Power Trip Energy

What Power Trip Energy does

Power Trip Energy Corp is a privately held, residential-focused solar photovoltaic (PV) installation company headquartered at 83 Denny Avenue in Port Townsend, Washington. Founded in 2003 and operating continuously for over two decades, the company designs and installs grid-tied solar PV systems for homeowners and small commercial customers across the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, including Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties. Since inception, Power Trip Energy has installed more than 8 MW (some sources cite 10+ MW) of grid-tied PV capacity on over 1,200 homes and small businesses. The company is owner-operated by Andy Cochrane and maintains a deliberately small team of approximately 10 employees.

The company's product stack centers on SunPower/Maxeon premium PV modules (dealer since 2010) paired with Enphase microinverters (approximately 700 Enphase systems in the field) or SolarEdge inverters, complemented by residential battery storage (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, SolarEdge Home Hub, FranklinWH aPower) and Level II EV charging equipment. Add-on service offerings include site evaluations using SunEye/Pathfinder tools, electrical contracting, and customer enrollment in the PSE Flex Batteries virtual power plant program. The company holds Washington State General Contractor (POWERTE934QE) and Electrical Contractor (POWERTE964JN) licenses, with NABCEP-certified installation staff.

Power Trip Energy operates a direct-to-consumer, project-based business model. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation contracts for residential systems typically priced at $25,000–$35,000 (plus battery and EV charger attachments), with customers qualifying for the federal 30% investment tax credit and a Washington State sales tax exemption on solar installations through 2029. Lead generation is community-led: educational presentations ('Spin Your Meter Backwards With Solar'), solar home tours, participation in regional events (KitsapFest, Bainbridge Island Electrification Expo, home shows), a content-marketing blog authored by Andy Cochrane and Matthew Barrett, an email newsletter with 1,237+ subscribers, and word-of-mouth referrals built over 20+ years. The company holds no outside funding, has no parent organization, and has not pursued M&A activity, reflecting an explicit owner-stated preference for a small, family-business model.

Name

Power Trip Energy

Legal name

Power Trip Energy Corp

Website

https://powertripenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Power Trip Energy Corp is a residential solar PV installer founded in 2003, serving homeowners and small businesses across Washington's Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas with grid-tied solar, battery storage, and EV charging systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Grid-tied solar PV systems
• Solar site evaluation
• Battery storage installation
• Solar electrical contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Townsend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Installation: One-time installation of grid-tied solar PV systems for residential and small commercial customers. Revenue is generated from system sales and installation services, with typical systems ranging from 5kW to 20kW+ depending on customer needs and roof capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Power Trip Energy designs and installs grid-tied solar PV systems for residential and small commercial customers on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas in Washington State. The company has installed over 8 MW of solar capacity across more than 1,100 homes and small businesses since 2003, also offering battery storage systems, EV charging equipment, and site evaluation services.

Product overview

Power Trip Energy is a solar installation company offering grid-tied solar PV systems as its core product, with services spanning the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas in Washington since 2003. The product portfolio centers on SunPower solar panels (dealer since 2010) paired with Enphase microinverters or SolarEdge inverters, complemented by battery storage systems for backup power and utility demand response programs like PSE Flex. Add-on services include EV charging equipment installation, site evaluations, and ongoing monitoring through Enphase Enlighten and SolarEdge apps. The company serves residential and small commercial customers, having installed over 8 MW across 1,100+ homes and businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grid-Tied Solar PV Systems
• Battery Storage Systems
• EV Charging Equipment Installation
• Site Evaluations

