Barrier Solar Power Systems

What Barrier Solar Power Systems does

Barrier Solar Power Systems is a Fresno, California-headquartered private contractor that delivers integrated solar PV, energy storage, and commercial roofing/insulation solutions to commercial, industrial, agricultural, government, and residential customers. The company operates as a single-source provider, managing the full project lifecycle in-house — design, engineering, permitting, installation, rebate administration, monitoring, and maintenance — and pairs its solar arm with a roofing arm (Barrier Roofing) offering spray polyurethane foam systems, single-ply PVC roofing, cool roofs, Re-Ply restoration, cold storage insulation, tank insulation, and tank corrosion lining. Its product set spans SolarClean panel cleaning, 24/7 monitoring, preventative and reactive maintenance, RePower solar lease buyouts, RECs trading, EV charging, ESS/battery storage, and a $0-down solar leasing program with locked-in monthly rates.

Technology is assembled from third-party hardware — SolarEdge, SMA, Enphase, and Fronius inverters, Yingli and REC solar panels, IronRidge mounting — with proprietary expertise concentrated in polyfoam application techniques and integrated project execution rather than in-house hardware or software development. The go-to-market blends direct sales (quote-based installs, on-site consultations), enterprise field sales for large commercial and government RFPs (Costco, US Navy, PG&E), and channel partnerships — notably with general contractor Span Construction & Engineering on Costco projects, with SolarCraft for wine-industry work, and with PG&E on NEM2 interconnections. Revenue combines one-time installation contracts with recurring leasing and service streams.

The customer base is anchored by multi-site enterprise logos (Costco across the US, Canada, and Spain; US Naval Air Station North Island; Hilmar Cheese; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant; Trinity Fruit Sales; Westside Produce) and extends across at least 13 US states plus Canada, Mexico, and Spain. Notable technical milestones include a 1.3 MW SolarEdge installation at Trinity Fruit Sales (described as the largest on record at the time, with 4,330 panels and 30+ inverters), a 1 MW ground-mount at Westside Produce generating 1.6 million kWh annually, and a 2 MW system at Amond World. The firm is privately held, led by President Blair Cunnings, and reported approximately 70 employees as of 2016.

Name

Barrier Solar Power Systems

Legal name

Barrier Solar

Website

https://barriersolar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barrier Solar Power Systems is a Fresno, California-based private contractor delivering integrated solar PV, energy storage, and commercial roofing/insulation solutions — handling full project lifecycle from design and permitting through installation and rebate administration — for commercial, industrial, agricultural, government, and residential customers across North America and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Solar and Roofing Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

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 Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

Keywords

• Commercial solar installation
• Solar panel installation
• Commercial roofing services
• Energy storage solutions
• Solar leasing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Leasing: Monthly leasing program where Barrier installs solar systems at no down payment or out-of-pocket cost. Customers pay a low monthly fee for electricity. Monthly rates are locked in with savings growing as utility rates rise.
2. Solar Installation Services: Direct sale and installation of solar electric systems for residential and commercial customers. Includes custom design, engineering, permitting, and installation services.
3. Roofing and Insulation Services: Polyurethane foam roofing, cool roof systems, tank insulation, cold storage insulation, and roof restoration services for commercial and industrial facilities.
4. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs): Assists clients in buying and selling renewable energy credits (RECs) which verify that a certain percentage of their power comes from clean sources like solar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barrier Solar Power Systems designs, installs, and services custom solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential and commercial customers, handling the complete project lifecycle from design through permitting, installation, and rebate administration. The company also provides complementary commercial roofing services including spray polyurethane foam roofing, single-ply roofing, cool roof systems, roof restoration, and specialty insulation (tank, cold storage). Supporting offerings include SolarClean panel cleaning, 24/7 monitoring, preventative/reactive maintenance, energy storage solutions, EV charging, solar leasing, and RECs trading.

Product overview

Barrier Solar Power Systems is a solar energy and commercial roofing services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for residential and commercial customers. The core offering includes custom-designed solar energy systems with full-service project management from design through installation and rebate administration. Supporting services include SolarClean panel cleaning, 24/7 monitoring and supervision, preventative and reactive maintenance, EV charging station installation, energy storage (ESS/Battery) services, and solar lease buyout programs (RePower). The company also provides Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) trading services and financing options including $0 down solar leasing. Beyond solar, Barrier offers complete commercial roofing solutions including polyfoam roof systems, single-ply roofing, cool roof systems, Re-Ply restoration, cold storage insulation, and specialty tank insulation and corrosion lining services. The product portfolio integrates hardware from SolarEdge, SMA, Enphase, and Fronius inverter manufacturers, as well as Yingli and REC solar panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Energy Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Electricity costs eliminated or reduced by up to 100%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Span Construction & EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term strategic partnership for commercial construction projects. Barrier serves as specialty contractor for roofing and insulation on Span projects including multiple Costco locations throughout North America. Ernie Brandi and Wes Clayton from Span have provided testimonials praising Barrier's quality workmanship, safety standards, and reliability.
• SolarCraftsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with SolarCraft for Cline Cellars solar installation project, demonstrating collaborative approach for specialized commercial solar projects in the wine industry.
• PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with PG&E on NEM2 (Net Energy Metering 2.0) projects, particularly for large commercial installations like Trinity Fruit Sales. Ensures projects meet utility requirements for energy credits and grid interconnection.
• CostcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing relationship as preferred contractor for roofing and solar at Costco facilities. Multiple projects including retail stores, cold storage facilities, and metal roof applications throughout the US, Canada, and Spain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• REC Solar: Commercial solar EPC focused on mid-market and enterprise customers with full-service design, engineering, and installation; directly comparable in commercial customer profile and integrated project delivery model.
• PetersenDean Roofing & Solar: Integrated roofing and solar contractor for residential and commercial customers; comparable in combining roofing installation with solar PV under one provider, similar to Barrier's bundled service model.
• Baker Electric: California-based commercial and residential solar installer with roofing and electrical services; directly comparable in integrated roofing/solar offerings and California enterprise customer focus.
• SolarCraft: Northern California-based commercial and residential solar installer; Barrier explicitly partners with SolarCraft on specialized commercial projects (e.g., Cline Cellars), making it a directly comparable regional solar EPC serving similar agricultural, commercial, and institutional customers.
• Borrego Solar: Commercial and utility-scale solar EPC serving commercial, government, and nonprofit customers across multiple states; directly comparable in target market, multi-MW commercial project scope, and design-to-installation service model.

Regional players

• Sullivan Solar Power: San Diego-based commercial and residential solar installer; comparable in California regional focus and full-service design-to-installation model, though concentrated in Southern California versus Barrier's Central Valley base.

Others

• Boviet Solar USA: Solar PV module manufacturer supplying panels for commercial installations; adjacent as an upstream supplier in the solar value chain that Barrier specifies in its projects (alongside Yingli and REC).
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA): Industry trade association for spray polyurethane foam roofing and insulation; adjacent ecosystem participant whose National Industry Excellence Award Barrier has won, signaling credibility in the specialty foam roofing niche.

Broad incumbents

• SunPower: Large national solar company offering commercial and residential solar plus storage; comparable product offering and customer base, but at significantly greater scale and broader geographic footprint than Barrier.
• Tesla Energy: National solar and energy storage provider offering commercial and residential PV plus Powerwall; comparable in solar + storage product mix but operating at vastly greater scale with different cost of capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barriersolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/BarrierSolar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barrier-solar-power-systems

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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