MidNite Solar
MidNite Solar is a privately held U.S. manufacturer (founded 2005) that designs and assembles MPPT charge controllers, inverters, pre-wired E-Panels, combiner boxes, and surge protection devices for battery-based solar, wind, and hydro systems, selling through distributors, installers, and direct-to-DIY off-grid customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersArlington, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MidNite Solar does
MidNite Solar is a privately held, founder/family-owned U.S. manufacturer of balance-of-system electronics for battery-based renewable energy systems. Founded in 2005 by Robin Gudgel (along with brother Bob and wife Mary) after their departure from OutBack Power Systems, the company designs and assembles its products at a single Arlington, Washington facility. Its product line spans MPPT charge controllers (Classic family, The KID, The Brat, Barcelona, Hawke's Bay), the Rosie inverter/charger, pre-wired E-Panel enclosures, MNPV combiner boxes (described as the largest such product line in North America), surge protection devices, battery enclosures, and modular inverter/charger systems. The technical platform emphasizes proprietary features such as HyperVOC (extended open-circuit-voltage tolerance), built-in Arc Fault Detection on the Classic, MNGP2 graphics-panel integration, Modbus RTU and Modbus over TCP/IP communications, and field-updatable firmware, all certified to ETL UL1741, CSA 22.2, UL458 (marine/RV), CE, FCC Class B, IEC 62109, and NEMA 4X standards.
The business model is direct hardware sales of manufactured equipment, supported by free firmware updates and a free cloud monitoring service (My MidNite) that extend product lifecycles rather than generate direct revenue. Go-to-market is hybrid: a direct-to-consumer website storefront (with printable price list, phone/email sales support, sizing tools, and an active user forum) sits alongside a global stocking-distributor network and a solar installer/integrator channel. E-Panels are pre-wired for inverters from SMA, Schneider/Xantrex, Magnum Energy, and OutBack Power, which both broadens the addressable system architecture and creates tight coupling with those OEM ecosystems. Customer segments span professional installers and electrical contractors, DIY off-grid homeowners, RV and marine owners, small wind and micro-hydro users, distributors and retailers, and remote/humanitarian deployments (e.g., Médecins Sans Frontières in Sudan, USMC deployable power). The company is an NABCEP continuing-education provider and SEIA member, and supports installer training through webinars and trade shows (Solar Fest, COSEIA, Solar Solutions, Solwest).
MidNite has never raised external capital — it was bootstrapped in 2005 from founder personal capital and remains under family ownership — and operates with a small engineering bench (11 full-time engineers) inside a 11–50 employee headcount band. The most recent strategic activity centers on a 2023 product wave (Rosie inverter, Barcelona and Hawke's Bay MPPT controllers, DIY inverter/charge-controller line) plus the 2025 Powerflo battery product and ongoing firmware extensions, with the modular MNB17 inverter/charger platform announced as in development.
MidNite Solar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MidNite Solar
- Legal name
- MidNite Solar Inc.
- Website
- https://midnitesolar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MidNite Solar is a privately held U.S. manufacturer (founded 2005) that designs and assembles MPPT charge controllers, inverters, pre-wired E-Panels, combiner boxes, and surge protection devices for battery-based solar, wind, and hydro systems, selling through distributors, installers, and direct-to-DIY off-grid customers worldwide.
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MidNite Solar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Power Electronics
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Renewable Power Electronics & Advanced Inverters R&D (SiC/GaN, Grid-Forming, HVDC Converter Tech) (EUAMAOAF), Power Electronics Manufacturing (Inverters/DC-DC/Onboard Chargers) (IMACACAD)
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Where MidNite Solar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Arlington
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MidNite Solar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware product sales: One-time sale of manufactured alternative-energy hardware including MPPT charge controllers (Classic, KID, Brat, Barcelona, Hawke's Bay), inverters (Rosie), E-Panels, combiner boxes (MNPV3 through MNPV10-1000), surge protection devices, pre-wired systems, battery enclosures, and breakers.
- Pre-wired system sales: Sale of full pre-wired, battery-based systems for standalone off-grid, battery-based grid tie, and AC coupled battery backup installations, integrating inverters from SMA, Schneider/Xantrex, and Magnum Energy.
