CMI Solar & Electric

What CMI Solar & Electric does

CMI Solar & Electric, Inc. is a family-owned electrical and solar services contractor founded in 1998 and headquartered at 83A Albe Drive, Newark, Delaware. The company delivers four integrated service lines to residential and commercial customers across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania: custom solar PV system design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance; comprehensive electrical services (panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, code compliance); standby generator sales, installation, and preventive maintenance (Generac-certified); and aluminum wiring repair using the Copalum method for homes built between 1965 and 1972. CMI also operates as an approved installer under Delaware's Low-to-Moderate Income Solar Program administered by DNREC, providing free or grant-subsidized solar to qualifying households.

The business operates on a sales-led, project-based services model. Customer acquisition runs through a 24/7 phone line, website service request forms, and on-site estimators; CMI then manages the full project lifecycle — design, permitting, rebate approvals, inspection coordination, and utility liaison. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation fees for solar systems, hardware sales of standby generators, and professional-services fees for electrical and aluminum wiring repair work, supplemented by grant-funded work under the LMI Program and recurring generator maintenance contracts. Pricing is custom-quoted per project, with promotional offers such as free generator warranties and first-year servicing.

CMI maintains multi-state contractor licensing (Delaware Master T1 DE T1 4691; Maryland Statewide Master Electrician MD 8655; various Pennsylvania municipal electrical licenses) and holds sector certifications including two NABCEP-certified installers, one NABCEP-certified sales professional, three Generac-certified installers, OSHA-10 across all electricians, and OSHA-30 at the firm level. The company is BBB accredited and a member of the American Solar Energy Society and Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association. Reported operating scale includes 500+ solar systems installed across 25 years and an employee headcount in the 11–50 range; revenue is not disclosed.

Name

CMI Solar & Electric

Legal name

CMI Solar & Electric, Inc.

Website

https://cmielectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMI Solar & Electric is a family-owned, multi-state licensed electrical and solar contractor serving residential and commercial customers in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania since 1998, offering solar PV, electrical, generator, and aluminum wiring repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Electrical and Solar Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD), Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies) (EUACAGAG)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Electrical contracting services
• Backup generator installation
• Aluminum wiring repair
• Solar PV systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: One-time installation revenue from solar electric power systems including custom design, full permitting packages, monitoring, and maintenance. Services offered to new and existing solar systems.
2. Electrical Services: Wide range of electrical services including panel upgrades, wiring for dryers/stoves/HVAC, home remodeling, lighting installation, basement/attic wiring, switch/receptacle repairs, smoke/CO detector installation, and code violation corrections.
3. Generator Installation & Maintenance: Sales and installation of standby/backup generators for homes and businesses, along with preventive maintenance services. Generac certified installers on staff.
4. Aluminum Wiring Repair (Copalum): Specialized repair service for aluminum wiring hazards using Copalum method, addressing fire risk in homes constructed between 1965-1972.
5. LMI Solar Program Services: Participating installer for Delaware LMI Program - provides free solar installations for low-income households (up to 4kW) and subsidized installations for moderate-income households (70% covered up to 6kW).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CMI Solar & Electric designs, installs, and maintains residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems, and delivers a full range of electrical contracting services including panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, and code compliance work. The company also sells and installs Generac standby/backup generators and provides specialized Copalum aluminum wiring repair for homes built between 1965-1972, plus administration of the Delaware LMI Solar Program for income-qualified households.

Product overview

CMI Solar & Electric is a family-owned electrical and solar services company serving Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania since 1998. The company offers a portfolio of four integrated service lines: Solar Energy Systems (custom design, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems), Electrical Services (comprehensive wiring, panel upgrades, lighting, and code compliance), Generator Installation (backup and standby generators with maintenance plans), and Aluminum Wiring Repair using Copalum technology. The company also administers the Delaware LMI Solar Program for low-to-moderate income households. All services include full project management from design through permits, inspections, and utility coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeneraccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerac is a leading manufacturer of backup power generators. CMI has 3 Generac certified installers on staff and is an authorized dealer/installer. The company promotes Generac generators with special warranty offers.
• NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners)coreOthersNABCEP is the gold standard certification body for PV and solar thermal installation professionals. CMI has 2 NABCEP-Certified Installers and 1 NABCEP-Certified Sales holder on staff, demonstrating technical expertise in solar installations.
• Delaware DNREC (Delaware LMI Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNREC (Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control) runs the LMI Solar Pilot Program. CMI is an approved installer for this program which provides free solar (low-income) or 70% grants (moderate-income) for Delaware residents.
• Better Business BureauminorOthersCMI is an accredited member of the BBB, providing consumer trust and dispute resolution services.
• American Solar Energy SocietyminorOthersASES is a nonprofit organization promoting solar energy. CMI is a member organization.
• Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries AssociationminorOthersMSSIA is a regional solar industry trade association. CMI is a member organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar, battery storage, and energy services company, operating in DE/MD/PA through lease and PPA models. Overlaps with CMI in residential solar installations but competes on financing and scale that CMI does not match.
• Freedom Forever: National residential solar EPC with operations across multiple states including the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable service offering to CMI but at substantially larger scale with vertically-integrated installation capabilities and broader geographic reach.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's residential solar and Powerwall business serves Mid-Atlantic homeowners through direct sales and installation. Overlaps with CMI's solar installation line but operates at national scale with brand recognition CMI cannot match.

Direct peers

• Trinity Solar: Trinity Solar is one of the largest privately-owned residential solar installers in the U.S., headquartered in New Jersey and serving the Mid-Atlantic (including DE, MD, PA). Directly comparable to CMI in customer base (residential homeowners), service line (solar + electrical), and regional footprint.
• Solar Energy World: Maryland-based residential and commercial solar installer operating across the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to CMI in target customer (regional homeowners), solar EPC service line, and three-state geographic overlap (MD, PA, DE-adjacent).
• Ipsun Solar: Regional residential and commercial solar installer serving the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland, DC). Comparable to CMI in customer segment, solar installation offering, and Mid-Atlantic regional positioning.

Others

• Generac: Leading U.S. manufacturer of backup and standby generators and CMI's strategic equipment partner. Not a direct competitor but a supplier whose Generac-certified installer program creates the technical framework CMI uses to sell and install generator systems.

Emerging players

• Green Home Systems: Regional residential solar installer operating across the Eastern U.S. Comparable to CMI in residential solar focus and project-based revenue model, though typically larger in scope and increasingly offering battery and roofing cross-sells.
• Palmetto Solar: Regional-to-national residential solar installer with Mid-Atlantic operations and a technology-forward sales platform. Comparable to CMI in residential solar focus but differentiates through proprietary Clean Energy Meter software and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Mister Sparky Electric: National franchise electrical services brand with regional operators across the U.S. Comparable to CMI's electrical contracting line (panel upgrades, wiring, generator installs) though typically serving broader geographies than CMI's three-state footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmi-solar-electric-inc.

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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