Mars Energy Group

What Mars Energy Group does

Mars Energy Group (legal entity A2B Development, LLC) is a Rocklin, California-based holding company that acquires and incubates renewable energy operating businesses, then centralizes systems, capital, and talent to grow them. Founded in 2016, the company employs 11-50 people at its corporate level but operates through at least 11 wholly-owned subsidiaries, including core EPC arm MARS Energy Solutions, builder-focused MARS Builder Solutions, residential builder subsidiary Solara Home Energy, and operational units spanning community solar development (Landmark Power), energy credit brokerage (Envest Energy), public works (Unified), non-profit/school PPA financing (K12 Energy), and operations/maintenance (SolarCare+).

The company delivers commercial-scale solar EPC services nationwide — engineering, procurement, and construction for ground mount, carport, and rooftop solar installations, paired with battery energy storage and EV charging infrastructure. Project sizes range from 73kW up to a 15MW community solar portfolio, with named deployments at government facilities (corrections, school districts, prisons, airports), commercial enterprises (wineries, dairies, manufacturing, senior care), and production homebuilders. The technology stack includes NABCEP-certified workforce, master electricians, PMP-certified project managers, Tesla-certified and ChargePoint-certified installation credentials, OSHA30 safety certifications, and the Ready Home Energy platform — a workflow automation system routing tasks to appropriate department queues in new homebuilder contexts.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: project-based EPC contracts, recurring O&M service contracts via SolarCare+, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) structures (especially for tax-credit-locked non-profits and schools), project financing facilitation through lender relationships, and transaction-fee REC brokerage. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales leveraging "Request a Bid" consultations across specialized customer-segment funnels (developers, government, commercial builders, residential builders, agriculture, non-profits/schools, landowners). Distribution runs through direct regional sales teams plus retained subsidiary brands operating in their legacy markets under the consolidated MARS Energy umbrella.

Name

Mars Energy Group

Legal name

A2B Development, LLC

Website

https://marsenergygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mars Energy Group is a Rocklin, California-based holding company that acquires and incubates renewable energy firms, delivering nationwide commercial solar EPC, battery storage, and EV charging services through multiple subsidiaries to developers, government agencies, builders, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Solar EPC & Renewable Energy Infrastructure

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Commercial solar EPC
• Energy storage systems
• EV charging infrastructure
• Solar operations maintenance
• Renewable energy construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Services: Engineering, procurement, and construction services for commercial solar projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for ground mount, carport, and rooftop solar installations, including energy storage and EV charging.
2. Project Development: End-to-end development services including site analysis, custom system design, permitting, and interconnection. Revenue from development fees and project delivery.
3. Operations and Maintenance (SolarCare+): Ongoing maintenance and monitoring services for installed solar systems. Revenue generated through service contracts with regular maintenance schedules and 24/7 monitoring.
4. Energy Credit Brokerage: Monetization of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for customers. By leveraging a large portfolio, individual RECs are bundled and sold in trading markets that would otherwise be inaccessible to single system owners.
5. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Zero out-of-pocket financing option where customers pay for energy generated at predetermined rates. Popular with non-profits and schools with no upfront cost or long-term maintenance responsibilities.
6. Project Financing: Facilitated financing through established lender relationships. Company works with customers to review portfolios and determine optimal financing solutions.
7. Acquisition Integration Services: Company acquires renewable energy companies, providing capital, technology, systems implementation, and process improvements. Revenue from integrated operations of acquired subsidiaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mars Energy Group is a national energy infrastructure holding company that designs, builds, and maintains commercial solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and EV charging projects across the United States. It delivers end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, plus ongoing SolarCare+ operations and maintenance, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financing, project financing facilitation, and Renewable Energy Credit (REC) brokerage for builders, developers, government agencies, and private commercial customers, operating across 19+ licensed states through wholly owned subsidiaries and acquired brands.

Product overview

MARS Energy Group is a national energy infrastructure company offering end-to-end renewable energy solutions — designing, constructing, and maintaining commercial solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects nationwide for builders, developers, government agencies, and private customers. The portfolio is organized into two primary divisions: MARS Energy Solutions (Commercial & Public Works EPC) and MARS Builder Solutions, supported by multiple subsidiary brands. Acquired brands include Nelnet Renewable Energy (commercial/community solar EPC), California Premier Roofscapes (roofing), CalState Solar, NewGen (commercial/agriculture), and K12 Energy (non-profit/schools). Incubated brands include Solara Home Energy (new home builder solar), Unified (public works), Landmark Power (land lease/community solar), Envest Energy (energy credit brokerage), and Ready Home Energy (tech-enabled residential). Core services span solar (ground mount, carport, rooftop), energy storage, EV charging, operations & maintenance (SolarCare+), and financial services including PPA, project financing, and energy credit brokerage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solara Home Energy: New homebuilder solar services for California market
• SolarCare+
• Nelnet Renewable Energy
• California Premier Roofscapes / CalPrem Solar
• NewGen Energy
• Unified
• K12 Energy
• Envest Energy
• Landmark Power
• CalState Solar

