What Solar Liberty does

Solar Liberty (legal name: Solar Liberty Energy Systems) is a family-owned solar EPC contractor headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2003 and operating across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Vermont. The company designs, permits, installs, and maintains photovoltaic solar systems for residential and commercial customers, with a claimed cumulative footprint of over 200 MW installed and 4,000+ systems across more than one million panels. It is recognized as the largest solar installer in New York State.

Its core product is end-to-end solar installation for homes and businesses (rooftop, ground-mount, and solar-farm EPC), supplemented by a portfolio of adjacent offerings including Tesla Powerwall and other residential/commercial battery storage, Level 1–3 EV charging stations, solar carports, microgrid solutions, residential solar leasing, USDA REAP grant-assisted commercial projects, and an O&M subscription line. All installers and electricians hold NABCEP certification, and the company holds NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer Gold (2025, 2026).

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time installation contracts (residential purchase and commercial EPC), recurring revenue from residential solar leasing and O&M subscriptions, hardware/equipment sales as a wholesale supplier, and value-chain partnerships with manufacturers including Tesla, SunPower, LG, and Panasonic. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining inside sales, a regional field-sales team, a quote-based website funnel with free solar evaluations, a $500 SunProfit Rewards referral program, and an SEO-driven content-marketing engine producing localized service-area pages across the four-state footprint.

Name

Solar Liberty

Legal name

Solar Liberty Energy Systems

Website

https://solarliberty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solar Liberty is a family-owned solar EPC contractor founded in 2003, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, that designs, installs, and maintains photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Vermont, alongside battery storage, EV charging, and microgrid services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Commercial solar systems
• Residential solar leasing
• Battery storage solutions
• Solar farm development

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

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 Services: Revenue from installation of photovoltaic solar panel systems for residential and commercial properties, including custom system design, permitting, and professional installation.
2. Solar Equipment Sales: Sale of solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and related hardware components as a wholesale supplier of photovoltaic equipment.
3. Residential Solar Leasing: Monthly payment leasing program for residential customers who prefer not to purchase solar panels outright, offering low monthly payments with no upfront costs.
4. Operations & Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and monitoring services for installed solar systems to ensure optimal performance.
5. Commercial Solar Services: Comprehensive commercial solar solutions including panel installation, solar farms, battery storage, and EV charging stations for businesses, government, and nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solar Liberty designs, sells, installs, and services grid-tied and off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and government customers across the Northeast U.S. Offerings span rooftop and ground-mount solar arrays, EV charging stations, battery storage solutions, solar farm development, microgrid construction, and ongoing operations & maintenance contracts. The company also wholesales solar equipment to trade customers and develops large-scale solar farm projects on behalf of landowners and developers.

Product overview

Solar Liberty offers a comprehensive suite of solar energy products and services centered around two core offerings: residential and commercial solar panel installation. The company's core products include professional solar panel installation for homes and businesses, complemented by add-on modules such as EV charging stations (residential and commercial), solar battery storage systems (including Tesla Powerwall for residential and commercial applications), solar farm development with EPC services, and microgrid solutions. Additional services include residential solar leasing, the SUNPROFIT Rewards referral program, operations and maintenance, and green electricity services. The company also provides specialized solutions for AI data centers, addressing the growing energy demands of high-performance computing facilities. Solar Liberty's portfolio spans the entire solar adoption journey from initial evaluation and installation through ongoing maintenance and battery storage optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 MW of solar capacity installed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.

• NYSERDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for quality solar installer certification. NYSERDA provides state-level incentives and rebates for residential and commercial solar installations in New York.
• USDA REAP Grant ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USDA Rural Energy for America Program providing grant financing and support for small businesses and agricultural operations to install solar energy systems.
• SunPowermajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partnership for SunPower solar panels and SunVault battery storage systems installed by Solar Liberty for residential customers.
• LG ElectronicsmajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partnership for LG solar panels, providing customers with high-quality photovoltaic options from trusted brands.
• PanasonicmajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partnership for Panasonic solar panels, offering customers additional quality panel options from established electronics manufacturer.
• TeslamajorTechnology or IntegrationInstallation partner for Tesla Powerwall battery storage systems, one of the most advanced home battery options available. Solar Liberty specializes in Powerwall integration with solar installations.
• Green Mountain PowerregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont utility partner offering the 'Bring Your Own Device' program providing up to $10,500 toward new home battery systems for customers.
• Solar Liberty FoundationminorOthersCompany foundation that brings solar energy to underdeveloped nations and impoverished people globally, demonstrating corporate social responsibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vivint Solar: National residential solar installer offering leases and PPAs across multiple states including the Northeast. Directly comparable business model and customer base to Solar Liberty's residential offering.
• Momentum Solar: U.S. residential solar installer with operations across multiple Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Competes for the same residential customer base as Solar Liberty with similar panel, battery, and EV charger offerings.
• Tesla Energy: Solar roof, Powerwall, and EV charging provider with growing residential and commercial footprint. Both a partner (Tesla Powerwall installer) and direct competitor to Solar Liberty in the Northeast residential and commercial markets.
• Freedom Forever: National residential solar installer with vertically integrated operations including battery and EV charger attach. Operates in many of the same states as Solar Liberty and competes for similar residential customers.
• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar, battery storage, and energy services company with a national footprint including NY and PA. Competes head-to-head with Solar Liberty for residential solar leases, PPAs, and battery installations.
• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the U.S., headquartered in the Northeast. Direct competitor to Solar Liberty across residential rooftop solar, battery, and EV charger offerings in overlapping geographies.
• Nautilus Solar Energy: U.S. solar developer and operator focused on community solar and distributed generation across multiple states. Comparable to Solar Liberty's commercial and solar farm development work, particularly its community/distributed solar focus.
• ReVision Energy: Employee-owned solar installer based in New England serving Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts with residential, commercial, and solar farm services. Direct regional peer of Solar Liberty for Northeast residential and commercial solar work.
• GreenBrilliance: Residential and commercial solar installer with presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. Comparable product mix — solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers — and similar customer acquisition approach to Solar Liberty.
• SunPower: U.S. solar panel manufacturer and installer offering residential and commercial systems. A current Solar Liberty panel supplier that also competes for residential and commercial solar installation business in NY, PA, OH, and VT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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