is a Boulder/Longmont, Colorado-based solar energy company founded in 2005 that designs, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, non-profit, public-sector, and community/utility-scale customers across the Colorado Front Range (south Denver to Fort Collins and nearby mountain communities). The company operates a vertically integrated model, performing design, permitting, installation, and ongoing operations & maintenance in-house without subcontractors. To date it reports 14,000+ systems installed totaling roughly 215 MW of capacity. It is structured as a 100% employee-owned cooperative and a Certified B Corporation, and employs an estimated 101–250 people across two Colorado offices.

Its product surface spans residential solar installation, home battery backup (reselling and integrating third-party systems including Enphase 5P, Enphase 10C, and Tesla Powerwall 3), EV charger installation, partner-provided heat pump installation, full-service commercial/industrial solar, and community solar garden EPC (1 MW–8 MW projects). Underlying technology is standard solar PV and solar-plus-storage; the batteries and microinverters are OEM hardware from Enphase and Tesla rather than proprietary technology. Differentiation rests on the vertically integrated in-house operating model, NABCEP-certified employee-owners, and membership in the Amicus Solar Cooperative, which pools the purchasing power of 80+ independent installers for equipment cost advantage.

The business earns revenue primarily through one-time installation project fees—residential systems averaging $20,000–$50,000 before incentives, plus battery, EV charger, and larger multi-MW commercial/community solar contracts—supplemented by recurring operations & maintenance/warranty service fees (including servicing systems installed by others). Go-to-market is direct: a non-commissioned residential sales team using free quotes, custom design, and $0-down financing; a dedicated commercial/enterprise field-sales team offering PPAs, impact-investor models, C-PACE, grant, and bridge-loan financing structures; and strong organic lead flow from referrals, reputation (4.8/5 across 649+ Google reviews), and community initiatives.

Name

Namaste Solar

Legal name

Namaste Solar

Website

https://namastesolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Employee-owned Colorado cooperative and B Corp (founded 2005) that designs, installs, and maintains residential, commercial, non-profit, and community solar PV systems, plus battery storage, EV chargers, and heat pumps, across the Front Range with 14,000+ systems and 215 MW installed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar installation
• Solar battery storage
• Home electrification services
• Solar operations maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Residential Solar Installation: One-time installation of solar PV systems for homeowners. Revenue is generated through upfront payment, cash purchase, or solar loan financing. Costs range from $20,000 to $50,000 per residential installation before incentives. The company also offers $0-down financing, making solar accessible to a broader customer base.
2. Home Battery Backup Installation: Installation of home battery systems (Enphase 10C, Enphase 5P, Tesla Powerwall 3) either as standalone or combined with solar. Revenue is one-time installation fee, with pricing based on the number of batteries and system capacity required. Zero-down, low-interest financing is available.
3. EV Charger Installation: Level 2 EV charger installation offered as a standalone service or as an add-on to solar panel installation. Provides faster charging speeds (up to seven times faster than standard outlets) and can be combined with solar for renewable-powered vehicle charging.
4. Heat Pump Installation: Heat pump installation services (air source, mini-split, ground source) offered through partnerships with vetted local installation companies. Namaste Solar provides referrals and integrates heat pump installation with solar quotes as part of home electrification packages.
5. Commercial Solar Installation: Full-service commercial solar installations for businesses, non-profits, public sector, and community solar projects. Revenue is generated through project fees with various financing structures including tax-advantaged projects, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), impact investor models, Colorado C-PACE program, Clean Energy Fund bridge loans, and city grant programs. Namaste Solar handles the full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) lifecycle.
6. Operations & Maintenance Services: Ongoing service, maintenance, repair, and warranty work for solar systems including those installed by other companies. Also includes deinstallation/reinstallation services for roof replacements and system enhancements. Service fees vary by type and are quoted per project.
7. Referral Program: Customer referral program where existing customers receive $250 for each successful referral who goes solar with Namaste Solar, and the referred customer also receives $250 off their system. This is an unlimited rewards program that drives organic customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Namaste Solar designs, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and home electrification products for residential and commercial customers across the Colorado Front Range. Core offerings include rooftop and ground-mount solar installations, home battery backup systems (Enphase 5P/10C and Tesla Powerwall 3), Level 2 EV chargers, and heat pump installations, with optional $0-down financing and ongoing operations & maintenance services.

