Solare Energy

What Solare Energy does

Solare Energy, Inc. was a San Diego County-based solar installation and energy efficiency services company that operated from 1989 until its permanent closure in July 2025. Originally founded as a general electrical contractor, the firm transitioned exclusively to solar PV installation around 2009 and ultimately delivered more than 3,000 residential solar systems, 220 battery storage systems, and commercial solar projects across offices, retail, restaurants, lodging, warehouses, food stores, and non-profit organizations. Its core product was custom-designed grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic systems paired with battery storage (notably Tesla Powerwall), EV chargers, solar water and pool heating, and solar HVAC, all orchestrated through its proprietary Solare Intelligent Energy System — a centralized hub that optimized consumption, enabled rate arbitrage against time-of-use tariffs, and provided backup power during outages.

The company's revenue model combined one-time installation revenue from equipment sales and labor with recurring maintenance and monitoring subscriptions, supported by quote-based pricing and $0-down financing options including unsecured loans, home equity loans, PACE programs, and leases. Go-to-market was direct-to-consumer through in-home and virtual energy-analyst consultations, complemented by referral programs, local broadcast and print advertising, an online savings calculator, and brand sponsorships such as SDSU Aztecs events. Equipment was sourced from premium manufacturers including Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, LG, Panasonic, SunPower, and Solaria, and the firm held an A+ Better Business Bureau rating with a reported 98% customer satisfaction score.

In July 2025, Solare Energy announced permanent closure, attributing the decision to a confluence of regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds: SDG&E's replacement of Net Energy Metering with a Net Billing Tariff, prevailing wage and reporting requirements for non-residential installations, elevated interest rates, tariffs on imported solar and battery equipment, and most decisively the elimination of the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill signed on July 4, 2025. The company redirected existing customers to other regional installers (Cosmic Solar and Roofing, EnergyAid) and to equipment manufacturers for warranty and monitoring support.

Name

Solare Energy

Legal name

Solare Energy, Inc.

Website

https://solareenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solare Energy, Inc. was a San Diego County-based solar PV installer founded in 1989 that delivered 3,000+ residential and commercial solar systems with battery storage and the proprietary Solare Intelligent Energy System before permanently closing in July 2025 due to regulatory and tax-credit changes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar installation
• Solar battery storage
• Energy efficiency services
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Installation Services: One-time installation of custom-designed solar PV systems for residential, commercial, and non-profit customers. Includes system design, permitting, processing incentives, installation, testing, and monitoring. Revenue generated from equipment sales and installation labor.
2. Battery System Installation: Installation of battery storage systems including Tesla Powerwall for backup power and energy arbitrage. Revenue from equipment sales and installation services.
3. Commercial Solar and Energy Efficiency: Commercial solar installations combined with energy efficiency upgrades including HVAC, lighting, and building envelope improvements. Revenue from equipment sales, installation, and managed services.
4. Maintenance and Monitoring Services: Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and support services for solar systems regardless of installer. Includes system diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, and warranty replacements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solare Energy designs, permits, installs, and monitors custom solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, and non-profit customers in San Diego County. Offerings bundle solar PV panels with battery storage (Tesla Powerwall and others), solar water and pool heating, EV charging stations, energy efficiency upgrades (HVAC, LED, building envelope), and the proprietary Solare Intelligent Energy System for integrated energy management and rate arbitrage. The company also provides ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and warranty support for solar systems regardless of original installer.

Product overview

Solare Energy was a solar energy installation and services company serving San Diego County, CA, operating as an electrical contractor since 1989 and specializing exclusively in solar since 2009. The company closed permanently in 2025. Its portfolio centered on two core offerings: custom Solar PV Installation (residential and commercial grid-tied and off-grid systems, including rooftop and ground-mounted arrays) and the proprietary Solare Intelligent Energy platform (an integrative energy management system that combines solar PV arrays, battery storage, smart thermostats, EV chargers, and other smart home devices into a central hub for optimized consumption, rate arbitrage, and backup power). The company layered multiple add-on modules around these core offerings — Batteries/Energy Storage (e.g., Tesla Powerwall), Solar Water & Pool Heating, EV Charging Stations, Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Analysis & Upgrades, Commercial Solar Heating & Air Conditioning, Energy Star Benchmark & Certification, and Solar Maintenance Services — all supported by a Savings & Payment Calculator tool. Equipment sourced from premium manufacturers (Tesla, LG, Panasonic, SunPower, Solaria, SolarEdge, Enphase, SMA) was offered with various financing options including unsecured loans, home equity financing, PACE programs, and leases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solare Intelligent Energy System: Proprietary integrative energy system that connects smart home devices to a central hub for optimized energy consumption and savings based on solar production and time-of-use electricity rates.

