Solar renewable energy

What Solar renewable energy does

Solar Renewable Energy, LLC (SRE) is a Pennsylvania-based, vertically integrated solar energy developer and operator founded in January 2010 by Doug Berry and headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. The company finances, designs, develops, constructs, owns, and manages commercial- and municipal-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a portfolio of 400+ projects, 150+ MW of installed capacity, and $500+ million in deployed asset value across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States (PA, NJ, MD, OH, DC, CT, DE, VA, NY). Core offerings include turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services; deal structuring through Power Service Agreements (PSAs, 20–28 years), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs, 25+ years), and direct ownership; asset management and maintenance; and SREC aggregation and brokerage through the company's registered PJM GATS Aggregator and Broker license covering over 100 MW of solar output.

The technical stack emphasizes bifacial solar panels, white-reflective roof implementations to boost output, ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating solar arrays — including the 4,400 kW Borough of Sayreville floating array (largest in the U.S. at completion in 2018) — as well as battery-integrated microgrids, demonstrated at the first microgrid solar site in West Penn Power territory (University Area Joint Authority Phase #2, 5 MW AC with 500 kVA battery). Customers include municipal governments, K–12 school districts (charter and public), commercial enterprises (distributors, breweries, dealerships, assisted living facilities), real estate and affordable housing developers, correctional facilities, and not-for-profit organizations.

SRE's revenue model blends professional services (EPC and maintenance), long-tenure subscription/recurring cash flows (PSA and PPA structures, ongoing asset management), and transaction-based fees (SREC brokerage sales to public utilities across multiple states). Pricing is custom, quote-based, and tailored to client tax appetite; for not-for-profit and many municipal clients, deals are commonly structured to minimize or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. The company operates wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (Bittinger Solar Partners, LLC; York County Solar Partners, LP) and pursues regulatory approvals (e.g., Maryland CPCN filings) to expand project development into new jurisdictions. With a 51–100 employee headcount and private LLC status, SRE operates as a focused regional player with vertically integrated execution from financing through long-duration asset ownership.

Name

Solar renewable energy

Legal name

Solar Renewable Energy, LLC

Website

https://srenergyllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solar Renewable Energy (SRE) is a Mechanicsburg, PA-based, vertically integrated solar developer that finances, designs, builds, owns, and operates commercial- and municipal-scale solar PV systems across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S., serving governments, school districts, commercial enterprises, and non-profits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M, Vegetation, Spares, SCADA) (EUACAGAH), Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA)

Keywords

• Solar EPC services
• Commercial solar installation
• Solar power purchase agreements
• Solar asset management
• Renewable energy credits

Headquarters

HQ city

Mechanicsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Services - Turnkey Solar Construction: SRE provides turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar projects, bringing solar ideas to fully operational solar arrays. They build quality products that maximize solar generation and returns for clients.
2. Solar System Ownership Structures: SRE structures deals through direct ownership, Power Service Agreements (PSA), and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) based on client tax appetite and financial needs. For-profit clients receive returns above market; not-for-profit clients often structure with little to no out-of-pocket costs.
3. SREC Aggregation and Brokerage: SRE is a PJM GATS Aggregator and Broker selling SRECs for over 100 MW of solar output to public utilities across PA, NJ, MD, OH, DC, CT and DE, including multi-year forward supply contracts.
4. Asset Management Services: SRE provides ongoing asset management including monitoring solar array generation and performing maintenance to keep arrays operating at peak performance.
5. Solar Maintenance Services: Annual and as-needed maintenance on all sized solar arrays to minimize production loss and system downtime for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Solar Renewable Energy (SRE) provides turnkey solar energy solutions through engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for commercial, municipal, school district, and not-for-profit entities. Its offering spans project financing (PPAs and PSAs), development, design, construction, and long-term asset management including SREC aggregation and brokerage, primarily across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States.

