Sunlight Solar

What Sunlight Solar does

Sunlight Solar, legally SUNLIGHT ENTERPRISES INC., is a family-owned Florida solar installation company founded in 2003 and headquartered at 1106 W Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805. The company designs, permits, installs, and services residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems, solar battery backup (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase Encharge, Duracell Power Center), solar pool heating, solar water heaters, solar attic fans, solar pool pumps, and complementary roofing and home improvement services. The company explicitly markets a no-subcontracting model, with all sales, project management, and installation performed by in-house employees across all 67 Florida counties.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time installation fees on residential and commercial solar projects, supplemented by a smaller recurring stream from subscription-based solar maintenance plans offering monitoring, annual inspections, and priority service. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, driven by website lead capture, free consultations, phone-based sales, organic search, and word-of-mouth referrals generated by a high volume of named-sales-rep testimonials. Customers reach the company through sunlightsolar.us and a separate roofing site at sunlightroofing.us; customer financing is routed through third-party partner Enhancify with payment terms up to 30 years. Pricing is project-specific with no published tiers, anchored on system size, climate optimization for Florida conditions, and hurricane-rated construction.

The company is a privately held, founder-led operator with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, subsidiaries, or public ticker. It holds a BBB A+ accreditation, HomeAdvisor Top Rated Pro status, and was ranked Florida's #1 local residential solar installer and Top 40 in the U.S. on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors list. Management team disclosed in source data is limited to a single named sales employee (Brian K. Vaughn) and several sales representatives identified in customer testimonials.

Name

Sunlight Solar

Legal name

SUNLIGHT ENTERPRISES INC.

Website

https://sunlightsolar.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunlight Solar is a family-owned Florida solar installer (founded 2003, Orlando HQ) serving residential and commercial customers across all 67 Florida counties with in-house solar PV, battery backup, roofing, and home improvement services via direct-to-consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar systems
• Solar battery backup
• Solar pool heating
• Roofing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Installation: One-time installation revenue from residential and commercial solar PV systems. Includes design, permitting, installation, and inspection services.
2. Solar Maintenance Plans: Subscription-based maintenance plans offering system monitoring, annual inspections, and priority service for ongoing customer relationships.
3. Roofing Services: Roof repair, replacement, and installation services, including hurricane-rated roofing shingles and solar roofing integration.
4. Solar Battery Backup Installation: Installation of battery storage systems (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, Duracell) for backup power and energy independence.
5. Home Improvement Services: Gutters, siding, damage repair, and other home improvement services complementing solar and roofing offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunlight Solar designs, sells, and installs residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar pool heating, solar water heaters, attic fans, pool pumps, and battery backup solutions, alongside roofing and broader home improvement services for Florida homeowners and businesses. The company delivers turnkey solar projects covering system design, permitting, installation, and ongoing maintenance, integrating third-party hardware such as Tesla Powerwall and Enphase products.

Product overview

Sunlight Solar is a family-owned Florida solar power company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy solutions. The core offering consists of residential and commercial solar panel installations, supplemented by specialized solar products (pool heating, water heaters, attic fans, pool pumps) and battery backup systems. The company also provides complementary roofing and home improvement services, plus subscription-based maintenance plans. All offerings are tailored for Florida's unique climate with hurricane-rated construction. The product lineup includes: Solar Electric Systems (core residential/commercial PV), Solar Battery Backup, Solar Pool Heating, Solar Water Heaters, Solar Attic Fans, Solar Pool Pumps, Commercial Solar Systems (ground mount, rooftop, floating arrays, carports, EV charging), Roofing Services, Home Improvement, and Solar Maintenance Plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Electric Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Cut water heating costs by up to 20%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EnhancifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party financing partner providing flexible payment plans for customers. Linked directly from website navigation as 'Financing' option. Enables customers to finance solar installations with payment terms up to 30 years.
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of Tesla Powerwall battery systems. Offers whole-home backup capability with high storage capacity, seamless integration, and industry-leading monitoring software. Positioned as best for whole-home backup and sleek design.
• Enphase EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of Enphase Encharge battery systems. Offers modular, scalable battery units with integrated microinverter technology and system resilience. Positioned as best for modular and expandable backup configurations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solar Optimum: A residential and commercial solar installer serving California, Nevada, Arizona, and Florida. Directly comparable as a regional multi-state EPC with in-house installation teams, battery storage offerings, and a sales-led GTM motion targeting homeowners.
• Baker Electric Home Energy: A Florida-based residential solar and home energy installer (Northeast Florida). Comparable as a Florida-only EPC installer offering solar PV and battery backup with an in-house installation model.
• Semper Solaris: A California and Arizona-based residential solar, roofing, and battery backup installer. Comparable business model focused on regional residential solar + roofing, very similar product mix and customer journey.
• Freedom Forever: A large US residential solar installer with significant Florida operations. Comparable as a sales-led residential solar EPC with an in-house certified-installer model and battery attachment offerings.
• Momentum Solar: A top US residential solar EPC installer serving multiple states including Florida. Comparable as a directly competing residential solar and battery installer with direct-to-consumer sales.
• Trinity Solar: A large privately-held US residential solar installer operating across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Florida. Comparable as a regional-to-national residential solar EPC with a similar direct-sales, in-house-installer model.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: The largest US residential solar installer with national operations and active Florida presence. Comparable as a residential solar + battery installer offering similar products to the same end customers, but on a vastly larger scale via capital-light leasing/PPA model.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's solar and Powerwall installation business serves residential customers nationally and in Florida, often via certified installer networks (including partners like Sunlight Solar itself). Comparable as a solar + battery installation competitor, with the same Tesla Powerwall product.
• ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro Solar): A national residential solar and battery installer operating across multiple states including Florida, with significant marketing scale. Comparable as a direct competitor in residential solar EPC targeting similar homeowners.

Others

• Enphase Energy: A leading US manufacturer of solar microinverters and battery storage systems (Encharge) — Sunlight Solar is a certified installer of Enphase products. Comparable as an enabling technology partner whose channel relationships Sunlight Solar depends on for product supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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 →

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