What Paradise Power Company does

Paradise Power Company, operating as PPC Solar, is a family-owned renewable energy engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor founded in 1979 in Taos, New Mexico. The company designs, installs, and services solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for residential, commercial, governmental, and institutional customers across New Mexico and Colorado. Since founding, the firm has cumulatively deployed more than 30 MW of solar capacity and over 200 EV charging stations, with a project mix spanning small residential systems (historically priced in the $15,000–$39,000 range), small-commercial rooftop and ground-mount installations (tens to hundreds of kW), and increasingly utility-adjacent multi-megawatt engagements, including a 5.031 MW DC solar plus 5 MWh storage project underway for Netflix Studios in 2026.

The business operates as a turnkey regional installer with in-house design, engineering, installation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) capabilities. Technical staff includes NABCEP-certified solar professionals, OSHA-certified installers, and journeyman electricians, allowing self-performance of technically credentialed scopes that many smaller competitors must subcontract. Pricing is project-based across fixed-price commercial contracts, state procurement awards under preferred-vendor pricing agreements (contract 20-00000-21-00029 for PV and contract 30-00000-23-00078 for EV charging, both with the State of New Mexico), and individually quoted residential systems. Revenue mechanics are dominated by commercial and government project awards, with residential acting as a lower-ARPU, higher-volume tail.

The company remains privately held and family-operated under the Weinman family, with Daniel Weinman serving as President since assuming leadership from the founder in 1993. Headcount sits in the 11–50 employee band, and the firm competes primarily on local reputation, regulatory standing, and in-house technical credentials rather than scale or geographic breadth. As of 2026, the firm is actively expanding into Colorado and scaling battery storage and EV charging workstreams alongside its established solar EPC core.

Name

Paradise Power Company

Legal name

Paradise Power Company, Inc.

Website

https://ppcsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paradise Power Company (PPC Solar) is a family-owned renewable energy EPC contractor founded in 1979 in Taos, New Mexico, designing and installing solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems for residential, commercial, governmental, and institutional clients across New Mexico and Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC and Energy Storage Contracting

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic installation services
• Solar energy contracting
• EV charging infrastructure
• Energy storage systems
• Utility-scale solar EPC

Headquarters

HQ city

Taos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for photovoltaic systems ranging from residential rooftop installations to utility-scale ground mount arrays. Revenue generated through one-time installation fees for turnkey solutions.
2. EV Charging Infrastructure Installation: Turnkey installation of electric vehicle charging stations for commercial, government, and fleet applications. Includes design, implementation, and maintenance services.
3. Energy Storage Systems: Battery energy storage system installation and integration with new or existing solar systems. Includes lithium-ion batteries and backup power solutions.
4. Service Work and Maintenance: Ongoing service, troubleshooting, and maintenance for solar and EV charging systems. Charged at hourly rates with 2-hour minimum. Includes residential ($145/hour), commercial ($175/hour), and apprentice/helper rates ($95/hour).
5. Referral Program Fees: Customer referral program pays $500 per successful referral. Professional referral program pays $500-$2,000 per successful commercial or residential installation referral.
6. Generator Sales and Installation: Kohler generator dealer and installer services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Paradise Power Company (PPC Solar) is a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor that designs, installs, and maintains photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and backup generators for residential, commercial, school, government, and utility customers across New Mexico and Colorado. The company delivers projects ranging from 4 kW residential rooftop arrays to multi-megawatt utility-scale ground mounts with integrated battery storage, supported by ongoing operations and maintenance services.