Product overview

Solar Renewable Energy (SRE) is a Pennsylvania-based solar energy solutions provider offering a comprehensive suite of services for commercial, municipal, and non-profit clients. The company's core offerings include turnkey EPC (Construction) services, Finance solutions, Ownership structuring (via PSA/PPA), Asset Management & SREC Broker services, and Solar Repairs & Maintenance. SRE has developed over 400+ solar energy systems generating 150+ megawatts of total output, operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States. Their product portfolio includes ground-mount arrays, rooftop installations (including bifacial and ballasted configurations), floating solar systems (holding the record for the largest in the US), and emerging microgrid solutions with battery storage. The company structures deals to minimize or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for clients, particularly for not-for-profit entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction – EPC Services Turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction service for solar arrays (ground-mount, rooftop, floating, microgrid with battery storage) delivered to commercial, municipal, and not-for-profit customers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
• Finance Services Solicitation and structuring of solar financing solutions, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Power Service Agreements (PSAs), and other ownership options, enabling customers to deploy solar without upfront capital.
• Ownership Solutions (PSA / PPA) Long-term solar ownership and energy supply structures, including Power Service Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements, under which SRE retains ownership of the system and sells electricity back to the host customer at a contracted rate.
• Asset Management & SREC Aggregator-Broker Ongoing operations, maintenance, performance monitoring, and warranty administration of installed solar assets, combined with Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) aggregation and brokerage to monetize renewable credits on behalf of system owners.
• Solar Repairs & Maintenance Repair, preventive maintenance, and re-commissioning services for existing solar installations, available to SRE-built systems and other operators' assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ solar energy systems designed, developed, financed and operated
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers22 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COSTARScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCOSTARS is a purchasing cooperative program that provides solar energy solutions through pre-approved vendors. SRE partners with COSTARS to offer solar services to government entities and schools.
• Greenworks DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenworks Development is a sustainability-focused development partner collaborating on solar projects.
• Jonathan Rose CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJonathan Rose Companies is a successful commercial realty firm headquartered in New York, NY. SRE partnered on a multiple-state solar portfolio development including installations in NY, CT, NJ, and PA, with the Shore Hill Apartments project in Brooklyn being a staple project.
• Silver Street Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Street Development Corporation partnered with SRE on a multiple-state solar portfolio covering installations in MA, NY, NJ, and VA, including the Henrico Arms Apartments affordable housing solar project.
• Panel ManufacturerscoreOthersSRE maintains solid business relationships with panel manufacturing partners as part of their supply chain for solar projects.
• Racking ManufacturerscoreOthersSRE maintains relationships with racking manufacturers for solar panel mounting systems including Sunmodo and Schletter racking systems.
• Inverter ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationSRE partners with inverter manufacturers including PV Powered and Satcon for solar inverter systems.
• Panel Monitoring Systems ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationSRE works with panel monitoring systems providers including DECK monitoring for solar array performance tracking.
• Electrical ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSRE partners with electrical contractor services for solar installation including Meadow Valley Electric, Inc. and Lacey Electric, Inc.
• Installation Services ProviderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSRE collaborates with installation services providers including Solar Technology Solutions, Inc. and Lacey Electric, Inc. for solar array installations.
• PJM GATScoreTechnology or IntegrationSRE is a registered PJM GATS Aggregator and Broker, selling Solar Renewable Energy Credits for over 100 MW of solar output to public utilities across PA, NJ, MD, OH, DC, CT and DE.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenskies Renewable Energy: Commercial and industrial solar EPC and developer with a similar vertically integrated model offering PSAs, PPAs, and direct ownership, particularly active with municipalities, schools, and non-profits in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic — directly overlapping SRE's customer profile and service offering.
• Borrego Solar Systems: National C&I solar EPC, developer, and asset owner offering turnkey design, financing (PPA, lease, cash), and O&M to commercial, municipal, and non-profit customers — direct overlap with SRE in business model and target segments.
• Pivot Energy: Commercial and community solar developer with EPC, financing, and asset management capabilities serving municipalities, schools, and non-profits — comparable vertically integrated approach and customer mix to SRE.
• Dynamic Energy Solutions: Mid-Atlantic-based commercial and industrial solar EPC and developer serving similar municipal, school, and commercial customers in the Northeast, with turnkey EPC and financing structures overlapping SRE's core offering.
• Verogy: Commercial, industrial, and institutional solar developer with a vertically integrated EPC + ownership + asset management model targeting schools, municipalities, and non-profits — closely comparable in customer profile and integrated service stack.
• Catalyze: Renewable energy developer and asset manager focused on commercial and industrial on-site solar with storage, offering PPA/lease structures to schools, non-profits, and commercial customers — directly comparable integrated offering.
• Nautilus Solar Energy: Community and commercial solar developer and asset owner operating across multiple US states, developing, financing, and managing solar portfolios — closely comparable in distributed solar development and ownership business model.

Broad incumbents

• EDF Renewables Distributed Solutions: Subsidiary of a global utility-scale renewable developer offering commercial and industrial solar and storage with PPA/lease financing, asset management, and O&M — a much larger incumbent that competes on the same municipal and commercial RFPs as SRE.
• ENGIE Distributed Solar (formerly Solectria/ENGIE On-Site Solar): Major distributed solar and storage provider owned by a global energy group, serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal customers with turnkey EPC and financing — a broad incumbent competing in SRE's C&I and public-sector deals.

Regional players

• PES (Professional Engineering & Sales, Inc.) / 3rd Sun Solar (Midwest regional comparables): Regional commercial and community solar developer and EPC serving a different US geography but with a similar municipal, school, and non-profit customer base and integrated financing approach — useful for benchmarking execution in non-overlapping markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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