What Earthlight Technologies does

Earthlight Technologies is a family-owned solar and energy solutions company founded in 2008 in Ellington, Connecticut, by the Schneider family and operating today under Earthlight Technologies, LLC. The company designs, engineers, installs, and services photovoltaic (PV) systems, lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) battery energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, LED lighting and energy-efficiency upgrades, roofing, and sports lighting for residential and commercial customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Rhode Island. It is a certified installer for Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH home batteries and participates in Connecticut Green Bank's ESS Program and utility incentive programs run by Connecticut Light and Power, Western Massachusetts Electric, and National Grid.

The business operates a fully in-house, design-build model: in-house electricians, roofers, designers, and installers execute the full project lifecycle, supported by an operations and maintenance service department that also services orphaned systems from other providers. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation contracts (residential solar, commercial solar, battery storage, EV charging, roofing, sports lighting), supplemented by ongoing O&M service revenue, and customer-financed structures including solar loans, leases, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) routed through third-party financial partners. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, with incentives such as federal tax credits of 30-50% and utility demand-response revenue shares passed through to customers.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-customer, with separate residential and commercial sales teams, a builder/developer partner channel (New Homes Division), a sales-partner program, and a cash-reward referral and ambassador program. As of 2025 the company employs 170+ people across headquarters in Ellington CT and regional offices in Northampton MA and Silverton OR; customer segments include homeowners, businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, agricultural operations, schools, and small businesses participating in utility efficiency programs.

Name

Earthlight Technologies

Legal name

Earthlight Technologies, LLC

Website

https://earthlighttech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Earthlight Technologies is a family-owned solar installer serving residential and commercial customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Rhode Island with in-house design, installation, and service for solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, roofing, and energy efficiency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

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), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Battery storage systems
• Commercial solar solutions
• Residential energy services
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Solar Installation: Design and installation of custom residential solar PV systems for homeowners. Revenue generated from system sales and installation services. Offers multiple financing options including purchase, loan, lease, and PPA. Tax credits and incentives passed through to customers.
2. Commercial Solar Installation: Full-service commercial solar design-build including roof mounts, ground mounts, and solar canopies for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and agricultural operations. Revenue from project contracts, engineering, and installation services.
3. Battery Storage Systems: Commercial and residential battery storage installation. Revenue from battery system sales and integration. Federal tax credits (up to 30-50%) and state incentives available to reduce customer cost. CT Green Bank ESS Program certified installer.
4. Roofing Services: In-house roofing services including repairs, replacements, new construction, and solar-ready roof upgrades. Revenue from roofing project contracts. 10-year roof warranty offered.
5. EV Charging Station Installation: Commercial EV charging station design and installation for workplaces, multifamily, municipalities, and public spaces. Revenue from equipment and installation services. Utility incentive programs available.
6. Energy Efficiency Services: Commercial energy audits, LED lighting upgrades, HVAC optimization, water heating systems, and energy management systems. Revenue from consulting and installation project work. Programs include Connecticut Light and Power Small Business Energy Advantage and National Grid EV Charging Incentive Program.
7. Sports Lighting: LED sports lighting installation for fields, courts, and athletic facilities. Revenue from project installation. Uses Musco fixtures.
8. Solar Financing Programs: Offers solar lease, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and solar loan products through third-party financial partners. Revenue from referral fees or as a channel through which third parties own the system.
9. Operations & Maintenance: Ongoing service, inspection, monitoring, and repair services for installed solar and battery systems. Revenue from service contracts and per-visit service fees. Also services orphaned systems from other providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Earthlight Technologies designs, sells, and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (including Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH), roofing, EV charging stations, LED sports lighting, and commercial energy efficiency upgrades for residential and commercial customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Oregon. The company handles the full project lifecycle in-house, from design and engineering through procurement, construction, and ongoing operations & maintenance.

