Advanced Energy Systems

What Advanced Energy Systems does

Advanced Energy Systems (AES) is a privately held Oregon-based solar EPC contractor operating as an LLC out of Eugene, with over two decades of experience designing and installing photovoltaic systems across residential, commercial, municipal, and specialized agricultural customers. Its core offering is custom-engineered PV systems — grid-tied and off-grid — paired with battery storage, generator backup, and increasingly EV charging integration, with technical components sourced from established vendors including Sharp, SolarWorld, Enphase, SMA, and Tesla Powerwall. The company differentiates through vertical specialization, most notably a wine-industry practice that integrates agrivoltaics, battery backup sized for fermentation critical loads, and USDA REAP grant navigation for Oregon wineries; it also maintains approved-contractor status with the Oregon Department of Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon, and major utilities (EWEB, PGE), enabling customer access to state and federal incentives.

AES generates revenue primarily through one-time installation fees on residential ($15K-$21K typical 6 kW system) and commercial (100 kW to megawatt-scale) projects, supplemented by recurring maintenance and monitoring services delivered via third-party platforms such as Enphase and DECK. Its go-to-market is direct field sales with free site assessments, supported by content marketing, Google reviews (38+, 'EXCELLENT' rating), and community event presence. Customer financing is enabled through a long-standing partnership with SunGage Financial for unsecured solar loans. The company is founder/operator-controlled under owner David Parker, has no disclosed institutional capital, and is geographically confined to Oregon despite high-profile enterprise installations including Kettle Foods (616-panel array), King Estate Winery (~1,000,000 kWh/year), and Stoller Family Estate (309 kW).

Name

Advanced Energy Systems

Legal name

Advanced Energy Systems, LLC

Website

https://aesrenew.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Energy Systems is a privately held Eugene, Oregon-based solar EPC contractor that designs and installs custom photovoltaic and battery storage systems for residential, commercial, municipal, and winery customers across Oregon, with two decades of operating history and no disclosed external capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Repowering, Retrofit & Life-Extension (Inverter Replacements, Tracker Upgrades, Controls) (EUACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Battery backup systems
• Commercial solar projects
• Residential photovoltaic systems
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Solar Panel Installation Services: One-time installation of photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Includes system design, equipment procurement, installation, and grid connection. Revenue generated through upfront payment or financing arrangements.
2. Battery Backup and Generator Systems: Installation of battery storage systems and backup generators for power resilience, particularly for critical applications like wineries during harvest season
3. Maintenance and Monitoring Services: Ongoing system monitoring through platforms like Enphase app and DECK monitoring system, plus maintenance services for optimal performance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced Energy Systems designs and installs custom photovoltaic (PV) solar electric systems, battery backup solutions, and EV charging integration for residential, commercial, municipal, and specialized vertical customers (notably Oregon wineries). The company provides free site assessments, system design, equipment procurement, professional installation, utility coordination, and ongoing monitoring/maintenance across Oregon.

Product overview

Advanced Energy Systems is a solar and battery installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of renewable energy services. The core offerings include residential, commercial, and municipal solar installations, complemented by battery backup systems and EV charging integration. The company specializes in solar solutions for the wine industry including agrivoltaics and optimized battery storage for wineries. Supporting services include real-time solar monitoring, solar financing through SunGage Financial partnerships, and community solar projects. The company operates primarily in Oregon with over two decades of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Solar Installation
• Commercial Solar Installation
• Municipal Solar Installation
• Battery Backup Systems
• Solar Monitoring Systems
• Solar + Wine Industry Solutions
• Agrivoltaics Solutions
• Community Solar
• EV Charging Integration

Quantifiable outcome

• Utility bill reduction of 50%+ within first month of solar operation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• OpenSolarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOpenSolar platform integrates with SunGage financing to streamline the solar quoting and financing process for homeowners. AES uses these integrated tools to present multiple lending options and provide seamless financing experiences.
• Energy Trust of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in Oregon. Energy Trust provides incentives including Solar Within Reach Program (up to $5,400 for PGE customers, $6,000 for Pacific Power customers) and administers cash incentives AES helps customers access. AES coordinates with Energy Trust to secure incentives for customers.
• Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState agency administering Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program (up to $5,000 for solar, $2,500 additional for battery). AES operates as ODOE-approved contractor to help customers access state rebates and ensure installations meet program standards.
• EnphasesupportingTechnology or IntegrationEnphase provides microinverter technology used in AES installations (e.g., C250 microinverters in 4J ATA project). Enphase app enables real-time monitoring of solar production. AES recommends Enphase equipment for improved system performance and monitoring capabilities.
• Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Eugene utility offering $400 per kW solar rebates up to $2,500. AES coordinates with EWEB for utility incentives and net metering agreements for Eugene customers.
• Portland General Electric (PGE)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Oregon utility with net metering programs and Solar Within Reach rebates ($900/kW up to $5,400). AES works with PGE for grid connections and incentive programs for Portland-area customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Namaste Solar: Colorado-based employee-owned solar installer offering residential, commercial, and nonprofit PV with strong mission-driven branding. Comparable regional installer model with similar values-aligned positioning, though operating in a different state incentive ecosystem.
• Purelight Power: Pacific Northwest solar installer serving Oregon and Washington with residential and commercial PV systems. Comparable regional installer competing for similar rooftop and SMB solar customers with utility-incentive expertise.
• Imagine Energy: Oregon-headquartered solar installer serving residential and commercial customers with PV and storage systems. Closely comparable regional installer model with overlapping Willamette Valley territory and customer profile.
• A&R Solar: Portland, Oregon-based solar installer offering residential, commercial, and battery storage solutions. Directly comparable regional EPC model serving overlapping Oregon homeowner and SMB segments with similar incentive-navigation capabilities.
• Elemental Energy: Portland-based solar installation company focused on residential and commercial PV with battery backup. Competes in the same Oregon regional market with similar customer segments and product offerings.
• Solgen Power: Oregon-based residential and commercial solar installer with battery storage offerings. Directly comparable regional EPC model operating in the same Oregon incentive and utility ecosystem as AES.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Tesla's solar division offering residential and commercial PV integrated with Powerwall battery storage. National-scale competitor with vertically integrated panel, inverter, and battery products overlapping AES's integrated offering.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer offering leases, PPAs, and cash sales across all 50 states. Overlaps with AES in Oregon residential rooftop but competes on national scale, capital efficiency, and proprietary financing products.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aesrenew
• Instagraminstagram.com/aesrenew
• Xx.com/aesrenew

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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