Jazz Solar Solutions

What Jazz Solar Solutions does

JAZZ Solar Solutions Inc. is a private Ottawa-based solar EPC company founded in 2010 by Ketan Bhalla that delivers end-to-end renewable energy infrastructure to First Nations communities across Ontario, alongside residential and commercial customers in the province. Its core product, the JAZZ Platform, covers development, financing, construction, ownership, and operations for community-scale solar PV, battery energy storage (including certified Tesla Powerwall 3 installations), and microgrids, with grant writing across NRCan, ISC, IESO, OFNTSC, and SREPs programs that allow capital to come from outside sources rather than band funds.

The company has completed 500+ projects and deployed 30+ MW across 20+ First Nations partnerships, with most community relationships spanning a decade or more. Its technology stack integrates Google Solar API for residential sizing, a proprietary JAZZ OS platform, and the Earthkeepers training curriculum for community energy teams. The forthcoming Moose AI product is positioned to add predictive monitoring and O&M automation on top of the installed base. Revenue is generated through project-based EPC fees, recurring O&M subscriptions, professional services for grant facilitation, and capacity-building training delivery, with pricing examples including $2,500-$3,500 per kW DC for residential solar and $860/kW AC for commercial Save On Energy Retrofit projects.

The operating model is highly relationship-led: Nancy Sooley drives First Nations origination, Jon Carr oversees a portfolio of 25-30 active projects across ~15 communities as Senior Director of Operations & AI, and Anoop Gandhi (re-hired in 2026) leads day-to-day EPC coordination. Certifications include NABCEP, ECRA/ESA (#7017590), Tesla Powerwall installer status, and CanREA membership, and the company has been recognized with OSEA 2021 Best-in-Class awards for Taykwa Tagamou Nation, Wiikwemkoong, and Oneida Nation of the Thames, plus a CanREA 2017 Game Changer award for Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation.

Name

Jazz Solar Solutions

Legal name

JAZZ Solar Solutions Inc.

Website

https://jazzsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JAZZ Solar Solutions is a private Ottawa-based solar EPC firm delivering end-to-end solar PV, battery storage, and community microgrid installations to First Nations communities and Ontario residential/commercial customers, with 500+ projects and 30+ MW deployed across 20+ Indigenous partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC and Battery Energy Storage Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE), C&I Onsite/Behind-the-Meter Energy Supply (Solar, CHP, Microgrids) (EUAGACAJ), Residential / Behind-the-Meter Storage Installation & Integration (EUAEAEAC), Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA), Resilience & Backup Power Solutions (Critical Facilities, Islanding) (EUAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Solar EPC services
• Community solar microgrids
• Battery energy storage
• First Nations energy sovereignty
• Renewable energy installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar EPC Services: Full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar PV installations including procurement, installation, and commissioning. Revenue generated from project-based fees on solar installations for residential, commercial, and community-scale First Nations projects.
2. Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Ongoing O&M services including monitoring, performance reporting, and on-call support for installed solar systems. Most community relationships span a decade or more, providing recurring service revenue.
3. Grant Writing & Funding Facilitation: JAZZ assists communities with grant writing across NRCan, ISC, IESO, OFNTSC, and SREPs programs. Capital comes from outside sources, not from band funds. Revenue derived from project development and facilitation fees.
4. Capacity Building & Training: Training programs and capacity building services for First Nations energy teams. Earthkeepers platform provides self-paced online modules. Revenue through training curriculum delivery and workshop facilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JAZZ Solar Solutions is a solar EPC and battery storage integrator that designs, finances, builds, owns, and operates solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for First Nations communities, residential homeowners, and commercial/institutional customers across Ontario. It delivers the full value chain — feasibility, grant writing (NRCan, ISC, IESO, OFNTSC, SREPs), engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and long-term O&M — as a single-partner end-to-end provider. Core deliverables include rooftop, ground-mount, and solar carport PV installations, Tesla Powerwall residential and commercial battery storage, and community-scale microgrids (including 100% solarized off-grid First Nations communities).

