Florida Solar One

Name

Florida Solar One

Legal name

Florida Solar One

Website

https://floridasolarone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Solar One is a design-build solar PV contractor specializing in hurricane-force rated residential and commercial solar and battery storage installations across the Florida Keys, South Florida, and select Caribbean markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar engineering
• Tesla Powerwall installation
• Hurricane-rated solar systems
• Solar maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Solar Installation: Design, build, and installation of residential solar PV systems with battery storage capabilities. Primary revenue stream for the company.
2. Commercial Solar Engineering and Construction: Engineering, construction and management of commercial solar projects including solar, battery storage and EV charging solutions for business owners seeking capital investment tax credits and accelerated depreciation.
3. Tesla Powerwall and EV Charging Installation: Certified installation of Tesla Powerwall 3 battery systems and Tesla Wall Connector car chargers for residential and commercial properties.
4. Solar Service, Repair and Maintenance: Service and repair of solar PV systems from all manufacturers. Includes system inspections, cleaning, rodent damage repairs, electrical wire corrosion fixes, and warranty management. Available for systems installed by other contractors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Florida Solar One designs, engineers, builds, and installs residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage integration, including Tesla Powerwall 3 and Tesla Wall Connector EV charging installations, for customers in the Florida Keys, South Florida, and select Caribbean markets. The company also provides certified solar repair, maintenance, and inspection services for all makes and models, and offers hurricane-force rated and off-grid solar system configurations tailored to the region's climate.

Product overview

Florida Solar One is a solar energy installation company offering a comprehensive suite of solar products and services primarily serving the Florida Keys region. The core offerings include Residential Solar + Storage Design Build Services, Commercial Solar Engineering Construction & Management, Tesla Powerwall 3 & Tesla Wall Connector Car Chargers, and Certified Professional Service Repair & Maintenance. These products are complemented by specialized offerings such as Hurricane Force Rated Solar Systems designed for Florida's harsh climate, Off Grid Power Systems for energy independence, New Construction Solar Installations, and FKEC Solar Loan Program for financing. The company positions itself as Monroe County's first and oldest dedicated design build solar contractor, certified for Tesla installations and offering both grid-tied and off-grid solar solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hurricane Force Solar Systems: Hurricane force rated solar systems designed to withstand major hurricane conditions in the Florida Keys and Caribbean.

Products and services

• Residential Solar + Storage Design Build Services Monroe County's first and oldest dedicated design-build solar contractor offering residential solar panel installations with battery storage integration for homes in the Florida Keys and South Florida region. Includes professional engineer site visits, dedicated project management, in-house permitting, and certified solar installers.
• Commercial Solar Engineering Construction & Management Business-focused solar engineering, construction, and project management services including solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging installations with capital investment tax credit and accelerated depreciation optimization for commercial business owners.
• Tesla Powerwall 3 & Tesla Wall Connector Car Chargers #1 Ranked Tesla Powerwall installer in the Florida Keys offering Tesla Powerwall 3 battery storage systems and Tesla Wall Connector electric vehicle charging station installation services for residential and commercial properties. The company became a Tesla Certified Installer in December 2018.
• Certified Professional Service Repair & Maintenance Solar PV service, repair, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance services for all makes and models of solar systems, including warranty management, rodent damage repairs, electrical wire corrosion fixes, and performance optimization. Available for systems installed by other contractors.
• Hurricane Force Rated Solar Systems Hurricane-force rated solar systems engineered to withstand major hurricane-force winds using marine-grade stainless steel, silver, copper, and aluminum components designed for Florida Keys salt, heat, humidity, and high-wind climate. Proven through Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
• Off Grid Power Systems Off-grid solar power systems with battery storage providing energy independence for Florida Keys residents, particularly valuable during hurricane season when grid power is unreliable.
• New Construction Solar Installations Solar installations for new construction homes, integrating solar panel placement and main service panel design into the home building process from the ground up in collaboration with builders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hurricane-force systems successfully withstood Hurricanes Irma and Maria
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Micropower Battery CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2015Micropower Battery Company partnered with Florida Solar One for the installation of a 33kW rooftop solar system at their Miami facility. The system was completed in May 2015 and is estimated to produce 45 MWh of power per year.
• US Solar InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Solar Institute is a Florida licensed vocational college and the company's premier solar training partner. Florida Solar One works closely with US Solar Institute for staff training and certifications including NABCEP, UL, USREE, and Florida state licensing. Founder Ray Johnson also serves as President of US Solar Institute.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar company with leasing, PPA, and cash purchase models active across Florida. A scaled national incumbent offering overlapping residential solar + storage products, though primarily through lease/PPA rather than cash EPC like FSO.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's in-house solar, Powerwall, and energy products division selling direct to consumers in Florida. Both partner and competitive threat to Florida Solar One — Tesla certifies FSO as a top Powerwall installer while also selling direct in overlapping Florida geographies.

Direct peers

• Freedom Forever: One of the largest US residential solar EPC contractors operating across multiple states including Florida. Competes directly for residential and small commercial solar + battery storage installation work with vertically integrated in-house sales, design, and install crews.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar EPC owned by ADT, operating in Florida and other Sun Belt states. Directly comparable in offering residential solar PV with battery storage installations using direct field sales motion.
• Momentum Solar: Direct-to-consumer residential solar EPC contractor operating across multiple US states including Florida. Closely comparable business model with in-house installation crews and emphasis on battery storage and premium equipment brands.
• Baker Electric Home Energy: Florida-based residential and commercial solar EPC contractor serving similar Sun Belt markets. Direct competitor with comparable offerings in solar PV, battery storage, and generator backup systems for hurricane-prone regions.
• Semper Solaris: Solar and battery EPC contractor headquartered in California with Florida operations, offering residential and commercial solar+storage installations similar to Florida Solar One. Competes in overlapping regional markets with comparable design-build service model.
• Solar Energy Systems of Florida: Florida-based residential and commercial solar installation company offering design-build solar PV and battery storage. Comparable regional Florida solar EPC serving overlapping customer segments in the same state geography.
• Trinity Solar: Large regional residential solar installer primarily in the Northeast US with expanding Sun Belt presence. Comparable design-build solar + battery storage offering and direct sales motion, though not yet a major Florida player.

Others

• Solar Edge (now part of Enphase ecosystem of installers): Enphase is a major manufacturer of microinverters and battery storage systems frequently specified by Florida solar installers including Florida Solar One. Relevant as an enabling technology supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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