What Solar Service does

Solar Service Inc. is a privately held, veteran-owned solar maintenance and repair company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a secondary office in San Antonio. The company employs 11-50 in-house, NABCEP-certified licensed electricians (no subcontractors) to deliver solar panel cleaning, repair diagnostics, inverter and micro-inverter servicing, critter-guard installation, system monitoring, panel removal and reinstallation for re-roofing, battery and EV charger additions, and home-sale inspection reports to residential homeowners and government clients across Central and South Central Texas. It operates as the official and exclusive solar cleaning and repair partner of Texas Parks and Wildlife, and brands itself as brand-agnostic — servicing all major solar panel and inverter manufacturers including SolarEdge, Fronius, Enphase, SMA, SunPower, and Tesla, with a particular focus on "orphaned" systems whose original installers have gone out of business.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model. Recurring revenue comes from tiered monthly memberships (Bronze, Silver, Platinum at $55/month, Platinum Plus at $75/month) that bundle scheduled cleanings, inspections, and discounted maintenance. Transactional revenue is generated from one-time services including a $95 diagnostic fee (waived on repair), cleanings priced at $295-$475 by panel count, electrical and inverter repairs, critter-guard installation, $320 home-sale inspection reports, and equipment sales for batteries and EV chargers. Customer equipment purchases are financed through a GreenSky/Synovus Bank partnership offering $0-down and deferred-interest plans. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company website, phone booking, and organic search; lead generation is supported by strong local review profiles (5.0 Google ratings across 683 Austin and 485 San Antonio reviews), Instagram content marketing, HomeAdvisor Elite/Top Rated designations, and a blog focused on solar maintenance education.

Name

Solar Service

Legal name

Solar Service Inc.

Website

https://solarservice-tx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solar Service is a Texas-based solar maintenance, repair, cleaning, and upgrade company serving residential homeowners and government clients (notably Texas Parks and Wildlife) across Central and South Central Texas with licensed, NABCEP-certified in-house electricians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Maintenance Services

NAICS

Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811411)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Solar panel maintenance
• Solar repair services
• Solar panel cleaning
• Residential solar services
• Solar monitoring installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Monthly recurring membership fees providing scheduled cleanings, inspections, and discounted maintenance services. Platinum at $55/month and Platinum Plus at $75/month.
2. One-time service fees: Individual service trips including solar repair diagnostic ($95), cleaning ($295-$475 based on panel count), inverter/micro-inverter repair, electrical repair, critter guard installation, monitoring repair/installation, and home sale inspections ($320).
3. Equipment and installation sales: Sales of new panels, batteries, EV chargers, and system upgrades. Financing provided through GreenSky partner with options including $0 down plans and deferred interest promotions.
4. Remove and reinstall services: Solar panel removal and reinstallation for roof replacements, including materials like flashings, hardware, and rail systems when needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solar Service delivers residential solar panel cleaning, repair, monitoring, and upgrade services across Central and South Central Texas. The company services all major inverter and panel brands (SolarEdge, Enphase, SMA, SunPower, Fronius, Tesla) and packages its offerings into recurring membership plans plus one-time diagnostics, repair, removal/reinstallation, critter guard, and battery/EV-charger upgrade services. Field work is performed by in-house licensed electricians using solar-specific cleaning equipment, with financing offered through a GreenSky partnership.

