Yeloha
Yeloha operates a digital solar subscription network that lets residential subscribers receive utility-bill credits from solar panels installed on other community members' rooftops, targeting the ~92% of US households that cannot install traditional rooftop solar.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersBoston, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Yeloha does
Yeloha is a private US solar-energy company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Massachusetts that operates a digital solar subscription network layered on top of the existing utility grid. The company's core product connects two user types: Sun Hosts, who allow Yeloha to install solar panels on their suitable rooftops at no cost or lease obligation, and Sun Partners, typically residents of apartments or properties with unsuitable roofs who subscribe online to panels on those hosts' roofs and receive energy credits applied directly to their existing utility bills. Yeloha owns, insures, and maintains all hardware, with a published subscription guarantee of at least 336 kWh per panel per year and automatic extension if production falls short; savings are reflected on the subscriber's utility bill, typically within 24 hours of panel connection.
The technology stack is a self-serve digital subscription platform paired with a mobile application that provides near real-time visibility into panel production and savings. Physical deployment is handled through a network of vetted local installation partners rather than an internal field-services workforce. Yeloha has integrated with six New York investor-owned utilities (Con Edison, Central Hudson, National Grid, NYSEG, Orange & Rockland, RG&E), collectively covering approximately 80% of New York state households and about 95% of households outside Long Island. Operating geography is currently restricted to New York (with carve-outs for Long Island and municipal utilities).
Yeloha generates revenue through recurring annual subscriptions paid by Sun Partners for access to the solar production of panels hosted on Sun Host properties, supplemented by federal and state tax credits used to offset installation cost. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: customers sign up entirely online, while supply is sourced through direct outreach to property owners with suitable roofs and through partnerships with local authorities and installers. The company has raised approximately $4.5 million across a 2012 seed and a 2015 Series A led by Viola Ventures, and operates with 11-50 employees.
Yeloha firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yeloha
- Legal name
- Yeloha
- Website
- https://yeloha.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Yeloha operates a digital solar subscription network that lets residential subscribers receive utility-bill credits from solar panels installed on other community members' rooftops, targeting the ~92% of US households that cannot install traditional rooftop solar.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Yeloha industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Community Solar Subscription Services
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Community Solar Development & Subscription Management (EUAMAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)
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Where Yeloha is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Boston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Yeloha business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Subscription Revenue: Monthly subscription fees from Sun Partners who subscribe to solar panels installed on Sun Hosts' roofs. Subscribers receive energy credits that reduce their electric bills. The minimum production guarantee ensures customer value.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Solar Panel Subscription with minimum production guarantee |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Yeloha product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yeloha operates a digital solar subscription network that connects property owners with suitable roofs (Sun Hosts) to subscribers without qualifying roofs (Sun Partners). Solar panels are installed on Sun Hosts' roofs and the energy produced is delivered as credits on Sun Partners' utility bills. Yeloha owns the panels and handles all installation, maintenance, insurance, and repairs; subscribers pay recurring fees with a minimum production guarantee of 336 kWh per panel per year.
Product overview
Yeloha operates as a digital solar subscription network built on top of the existing utility grid. The core offering consists of the Yeloha Solar Subscription Network, which connects two user types: Sun Hosts (property owners who provide their roofs for solar panel installation at no cost) and Sun Partners (subscribers who access solar energy credits without needing their own suitable roof). The Yeloha Mobile App enables users to monitor panel performance in real-time. No loan or lease is required; Yeloha owns and maintains all hardware while providing insurance and maintenance services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Yeloha Solar Subscription Network A digital solar subscription platform that connects property owners with suitable roofs (Sun Hosts) to subscribers without qualifying roofs (Sun Partners). Sun Partners receive energy credits on their existing utility bills for electricity produced by panels installed on Sun Hosts' roofs. Yeloha owns the panels and handles installation, maintenance, insurance, and repairs, with a minimum production guarantee of 336 kWh per panel per year.
- Yeloha Mobile App A mobile application that allows Sun Partners to monitor their subscribed solar panels' energy production and savings in near real-time, complementing the utility bill credit delivery for the Solar Subscription Network.
Quantifiable outcome
- 336 kWh minimum annual production per panel
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Yeloha
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Yeloha technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Yeloha partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Con EdisoncoreMajor New York utility company partnering with Yeloha to integrate solar energy credits into customer billing. Covers a significant portion of New York state households.
- Central HudsoncoreHudson Valley, New York utility company working with Yeloha to provide solar credits to customers through the Solar Sharing Network.
- National GridcoreMajor utility company serving New York state that partners with Yeloha to integrate community solar credits into customer billing systems.