- Free firmware updates and monitoring software: Free firmware updates for charge controllers, free Local Application software, and free My MidNite cloud monitoring service — supports hardware sales by extending product lifecycles and post-sale engagement rather than generating direct revenue.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | — | Hardware products priced individually via downloadable price list |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels11 records
MidNite Solar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MidNite Solar designs, assembles, and sells MPPT charge controllers (Classic, KID, Brat, Barcelona, Hawke's Bay), inverters/chargers (Rosie), pre-wired E-Panel enclosures, PV combiner boxes (MNPV series), surge protection devices, and battery enclosures for off-grid and battery-based renewable energy systems. Products are designed and assembled in America at the company's Arlington, WA headquarters and sold through distributors, dealers, and direct to installers and DIY customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Rosie Inverter (MNROSIE7048RE) Hybrid inverter/charger designed and assembled in America, using the latest silicon technology to deliver up to 3X surge capacity in a lightweight package for single-person installation. Pairs with MidNite's Barcelona and Hawke's Bay MPPT chargers via the built-in MNGP2 graphics panel to form a unified power system.
- Barcelona MPPT Charge Controller (MNBCLNA) MidNite's most powerful MPPT charge controller with a 200A combined output and dual 600V MPPT inputs that track two separate solar arrays independently, reducing wire runs, combiners, and overcurrent protection. Features the MNGP2 graphics panel for system-wide display and adjustment.
- Hawke's Bay MPPT Charge Controller (90A & 120A) 600V MPPT charge controller offered in 90A and 120A single-input versions with the same feature set as the Barcelona in a smaller form factor. Features Bluetooth connectivity for simplified firmware updates, a large display with rotary knob, and fully customizable battery settings compatible with virtually any battery chemistry.
- The KID MPPT Charge Controller
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% more energy harvested vs old PWM Steca controller
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use MidNite Solar
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
MidNite Solar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration11 records
Feature8 records
MidNite Solar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- SMAcoreSMA inverters (including the Sunny Island) are featured in MidNite's pre-wired systems portfolio, with dedicated E-Panels, mounting hardware, and an installer training video series for Sunny Island integration.
- Schneider Electric / XantrexcoreSchneider/Xantrex inverters (including the Conext XW and Powerflo battery) are integrated into MidNite's pre-wired systems. Conext XW + ComBox monitoring is supported via the third-party Classic Status 4 Plus software.
- Magnum EnergycoreMagnum Energy inverters are featured in MidNite's pre-wired systems, and the 'MagNite' E-Panel variant was developed specifically for Magnum inverters. Magnum upgrade work on the Suniva UPS NASCAR trailer is also referenced.
- OutBack Power SystemscoreOutBack inverters integrate with MidNite E-Panels; the founder Robin Gudgel co-founded OutBack before founding MidNite and still owns 24% of OutBack. MidNite also designed the original sheet metal enclosure for the OutBack Radian inverter.
- Suniva, Inc.flagshipSuniva selected MidNite charge controllers, E-Panel and combiners to build the UPS NASCAR track-side cart (project led by engineer Sol Haroon), with planned Modbus direct integration.
- NAZ Solar ElectricflagshipNAZ Solar Electric produced a featured video on the Rosie inverter and is referenced as a stocking distributor/dealer.
- Wholesale Solar, Inc.flagshipWholesale Solar is one of MidNite's largest stocking distributors, ordering/selling over 500 Classic 150s and 100 of the 200/250 models; principals Jay and Mark Coleman publicly endorse the products.
- Inter-Island Solar Supply (Hawaii)coreHawaii-based distributor that hosted MidNite Classic charge control presentations to installers and sells MidNite products suited for salt-laden environments (aluminum E-Panels).
- Bergey WindpowercoreMidNite publishes official wind curves for Bergey XL.1 turbines on the Classic charge controller at 24V and 48V battery banks, enabling plug-and-play integration for MidNite customers.
- CBI (Circuit Breaker Industries, South Africa)coreCBI manufactures the 63A 125VDC Din Rail breakers used in MidNite E-Panels and re-tested them to 125VDC at Robin Gudgel's recommendation, benefiting the entire industry. CBI is currently working with MidNite to UL list a DC-GFP breaker assembly.
- NABCEPcoreMidNite is an NABCEP-approved continuing education provider, lending professional credibility and driving installer awareness through certified training programs.
- SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association)minorMidNite is a member of SEIA, the U.S. solar industry trade association; logo displayed on the homepage.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MidNite Solar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Enphase Energy: Broad incumbent in residential and commercial solar with microinverter and battery storage systems. Enphase's acquisition of OutBack Power Systems makes it a direct competitor in off-grid/battery-based segments and a major competitive threat to MidNite's discrete balance-of-system niche via integrated, software-driven solutions.
- SolarEdge Technologies: Broad incumbent in residential, commercial, and industrial solar with power optimizers, inverters, and increasingly batteries. SolarEdge's integrated DC-optimized architecture competes for installer attention and shifts specification decisions away from discrete MPPT charge controllers like MidNite's Classic line.
