What Remote Energy does

Remote Energy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, that delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) education and training to underrepresented populations globally. Its core product is a six-unit, 105-hour online curriculum covering off-grid solar PV fundamentals through advanced AC systems and system design, delivered asynchronously through a proprietary learning management system (training.remoteenergy.org) with live instructor-supported Zoom sessions. The platform is supplemented by hands-on Solar Suitcase lab equipment for blended in-person training at partner facilities.

The organization operates specialized programs for distinct segments: the Global Solar Women's Program and ASPIRE Solar Educators Program train female PV technicians and instructors internationally; the Programs for Native Americans and the 2024-launched DOE-funded B.R.I.D.G.E. Program serve tribal nations and Native American women; and Programs for Instructors develop educator capacity globally. To date, Remote Energy states it has transferred technical and teaching skills to men and women in over 50 countries and 20+ Native American Nations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America, supported by partnerships with educational institutions (DAUST, Clackamas Community College, Arusha Technical College), NGOs (We Care Solar, Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center, WiRE Liberia, WREA), and corporate sponsors such as BayWa r.e.

Remote Energy's revenue model blends individual course fees (bundles priced from $495 to $795 retail), a four-tier corporate sponsorship program (Spark $6,000 to Sunrise $50,000+ per year), tax-deductible donations, employer-matching gifts, Donor-Advised Funds, foundation grants, and custom training center development services for partner institutions. GTM is hybrid: a community-led motion via trained educators who extend programming into their own regions, paired with sales-led engagement targeting companies with renewable energy, ESG, or workforce diversity commitments. The organization has earned multiple industry recognitions including the NABCEP Walt Ratterman Award (2018 and 2019), the IREC Certified Clean Energy Trainer of the Year (2017), and the SEI Mike Sullivan Award (2019).

Name

Remote Energy

Legal name

Remote Energy

Website

https://remoteenergy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Remote Energy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers online and blended solar PV training (a six-unit, 105-hour curriculum) to underrepresented populations worldwide, including women, Native American tribal nations, and PV instructors across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Education and Training

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy Electrical (Solar PV, Wind, Storage) (EDAOABAI), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Higher Education Course Design & Online Program Development (EDAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Solar energy training
• Photovoltaic education
• Renewable energy workforce
• Solar technician training
• Clean energy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue from online solar training courses including individual units (U1-U4) and bundled programs. Students pay course fees to access curriculum, live sessions, and certifications.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Tiered corporate sponsorship program with four levels: Spark ($6,000), Power ($12,000), Leadership ($25,000), and Sunrise ($50,000+). Sponsors receive recognition, logo placement, social media highlights, and newsletter features.
3. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, employer matching programs, Donor-Advised Funds (DAF), and foundation grants to support solar education programs.
4. Training Center Development Services: Partnership services to develop solar electric training programs and training centers at educational institutions, including curriculum development and instructor training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Remote Energy delivers online and blended solar PV (photovoltaic) education and training programs structured as a six-unit curriculum covering off-grid DC solar electric systems, MPPT/battery systems, AC systems, installation, and system design. The organization specializes in tailored programs for women, Native American communities, and PV instructors, complemented by training center development partnerships with schools, NGOs, and tribal nations across 50+ countries. Course delivery combines asynchronous online learning via a dedicated LMS with live instructor-supported Zoom sessions and hands-on components using small-scale solar training equipment.

Product overview

Remote Energy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides solar PV (photovoltaic) education and training programs focused on underrepresented populations worldwide. The core offering is a structured online training curriculum with six sequential units (U1-U6) covering solar PV fundamentals from basic DC systems to advanced AC systems and design. The program includes specialized tracks for women (Programs for Women), Native Americans (Programs for Native Americans), and PV instructors (Programs for Instructors), as well as training center development services, the ASPIRE Solar Educators Program for international instructor development, and the B.R.I.D.G.E. Program for Native American women. Programs are delivered through online asynchronous courses with live instructor support, supplemented by hands-on practical training components at partner facilities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASPIRE Solar Educators Program: Instructional development program that gives new PV instructors an opportunity to grow their skills and confidence to deliver effective and safe PV training programs with hands-on labs.
• B.R.I.D.G.E. Program (Bridging Renewable Industry Divides In Gender Equality)
• Global Solar Women's Program