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8 MW of grid-tied PV installed on 1,100+ homes and small businesses since 2003
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• SunPower / MaxeoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSunPower dealer since 2010; Maxeon Select Partner after acquiring SunPower's panel business. Power Trip Energy has been a long-term dealer with SunPower known for high efficiency and reliability. Products include SunPower Equinox AC systems and Maxeon PV modules. SunPower guarantees 92% power output over 25 years.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase IQ Battery and microinverter systems installed. Company has approximately 700 Enphase systems in the field, mostly with microinverters incorporated in Sunpower AC modules, and increasingly as standalone microinverters under various module brands.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarEdge Certified Installer for Home Hub inverters and batteries. Company installs SolarEdge StorEdge inverter systems with lithium batteries for home backup and PSE Flex program participation.
• TeslamajorTechnology or IntegrationTesla Powerwall battery installations for home energy storage. Powerwalls are compatible with PSE Flex Batteries program for virtual power plant participation.
• FranklinWH (aPower)majorTechnology or IntegrationFranklin aPower battery systems installed. Qualifies for PSE Flex Batteries program enrollment with up to $1000 per battery enrollment bonus.
• Puget Sound Energy (PSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSE Flex Batteries program partner enabling customers to participate in virtual power plant. PSE is Washington's largest utility and Power Trip Energy serves customers in PSE territory. PSE has extended net metering through December 31, 2025.
• Washington Solar Energy Industry Association (WASEIA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerWASEIA member - the state solar industry association that educates legislators and advocates for solar. The association has created an individual membership tier for public participation and has been instrumental in protecting net metering in Washington state.
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational solar industry association membership for industry advocacy and best practices.
• Port Angeles Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Trip Energy selected to install solar panels on the Port Angeles Food Bank, a community project to reduce energy costs for the non-profit organization.
• Jefferson PUDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJefferson County Public Utility District is the local utility partner. Power Trip Energy has installed numerous systems on Jefferson PUD grid. Clallam PUD also a partner for community solar projects.
• Clallam PUDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClallam County Public Utility District partner for community solar projects and grid-tied installations in Clallam County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Sunrun is the largest U.S. residential solar installer with national scale, offering leases, PPAs, and cash purchases across most states. It competes with Power Trip Energy for residential customers but operates with vastly greater scale, marketing spend, and capital access.
• ADT Solar: ADT Solar is a national residential solar installer offering PV, battery storage, and roof replacement services. It competes with Power Trip Energy for residential solar customers in markets where it operates, including Pacific Northwest expansion.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy sells and installs residential solar, Powerwall batteries, and Solar Roof across the U.S. Power Trip Energy is a Tesla Powerwall installer partner, and Tesla competes for the same residential solar-plus-storage customer in the Pacific Northwest.

Others

• Enphase Energy: Enphase is a leading microinverter and home battery supplier with which Power Trip Energy has installed approximately 700 systems. It is a core technology partner rather than a direct competitor, but its product roadmap directly shapes Power Trip Energy's offering.
• SolarEdge: SolarEdge is a major solar inverter and home battery manufacturer. Power Trip Energy is a SolarEdge Certified Installer and integrates SolarEdge Home Hub inverters and StorEdge battery systems in PSE Flex-eligible installs, making SolarEdge a key ecosystem supplier.

Direct peers

• Sunergy Systems: Sunergy Systems is a Seattle-based residential and small commercial solar installer serving the greater Puget Sound region. It overlaps directly with Power Trip Energy on customer segment, product mix (grid-tied PV + storage), and Pacific Northwest geographic market.
• Elemental Energy: Elemental Energy is an Oregon-based residential and commercial solar installer serving the broader Pacific Northwest. It overlaps with Power Trip Energy on product offering (grid-tied PV), customer segment, and regional PNW positioning.
• NW Wind & Solar: NW Wind & Solar is a Pacific Northwest renewable energy installer offering solar PV and wind systems to residential and small commercial customers. It is comparable to Power Trip Energy in size, regional focus, and turnkey install model.
• A&R Solar: A&R Solar is a long-established Pacific Northwest residential and small commercial solar installer based in the Seattle area, similar in scale and target customer to Power Trip Energy. Both companies focus on grid-tied PV in the WA/PNW market with comparable service-area depth and community-led positioning.
• Western Solar: Western Solar is a Pacific Northwest solar installer focused on residential grid-tied PV and battery storage, headquartered in Oregon. It is comparable to Power Trip Energy in scale, residential focus, and Pacific Northwest service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PowerTripEnergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/powertripenergy

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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