PACIFIC SOLAR

What PACIFIC SOLAR does

Pacific Solar is a private, family-owned solar installation contractor headquartered at 228 N Fairfax Ave, Clovis, California, operating as a subsidiary of Valley Pacific Builders, Inc. (the Wasemiller family's building-industry holding company formed in 1982). Founded in 2008 by David Wasemiller, his son Michael Wasemiller, and family friend Garland Nelson, the company designs, sells, and installs custom solar energy systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Central California, with marketing positioning extending coverage to "all of California." The service portfolio spans rooftop solar, ground-mounted systems, battery backup and generators, residential and commercial EV chargers, and thermal drone inspections, all delivered by in-house certified installation teams with no subcontracting. Core technology is standard solar PV hardware (panels, inverters, battery storage) combined with proprietary in-house system design, professional shade analysis modeling, and thermal drone-based diagnostics for accuracy and precision in panel placement and fault detection.

The business model is primarily transactional project revenue from one-time solar system sales and installation, supplemented by recurring service revenue from maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and cleaning over the 25+ year life of installed systems. GTM is sales-led and direct, blending phone-driven consultations ((559) 251-5592), a website lead-capture funnel (HubSpot forms), Google Ads paid search, an organic social presence, and a referral channel the company identifies as a primary growth driver. Customers span three primary segments: residential homeowners in Central California facing 31+ cents/kWh utility rates, commercial businesses (retail, restaurant, hospitality, insurance), and agricultural operations (farms, dairies, produce processors) with large ground-mount installations. The competitive proposition rests on local brand longevity, in-house execution control, and a paired Savings Guarantee and 25-year Workmanship Guarantee, while competition is fragmented across other regional California solar installers.

Customer concentration is broadly diversified across many small residential and SMB projects, with episodic larger commercial and agricultural anchors (e.g., Ok Produce at 6.5 MW, Dejong Dairy at 1.1 MW, Town and Country Market at 817.8 kW, First 5 California at 212 kW, Belmont Country Club at 251 kW). Multiple financing options — cash, Sunlight financing, PPA at 0% or 3.5% escalator, and pre-paid PPA with EECU — broaden buyer access, and a 30% federal tax credit is marketed as a primary cost-reduction lever. The company is BBB accredited, a Fresno Chamber of Commerce member, and a three-time Best of Central California awardee (Silver 2024, Gold 2025, Gold 2026).

Name

PACIFIC SOLAR

Legal name

Valley Pacific Builders, Inc.

Website

https://pacificsolarcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Solar is a private, family-owned solar installation contractor in Clovis, California, that designs, sells, and installs custom rooftop and ground-mount solar, battery storage, and EV chargers for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Central California, using in-house certified teams with a 25-year workmanship guarantee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

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 systems
• Solar battery storage
• EV charger installation
• Solar energy contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel System Sales & Installation: The primary revenue stream comes from selling and installing solar energy systems for residential and commercial properties. This includes panel installation, inverter setup, electrical integration, and full permitting coordination. Revenue is generated through direct system sales with financing options available.
2. EV Charger Installation: Installation of EV charging stations for both residential and commercial properties, generating additional revenue per installation.
3. Battery Storage Systems: Battery backup and generator systems installed alongside or separately from solar systems, providing backup power and energy independence.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing solar panel maintenance, repairs, system upgrades, and cleaning services to ensure peak system performance over the 25+ year lifespan of installations.
5. Ground-Mount Solar Systems: Custom ground-mounted solar installations for commercial and agricultural properties, particularly for farms and dairies with large land areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pacific Solar designs and installs custom solar energy systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties in Central California, with in-house teams handling consultation, design, permitting, installation, and maintenance. The company also supplies and installs battery backup/generator systems, EV chargers (residential and commercial), ground-mounted solar arrays, and provides thermal drone inspection services for existing solar installations.

