Solar Power and Light

What Solar Power and Light does

Solar Power and Light (Solar Power & Light, LLC / SPL Solar) is a private renewable-energy services company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio. The company provides solar PV design, engineering, permitting, installation, repair, monitoring, O&M, and battery backup/storage services for residential homeowners, commercial and industrial facilities, farms, municipalities, schools, and nonprofits across Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota. Its disclosed project base includes residential rooftops, agricultural systems, municipal water-treatment and school PPAs, and larger commercial systems such as Kalmbach Feeds' 2.5 MW DC behind-the-meter project.

Core delivery is turnkey EPC and asset management around photovoltaic systems, with technical components including distributed inverter architecture, automated wire-harness manufacturing, 1000-volt DC design, DC-coupled battery architecture, and lithium-iron-phosphate storage. For larger public-sector and utility-scale projects, the company uses the SUNTEAM consortium and Integrated Development Teaming methodology to coordinate partners including Vaughn Industries, First Solar, AP Alternatives, and Acuity Power Group across finance, engineering, equipment procurement, construction, O&M, and asset management.

Revenue comes from one-time EPC and installation contracts, long-term PPA structures where the host pays for electricity produced, O&M and monitoring, repair and orphaned-system service, detach-and-reset work, and incentive or grant advisory including USDA REAP support. Go-to-market is primarily direct sales-led through field sales, inside sales, quote-based proposals, customer referrals, and free consultations; financing options include 20+ year PPAs with zero up-front capital for eligible municipal, school, nonprofit, and government customers.

Name

Solar Power and Light

Legal name

Solar Power & Light, LLC

Website

https://splsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solar Power & Light is an Ohio-based renewable energy services company providing solar PV installation, repair, monitoring, battery storage, PPAs, and O&M for residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal, school, nonprofit, and federal/public-sector customers across five states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation and EPC Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Commercial solar EPC
• Power purchase agreements
• Battery energy storage
• Solar asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Miamisburg

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation (EPC): Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for solar installations across residential, commercial, agricultural, and municipal sectors. Revenue recognized upon project completion. Includes design, permitting, utility interconnection, and installation.
2. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): Third-party ownership model where SP&L owns, finances, and operates the solar system. Host pays only for electricity produced at rates below grid retail. Long-term contract structure (20+ years) providing recurring revenue stream.
3. Asset Management & O&M: Ongoing operations and maintenance, performance analytics, PPA & lease management, SREC brokerage, and regulatory compliance for installed portfolio. SP&L manages 14+ MW across Ohio. Remote monitoring and facility management services.
4. USDA REAP Grant Assistance: Application support and documentation services for agricultural clients seeking USDA Rural Energy for America Program grants covering up to 50% of project costs.
5. Research & Development Grants: Federal and state R&D grant funding. SP&L has won $15M+ in R&D grants including DOE SunShot Award in collaboration with Stanford Research Institute.
6. Orphaned System Support & Service: Third-party service, repairs, and maintenance for existing solar systems including orphaned systems whose original installer is gone. Brand-agnostic service across all major panel and inverter brands.
7. Detach & Reset Services: Professional removal and reinstallation of solar panels for roof replacement projects. Coordinated service with roofing contractors including storage, reinstallation, and re-commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Solar Power and Light is an integrated solar EPC contractor that designs, engineers, installs, and maintains photovoltaic systems and battery storage for residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal, and nonprofit customers across five U.S. states. The company delivers projects through engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, finances them via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that require zero upfront capital from the host, and provides 20+ year asset management and O&M. Its SUNTEAM Consortium model and $300M+ funding engine enable utility-scale and large public-sector project delivery.

Product overview

Solar Power & Light offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy solutions organized as a single integrated platform with specialized service modules. The core offering comprises turnkey solar installation (design, engineering, permitting, construction, and grid interconnection) across five market sectors: residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal/nonprofit, and industrial. This core is augmented by financing modules including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for zero-capital deployments and USDA REAP Grant Assistance for agricultural clients. The SUNTEAM Consortium model unifies development, engineering, finance, construction, and asset management for large-scale projects. Supporting modules include Battery Storage & Backup (integrating Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, Generac, and EcoFlow platforms), Orphaned System Support for third-party servicing, Detach & Reset for roof replacement scenarios, and O&M & Monitoring for ongoing system care. The SMART Energy product line extends the portfolio for public-sector clients. Together, these services span the full project lifecycle from site assessment through 20+ year asset management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUNTEAM™: Proprietary consortium model for delivering large-scale solar projects combining EPC, finance, and engineering under one team. Includes partners Vaughn Industries, First Solar, and AP Alternatives.
• SMART Energy™
• Integrated Development Teaming™ (IDT)
• SUNTEAM Consortium

