Yes Solar Solutions

What Yes Solar Solutions does

Yes Solar Solutions (legal entity Cate Associates, Inc., DBA Yes Solar Solutions) is a Cary, North Carolina-based turnkey solar photovoltaic and battery storage installer founded in 2009 by co-owners Stew and Kathy Miller. The company serves residential homeowners, commercial businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and agricultural producers within approximately 100 miles of Cary, NC, and has completed more than 2,500 installations since inception with a ~25-person in-house W-2 workforce. It is the only NABCEP Company Accredited solar firm in North Carolina and the first on the East Coast, the first Tesla Powerwall certified installer in the state, and holds an unlimited NC General Contractor license (#67356) and unlimited Electrical license (U.38883).

The company's core technology stack is solar PV system design and installation using Aurora Solar software for 3D modeling, integration with multiple inverter and storage platforms (Tesla Powerwall 3, Franklin WH aPower 2, Enphase 5P, SPAN smart panels for circuit-level energy management, and Tesla Wall Connector for EV charging), and a proprietary customer-facing Yes Solar Portal for installation tracking, production monitoring, service ticketing, and referrals. The service offering is anchored by a 10% production guarantee in the first five years via an Annual Maintenance Plan that adds recurring-revenue mechanics on top of one-time installation revenue.

The business model combines one-time solar panel and battery hardware installation revenue with recurring subscription revenue from maintenance plans, plus transaction-based revenue tied to financing and incentive programs (Duke Energy PowerPair up to $9,000 per residence, REAP grants covering up to 50% for rural businesses, and EnerWealth Financial solar leasing at fixed monthly rates over 25-year terms). Go-to-market is sales-led through in-house trained W-2 employees, augmented by community-led Solarize group-purchasing campaigns, a $500–$1,000 referral program, and localized SEO and content marketing across the Triangle region of North Carolina. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with the federal 30% Clean Energy Tax Credit and utility incentives materially reducing net customer cost.

Name

Yes Solar Solutions

Legal name

Cate Associates, Inc.

Website

https://yessolarsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yes Solar Solutions is a Cary, North Carolina-based turnkey solar PV and battery storage installer serving residential and commercial customers within ~100 miles of Cary. Founded in 2009, the company uses ~25 in-house W-2 staff and has completed 2,500+ installations as the only NABCEP-accredited solar firm in North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Photovoltaic system design
• Battery storage systems
• Residential solar solutions
• Commercial solar EPC

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel System Sales & Installation: One-time installation revenue from photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential and commercial customers. Includes site assessment, custom design, permitting, installation, and activation. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Battery Storage Systems: Installation of battery storage solutions including Tesla Powerwall, Franklin WH aPower 2, and Enphase 5P. Often bundled with solar installations and qualifies for 30% federal tax credit.
3. Service & Maintenance: Annual Maintenance Plans offering panel cleaning, system monitoring access, discounted service rates, warranty coordination. Also includes standalone services: critter guard installation, solar removal/reinstallation, EV charging systems, solar inspections, monitoring repairs, and warranty assistance.
4. EV Charging Installation: Installation of residential and commercial EV charging stations integrated with solar and battery systems. Licensed electrical contractor services for charging infrastructure.
5. Solar Leasing Program: Third-party financing partner owns, installs, and maintains solar system while customer pays fixed monthly amount. Includes battery storage with 11-13.5kWh backup capacity. 25-year lease terms with transfer or removal options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yes Solar Solutions provides turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage services for residential and commercial customers within approximately 100 miles of Cary, North Carolina. The company handles the entire project lifecycle — consultation, custom system design, permitting, installation, interconnection, and activation — supplemented by battery storage, EV charging, smart panel, monitoring, and maintenance offerings.

