What Natural Light Energy Systems does

Natural Light Energy Systems is a Phoenix, Arizona-based manufacturer of solar-powered attic ventilation and daylighting products, founded in 1999. The company's core offering is a line of solar attic fans available in five wattage tiers (16W legacy, 32W, 35W, 48W, 65W) and multiple mounting configurations including roof mount (adjustable and ultra-low-profile), tile profile, curb mount for commercial flat roofs, gable mount, and garage vent conversion kits. Under the sub-brand Natural Light Tubular Skylights, the company also markets tubular daylighting devices in four sizes for residential and commercial applications. Technical differentiators highlighted by the company include high-impact solar panels, commercial-grade aluminum housing with internal and external powder coating, a direct-current motor with limited lifetime warranty, a remote solar panel option for shaded roof installations, and a thermal snap switch that activates at approximately 80°F. All products carry a Lifetime Warranty for the original owner, are Florida Building Code approved, and are positioned as DIY-installable in roughly an hour.

The business model is hardware sales through two channels: a dealer and installer network spanning all 50 U.S. states and direct-to-consumer sales via the company's website (solaratticfan.com). Residential homeowners are the primary customer segment, with commercial buildings (metal, rubber membrane, gravel, and foam roof structures) as a secondary segment. Revenue is generated at the point of sale with no subscription or recurring component; accessories (thermal switches, fire safety cutout switches, garage vent kits, remote solar panel kits, and pre-built aluminum curbs) provide additional attach-rate revenue per installation. Residential installations qualify for a 30% Federal Tax Credit, which the company highlights as part of its value proposition. Marketing is primarily conducted through the company website (with installation videos, downloadable brochures in English and Spanish, FAQs, and photo galleries), a Facebook presence, and dealer-driven referrals. The company employs 101–250 people across manufacturing, warehouse, national sales, and customer service functions at its Phoenix headquarters.

Name

Natural Light Energy Systems

Legal name

Natural Light Energy Systems

Website

https://solaratticfan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Natural Light Energy Systems, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, manufactures solar attic fans (32W–65W, multiple mounting configurations) and tubular skylights, selling to U.S. residential homeowners and commercial building owners via a 50-state dealer network and direct website sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights & Roof Windows (IMADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Ventilation & Attic Venting Upgrades (HSAPAKAI)

Keywords

• Solar attic fans
• Attic ventilation
• Tubular skylights
• Solar ventilation
• Daylighting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Attic Fan Sales: Natural Light generates revenue through the sale of solar attic fans and tubular skylights. Products are sold through a dealer network across all 50 states and directly to consumers. Revenue is one-time at point of sale with no ongoing subscription component. Accessories such as thermal switches, fire safety switches, garage vent kits, and remote panels provide additional revenue opportunities at point of sale.
2. Tubular Skylight Sales: Sale of tubular skylights for daylighting applications in residential and commercial buildings. Available in 4 sizes and compatible with all roof types and slopes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Natural Light Energy Systems manufactures and sells solar-powered attic ventilation fans and tubular skylights from its Phoenix, Arizona facility. The product line includes roof-mount, curb-mount, gable-mount, and tile-profile solar attic fans in multiple wattages, plus tubular skylights and accessories such as thermal switches, fire safety cutouts, garage vent kits, and remote solar panel kits, sold through a national dealer network and direct to consumers.

Product overview

Natural Light Energy Systems is a leading manufacturer of solar-powered attic ventilation and daylighting products. The product portfolio centers on solar attic fans available in multiple mounting configurations (roof mount, curb mount, and gable mount) to accommodate various roof types including asphalt shingle, tile, metal, and commercial flat roofs. Five solar panel power ratings are offered: 16W (legacy), 32W (up to 2,200 sq ft coverage), 35W (up to 2,550 sq ft), 48W (up to 2,825 sq ft), and 65W (up to 3,350 sq ft). The company also manufactures tubular skylights for daylighting applications and offers accessories including thermal snap switches, fire safety switches, garage vent conversion kits, and remote solar panel kits. All products are designed for easy DIY installation, operate on free solar energy with no operating costs, and are backed by a Lifetime Warranty against defects. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with manufacturing operations in the USA since 1999.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natural Light Tubular Skylights: Tubular skylights manufactured by Natural Light Energy Systems as a cost-effective daylighting solution for dark rooms or spaces in homes.