Products and services

• Solar Installation Services (EPC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $50,000 annually in energy and demand cost savings for Ansonia Local Schools on $1.5M PPA project
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives (IEA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Consortium partner for Ohio Prison System RFP (later withdrawn due to House Bill 6). Demonstrates capability for large public-sector projects.
• Vaughn IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011SUNTEAM consortium member for construction management and project execution. All-Ohio team commitment to M/WBE and veteran-owned inclusion. Collaborative partner in large-scale municipal and utility solar projects.
• First SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011SUNTEAM consortium member providing panel equipment and technical expertise. Enables access to Tier 1 solar panels and manufacturing quality.
• Acuity Power GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011SUNTEAM consortium member providing independent engineering oversight for project quality assurance. Ensures code-compliant installations.
• Stanford Research Institute (SRI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Collaborative partner on DOE SunShot Award ($1M) won in 2017. Partnership focused on research and development of solar technology and deployment methodologies.
• AP AlternativescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011SUNTEAM consortium member contributing to the all-Ohio team approach for solar project delivery.
• buyCASTINGS.com, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Parent company spin-off. INC 5000-recognized parent company from which SPL Solar was founded as a renewable energy subsidiary. Shared infrastructure and management expertise.
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationTesla Certified Installer status. Factory-trained to install Tesla Powerwall home batteries and integrated solar energy systems. Enables access to Tesla energy storage products.
• Enphase EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase Certified Installer. Certified to deploy Enphase microinverters and IQ Battery storage systems.
• SolarEdge TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarEdge Certified Installer. Trained and certified to install SolarEdge inverters, optimizers and monitoring for residential and commercial projects.
• Generac Power SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationGenerac Authorized Dealer. Certified provider for Generac standby generators and PWRcell energy storage.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Enphase Energy: U.S. microinverter and battery (IQ Battery) manufacturer; SP&L is an Enphase Certified Installer. Comparable as a critical component supplier and ecosystem partner whose product roadmap influences SP&L's storage attach rate.
• First Solar: U.S. thin-film solar panel manufacturer that is a strategic SUNTEAM consortium partner of SP&L. Comparable as a key supplier and consortium partner rather than direct competitor; shapes SP&L's panel sourcing and utility-scale economics.

Direct peers

• Pivot Energy: Denver-based solar developer and EPC active across multiple U.S. states including the Midwest. Operates a similar community solar and commercial PPA model, making it directly comparable in business model and developer-as-EPC positioning.
• YellowLite: Cleveland-based solar EPC serving Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and other Midwest states across residential and commercial markets. Directly comparable in service offering, geography, and customer mix.
• Borrego Solar: Commercial and utility-scale solar EPC and developer with multi-state operations. Comparable on the commercial/utility-scale EPC business model and on storage integration, though larger and more geographically diversified.
• IGS Solar: Ohio-headquartered solar and battery storage provider serving residential and commercial customers in the Midwest. Closely comparable in vertical mix (residential, commercial, agricultural) and Ohio-centric operations.
• Soltage: Utility-scale and commercial solar developer with community solar and PPA origination across multiple U.S. states. Closely comparable on PPA origination volume (200+ MW scale) and developer/EPC integration model.
• GreenSpark Solar: Ohio and Midwest residential, commercial, and agricultural solar installer with comparable vertical segmentation. Closely overlaps with SP&L in customer base (homeowners, farms, small commercial) and geographic footprint (Ohio plus neighboring states).

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: National solar and Powerwall storage provider competing for both residential and commercial customers; SP&L is a Tesla Certified Installer, putting them partly in the Tesla partner ecosystem. Comparable on storage-led residential and commercial solar offerings.
• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar installer with national footprint, extensive PPA and lease origination capabilities, and significant battery attach rate (Brightbox/Lightbox). Competes with SP&L on residential solar and increasingly on residential battery storage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SolarPowerOhio
• Facebookfacebook.com/SolarPowerandLight

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Solar Power and Light