Products and services

• MARS Energy Solutions — Commercial & Public Works EPC End-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for commercial solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects nationwide, serving developers, government agencies, and commercial customers.
• MARS Builder Solutions Integrated solar and roofing services for commercial builders, new home builders, and multi-family housing developers, including Title 24 compliance consulting for California projects.
• Solara Home Energy Subsidiary focused on new home builder solar installations throughout California, guiding new homeowners through financing, activation, and operation of their solar and battery systems.
• SolarCare+ Operations and Maintenance Comprehensive operations and maintenance suite including regular system cleaning, inspections, real-time fleet monitoring, utility billing auditing, and performance guarantees for installed solar systems.
• Solar Installation Services Ground mount, carport, and rooftop solar installations for commercial and public sector customers, including large-scale projects ranging from 73 kW to 15 MW.
• Energy Storage (BESS) Integration Battery energy storage system (BESS) integration alongside solar installations for commercial and public sector projects, including Tesla BESS deployments.
• Retail & Fleet EV Charging Infrastructure Electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation and services for retail and fleet applications, including ChargePoint-certified deployments.
• Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Financing Zero out-of-pocket financing option that allows solar system owners to pay for energy generated at predetermined rates with included maintenance throughout system life, popular with non-profits and schools.
• Project Financing Facilitation Financing solutions utilizing established lender relationships to help customers move quickly through the financing process with customized portfolio-based solutions.
• Energy Credit Brokerage (Envest Energy) Bundling and selling of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from the MARS Energy portfolio in trading markets otherwise inaccessible to individual system owners.
• RePower Aging Solar Systems Repowering and replacement services for aging solar energy systems to restore performance and extend useful life.
• Project Development Services End-to-end development services including site analysis, custom system design, permitting, and interconnection for renewable energy projects.
• California Premier Roofscapes Comprehensive residential and commercial roofing services including installation, repair, and maintenance with integrated solar for California homebuilders, operated as an acquired brand under MARS Energy Group since November 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) available for commercial solar projects before 2027 deadline
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tesla Certified InstallerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCompany holds Tesla Certified Installers status, enabling installation of Tesla energy products and integration with Tesla ecosystem.
• ChargePoint Certified PartnercoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for ChargePoint EV charging infrastructure installation and integration services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOLV Energy: One of the largest US commercial and utility-scale solar EPC contractors; competes head-to-head for similar commercial, government, and community solar EPC bids across many of the same states.
• Swinerton Renewable Energy: Direct competitor providing utility-scale and commercial solar EPC services with self-perform construction capabilities and a national footprint, overlapping with MARS's target project profile.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National EPC contractor with a strong solar and energy storage practice serving commercial, education, and public-sector clients similar to MARS's school district and government portfolio.
• SunPower Corporation: Established US residential and commercial solar installer with Pano AI-style direct-to-homeowner sales and dealer networks, competing for both new-home builder and existing-rooftop segments MARS serves.
• Trinity Solar: National residential solar installer serving new construction and retrofit markets — a comparable channel overlap with MARS's Solara Home Energy and builder-solutions business.
• Adapture Renewables: Developer and EPC of commercial and utility-scale solar plus storage projects with tax-equity capabilities, mirroring MARS's Nelnet Renewable Energy business line and project-development services.

Broad incumbents

• Mortenson Construction: Large national EPC firm with a dedicated renewable energy group executing utility-scale solar and storage projects; comparable in offering but with substantially greater bonding capacity and balance sheet.
• Tesla Energy: OEM and turnkey provider of solar + Powerwall + BESS + EV charging; MARS is a Tesla Certified Installer partner, and Tesla Energy competes for similar commercial energy and storage projects at larger scale.

Regional players

• Baker Electric Solar: California-based residential and commercial solar EPC with self-perform installation and O&M services, directly comparable in geography, customer segments, and service mix to MARS.

Emerging players

• Energix: Solar developer with EPC and asset management for community and commercial projects in multiple US states; comparable business model and customer base despite a smaller operating scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A6 records

Investments

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