Products and services

• Solar Attic Fan - Roof Mount (Adjustable Panel) Roof-mounted solar attic fan with an adjustable solar panel that can be angled for maximum sunlight capture on any roof slope. Available in 32W and 35W configurations for residential attics.
• Solar Attic Fan - Roof Mount (Ultra Low Profile / Fixed Panel) Low-profile roof-mounted solar attic fan with a fixed solar panel, designed for pitched or flat roofs with a discreet visual profile. Available in 35W configuration.
• Solar Attic Fan - Roof Mount (Tile Profile) Solar attic fan specifically engineered for tile roofs, accommodating S-tile and clay tile roof types with a custom tile-matching profile. Available in 35W configuration.
• Solar Attic Fan - Curb Mount (Adjustable Panel) Curb-mounted solar attic fan with an adjustable solar panel, designed for installation on commercial flat roofs and curb applications. Available in 32W configuration.
• Solar Attic Fan - Curb Mount (Ultra Low Profile / Fixed Panel) Low-profile curb-mounted solar attic fan with a fixed panel for commercial roof applications including metal, rubber, and gravel roofs. Available in 35W configuration.
• Solar Attic Fan - Gable Mount Gable-mounted solar attic fan installed through the gable vent of an attic, featuring an optional remote solar panel for installations where the gable location is shaded. Available in 32W configuration.
• Tubular Skylights Cost-effective daylighting solution that channels natural sunlight from the roof into dark interior rooms without structural changes or wiring. Available in 4 sizes for residential or commercial applications.
• Garage Vent Kit Conversion kit that adapts a standard Natural Light solar attic fan into a garage exhaust venting system for hot garage spaces. Available in 48W configuration.
• Pre-Built Aluminum Curb Factory-built aluminum curb specifically designed to simplify installation of Natural Light curb-mount solar attic fans on commercial flat roofs.
• Thermal Snap Switch Temperature-controlled accessory switch that automatically activates the solar attic fan when attic temperature reaches approximately 80°F and deactivates at 70°F to maintain consistent attic temperature.
• Fire Safety Cutout Switch Safety accessory switch that cuts power to the solar attic fan in the event of a fire, preventing the fan from spreading flames through the attic vent.
• Remote Solar Panel Kit Accessory kit allowing the solar attic fan unit to be installed on a shaded portion of the roof while the solar panel is separately mounted on a sunny portion for maximum power generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20°F cooler in attic spaces
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wasco Skylights: Wasco Skylights produces residential and commercial skylights, including tubular and traditional designs, for new construction and renovation. It competes in the skylight category with a similar dual residential-and-commercial go-to-market approach.
• Solatube International: Solatube is the leading manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) for residential and commercial buildings. It directly competes with Natural Light's tubular skylight line and shares the same channel-and-DTC distribution motion.
• QuietCool: QuietCool manufactures whole-house and attic fans including solar-powered models, selling direct and through dealers to homeowners seeking energy-efficient attic ventilation. It overlaps directly with Natural Light on solar attic fan product and DIY-friendly installation positioning.
• US Sunlight Corp: US Sunlight Corp designs and supplies solar attic fans and related roof ventilation products for residential applications. It is directly comparable in core product, target customer, and the 'no operating cost' value proposition Natural Light emphasizes.
• Remington Solar: Remington Solar manufactures solar attic fans and solar roof ventilation products targeted at residential homeowners. It is a direct head-to-head competitor on solar attic fan SKUs and warranty positioning.
• Attic Breeze: Attic Breeze is a manufacturer of solar-powered attic ventilation fans competing in the same product category, channel (roofing contractors and home improvement retailers), and end-customer (homeowners) as Natural Light Energy Systems.
• Sun-Mate Solar Attic Fans: Sun-Mate is a niche manufacturer of solar attic fans selling through home improvement distribution and online channels. It targets the same homeowner segment with similar solar-powered, no-operating-cost positioning and DIY-friendly installation.

Broad incumbents

• Velux Group: Velux is the dominant global skylight and roof window manufacturer, offering both traditional skylights and Sun Tunnel tubular daylighting products. It competes across Natural Light's entire skylight portfolio and adds roof window breadth that a tubular-skylight specialist lacks.
• Broan-NuTone: Broan-NuTone is a major manufacturer of residential ventilation, range hoods, and bathroom fans with broad retail distribution. It is comparable as an established home ventilation incumbent whose powered attic and whole-house fans compete for the same shelf and contractor relationships as Natural Light's solar attic fans.

Emerging players

• Air Vent: Air Vent manufactures roof ventilation products including ridge vents, soffit vents, and gable vents commonly installed alongside or in lieu of powered attic fans. It is comparable as a complementary roof-attic ventilation manufacturer serving the same roofing contractor channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NaturalLightEnergySystems

Compliance2 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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