What Sundance Power Systems does

Sundance Power Systems is a privately held, family-owned renewable energy installation company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Weaverville, North Carolina, serving Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. The company designs, installs, and services photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems (grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid configurations), battery storage solutions across multiple chemistries (lithium-ion, lithium iron phosphate, AGM, sealed lead acid, flooded lead acid), and hydronic radiant floor heating systems. Its proprietary VersaCor product, introduced in 2002, is a standardized hydronic heating distribution and control panel described as the most versatile unit of its kind on the market, supporting 3-12 zones with pre-wired controls and integrated components.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time installation contracts for solar electric systems, battery storage systems, and radiant floor heating installations, supplemented by recurring Performance Maintenance Agreements (PMAs) at $170/year that include annual inspection and a 15% discount on repairs. Service, maintenance, and repair work is billed on a time-and-materials basis, including work on systems installed by competitors. Sundance historically installed solar thermal hot water, micro-hydro, and wind systems but no longer actively installs these. Notable commercial clients include Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (710kW), Isaac Dickson Elementary School (300kW), Catawba College, All-States Medical Supply, Deltec Homes, GNT North America, Camp Lejeune, and the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte.

Sundance operates a consultative, sales-led go-to-market model staffed by Renewable Energy Consultants who guide customers through a five-step design process. The company joined the Amicus Solar Cooperative in 2017 to access collective purchasing power and has played a sustained role in North Carolina renewable energy policy, including negotiating the state's first net metering agreement (1996), helping develop SB3 interconnection standards, and participating in the 2022 compromise with Duke Energy. With 11-50 employees and over 2,000 cumulative customers, the company has built its reputation on regional experience, full-service capabilities, and referrals rather than scale.

Name

Sundance Power Systems

Legal name

Sundance Power Systems Inc

Website

https://sundancepower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sundance Power Systems is a privately held, family-owned solar installer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Weaverville, North Carolina, serving Western NC and Upstate SC with photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and radiant floor heating installations plus ongoing service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG), Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL), Solar Grid Integration & Interconnection Services (Studies, Protection, SCADA, Forecasting) (EUAMABAI)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Battery storage systems
• Radiant floor heating
• Renewable energy services
• Solar maintenance repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Weaverville

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Installation: One-time installation of solar electric systems for residential and commercial customers. Revenue is generated through upfront system pricing based on system size, components, and installation complexity.
2. Performance Maintenance Agreement (PMA): Annual service contracts providing annual maintenance inspection and 15% discount on all repairs and services within the 12-month term. The PMA includes drive time up to one hour and one hour of on-site performance analysis.
3. Service, Maintenance & Repair: Time-and-materials service calls for troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of solar systems and radiant heating systems. Service rates vary and are quoted per job.
4. Radiant Floor Heating Installation: One-time installation of hydronic radiant floor heating systems using the VersaCor distribution system.
5. Battery Storage Systems: Installation of battery backup systems including lithium-ion, lithium iron phosphate, AGM, sealed lead acid, and flooded lead acid battery types.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sundance Power Systems designs, installs, and services photovoltaic solar panel systems (grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid), battery storage/backup solutions using multiple battery chemistries, and hydronic radiant floor heating systems centered on its proprietary VersaCor distribution panel. The company provides full turnkey delivery—from site assessment and custom design through installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance under annual Performance Maintenance Agreements—for both residential homeowners and commercial/industrial customers.

Product overview

Sundance Power Systems is a renewable energy solutions provider offering a portfolio of products and services centered around solar energy. The core offerings include Solar Solutions (solar panel installation), Battery Storage systems, and Radiant Floor Heating, with the proprietary VersaCor as a key differentiated product for hydronic heating distribution and control. The company also offers Service, Maintenance & Repair for all installed systems. Previously offered Micro Hydro, Wind, and Solar Hot Water systems, but these are not currently being installed. The company serves both residential and commercial customers across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, operating since 1995.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VersaCor: Sundance Power Systems' original design introduced in 2002 - a standardized hydronic heating distribution and control panel system. The most versatile and complete hydronic heating distribution and control panel available on the market.

