CB Solar

What CB Solar does

CB Solar Inc. is a regional turnkey solar energy contractor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, that designs and installs photovoltaic systems for residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across Iowa and the broader Midwest. Founded in 2013 by Iowa State University engineering graduates Tyler Bacon and Ben Wollner, the company has completed more than 550 solar projects totaling over 16 MW of installed capacity, and has been listed on Solar Power World's Top Solar Contractors list every year since 2014. It was the first Iowa contractor to specialize in integrating solar energy with agricultural operations including swine, beef, poultry, and grain handling facilities.

Name

CB Solar

Legal name

CB Solar Inc.

Website

https://cbsolarinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CB Solar is a Des Moines, Iowa-based turnkey solar contractor that designs and installs photovoltaic systems for residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across Iowa and the Midwest, having completed over 550 projects totaling more than 16 MW since 2013.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Residential solar systems
• Agricultural solar power
• Commercial solar contracting
• Solar energy contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Energy System Sales and Installation: CB Solar designs and installs solar energy systems sized for residential, agricultural, and commercial customers. Revenue is generated through project-based installation fees, with options to pay incrementally at each stage of the process.
2. Financing Services: The company offers financing options to help customers install solar with rapid returns on investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CB Solar is a turnkey solar energy contractor that designs and installs complete photovoltaic systems for residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across Iowa and the Midwest. The company handles every step from site analysis, system design, permitting, and utility coordination through installation and inspection, using components sourced from major suppliers such as LG, Panasonic, Silfab, Boviet Solar, Enphase, Fronius, SolarEdge, and SMA.

Product overview

CB Solar is a turnkey residential, agricultural, and commercial solar energy installation contractor based in Des Moines, Iowa. The company offers a portfolio of solar power systems across three core segments: Residential Solar (systems from 3.5kW to 30kW for homes), Agricultural Solar (specialized installations for turkey, hog, poultry farms, and grain handling), and Commercial Solar (business systems including roof-mounted and ground-rack configurations ranging from 9.6kW to 201.6kW). These product lines are complemented by free site analysis and quote services, turnkey installation management (handling permits, inspections, and utility correspondence), and financing assistance. The company has designed and installed over 550 solar projects totaling over 16 MW since 2013, with systems backed by 10+ year manufacturer warranties and 25-year power production warranties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Solar Power Systems Solar energy systems designed for businesses, including roof-mounted and ground-rack installations that can pay for themselves in under 5 years and produce energy for 30 years. Sizes range from 9.6 kW (small shops/offices) to 201.6 kW (large warehouse-scale arrays such as the 622-panel Kinzler Construction Services Ankeny deployment).
• Residential Solar Power Systems Solar energy systems for homes designed to reduce or eliminate monthly electric bills. Available in system sizes from 3.5 kW to 30 kW, with options including internet monitoring, all-black panels, and both rooftop and ground installations.
• Agricultural Solar Power Systems Specialized solar solutions for farms including turkey buildings, hog confinement, cattle operations, grain handling, and farmhouses. Available as roof-mounted arrays, ground racks, and split installations engineered to lower energy costs and improve farm profitability. Featured projects include a 60 kW array powering three 400-foot turkey buildings and a 35 kW array at a grain elevator using net-metering credits.
• Free Site Analysis and Quote Service Complimentary full-service on-site visits and analysis for prospective customers. CB Solar evaluates site characteristics, current utility costs, and the customer's solar goals before issuing a project quote across Residential, Commercial, or Agricultural installation types.
• Turnkey Solar Installation Services Complete solar energy system design, installation, and project management delivered as a single turnkey engagement. Includes handling of permits, inspections, utility correspondence, and all paperwork from project start to finish, with incremental payment options at each stage of the process.
• Solar Energy Financing Assistance Guidance on financing options, federal/state tax credits, rebates, grants, and other incentives to help customers install solar with rapid return on investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 550 solar energy projects completed totaling over 16 MW
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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.

• Boviet Solar USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing solar panels and components for CB Solar installations.
• DynoraxxcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing components for CB Solar installations.
• EcoFasten SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing mounting and racking systems for CB Solar installations.
• Enphase EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing microinverters for CB Solar installations.
• FroniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing inverters for CB Solar installations.
• LGcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing solar panels for CB Solar installations.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing solar panels for CB Solar installations.
• Performance Line ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing mounting and racking systems for CB Solar installations.
• Silfab SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing solar panels for CB Solar installations.
• SMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing inverters for CB Solar installations.
• Solar EdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing inverters and monitoring systems for CB Solar installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Solar: Regional turnkey solar installer serving residential and commercial customers with a similar free-quote, in-house installation model—directly comparable to CB Solar's GTM.
• Blue Raven Solar: National residential solar installer with a regional dealer/branch model; comparable turnkey installation and financing-assisted sales approach to CB Solar.
• Everlight Solar: Mid-size residential solar installer with regional offices and a similar sales-led, free-quote GTM; directly comparable in scale and customer approach.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar installer offering turnkey design, installation, and financing—overlapping customer segments and value proposition with CB Solar.
• Momentum Solar: National residential solar installer with direct sales force and turnkey installation—competes for similar homeowner customers with overlapping go-to-market.
• Freedom Forever: Residential and commercial solar installer with in-house financing and turnkey installation; competes in similar end-markets with overlapping product offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer offering leases, PPAs, and system sales with national reach—a broad incumbent that competes with CB Solar in the residential segment.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's solar division offers residential and commercial solar plus Powerwall storage; a broad incumbent with much larger scale that competes in CB Solar's end markets.

Regional players

• Iconic Solar: Regional residential and commercial solar installer in the Western/Midwestern U.S. with a similar turnkey, in-house installation model—comparable in size and operating approach.
• Iowa Wind and Solar: Iowa-based renewable energy contractor offering solar and wind installations in CB Solar's home market; directly competes in the same geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cbsolarinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbsolarinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cb-solar-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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