Product overview

JAZZ Solar Solutions is an Indigenous Energy platform offering end-to-end solar PV and battery storage solutions for First Nations communities and residential/commercial customers in Ontario. The core offering is the JAZZ Platform, which provides a single-partner pathway from development through long-term operations. Key products include Solar PV Installation (500+ projects), Battery Storage via Tesla Powerwall certification, Community Microgrids for First Nations energy sovereignty, and Earthkeepers — an online training platform for First Nation energy teams covering solar, battery storage, and operations curriculum. The company operates across Ontario with 500+ completed projects and 30+ MW deployed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earthkeepers: Online learning platform for First Nation energy teams, providing training modules on solar energy, battery storage systems, EPC, and operations & maintenance.
• Moose AI
• JAZZ OS

Products and services

• JAZZ Platform (End-to-End Indigenous Energy Sovereignty Platform) End-to-end single-partner platform for First Nations communities covering feasibility, engineering design, site assessment, interconnection applications, grant writing across NRCan/ISC/IESO/OFNTSC/SREPs, full EPC, community ownership structuring, O&M, monitoring, and performance reporting. Sold as a holistic project-based service to First Nations bands in Ontario.
• Solar PV Installation Full solar PV installation services including rooftop, ground-mount, and solar carport systems. Residential (load-displacement, MicroFIT), commercial (Save On Energy Retrofit), and community-scale First Nations configurations. NABCEP-certified installation; 25-year panel warranties; ~0.5% annual degradation.
• Battery Storage / Tesla Powerwall Installation Certified Tesla Powerwall installer offering Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh, 11.5 kW continuous output) residential and commercial battery storage with whole-home backup capability. Each unit qualifies for ~$4,050 HRSP battery rebate; combined max HRSP up to $10,000 when paired with new solar PV.
• Community Microgrid Community-scale microgrid installations enabling 100% solarized communities with battery backup. Includes off-grid and grid-tied configurations for First Nations communities, integrating solar, battery, and domestic hot water systems. Project examples include Taykwa Tagamou Nation (250 kW), Wiikwemkoong (735 kW net meter), and Lac des Mille Lacs (97 kW + 250 kWh off-grid).
• Earthkeepers Online Learning Platform Online learning platform for First Nation energy teams. Self-paced modules covering Solar Energy 101, case studies (TTN Community Solar, MicroFIT, FIT), Wind/Hydro Energy, Community Energy Planning, Funding Sources, EPC curriculum, BESS curriculum, and O&M curriculum. Free for community partners and accessible at earthkeepers.jazzsolar.com.
• Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services Ongoing O&M services including real-time monitoring, performance reporting, automated alerts, and on-call support for installed solar PV and battery systems. Most community contracts span a decade or more, providing recurring service revenue and long-term system stewardship.
• Grant Writing and Funding Facilitation Grant writing and funding facilitation services for First Nations community projects across federal and provincial programs (NRCan, ISC, IESO, OFNTSC, SREPs). Capital is sourced from outside sources rather than band funds, removing a key barrier to community-owned project finance. Sold as a project-development and facilitation fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Payback period of 10-15 years for residential solar after HRSP rebate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Tesla Powerwall Installer. JAZZ installs Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh) battery storage with 11.5 kW continuous output and whole-home backup capability. Each unit qualifies for approximately $4,050 in HRSP battery rebate. Tesla partnership enables JAZZ to offer premium battery storage solutions to residential and commercial customers.
• Google (Solar API)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Google's Solar API for the 'Design my System' residential flow. Uses Google's solar modeling to read actual roof geometry and provide real-time estimates including system size, HRSP rebate, and payback calculation within seconds.
• Ontario Solar Energy Society (OSEA)moderateOthersJAZZ has received OSEA 2021 Best-in-Class recognition for multiple community projects including Taykwa Tagamou Nation, Wiikwemkoong, and Oneida Nation of the Thames.
• Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)moderateOthersCanREA member. Grace Russell has served as moderator at CanREA's Operators Summit. Rob Miller serves on CanSIA/CanREA Board as Treasurer since 2010. JAZZ received CanREA 2017 Game Changer award for Lac des Mille Lacs project.
• Indigenous Clean EnergymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAZZ participates in Indigenous Clean Energy networks and shares knowledge and resources with other Indigenous energy organizations. Staff attend events and training alongside partner communities.
• First Nations Major Projects CoalitionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAZZ attends events with partner communities (e.g., Taykwa Tagamou Nation) for IEX Project collaboration. Represents community interests at major projects coalition events.
• London Renewable Energy District Co-opminorOthersGrace Russell sits on the board of the London Renewable Energy District Co-op.
• IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator)coreOthersJAZZ facilitates IESO programs including Save On Energy Retrofit for commercial projects ($860/kW AC) and helps communities participate in IESO demand response programs. Grant writing covers IESO funding alongside NRCan, ISC, OFNTSC, and SREPs.
• NRCan (Natural Resources Canada)coreOthersJAZZ writes grant applications to NRCan as part of project financing for First Nations communities. Capital comes from external federal sources, not band funds.
• ISC (Indigenous Services Canada)coreOthersJAZZ assists communities with ISC funding applications for renewable energy projects on First Nations lands.
• OFNTSC (First Nations Natural Resources)coreOthersJAZZ writes grant applications to OFNTSC for First Nations natural resources and energy projects.
• SREPs (Strategic Renewable Energy Partnerships)coreOthersJAZZ assists with SREPs funding applications for First Nations renewable energy projects.
• Wataynikaneyap PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNancy Sooley previously served 5 years as Manager of Project Environmental Assessments at Wataynikaneyap Power, the landmark Indigenous-owned transmission project connecting 17 remote First Nations communities off diesel.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Strategic partner and battery supplier to JAZZ via Powerwall certification. Overlaps in residential solar+battery and increasingly community-scale energy storage, with broader global reach and capital base.
• Northland Power: Rob Miller (JAZZ Project Developer) was previously Director of Business Development at Northland Power. Comparable Canadian renewable energy developer with utility-scale and increasingly Indigenous community partnerships.
• Hanwha Qcells Canada: Global solar manufacturer with Canadian operations; Grace Russell held a senior role there. Comparable Canadian solar presence with module manufacturing, EPC partnerships, and utility-scale capabilities.
• Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada: Walter Buzzelli (JAZZ's GM/CFO) previously grew Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada from $4M to $46M. Large incumbent offering solar EPC and battery solutions across Canada through a broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE): Indigenous-led clean energy organization JAZZ actively partners with. Adjacent in mission (Indigenous energy capacity building) but operates as a network/training organization rather than EPC; partially comparable as a peer ecosystem player.

Direct peers

• SkyFire Energy: Calgary-based Canadian solar EPC company offering commercial, institutional, and Indigenous community solar projects across Western Canada. Closely comparable to JAZZ as a Canadian-focused solar EPC with community-scale experience.
• Grasshopper Solar: Ontario-based residential and commercial solar installer; Senior Director Grace Russell previously held a senior role there. Comparable Canadian rooftop and small commercial solar EPC business operating in overlapping Ontario geography.
• MySolar Group: Ontario solar EPC where Anoop Gandhi was a founding team member and Director of Operations before returning to JAZZ. Comparable residential and commercial solar installation model and Ontario footprint.
• 3G Energy: Renewable energy development firm where Rob Miller (JAZZ Project Developer) is Managing Partner since 2015. Comparable Canadian renewable project development with community-scale and utility-scale project origination.

Regional players

• Wataynikaneyap Power: Indigenous-owned transmission project connecting 17 remote First Nations off diesel where Nancy Sooley spent five years. Directly comparable Indigenous energy infrastructure mission focused on remote Ontario communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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