Product overview

Solar Service is a solar panel maintenance, repair, and cleaning services company operating in Central and South Central Texas. The company offers a unified service platform focused on keeping existing solar systems running optimally, regardless of the original installer or equipment manufacturer. The core product portfolio centers on professional solar panel cleaning services and repair diagnostics, supplemented by membership plans (Bronze, Silver, Platinum, Platinum Plus) that provide scheduled maintenance at discounted rates. Additional service modules include removal and reinstallation for re-roofing projects, electrical and inverter/micro-inverter repairs, monitoring installation and repair, critter guard installation, and system upgrades including battery additions and EV charger installation. The company services all solar equipment brands and inverter types including SolarEdge, Enphase, SunPower, Fronius, SMA, and Tesla systems. Financing options are available through GreenSky payment plans. The company is veteran-owned and serves as the official solar cleaning and repair partner of Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Repair Diagnostic $95 visual inspection and troubleshooting diagnostic for residential solar systems; the fee is waived if the customer proceeds with the recommended repair.
• Solar Panel Cleaning Professional solar panel cleaning using water-fed, solar-specific brush cleaning poles that remove dirt, dust, bird droppings, and pollen without damaging panel coatings. Tiered pricing: $295 (≤34 panels), $385 (35–50 panels), $475 (51+ panels), with additional trip fees for steep or difficult roofs.
• Removal and Reinstall Removal and reinstallation of solar panels for roof replacement projects, including materials such as flashings, hardware, and rail systems as needed, with same-week rush service available.
• Electrical Repair Repair of bad connections, wiring issues, workmanship problems, and critter damage on residential solar systems, starting with the $95 diagnostic trip and performed by licensed electricians.
• Inverter/Micro-Inverter Repair Troubleshooting, repair, and warranty claim processing for central inverters and Enphase micro-inverters on residential solar systems, performed by licensed electricians to safety standards.
• Optimizer Repair Repair services for SolarEdge optimizers that enable panel-level optimization and production monitoring, including warranty claim assistance.
• Critter Guard Installation Installation of critter guard fencing specifically designed for solar panels to prevent squirrels, raccoons, and pigeons from damaging panels and wiring.
• Monitoring Repair/Installation Installation and repair of solar monitoring systems, including app-based performance monitoring access, connectivity troubleshooting, and component-level repair, starting with the $95 diagnostic.
• System Upgrades Solar system upgrade services including panel replacement, power-doubling options, and Enphase micro-inverter conversions for battery and EV charging compatibility.
• Battery Additions Battery backup system additions for existing solar installations, with an assessment trip to evaluate the current system and provide add-on options.
• EV Charger Installation Installation of electric vehicle charging stations paired with residential solar systems so customers can power vehicles with on-site solar generation.
• Home Sale Inspections Professional full-system solar inspection for home buyers or sellers, producing a digital photo inspection report covering power production, safety, workmanship, panel cleanliness, monitoring functionality, and battery/EV charging compatibility; $320 trip fee covers up to 2 hours on-site with a licensed electrician.
• Inspections/Solar Orientation Professional solar system assessment providing repair or upgrade recommendations for $95 inspection trip.
• Platinum Membership Monthly membership at $55/month providing one annual cleaning plus basic inspection, a 15% discount on all on-call maintenance, and two free basic maintenance trips per year including troubleshooting, warranty trips, and inspections.
• Platinum Plus Membership Monthly membership at $75/month providing two annual cleanings plus basic inspections, with all benefits of the Platinum membership.
• Silver Membership Membership providing two solar panel cleanings per year to maintain optimal system performance.
• Bronze Membership Entry-level membership providing basic solar panel cleaning services for residential systems.
• GreenSky Financing Plans Consumer financing for solar equipment, batteries, EV chargers, and upgrades through GreenSky (loans provided by Synovus Bank, Member FDIC, NMLS #408043), offering Plan 1519 ($0 down, 11.99% fixed for 180 months), Plan 3068 (no payments for 6 months, no interest if paid within 6 months), and Plan 2613 (no interest if paid within 12 months).

Quantifiable outcome

• Performance can be improved up to 25% with regular professional cleaning compared to uncleaned panels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Austin Web & DesignminorOthers · 30 March 2019Website design partner responsible for redesign of company website in March 2019.
• Texas Parks and WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial and exclusive solar cleaning and repair partner for the State of Texas agency. Services solar systems across diverse Texas environments from coastal installations at Mustang Island to north Texas prairies at Wichita Falls.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Momentum Solar: Residential solar installer operating across multiple US states with full installation service plus ongoing support offerings. Comparable as a residential solar service provider, though installation-led rather than maintenance-led like Solar Service.
• Shine Solar: Texas-based residential solar installer serving Texas and select southern markets. Comparable as a regional Texas residential solar provider in the same geographic footprint as Solar Service.
• Freedom Solar Power: Austin-headquartered residential and commercial solar installer serving Texas markets directly overlapping Solar Service's geography. Comparable Texas-based solar service competitor with installation and ongoing maintenance offerings.

Others

• Enphase Energy: Leading manufacturer of microinverters, batteries, and EV chargers that is a named technology partner of Solar Service (Enphase IQ8 micro-inverters integrated into Solar Service's upgrade offerings). Indirect peer as the upstream equipment supplier whose products Solar Service installs and services.

Broad incumbents

• Vivint Solar: Major national residential solar provider (now part of Sunrun) offering installation, service, and monitoring across most US states. Comparable as a broad residential solar services incumbent, but largely serving its own installed base unlike Solar Service's brand-agnostic approach.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential solar installer active across multiple US states with ongoing service offerings for its installed customers. Comparable as a residential solar provider though primarily focused on installations rather than cross-brand maintenance like Solar Service.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's residential solar business (Solar Roof and panels) with service coverage in major US markets including Texas. Comparable broad incumbent in residential solar services though focused on Tesla's own product stack rather than cross-brand maintenance.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer and service provider offering full-stack installation plus maintenance and monitoring plans nationally. Comparable to Solar Service as a residential solar service company, though Sunrun specializes in its own installed base whereas Solar Service serves all brands.
• SunPower: Established US residential and commercial solar provider with ongoing service and monitoring for its installed systems. Comparable as a broad residential solar services incumbent with O&M offerings, though focused on SunPower-branded systems.

Direct peers

• Solar Optimum: California-based solar, battery, and roofing service company offering residential solar maintenance, cleaning, repair, and installation. Most direct peer to Solar Service given dedicated focus on solar service and maintenance across multiple brands with similar service catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/solarservicetexas
• Facebookfacebook.com/solarservicetexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fiesta-solar

Compliance2 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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