Products and services

• Solar Solutions Solar electric system design, installation, and servicing for residential and commercial customers, including grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid configurations with battery backup.
• Battery Storage Solar battery storage and backup systems that provide energy independence and reliable backup power during outages, supporting lithium-ion, lithium iron phosphate, AGM, sealed lead acid, and flooded lead acid battery types.
• Radiant Floor Heating Hydronic in-floor heating systems that warm homes or businesses using hot water tubing embedded in or attached under floors, providing efficient and uniform heating with up to 30% reduction in operating costs compared to standard forced air heating.
• VersaCor Sundance's original proprietary hydronic heating distribution and control panel introduced in 2002. The most versatile and complete hydronic heating distribution and control panel available, providing system standardization with pre-wired zone controls, commercial grade zone valves, Taco pumps, integrated air separator, and integrated auto-fill and expansion tank. Two standard models are available for 3 to 7 zones with options up to 12 zones.
• Service, Maintenance & Repair Routine maintenance and repairs for solar electric, solar hot water, and radiant floor heating systems, including annual Performance Maintenance Agreements providing 15% discount on repairs and 1 hour of on-site performance analysis. The service department also services systems installed by other companies.
• Commercial Solar Solutions Custom commercial-scale solar energy systems for businesses, schools, nonprofits, government facilities, and military bases, providing energy cost savings, hedge against escalating energy costs, and lower environmental impact. Notable projects include Sierra Nevada Brewing (710kW) and All-States Medical Supply (104kW).
• Performance Maintenance Agreement (PMA) Annual service contract providing annual maintenance inspection and 15% discount on all repairs and services within the 12-month term. Includes drive time up to one hour and one hour of on-site performance analysis. Priced at $170 per year (plus tax, varies by location).

Quantifiable outcome

• Electricity costs projected to be 48% higher by 2028 compared to 2015 for Duke Energy customers in NC
• +4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Footprint ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024After Hurricane Helene devastated Western NC in 2024, Sundance assisted Footprint Project in emergency deployment of mobile solar power systems to provide power during the disaster response.
• Amicus Solar CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Sundance joined Amicus Solar Cooperative, a purchasing cooperative with over 60 independently-owned solar companies from across North America. The cooperative uses collective buying power to lower prices on components for members and provides shared industry knowledge. Sundance is a certified Amicus member.
• Duke EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSundance helped initiate solar rebate program with Duke Energy, partnering with NCSEA and other solar stakeholders to establish new rebate programs. In 2022, Sundance was part of the leadership group of NC solar companies that negotiated a compromise with Duke Energy preventing a drastic reduction in the value of solar in NC.
• NCSEA (North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSundance worked with NCSEA to pass SB3, which established interconnection standards in NC, created framework for net metering statewide, established statewide market for renewable energy credits, and created NC GreenPower.
• Blue Ridge Sustainability InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute to install solar hot water systems on 7 independent restaurants in Asheville as part of the Green Restaurants Initiative.
• French Broad EMCminorOthersIn 1996, Sundance negotiated the first Net Metering Agreement in North Carolina with French Broad EMC for the founders' personal home, establishing a precedent for net metering in the state.
• City of Asheville / Buncombe CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSundance helped create the Energy Innovation Taskforce in 2018, a unique partnership between Asheville, Buncombe County and Duke Energy formed to eliminate the need for gas peaker plant and shift towards 100% renewable energy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Renu Energy Solutions: Charlotte, NC-based residential and commercial solar installer serving the Carolinas. Directly comparable regional solar EPC with similar customer base (homeowners, businesses, schools) and overlapping service territory.
• Southern Energy Management: NC-based solar installer and energy efficiency provider operating across the Southeast for over 15 years. Comparable mission-driven regional EPC serving residential, commercial, and institutional customers with similar GTM.
• Yes Solar Solutions: NC-based solar installer with offices in the Triangle and Charlotte. Comparable regional residential/commercial solar EPC with similar service offerings, including battery storage and grid-tied systems.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential-focused regional/national solar installer with operations across many states. Comparable on residential PV + battery offering and consultative sales motion, with greater geographic scale.
• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held US residential solar installers, active in the Southeast. Comparable direct-to-homeowner solar EPC with similar installation-led business model and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: National solar and battery storage provider (formerly SolarCity) with Powerwall product. Competes with Sundance on residential solar+battery in NC/SC but operates at vastly larger scale with a fundamentally different (direct-to-consumer, lower-touch) GTM.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer with national footprint including NC/SC. Competes on residential solar and battery storage with a lease/PPA-heavy model that contrasts with Sundance's cash/loan installation orientation.

Regional players

• ReVision Energy: Mission-driven, employee-owned solar installer serving Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Comparable values-driven regional EPC with similar full-service design/install/service model and battery storage expertise.

Emerging players

• Lumio HX: Residential-focused solar and home electrification platform. Comparable in residential PV+battery scope but newer and tech-forward, with a sales-led motion targeting similar homeowner segments.

Others

• Amicus Solar Cooperative: Purchasing and knowledge-sharing cooperative of 60+ independently-owned solar companies across North America. Sundance is a member; relevant as both an ecosystem peer and indirect supply-chain partner enabling scale economics for member installers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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