Product overview

Paradise Power Company (PPC Solar) operates as a sustainable energy solutions contractor offering a portfolio of integrated solar electric and energy-related products and services. The company's core offerings span residential solar (4.2-8.5 kW systems), commercial solar (91 kW to 936+ kW installations), off-grid solar with battery storage (lithium-ion systems), utility-scale solar (1.16 MW to 5+ MW arrays with up to 5 MWh energy storage), and EV charging infrastructure (200+ stations deployed). These products share a common thread of turnkey delivery—design, engineering, procurement, construction, and ongoing maintenance—all provided through a single contractor. Supporting services include service/troubleshooting, customer and professional referral programs, a photovoltaic donation program for nonprofits, ChargePoint service partnership, and Kohler generator integration. The company differentiates through its full lifecycle service model, holding NABCEP certifications and operating as a licensed electrical contractor in New Mexico and Colorado since 1979.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Turnkey photovoltaic solutions for homeowners, including custom system design, implementation, and maintenance for residential properties, with typical system sizes ranging from 4.2 kW to 8.5 kW, eligible for the federal 30% income tax credit and New Mexico 10% state tax credit.
• Commercial Solar Custom turnkey photovoltaic solutions for businesses, schools, government entities, and utilities, including roof mount and parking canopy installations ranging from 91 kW to over 936 kW, often paired with battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.
• Off-Grid Solar + Energy Storage Complete off-grid solar electric systems with battery energy storage, including full installations, system upgrades, lithium-ion battery systems, solar direct PV well pumping, and generator backup for homeowners and businesses seeking energy independence from the utility grid.
• Utility-Scale Solar + Operations & Maintenance Utility-scale photovoltaic installations and ongoing operations and maintenance services including IV curve tracing, daily data monitoring, IR scans, thermography, connectivity and safety checks, array tracker preventative maintenance, and quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting.
• EV Charging Infrastructure Turnkey electric vehicle charging station design, implementation, and maintenance for business, government, municipality, school, and commercial fleet applications, with deployment of more than 200 charging stations using ChargePoint, Blink, Clipper Creek, Tesla, and Proterra hardware.
• Service Work + Troubleshooting Hourly-rate technical service, troubleshooting, and repair for solar and EV charging systems, including 2-hour minimum service calls at $145/hour residential and $175/hour commercial rates, plus warranty transfers and DIY support for equipment not installed by PPC.
• Kohler Generator Sales & Installation Sale and installation of Kohler backup generators as part of PPC's integrated energy solutions portfolio, frequently paired with solar and battery storage systems for off-grid and grid-tie applications.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Battery energy storage systems using lithium-ion technology for battery backup and off-grid applications, providing multi-day backup power and automatic transfer during outages for residential and commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 MW of photovoltaics installed since 1979
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ChargePointcoreTechnology or IntegrationChargePoint Installation and Service Partner. PPC installs ChargePoint PL2000 Powerlink and Block EV charging units. ChargePoint is a leading EV charging network provider.
• KohlercoreTechnology or IntegrationKohler Generator Dealer & Installer. PPC sells and installs Kohler generators as part of their energy solutions portfolio, often paired with solar and battery backup systems.
• NABCEPcoreOthersPPC employs NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Consultants and NABCEP Certified Installers. NABCEP is the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT Solar: National residential solar installer with door-to-door sales motion. Competes with PPC for residential solar customers in NM/CO markets.
• Tesla Energy: National provider of Solar Roof, Powerwall storage, and EV charging solutions. Comparable as an integrated PV + storage + EV player competing for residential and commercial customers in PPC's markets.
• Mortenson Construction: Large national EPC contractor with a dedicated renewable energy group executing utility-scale solar and wind projects. Comparable to PPC on the utility-scale solar EPC work that PPC has begun to capture.
• Swinerton Renewable Energy: National solar EPC contractor delivering utility-scale and commercial PV projects across the U.S. Directly comparable to PPC's commercial and utility-scale solar installation capabilities.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national general contractor with a renewable energy practice executing utility-scale solar EPC. Comparable to PPC on multi-MW commercial and utility solar construction projects.
• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar installer with national footprint and integrated battery and EV charging offerings. Competes with PPC for residential customers in NM/CO via leasing and PPA models.
• SunPower: National residential and commercial solar installer with strong dealer/installer network. Comparable to PPC in offering PV + storage solutions across residential and commercial segments.

Direct peers

• Affordable Solar: Albuquerque-based residential and commercial solar installer serving New Mexico with turnkey PV installations. Closely comparable to PPC in geography, customer mix (residential plus small commercial), and EPC model.
• Positive Energy Solar: New Mexico-based solar installer offering residential, commercial, and off-grid PV systems with energy storage. Highly comparable to PPC in regional focus, off-grid specialization, and EPC service model.
• Sunsense Solar: Colorado-based residential and commercial solar EPC serving the Front Range and mountain communities. Comparable to PPC as a regional Mountain West solar installer with overlapping service territory in CO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ppcsolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/PPCSolar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ppc-solar

Compliance12 records

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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