Product overview

Namaste Solar is a Colorado-based solar energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar and home electrification services. The core offerings include residential and commercial solar panel installation services, home battery backup systems (featuring Enphase 5P, Enphase 10C, and Tesla Powerwall 3 products), EV charger installation, and heat pump installation through partner companies. The company operates a vertically integrated model handling everything from custom system design and permitting to installation and ongoing maintenance. Financing options include $0-down programs, and the company leverages its membership in the Amicus Solar Cooperative (80+ independent solar providers) for competitive pricing. Services span residential homeowners, commercial businesses, non-profits, public sector organizations, and community solar garden development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Installation Full-service residential solar PV system installation for homeowners on the Colorado Front Range, including custom system design, permitting, installation, and activation. The company offers $0-down financing and has completed 14,000+ systems.
• Commercial Solar Installation Full-service commercial and industrial solar installation including design, permitting, construction, and ongoing maintenance for businesses, property owners, non-profits, and public sector organizations. Financing options include PPAs, tax-advantaged projects, Colorado C-PACE, Clean Energy Fund bridge loans, and city grant programs.
• Home Battery Backup Systems Home battery storage installation for power outage protection and energy independence, available as standalone or combined with solar. Available options include Enphase 5P, Enphase 10C (10 kWh, 7.08 kW continuous), and Tesla Powerwall 3 (60A/240V integrated inverter), with $0-down financing available.
• EV Charger Installation Level 2 home EV charger installation offered as a standalone service or as an add-on to solar panel installation, providing up to seven times faster charging than standard outlets, with the option of solar-powered EV charging.
• Heat Pump Installation Heat pump installation (air source, mini-split, ground source/geothermal) provided via partnerships with locally-owned installation companies. Integrated with solar quotes as part of comprehensive home electrification packages.
• Community Solar Development (EPC Services) Large-scale community solar garden EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) services including ground-mount, carport, rooftop, and single-axis tracker systems from initial planning through commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
• Solar Operations and Maintenance Ongoing solar system maintenance including alert management, visual inspection, system testing, daily monitoring, annual maintenance reports, OEM liaison, and monthly/quarterly production reports. Services all brands of solar systems including those not installed by Namaste Solar.
• Residential Solar Financing $0-down solar financing through multiple lending partners, offering fixed monthly payments comparable to prior electric bills. Cash purchase discounts are also available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly electricity savings of ~$154 for a 9.57 kW residential system (102% electricity offset)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amicus Solar CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamaste Solar is a member of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, which pools the purchasing power of over 80 independent solar companies nationwide. This membership enables Namaste Solar to offer competitive pricing on solar equipment comparable to national chains while maintaining local service quality. The cooperative is used for both residential and commercial project procurement.
• Enphase EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase Energy is a key technology partner for Namaste Solar's home battery offerings. Namaste Solar installs the Enphase 10C and Enphase 5P battery systems, which integrate with existing Enphase microinverter systems. The partnership spans multiple years, with Namaste Solar leveraging Enphase's AC-coupled battery technology for whole-home backup and energy arbitrage applications. Enphase was founded in 2006.
• Tesla (Energy)coreTechnology or IntegrationNamaste Solar installs the Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery system as one of its two primary battery options. The Powerwall 3 features an integrated inverter and is controlled through the Tesla mobile app. Tesla's battery technology complements Namaste Solar's solar installations for whole-home backup and energy storage.
• City of Denver – Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) runs the Renewables and Resilience Program, which provides annual grant funding to non-profits in Denver for solar, storage, and EV charging stations. Namaste Solar has partnered with this program to complete solar installations for non-profits (e.g., Women's Bean Project), passing along additional funding to organizations that work with PV installers who pay for electrician training.
• Xcel EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXcel Energy is the primary electricity utility in Namaste Solar's service territory. The company leverages Xcel's Renewable Battery Connect program for residential battery incentives, as well as Xcel's solar interconnection processes. Xcel customers are eligible for heat pump rebates of up to $2,250 and air-source heat pump rebates of $1,700. The utility's Renewable Battery Connect program is a key enabler of battery adoption in Colorado.
• Poudre Valley REA (PVREA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoudre Valley REA is a rural electric cooperative serving parts of northern Colorado. PVREA offers rebates of $800 or $1,800 based on air source heat pump capacity for their member customers, complementing Xcel Energy programs in northern service areas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Freedom Forever: National residential solar installer with in-house financing arm. Competes with Namaste Solar in Colorado on price, financing, and installation speed for residential customers.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer offering leases, PPAs, and cash purchases with battery integration. Competes head-to-head with Namaste Solar in Colorado for residential PV and storage customers.
• SunPower: National residential and commercial solar installer with in-house Maxeon panels. Competes with Namaste Solar on Colorado residential and small commercial projects.
• Blue Raven Solar: Fast-growing regional-to-national residential solar installer with a BluePower+ financing program. Comparable regional rollout model and competes for the same Colorado homeowners.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar provider leveraging the ADT brand and customer base. Competes with Namaste Solar for Colorado residential customers seeking integrated home energy and security.
• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held US residential solar installers with a long track record. Closely comparable to Namaste Solar in being a long-tenured, vertically focused residential installer.
• Pivot Energy: Denver-based national solar developer and EPC focused on community solar and commercial projects. Closely comparable to Namaste Solar's commercial and community-solar garden business in Colorado.
• Borrego Solar: National commercial and utility-scale solar EPC and developer with strong community solar practice. Comparable to Namaste Solar's community-solar garden EPC capability and project scale.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: National residential and commercial solar installer using its own solar panels, inverters, and Powerwall. Active in Colorado and directly competes with Namaste Solar on the residential solar-plus-storage bundle.

Regional players

• Photon Brothers: Colorado-based residential and commercial solar installer serving the Denver/Boulder/Front Range market. Most direct local competitor to Namaste Solar with a similar residential-plus-storage focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/namastesolar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/namastesolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/NamasteSolar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/namaste-solar
• Instagraminstagram.com/namastesolar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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