Product overview

Earthlight Technologies is a family-owned energy solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial services across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Oregon. The company provides solar panel installation (residential and commercial), battery storage solutions (including Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH as certified installers), commercial energy efficiency upgrades, sports lighting, EV charging station installation, roofing services, and operations & maintenance. Financing options include solar loans, leases, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The company operates an integrated service model with in-house teams for design, engineering, construction, and long-term support, serving homeowners, businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, agricultural operations, and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Custom rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV system design and installation for homeowners in CT, MA, and OR to lower electricity bills and provide long-term energy cost control.
• Residential Battery Storage Whole-home battery backup system installation including Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH Lithium Iron Phosphate systems for backup power during outages and to maximize solar investment.
• Commercial Solar Full-service commercial solar design-build including roof mounts, ground mounts, and solar canopies for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and agricultural operations to reduce operating costs and leverage tax incentives.
• Commercial Battery Storage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) using stable LiFePO4 technology that provide reliable backup power, manage demand charges, reduce electricity costs, and improve energy resilience for commercial clients.
• Commercial Energy Efficiency

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,160+ residential solar systems installed in 2025 alone
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationEarthlight is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, providing expert installation of Tesla Powerwall home battery systems. This partnership enables Earthlight to offer one of the leading home battery storage solutions to residential customers seeking backup power and solar integration.
• FranklinWHcoreTechnology or IntegrationEarthlight is an approved FranklinWH (Franklin Whole Home) installer, offering Lithium Iron Phosphate home battery storage systems with intelligent energy management and whole-home backup capabilities. FranklinWH can be installed alongside new solar or integrated with existing arrays.
• CT Green BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarthlight is a CT Green Bank ESS Program Certified Installer, enabling participation in Connecticut's energy storage incentive programs. This certification allows Earthlight to help commercial customers access state-backed incentives for battery storage deployments.
• MuscocoreTechnology or IntegrationEarthlight installs sports lighting fixtures from Musco, a leading manufacturer of sports lighting systems. Musco provides the equipment while Earthlight handles design, electrical work, pole installation, and control systems for athletic fields and facilities.
• Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarthlight became a preferred contractor for Connecticut Light and Power's Small Business Energy Advantage program in 2009, enabling the company to expand into commercial energy efficiency work including LED lighting upgrades for small businesses.
• Western Massachusetts Electric Company / National GridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarthlight became a preferred contractor for the Western Massachusetts Small Business Energy Advantage program in 2011. Additionally accepted into the National Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program in 2020, supporting Earthlight's expansion into commercial EV charging infrastructure.
• EG HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarthlight's New Homes Division partners with EG Home, a forward-thinking homebuilder, to integrate solar power directly into the design and construction of new residential projects in Connecticut and Massachusetts, creating energy-efficient homes from the start.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Solar: Family-owned regional residential and commercial solar installer operating across the Northeast (CT, MA, RI, NJ) — directly overlapping Earthlight's core geography with a very similar in-house installation-led model.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar, battery storage, and EV charging provider offering leases, PPAs, and outright purchase across multiple states — directly comparable on customer segments, product mix, and GTM.
• Tesla Energy: Solar roof and Powerwall manufacturer operating direct and certified-installer sales channels; Earthlight is itself a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, making Tesla both a partner and the canonical direct peer for the storage+solar bundle.
• SunPower: National residential and commercial solar installer and equipment provider offering PV systems, battery storage, and financing — overlapping product mix (panels + storage) and customer acquisition motion.
• Freedom Forever: Multi-state residential solar installer operating in Northeast and Western US markets with in-house installation crews — comparable on verticalized operations and multi-state GTM.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential-focused solar installer with proprietary financing product and multi-state presence — comparable on customer segment, financing-led GTM, and rapid growth profile.
• Momentum Solar: East Coast-focused residential solar and battery installer with in-house installation teams — comparable geographic orientation, residential-direct model, and storage attach motion.
• Borrego Solar: Commercial and utility-scale solar EPC with operations across multiple US states — comparable on the commercial design-build, storage, and O&M segments that comprise ~30% of Earthlight's annual project volume.

Emerging players

• PosiGen: Residential solar and battery installer focused on LMI and underserved customers — adjacent peer sharing the same residential-solar-led value proposition but differentiated by target segment.
• Lumio (formerly known): Residential solar and home-improvement installer network operating across multiple US states — comparable on residential-centric direct sales model with installer-partner ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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