Sun Charge Systems

What Sun Charge Systems does

Sun Charge Systems, Inc. is a privately-held Alabama-based manufacturer founded in 2015–2016 that designs and builds outdoor solar-powered charging stations, benches, and streetlights. Its six-product line includes the Outdoorsman Charging Pole (up to 10 simultaneous USB charges), the Event Pole / Emergency Response Unit (a portable, off-grid station targeted at disasters and remote sites), the Uptown Charging Bench, the Northport and Cleveland Canopy Charging Benches, and the Bridgetown Solar Street Light (rated to 165 mph wind). Core technology centers on polycrystalline solar panels paired with a gel-cell deep-cycle battery bank managed by a proprietary four-stage battery management controller and intelligent device recognition firmware, housed in carbon/stainless steel enclosures with theft-resistant fasteners. The company states multiple patents are pending, though none have issued per available data.

The business is a project-based hardware seller with quote-based pricing, no subscription or recurring fees, and no disclosed unit pricing. It manufactures at a plant in Oneonta, Alabama and serves U.S. municipalities (City of Coral Gables, City of Foley, City of Parkland, Village of Pinecrest, City of Guntersville, City of Alabaster, City of Milan MI), educational institutions (Christopher Columbus High School, Gulf Shores High School, University of Alabama), commercial/residential sites, and disaster-relief deployments (18 units shipped to Puerto Rico via Now!Solar USA after Hurricane Maria). Distribution is direct via website, phone, and email, supplemented by a Texas regional channel partner (Sustainable Systems of Texas) and a Canadian Director of Sales. The company is bootstrapped with no institutional capital, led by Tucker Hornsby (President), and operates as an 11–50 employee enterprise.

Name

Sun Charge Systems

Legal name

Sun Charge Systems, Inc.

Website

https://sunchargesystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sun Charge Systems is an Alabama-based manufacturer of solar-powered outdoor charging stations, benches, and streetlights sold primarily to U.S. municipalities, parks, schools, and disaster-relief organizations through direct sales and regional channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar-Powered Outdoor Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG)

Keywords

• Solar charging stations
• Outdoor charging infrastructure
• Solar street lighting
• Emergency response power
• Renewable energy amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sun Charge Systems generates revenue through the sale of solar-powered charging stations and benches. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no ongoing subscription fees. Power provided to users is free to use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sun Charge Systems designs, manufactures, and sells solar-powered outdoor charging stations and solar-powered street lighting. Its product line of six units — charging poles, canopy and low-profile charging benches, an emergency-response unit, and a solar street light — provides off-grid USB (and optional wireless) charging for mobile devices in parks, campuses, public spaces, events, and disaster-relief settings, eliminating the need for electrical conduit and offering free power to end users.