Products and services

• Residential Solar PV Installation Custom-designed grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems for residential homes, converting sunlight into electricity for direct home use or grid export, including full-service design, permitting, installation, testing, and monitoring.
• Commercial Solar Panel Installation Grid-connected rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems for commercial buildings including offices, retail, food stores, restaurants, lodging, and warehouses, including full-service design, permitting, installation, testing, and inspection.
• Solare Intelligent Energy System A proprietary integrative energy management system that connects solar PV arrays, battery storage, smart thermostats, EV chargers, and other smart home devices to a central hub, optimizing energy consumption, rate arbitrage, and grid backup, and adapting continuously to electricity rate changes and new utility programs.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems Home battery storage systems (including Tesla Powerwall) charged by solar PV arrays, enabling peak-pricing consumption, power outage backup, and rate arbitrage by storing power when costs are low and discharging when costs are high.
• Solar Water and Pool Heating Solar heating panels that concentrate and capture heat for domestic hot water and pool heating applications, often combined with PV systems to reduce water and space heating energy costs.
• Commercial Solar Heating and Air Conditioning Commercial-scale solar thermal collector systems (typically 5 tons or larger) that run absorption chillers to provide air conditioning in summer and space heating in winter for commercial properties.
• Commercial Solar Water Heating Commercial-scale solar thermal systems for hot water production, combined with solar PV for enhanced energy savings, including full system design, permitting, installation, and monitoring.
• Residential Energy Efficiency Analysis and Upgrades Building performance analysis including BPI-certified home performance analysis, HERS energy audits, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting retrofits, building envelope sealing, and insulation improvements to reduce electricity and gas consumption.
• Commercial Energy Efficiency Services Comprehensive energy use profiling, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting and control systems, occupancy sensors, building envelope sealing, insulation, and integrated solution design for commercial customers.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Design, permitting, and installation of EV charging stations for residential use, with cost-benefit analysis based on utility tariffs for switching to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
• Solar Maintenance Services Ongoing system diagnostics, repair, upgrades, and warranty processing for solar panel systems regardless of original installer, including network and monitoring services and battery backup maintenance, backed by a 25-year workmanship warranty.
• Energy Star Benchmark and Certification Energy Star benchmark assessment, efficiency retrofit design and installation, and certification application support for commercial buildings, as required for commercial real estate transactions since 2010.
• Non-Profit Energy Solutions Specialized solar financing options and energy solutions designed for non-profit organizations to maximize their budget allocation toward community impact rather than utility costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients saved more than $7 million through solar installations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of Tesla Powerwall battery systems. Integrates Tesla battery technology with Solare Intelligent Energy System for home backup power and energy arbitrage.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationInstalls Enphase microinverters and Envoy communication devices. Provides troubleshooting support and internet reconnection guides for Enphase systems.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationInstalls SolarEdge inverters and provides power cycling and troubleshooting support for SolarEdge internet connectivity issues.
• SMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstalls SMA Sunny Boy inverters and provides power cycling and ethernet bridge re-pairing support guides.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lumio: Residential solar installer operating across the Western US with rooftop PV and battery offerings. Overlapping product breadth, financing options, and direct-to-consumer sales approach with Solare.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer offering rooftop PV, battery storage, and grid services with a direct-to-consumer sales motion. Closely comparable business model, product set, and customer profile to Solare Energy, operating at national scale instead of single-county.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar installer offering rooftop PV, battery storage, and monitoring solutions. Closely aligned direct-to-consumer sales motion, customer base, and product mix to Solare's residential offering.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential-focused solar installer with strong financing partnerships and a turnkey install model. Directly comparable residential solar-plus-storage business model to Solare, with overlapping GTM motion and customer segment.
• SunPower: Residential and commercial solar installer and panel manufacturer with deep California presence. Directly comparable residential and commercial rooftop PV installation offering to Solare's core line of business.
• Trinity Solar: Long-standing residential and commercial solar installer operating across multiple Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Same residential-plus-commercial focus, in-house installation crews, and turnkey installer model as Solare.
• Tesla Energy: Operates a residential and commercial solar and storage installation business including Powerwall, the same product Solare installs and integrates. Direct competitor in the California residential solar-plus-storage segment.
• Momentum Solar: Premium residential solar installer offering PV, battery, and EV charging across multiple US states. Highly comparable direct-to-consumer sales model and product set, with a California operation overlapping Solare's territory.

Regional players

• EnergyAid: San Diego-area solar and battery service provider also explicitly recommended by Solare Energy's closure announcement. Comparable regional competitor for solar installation, monitoring, and maintenance services in the same geography.
• Cosmic Solar: San Diego-based solar and roofing installer explicitly recommended by Solare's closure announcement as a replacement provider. Direct regional peer operating in the same local market with comparable residential and commercial solar service offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolareenergy.com
• Xx.com/solareenergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solare-energy-inc.

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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