Product overview

Pacific Solar is a full-service residential and commercial solar energy company based in Fresno, CA, with 40+ years of experience since 1982. The company operates a unified service model offering custom solar installation as the core offering, supplemented by battery storage, EV charging stations (residential and commercial), ground-mounted systems, and thermal drone inspection services. All installations are performed by in-house certified teams with no subcontracting. Pacific Solar backs its work with a Savings Guarantee (ensuring lower bills than utility costs) and a 25-year Workmanship Guarantee. The company serves residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and agricultural operations throughout Central California including Fresno, Clovis, Sacramento, and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Systems Custom-designed rooftop solar panel installations for homeowners that include system design, panel installation, and ongoing maintenance services, backed by a Savings Guarantee and 25-year Workmanship Guarantee. Targeted at Central California homeowners looking to reduce or eliminate electricity bills.
• Commercial Solar Systems Solar energy systems designed and installed for businesses, farms, and commercial properties across Central California, including office buildings, agricultural operations, and retail facilities. Sized from small commercial systems up to multi-MW installations.
• Battery Backup & Generators Battery storage systems that store solar energy for use during peak pricing hours, grid outages, or evening use, maximizing self-consumption under California's NEM 3.0 net billing program. Includes battery backup and generator products for residential and commercial customers.
• EV Chargers (Residential) Electric vehicle charging station installation for homeowners, enabling users to charge their EVs using solar-generated electricity.
• Commercial EV Chargers EV charging infrastructure installation for businesses, supporting companies transitioning to electric fleets or offering charging services to customers.
• Solar Ground Mounts Ground-mounted solar panel systems ideal for properties with limited roof space or for agricultural operations, providing flexible panel placement and angle optimization.
• Thermal Drone Scan Thermal imaging inspection service using drone technology to identify hot spots, failing cells, or hidden issues in existing solar installations, helping detect problems before they become costly repairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces annual electricity costs by $3,360-$4,800 per household at current rates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer offering leases, PPAs, and cash systems to homeowners nationally, including California. Directly competes with Pacific Solar on the same residential rooftop segment using a similar bundled solar+battery+EV product set.
• Semper Solaris: California-based residential and commercial solar installer headquartered in San Diego with regional offices including the Central Valley. Closely comparable to Pacific Solar in product mix (solar, battery, roofing, EV chargers) and California geographic focus, with similar sales-led go-to-market.
• Baker Electric Solar: Long-established Southern California residential and commercial solar installer with in-house installation teams. Comparable to Pacific Solar in its family-rooted California identity, in-house delivery model, and mix of residential, commercial, and battery work.
• Borrego Solar: Commercial and utility-scale solar EPC firm with deep California roots and a national footprint. Directly comparable to Pacific Solar's commercial and agricultural project work (e.g., multi-megawatt ground mounts, complex permitting, in-house engineering).
• Momentum Solar: US residential solar installer with a direct sales-led, in-house crew model active in California markets. Compares with Pacific Solar on customer acquisition approach and the integrated sales-to-installation journey.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential-focused US solar installer with an in-house installation model and active California presence. Closely comparable in product (solar + battery) and in the kind of direct-to-homeowner marketing approach Pacific Solar uses.
• Citadel Roofing and Solar: California roofing and solar installer offering combined rooftop replacement and solar installations, primarily residential. Comparable to Pacific Solar's residential rooftop offering and uses a similar regional in-house crew model.
• REC Solar: Commercial and industrial solar EPC provider serving California and other US states. Direct peer to Pacific Solar's commercial and agricultural work, including ground-mount and large-rooftop systems for businesses and farms.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Vertically integrated solar roof, Powerwall battery, and EV charging provider serving California and other US markets. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Pacific Solar on residential solar, battery storage, and EV charger installation, but operates at national scale and through Tesla's own brand and sales channels.

Regional players

• Solar Optimum: California-headquartered solar, battery, and roofing installer serving Southern and Central California. Competes with Pacific Solar in adjacent California geographies with a similar one-stop-shop solar+battery+roofing offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/werpacificsolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/PacificSolarFresno
• Instagraminstagram.com/pacsolfresno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-solar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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