Eco solar

What Eco solar does

Eco solar ag is a Swiss solar installation company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Rheinhof 9. It plans and installs photovoltaic (PV) systems for solar electricity generation and solar thermal systems for domestic hot water preparation and heating support, marketed primarily to residential property owners and, to a lesser extent, municipal customers such as schools. Notable reference projects include photovoltaic installations across at least eight Swiss cantons — Schaffhausen, Zürich, Aargau, Thurgau, St. Gallen, Glarus, Solothurn and Schwyz — with system sizes ranging from roughly 2.3 kWp to 38 kWp, and a flagship 38 kWp installation at Schulhaus Flaach incorporating what is described as Switzerland's first fire-safety shutdown system.

Technically, Eco solar's product portfolio rests on conventional solar energy hardware: PV modules and solar thermal collectors driven by a closed water-glycol solar fluid circuit, with heat exchangers transferring thermal energy into storage tanks and variable-speed circulation pumps consuming 40–80W. The Dachintegration service line distinguishes four mounting configurations — Aufdach (on-roof), Indach (in-roof), Freistehend (freestanding/flat-roof) and Fassade (facade) — with Eco solar recommending Aufdach as the default for moisture management and an associated 10–15% performance benefit. No proprietary software, AI components, automation platforms or patented systems are referenced; the company's competitive substrate is human technical expertise (founder Marcel Müller holds the Solarteur® credential and is a certified Natur- und Umweltfachmann FA) rather than technology IP.

The business model is a project-based, one-time installation sales and services model: customers pay per installed system, pricing is not publicly disclosed, and lead generation is driven by a free on-site assessment called the 'Gratis Solarcheck'. Distribution combines a direct sales force anchored at the Schaffhausen HQ with an active franchise/branch-partner program that seeks entrepreneurs across Switzerland, supported by centralized procurement, shared brand and digital assets, and mutual project support among franchisees. The firm is micro-cap in scale (1–10 employees) with no disclosed funding, no M&A history, and a Swiss-only operating footprint.

Name

Eco solar

Legal name

eco solar ag

Website

https://eco-solar.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eco solar ag is a Swiss solar installation company founded in 2008 in Schaffhausen, planning and installing photovoltaic and solar thermal systems for residential property owners across multiple Swiss cantons, supplemented by a franchise branch-partner program for nationwide expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

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), Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Photovoltaic systems
• Solar thermal systems
• Roof integration mounting
• Renewable energy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaffhausen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Sales and Services: Eco solar ag designs, plans, and installs solar solutions including photovoltaic systems and solar thermal systems. Revenue is generated through the sale and installation of solar equipment and systems for residential and commercial customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Eco solar ag plans, designs, sells, and installs solar energy systems for residential and commercial customers in Switzerland. Its core offerings are photovoltaic (PV) systems for solar electricity generation and solar thermal systems for domestic hot water preparation and heating support, complemented by roof integration services covering multiple mounting configurations and a free solar assessment service.

Product overview

eco solar ag is a Swiss solar energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar solutions since 2008. The core product offerings include Photovoltaik (solar electricity generation) and Solarthermie (solar thermal systems for hot water and heating support). The company provides complete services from free solar assessments (Gratis Solarcheck) through planning and installation, with specialized roof integration services (Dachintegration) covering multiple mounting configurations including Aufdach, Indach, Freistehend, and Fassade. The company operates from its Schaffhausen headquarters and seeks business partners to expand eco solar franchise locations throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaik (Solarstrom) Solar electricity generation systems that convert sunlight into electrical power for residential and commercial properties. Available in Aufdach (on-roof), Indach (in-roof), and Freistehend (freestanding) installation variants.
• Solarthermie Warmwasser Solar thermal systems for domestic hot water preparation, using solar fluid (water-glycol mixture) circulating between collectors and storage tanks with variable-speed pumps consuming 40-80 watts.
• Solarthermie Heizungsunterstützend Solar thermal systems providing heating support to existing heating systems, integrated with boilers and combination storage tanks to support year-round energy efficiency.
• Dachintegration (Roof Integration Service) Roof integration consulting and installation services covering Aufdach (on-roof), Indach (in-roof), Freistehend (freestanding), and Fassade (facade) mounting options for solar modules and collectors, recommending Aufdach for optimal ventilation and condensation drainage.
• Gratis Solarcheck (Free Solar Assessment) Free solar assessment service evaluating roof suitability, system sizing, installation costs, and current government subsidy conditions for prospective solar installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Optimal mounting solutions prevent condensation damage and ensure 10-15% better performance through proper ventilation

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• eco solar Franchise PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEco solar seeks personalities to establish eco solar franchise branches in their local area/canton throughout Switzerland. Partners receive setup support, knowledge transfer, access to website/brand assets, centralized product purchasing through Schaffhausen headquarters, and mutual project support among franchisees for better capacity utilization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Enerix: A German/Austrian solar installer operating a franchise model similar to eco solar's planned expansion, with local partner branches, standardized procurement, and shared brand assets. Directly comparable for the franchise-channel approach and residential/small-commercial focus.
• 1Komma5°: A Hamburg-based solar and heat pump installer rapidly scaling across Europe via partner/franchise and acquisition-led expansion. Comparable as a tech-enabled, decentralized solar installer going after residential customers in a similar regulatory environment.
• TRITEC: A long-established Swiss PV installer with a multi-canton branch network and broad residential/commercial offerings. Comparable as a domestic Swiss solar installer with geographic reach and a similar product portfolio.
• Helion Solar: A Swiss solar installer serving residential and commercial customers with PV and storage solutions. Comparable as a domestic Swiss competitor in the same end-customer segment and product mix.
• Jenni Energietechnik: A Swiss solar thermal specialist offering large-scale and residential solar thermal systems for hot water and heating support. Comparable directly for the solar thermal product line and Swiss customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Solarwatt: A German manufacturer and installer of solar PV and battery storage systems for residential customers. Comparable as a vertically integrated European residential solar provider.
• Megasol Energie: Swiss manufacturer of solar modules and provider of integrated solar systems including roof-integrated PV. Comparable as a domestic Swiss player with overlapping roof-integrated solar offerings.
• Meyer Burger Technology: Swiss-headquartered solar manufacturer and EPC with European rooftop and utility-scale operations. Comparable as a larger Swiss solar player in the same downstream market.
• Enpal: A Berlin-based residential solar leasing and installation company with significant venture backing throughout DACH. Comparable as a scaled, capital-rich solar installer pursuing similar end customers across German-speaking Europe.
• 3S Solar Plus: Swiss manufacturer and integrator of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) with roof-integrated solutions. Comparable for the Indach/in-roof and Fassade mounting expertise eco solar highlights as a differentiator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eco-solar-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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