Norwich Solar

What Norwich Solar does

Norwich Solar is a Vermont-headquartered engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider of commercial, distributed generation, and utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects across New England. Founded in 2011 and operating as a subsidiary of Norwich Technologies, Inc., the company specializes in projects ranging from 500 kW to 5 MW, deploying BNEF Tier 1 components and a proprietary installation method called the EZ-PV MetaModule that reduces crew size, material handling, and site disruption. The company serves municipalities, schools, hospitals, affordable housing providers, farms, manufacturers, and nonprofits across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, supported by offices in White River Junction, VT; Plainfield, NH; and Brunswick, ME.

Norwich Solar generates revenue primarily through project-based EPC contracts, complemented by a recurring subscription stream from the Small Business Community Solar Alliance (SBCSA), which enables small businesses to access community solar savings of approximately 5–10% on electric bills with no upfront cost. Distribution is direct-to-customer enterprise field sales, supplemented by Net Metering Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, and partnerships with financial backers such as Greenbacker for project ownership. The company is part of a broader Norwich Technologies family of companies including Breakaway Renewables (development and finance, with 50+ MW developed), RunTime Solar (operations and maintenance with 24/7 monitoring), Norwich EV (EV charging infrastructure), and Durion (next-generation concentrating solar and thermal storage developed with Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering).

The company has installed over 70 MW of solar capacity across hundreds of projects since inception, holds consecutive Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor rankings (2019–2025), became a Certified B Corp in April 2023, and operates as a public benefit corporation under a structure adopted in 2022. Regulatory credentials include multiple Vermont Public Utility Commission Certificates of Public Good, and the company maintains active memberships in SEIA, VBSR, Renewable Energy Vermont, MREA, Clean Energy NH, and VECAN.

Name

Norwich Solar

Legal name

Norwich Solar

Website

https://norwichsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Norwich Solar is an EPC provider of commercial, distributed-generation, and utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects (500 kW to 5 MW) in New England. A subsidiary of Norwich Technologies, it serves municipalities, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, farms, and small businesses across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Solar EPC Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Commercial solar EPC
• Solar installation services
• Renewable energy construction
• MetaModule solar technology
• New England solar developer

Headquarters

HQ city

White River Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Services for Solar Projects: Engineering, procurement, and construction services for solar photovoltaic projects. The company serves renewable energy developers, municipalities, schools, businesses, farms, affordable housing providers, and nonprofits. Revenue is generated through project-based EPC contracts where Norwich Solar handles full scope from design through construction and often maintenance through RunTime Solar division.
2. Community Solar Subscriptions: Small Business Community Solar Alliance program where businesses subscribe to community solar projects and receive net metering credits, resulting in approximately 5-10% annual savings on electric bills. Norwich Solar generates revenue through these subscription programs while providing energy cost savings to participating businesses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Norwich Solar is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider for commercial-scale solar photovoltaic projects in the 500kW to 5MW range. The company serves commercial, municipal, and institutional customers across all of New England, operating across major New England utilities and deploying its proprietary EZ-PV MetaModule technology.

Product overview

Norwich Solar is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) provider of commercial, distributed generation, and utility scale solar PV and battery energy storage solutions throughout the Northeast, operating as a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp. The company's core offering is its EPC Services for solar projects from 500kW to 5 MW, complemented by the Small Business Community Solar Alliance (SBCSA) program for small businesses. The company utilizes its proprietary EZ-PV MetaModule installation approach and is supported by affiliated companies including Breakaway Renewables (development and finance), RunTime Solar (operations and maintenance), Norwich EV (EV charging solutions), and Durion (thermal storage technology). The company has installed over 70 megawatts of solar power across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine since its founding in 2011.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Solar EPC Services
• EZ-PV MetaModule

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ MW of solar power installed across VT, NH, and ME
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Breakaway RenewablescoreOthersSister company focused on development and finance of commercial and utility scale renewable energy solutions. Has developed over 50 MW of projects and brings sites to NTP stage for investment partners.
• RunTime SolarcoreOthersSister company providing operations and maintenance services for solar assets across VT, NH, and ME. Ensures assets perform at highest level for array owners.
• Norwich TechnologiescoreOthersParent company and R&D division. Focuses on development, commercialization, and deployment of forward-looking renewable energy solutions. Utilizes DOE grants and investment partners for innovation.
• Norwich EVminorOthersSister company accelerating EV adoption through financing and installation of charging locations in VT and NH. Has installed 18 chargers with plans for 9 more.
• DurionminorOthersSister company developing next-generation solar field and thermal storage for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) as part of DOE SETO and NSF SBIR programs with Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering.
• Solar on EarthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for community solar subscriptions, directing potential subscribers to learn about community solar opportunities in their area through this partner.
• VBSR (Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide nonprofit business association fostering business ethic for protecting natural, human, and economic environments. Norwich Solar is a Champion Member.
• Renewable Energy VermontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation of businesses, non-profits, utilities, and individuals committed to reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Norwich Solar supports their initiatives.
• MREA (Maine Renewable Energy Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNot-for-profit association of renewable energy producers working to ensure industry efforts are united in Maine.
• Clean Energy NHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization building relationships to promote, educate, and advocate for clean energy and energy efficiency policies in New Hampshire.
• VECANminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of over 100 Vermont town energy committees working to increase in-state renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ReVision Energy: Maine-based residential, commercial, and community solar installer and EPC operating across northern New England with a similar community-focused mission and B Corp-aligned ethos, making it the closest direct peer in geography and customer mix.
• SunCommon: Vermont-headquartered solar installer with a strong community-solar and residential/commercial focus across VT, NH, and NY. Direct competitor for the same regional customers, including municipal and small-business community-solar subscribers.
• Trinity Solar: Northeast U.S.-focused residential and commercial solar installer with a similar direct-sales, regionally-concentrated model. Comparable in segment mix and community-based GTM though heavier on residential than Norwich Solar.

Broad incumbents

• Borrego Solar: Larger national commercial and utility-scale solar EPC and developer serving distributed-generation and utility customers. Comparable in project band (commercial to utility-scale) but with materially greater scale, geographic reach, and balance sheet.
• Swinerton Renewable Energy: National solar EPC with deep utility-scale and C&I portfolio. Competes for the same developer customers and project sizes as Norwich Solar but operates at a much larger scale across multiple U.S. regions.
• EDF Renewables: Global renewable-energy developer and EPC with significant distributed-generation and community-solar activity. Comparable end-customer overlap (municipalities, schools, affordable housing) but with national and international reach.
• RWE Clean Energy: Major renewable-energy developer and operator in the U.S. with growing community-solar and C&I portfolios in the Northeast. Competes for developer customers and larger project sites that Norwich Solar targets.

Others

• Greenbacker Capital Management: Renewable-energy investment manager and asset owner that has partnered with Norwich Solar as capital off-taker. Functionally a customer/financing counterparty and indicative peer for the developer-investor-EPC value chain Norwich operates in.
• ChargePoint: EV-charging network operator relevant to sister company Norwich EV, which has installed 18 chargers with 9 more planned in VT and NH. Comparable clean-energy adjacency at the building/community infrastructure level.
• Enphase Energy: Leading microinverter and battery supplier used in distributed-generation PV systems. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose products flow through Norwich Solar's BNEF Tier 1 supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/norwich_solar
• Facebookfacebook.com/norwichtechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norwichsolar

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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