Products and services

• Online Solar PV Training Curriculum (U1–U6) A comprehensive online solar PV training curriculum consisting of six sequential units covering off-grid solar electric system fundamentals: U1 Solar PV Direct Systems, U2 Solar PV DC System Fundamentals, U3 Expanding DC Solar Systems with MPPT, U4 AC System Fundamentals, U5 Installation, and U6 Design. The complete program provides 105 hours of training for entry-level students and technicians, delivered asynchronously online with live instructor support via Zoom.
• Programs for Women Solar energy training programs designed for and delivered by women, including the Global Solar Women's Program (flagship program designed by and for professional women trainers and educators with marketable technical solar skills, practical installation experience, and peer community). Includes training, mentoring, and networking opportunities that have been shown to double female participation in solar training. Targets women in underrepresented communities worldwide.
• Programs for Native Americans Tailored solar training programs bringing clean energy access, jobs, and career opportunities to tribal lands across America. Reached 20+ Native American Nations and includes the B.R.I.D.G.E. Program (Bridging Renewable Industry Divides In Gender Equality), a workforce development initiative funded by the DOE that creates pathways for Native American women to join the solar industry through comprehensive five-week training.
• Programs for Instructors Instructional development programs enabling PV instructors to grow skills and confidence to deliver effective solar training programs with hands-on activities. Includes the ASPIRE Solar Educators Program, which gives new PV instructors a 6-week training opportunity to develop skills and confidence for delivering hands-on lab-based PV training, with results showing 23.5% gain in confidence and 100% excellent experience ratings.
• Training Center Development Partnership service to develop solar electric training programs and training centers at educational institutions and communities, including curriculum development and instructor training. Past institutional partners include Clackamas Community College, DAUST in Senegal (which received over 700 applications for its first course), Arusha Technical College in Tanzania, and others.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Tiered corporate sponsorship program offering four levels: Spark ($6,000/year, funds scholarships for students), Power ($12,000/year, powers hands-on education for Global Programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, or Liberia), Leadership ($25,000/year, funds community-based solar training for tribal nations in Washington State), and Sunrise ($50,000+/year, enables co-creation of programs including Tribal Solar Workforce Development, ASPIRE Solar Educator program in Africa, named scholarships, and coordinated press releases). Sponsors receive logo recognition, social media highlights, newsletter features, and impact reports.
• Solar PV Fundamentals Bundle (Units 1-4) Bundled online course combining U1-U4 curriculum for beginner to intermediate solar PV training over 60 hours, available for the June 1 to August 31, 2026 Summer Session with no prior experience required. Priced at $795 (sale) versus $1,200 (original).
• Special Programs Customized solar training projects and programs addressing specific needs and goals of partner organizations. Includes the Solar Career Pathways Program with Entry Level Career Track and Solar License Track, equipping women with skills for solar industry careers (with 85% first-time solar license exam pass rate and 100% job placement in Kenya's solar industry for Entry Level Track graduates).

Quantifiable outcome

• Women-only classes double female participation in solar training programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solar Energy International (SEI): Largest dedicated solar PV training organization in the U.S., offering comparable online and in-person PV curriculum with NABCEP-aligned certifications. Direct competitor in workforce development, with SEI even having awarded Remote Energy's founders via the Mike Sullivan Award.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): Non-profit that sets standards for clean energy training and credentialing, including the Certified Clean Energy Trainer credential that Remote Energy's co-founder has won. Operates in the same training-quality and workforce-development space.
• NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners): Standard-setting body for solar industry certifications, awarding the Walt Ratterman Award that Remote Energy's co-founders have won. Functions as both a credentialing peer and a recognition authority shaping the solar training market.
• HeatSpring: Online continuing-education platform offering solar PV, heat pump, and building science courses with NABCEP-approved continuing education credits. Closest direct competitor in the self-paced online solar training delivery model.
• GRID Alternatives: Non-profit focused on solar workforce development for underserved communities, including tribal and low-income populations. Shares the mission-driven, equity-focused solar training approach with overlapping target demographics.
• Everblue Training & Coaching: Provides solar, energy efficiency, and building performance training and certification preparation. Competes for the same workforce-development student base and corporate-sponsored training programs.
• Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center: Non-profit solar training center on Pine Ridge Reservation that is both a partner and a peer in Native American solar workforce development. Operates in the same Indigenous energy sovereignty space with overlapping curriculum and student populations.

Broad incumbents

• Solar Energy International (HeatSpring) - online PV bootcamps: SEI's broader online and residential program portfolio spans PV, solar thermal, battery storage, and grid-tied systems, covering a wider curriculum scope than Remote Energy's current off-grid focus.
• SunPower University / Maxeon Solar University: Manufacturer-affiliated solar training programs targeting installer and technician certifications. Provides a credentialing alternative that may pull students and employer-sponsored training away from independent providers like Remote Energy.

Emerging players

• Women in Solar Energy (WISE): Membership and advocacy organization supporting women in the solar industry, with adjacent workforce development programming. Competes for the same women-in-solar talent pipeline and corporate sponsorship dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RemoteEnergyWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/remote-energy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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