Direct peers
- Victron Energy: Direct peer focused on off-grid, marine, RV, and remote industrial power systems — overlapping significantly with MidNite's Classic/KID charge controllers and Rosie inverter. Victron's broad product portfolio and strong European/EMEA presence compete directly with MidNite for installer mind-share in mobile and remote applications.
- Magnum Energy (Sensata Technologies): Direct peer in pure sine wave inverter/chargers for off-grid and battery-based applications. MidNite developed the 'MagNite' E-Panel variant specifically for Magnum inverters, and the two share installers and dealers across the RV, marine, and residential off-grid channels.
- OutBack Power Systems: Direct competitor in MPPT charge controllers, inverter/chargers, and balance-of-system components for off-grid and battery-based systems. Founder Robin Gudgel co-founded OutBack before starting MidNite, and the two companies compete head-to-head across product categories (FX series vs Classic, Radian vs Rosie).
- Schneider Electric (Xantrex / Conext): Direct competitor in inverter/chargers, charge controllers, and battery-based system integration. MidNite's E-Panels are specifically designed to integrate with Schneider/Xantrex Conext XW and Pro/Concerto inverters, and the two compete for installer spec-ins in residential and commercial battery-based systems.
- Morningstar Corporation: Direct peer in MPPT and PWM solar charge controllers, with overlapping DIY, RV, marine, and off-grid residential customer segments. MidNite E-Panels have expanded to support Morningstar inverters, and the two compete on price/feature trade-offs in the small-to-mid controller category.
- Samlex America: Direct peer in inverters, charge controllers, and DC power products serving solar, RV, marine, and industrial markets. MidNite E-Panels are designed to integrate with Samlex inverters, and the two compete on price-conscious specifications in entry-level and mid-sized off-grid systems.
- Apollo Solar: Direct peer in MPPT charge controllers and inverter/chargers for off-grid and hybrid solar systems. MidNite E-Panels integrate with Apollo Solar inverters, and the two compete for the same telecom, remote-power, and battery-based installer accounts.
- SMA Solar Technology: Direct peer in solar inverters, with overlap on MidNite's pre-wired systems that feature SMA Sunny Island inverters. Both companies target off-grid and battery-based grid-tie segments, and SMA's much larger global footprint sets the competitive bar for MidNite's growing inverter line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
MidNite Solar financial estimates
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MidNite Solar leadership team
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Profiles3 records
MidNite Solar funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about MidNite Solar
What does MidNite Solar do?
MidNite Solar designs, assembles, and sells MPPT charge controllers (Classic, KID, Brat, Barcelona, Hawke's Bay), inverters/chargers (Rosie), pre-wired E-Panel enclosures, PV combiner boxes (MNPV series), surge protection devices, and battery enclosures for off-grid and battery-based renewable energy systems. Products are designed and assembled in America at the company's Arlington, WA headquarters and sold through distributors, dealers, and direct to installers and DIY customers.
Is MidNite Solar a public or private company?
MidNite Solar is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was MidNite Solar founded?
MidNite Solar was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MidNite Solar based?
MidNite Solar is headquartered in Arlington, United States, in the North America region.
How does MidNite Solar make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware product sales are the primary driver. The others are pre-wired system sales and free firmware updates and monitoring software.
Who are MidNite Solar's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Enphase Energy and SolarEdge Technologies. Direct peers are Victron Energy, Magnum Energy (Sensata Technologies), OutBack Power Systems, Schneider Electric (Xantrex / Conext), Morningstar Corporation, Samlex America, Apollo Solar and SMA Solar Technology.
Does MidNite Solar have an API?
Yes. MidNite Solar products expose a Modbus-based interface for industrial and monitoring integration. The Classic, Classic SL, Classic Lite, KID, Rosie inverter, Barcelona, and Hawke's Bay charge controllers all support Modbus RTU and Modbus over TCP/IP communications. This allows external systems, inverters (such as the Schneider Conext XW with Conext ComBox), and third-party monitoring/control software (e.g., N1GNN's Classic Status 4 Plus) to read state, configure parameters, and coordinate charge stages with the rest of the system. A MyMidNite cloud-based monitoring service (https://mymidnite2.com) is also offered as a free secure remote-monitoring endpoint for Classic controllers, and a MidNite Solar Local Application enables monitoring Classics over a local network or the Internet. Modbus register maps and explanations are published as downloadable PDFs. Developer documentation is at www.midnitesolar.com/firmware/Solar_inverter_charger_register_definition.pdf.
What industry is MidNite Solar in?
MidNite Solar's product category is Solar Power Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAHAB, Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing, with a secondary code of EUAMAOAF, Renewable Power Electronics & Advanced Inverters R&D (SiC/GaN, Grid-Forming, HVDC Converter Tech). Its NAICS code is 335 and its SIC code is 3600.