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)coreNew York utility company participating in Yeloha's Solar Sharing Network to deliver solar energy credits to subscribers.
- Orange & RocklandcoreNew York utility company partnered with Yeloha to provide solar credits integration for customers in their service territory.
- RG&E (Rochester Gas and Electric)coreUpstate New York utility company working with Yeloha to integrate solar sharing credits into customer utility bills.
- Local Solar Installation CompaniescoreNetwork of local installation partners with years of solar installation experience who handle the physical installation, maintenance, and repairs of solar systems. Available even on short notice due to local presence.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Yeloha competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SunPower: SunPower is an established residential and commercial solar provider offering owned, financed, and leased rooftop systems. It overlaps with Yeloha at the residential-solar demand level but is anchored in traditional rooftop installation rather than community-shared subscription.
- Sunrun: Sunrun is the largest US residential solar subscription/lease provider, offering rooftop solar with monthly payments and bill credits. It competes with Yeloha for the household solar customer but only serves the ~8% of households with suitable, owned roofs, making it an indirect rather than direct competitor.
Emerging players
- FranklinWH: FranklinWH is a residential energy storage and energy management platform that integrates solar, battery, and grid services. While primarily a hardware/EMS player, its expansion into subscription-style residential energy services places it in the broader distributed-energy ecosystem where Yeloha competes for the same household customer relationship.
- CleanChoice Energy: CleanChoice Energy is a renewable energy supplier offering community-solar and 100% renewable electricity plans in multiple states. It overlaps with Yeloha's value proposition (access to clean energy without rooftop installation) but is primarily a retail electricity supplier rather than a host-subscription marketplace.
- Uplight: Uplight provides an energy-management SaaS platform to utilities, including community-solar program administration and subscriber acquisition tooling. While Yeloha owns its subscriber relationship end-to-end, Uplight operates one layer up and competes indirectly by powering similar subscription experiences for utility clients.
Others
- EnergySage: EnergySage is an online solar marketplace that lets households compare quotes from vetted installers and financiers. It is adjacent to Yeloha rather than directly competitive — it helps customers find rooftop solar while Yeloha offers a no-installation subscription alternative.
Direct peers
- Solar Mosaic: Solar Mosaic pioneered solar-financing and community-solar subscription models, with a similar investor-and-subscription marketplace structure to Yeloha. Although its operating footprint has fluctuated, it is a direct conceptual peer in community-solar financing and subscription.
- Common Energy: Common Energy runs a community-solar subscription service that allows households to subscribe to off-site solar farms and receive credits on their utility bills, without installing anything at their residence. It overlaps directly with Yeloha's Sun-Partner model and competes for the same renter/apartment customer segment.
- Arcadia: Arcadia (formerly Arcadia Power) operates a national community-solar subscription and bill-credit platform that lets households access solar without rooftop installation. It is the most direct competitor to Yeloha, targeting the same Sun-Partner-style persona (apartment dwellers, renters, unsuitable roofs) with utility-integrated bill credits and a digital signup experience.
- Solstice (formerly Neighborhood Sun): Solstice is a community-solar subscriber acquisition platform operating across multiple states, connecting households to local community-solar projects and delivering credits through utility billing. It directly mirrors Yeloha's host-plus-subscriber marketplace model with a stronger multi-state footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Yeloha leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Yeloha funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Yeloha M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Yeloha
What does Yeloha do?
Yeloha operates a digital solar subscription network that connects property owners with suitable roofs (Sun Hosts) to subscribers without qualifying roofs (Sun Partners). Solar panels are installed on Sun Hosts' roofs and the energy produced is delivered as credits on Sun Partners' utility bills. Yeloha owns the panels and handles all installation, maintenance, insurance, and repairs; subscribers pay recurring fees with a minimum production guarantee of 336 kWh per panel per year.
Is Yeloha a public or private company?
Yeloha is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Yeloha founded?
Yeloha was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Yeloha based?
Yeloha is headquartered in Boston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Yeloha make money?
One revenue line is on record: solar Subscription Revenue.
Who are Yeloha's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SunPower and Sunrun. Emerging players are FranklinWH, CleanChoice Energy and Uplight. EnergySage is listed as an others. Direct peers are Solar Mosaic, Common Energy, Arcadia and Solstice (formerly Neighborhood Sun).
Does Yeloha have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yeloha.
What industry is Yeloha in?
Yeloha's product category is Community Solar Subscription Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAJAA, Community Solar Development & Subscription Management, with a secondary code of EUAMABAJ, Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 4911.