Product overview

Sun Charge Systems offers a portfolio of six solar-powered outdoor charging stations designed for parks, campuses, ball fields, and public spaces. The product line includes two bench models (Uptown Charging Bench and Canopy Charging Benches in Northport and Cleveland variants), two pole models (Outdoorsman Charging Pole and Event Pole/Emergency Response Unit), and one street light product (Bridgetown Solar Street Light). All products feature USB charging ports with intelligent device recognition and four-stage battery management, providing free solar-generated power without requiring electrical conduit infrastructure. Optional add-ons include wireless charging cradles, WiFi drop outlets, LED light packages, and banner hangers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outdoorsman Charging Pole Solar-powered charging pole with 5 Dual USB 3.0 Rapid-Charge ports capable of charging 10 devices simultaneously, featuring a 30-inch table and dedicated handicap access port. Carbon steel construction with stainless steel base and epoxy paint finish. Designed for ballparks, campuses, hiking trails, greenways, restaurants, bars, and resorts.
• The Event Pole (Emergency Response Unit) Lightweight, portable solar charging station for outdoor events, disaster relief, and remote job sites. Features 5 Dual Rapid-Charge USB ports (USB-A and USB-C), a 60-Watt polycrystalline solar panel, and a 36-Amp Gel Cell Deep Cycle Battery, capable of charging 8-10 devices simultaneously.
• Bridgetown Solar Street Light Solar-powered street light made of carbon and stainless steel with a 10-foot globe height and 13-foot 2-inch overall height. Features a 60-watt solar panel, two 12-volt 14Ah batteries, programmable light controller, and wind rating up to 165 mph.
• Northport Canopy Charging Bench Canopy-style solar bench providing shaded seating while charging devices. Features a 60-Watt polycrystalline solar panel, two 12-volt 14-Ah batteries, and 2 Dual USB Rapid Charge Ports (USB-A and USB-C), capable of charging four devices simultaneously.
• Cleveland Canopy Charging Bench Redesigned solar canopy bench with curved solar panel raised above the canopy top for maximum energy absorption while providing shaded seating. Features two 12-volt 14 amp hour batteries, 2 Dual USB Ports (USB-A and USB-C), and handicap accessibility.
• Uptown Charging Bench Modern, low-profile 6-foot solar charging bench with a sleek space-saver design. Features a 30-Watt polycrystalline solar panel, 2 Dual USB 2.0 Rapid-Charge ports (USB-A and USB-C), and an optional wireless charging cradle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency Response Unit can charge up to 8-10 devices simultaneously
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered regional partner and major project.

• Sustainable Systems of Texasregional partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 April 2019Sun Charge Systems partnered with Sustainable Systems of Texas to introduce their line of solar charging stations in Texas. Valerie Shoup and Michael Fladmark handle sales for the Lone Star State region.
• Now!Solar USAmajor projectStrategic or Co-development PartnerNow!Solar USA purchased 18 Emergency Response Units from Sun Charge Systems for donation to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria devastation. Project raised funding from 32 countries. Key contacts included Heather Thompson, Lisa Jensen, Eugene Wilkie, Raycen Raines, Omar Zayas, and Carlos Alvarez.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Volta Industries: Operates free-to-use public charging infrastructure (EV-focused) supported by advertising; adjacent business model of monetizing free outdoor charging, relevant context for Sun Charge's free-to-users proposition though product category differs.
• Bright Green Technology: UK-based provider of solar-powered smart street furniture including USB-charging benches and solar lighting, overlapping with Sun Charge's value proposition in international smart-city deployments.

Direct peers

• Greenshine New Energy: Designs and manufactures integrated solar LED street lights and solar benches, directly overlapping with Sun Charge's lighting and bench product categories for parks and public spaces.
• EnGoPlanet: Manufactures solar-powered smart benches and street furniture offering device charging, WiFi, and LED lighting — the closest direct comparison to Sun Charge's pole and bench product line.
• Carmanah Technologies: Produces solar-powered outdoor lighting and power systems for municipal, transit, and off-grid applications, with a comparable focus on solar-charged LED street lighting and outdoor electrical infrastructure.
• SEPCO (Solar Electric Power Company): Specializes in commercial solar lighting and solar-powered outdoor infrastructure for parks, pathways, and public spaces — a direct competitor to the Bridgetown Solar Street Light and bench products.
• Solectric: Offers solar-powered charging stations and street furniture, including USB charging and smart-city connectivity — closely aligned with Sun Charge's outdoor charging portfolio.
• SolarOne Solutions (Sol Inc.): Pioneer in solar LED street and area lighting with off-grid outdoor solutions serving municipal and commercial customers — directly comparable to Sun Charge's solar lighting products.

Broad incumbents

• SunWize Technologies: Distributes and integrates industrial-grade solar power systems including outdoor lighting and remote power products — broader portfolio but overlapping end markets with Sun Charge.
• Goal Zero: Consumer-focused portable solar power and battery products addressing off-grid charging; broader retail brand with adjacent value proposition and similar four-stage battery management technology category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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