Product overview

Yes Solar Solutions is a residential and commercial solar installation company offering a comprehensive suite of products and services. The core offering consists of solar panel installations for residential and commercial properties, supplemented by battery storage solutions (Tesla Powerwall 3, Franklin WH aPower 2, Enphase 5P), SPAN smart panels for energy management, and EV charging stations. The company provides proprietary customer-facing technology through the Yes Solar Portal for monitoring and service management. Additional value-added services include financing options (solar leasing), utility incentive programs (Duke Energy PowerPair, REAP Grant assistance), and ongoing maintenance plans. The product ecosystem is designed to deliver end-to-end solar solutions from consultation through long-term system management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Installation Full-service residential solar PV installation service covering consultation, custom system design using Aurora Solar, permitting, installation, inspection, and activation. Serves homeowners within approximately 100 miles of Cary, NC, including the Triangle region and broader North Carolina.
• Commercial Solar Installation Commercial-scale solar PV installation services for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies across North Carolina. Includes rooftop solar, ground-mount solar, and solar structures such as canopies, carports, and solar trees.
• Battery Storage Solutions Home and commercial battery storage systems offering backup power, energy independence, and outage protection. Available options include Tesla Powerwall 3, Franklin WH aPower 2, and Enphase 5P. Often paired with solar PV installations and eligible for the 30% federal tax credit.
• SPAN Smart Panel (Energy Management System) SPAN smart panel installation providing circuit-level energy management from a smartphone or tablet. Monitors and controls individual electrical circuits, extending battery backup runtime by up to 40% through prioritization of essential loads during outages. Integrates with Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, LG RESU, and SolarEdge Energy Bank.
• EV Charging Station Installation Installation of residential and commercial electric vehicle charging stations, including the Tesla Wall Connector, integrated with home electrical systems and solar-plus-battery setups. Delivered as a licensed electrical contractor service.
• Yes Solar Portal Proprietary web-based customer portal providing 24/7 access to system performance, installation progress tracking, energy production and consumption monitoring, environmental offset data, service ticket submission, and referral management. Available to all Yes Solar customers and Annual Maintenance Plan subscribers.
• Annual Maintenance Plan Recurring subscription maintenance plan including annual professional panel cleaning, access to Yes Solar Portal for monitoring, discounted service visit rates, and warranty coordination. Carries a first-five-year production guarantee within 10% of estimated system output.
• Solar System Services Standalone solar system services for owners of Yes Solar and third-party systems, including critter guard installation, solar removal/reinstallation for roof repairs, system inspections, monitoring repair, and warranty assistance.
• Solar Leasing Program Residential solar leasing option delivered through financing partner EnerWealth Financial. The third-party partner owns, installs, and maintains the system; the customer pays a fixed monthly fee over a 25-year lease term with included battery storage of 11-13.5 kWh backup capacity. End-of-term options include purchase at reduced cost, renewal, or free system removal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce electric bills by up to 100% in many months with some customers reporting no power bills most of the year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Raleigh Sustainability DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Installation partner for Solarize the Triangle campaign pilot program offering free rooftop solar to residents on fixed income. Supports Raleigh's Community Climate Action Plan targeting 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2050.
• Central Pines Regional CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Implementation partner working with City of Raleigh on Solarize the Triangle campaign for affordable solar access.
• Duke EnergycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 January 2024Duke Energy Trade Ally and PowerPair program partner. Yes Solar installs qualifying solar + battery systems that enable customers to receive PowerPair incentives of up to $9,000. Stew Miller, co-founder, participated in negotiations with Duke Energy for the Residential Bridge Rate Rider and PowerPair pilot program.
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationTesla Powerwall Certified Installer - first in North Carolina. Certified for Powerwall installation and EV charger installation. Company displays Tesla certifications and integrates Powerwall 3 battery systems as primary storage solution.
• SolarClean NC / SolarClean ProsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional solar panel cleaning partner providing services to customers enrolled in Annual Maintenance Plans. Discounted cleaning rates available through the maintenance program.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer for Enphase IQ Battery systems. Company offers Enphase 5P battery as one of three primary battery storage options alongside Tesla Powerwall and Franklin WH.
• Franklin WHcoreTechnology or IntegrationFranklin WH Certified Installer. Company offers Franklin WH aPower 2 battery as one of three primary battery storage options alongside Tesla Powerwall and Enphase.
• SPANcoreTechnology or IntegrationSPAN Certified Installer offering Energy Management System that extends battery runtime up to 40% through intelligent load management. Early certified installer of EMS technology.
• EnerWealth FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party financing partner for solar leasing program. Owns, installs, and maintains solar systems while customers pay fixed monthly fees. Includes battery storage with 11-13.5kWh capacity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer with national operations including NC. Offers solar leasing, PPAs, and battery storage nationwide, competing with Yes Solar's residential leasing program at scale with superior capital access.
• SunPower: National residential and commercial solar installer with operations across the US including NC. Competes on residential and commercial solar + storage with established national brand and financing options.

Direct peers

• Momentum Solar: National residential solar installer with operations in multiple states. Comparable business model focused on direct-to-consumer residential solar installation with in-house crews.
• Freedom Forever: National residential solar installer operating across 30+ states including NC. Competes directly on residential solar installation with vertically integrated operations and competitive financing offerings.
• Renu Energy Solutions: Charlotte, NC-based residential and commercial solar installer serving the Carolinas. Direct competitor with overlapping service territory (NC/SC) and similar full-service solar + storage model targeting homeowners and businesses.
• NC Solar Now: Asheville-based NC residential and commercial solar installer operating across Western and Central NC. Competes directly in the same NC market with similar PV installation and energy storage offerings.
• Blue Raven Solar: Fast-growing national residential solar installer operating across 20+ states including NC. Competes directly on residential solar installation with standardized in-house installation crews and aggressive financing.

Regional players

• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the US, operating primarily across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable residential solar installation model but geographically non-overlapping with Yes Solar's NC territory.

Others

• Aurora Solar: Leading cloud-based solar design and sales platform used by Yes Solar for 3D modeling and proposal generation. Indirect ecosystem participant providing enabling software rather than competing directly.
• Tesla Energy: National residential and commercial solar + storage provider offering Solar Roof, Powerwall, and EV charging. Directly comparable product stack (Powerwall, Wall Connector) and competes with Yes Solar as a vertically integrated installer and supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yessolarinc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/YesSolarSolutionsCary
• Facebookfacebook.com/YesSolarNC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yes-solar-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/yessolarsolutionsnc

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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