The Solar Revolution

What The Solar Revolution does

The Solar Revolution is a privately held, Boulder, Colorado-based solar installation company founded in 2010 that designs and installs residential, commercial, nonprofit, and builder solar systems across the Colorado Front Range. The company's core offerings span rooftop and ground-mount PV, Tesla Powerwall battery storage, EV charging stations, Span Smart Panel integration, Lumos Solar carports, and off-grid systems, with satellite imagery and energy usage analysis used for pre-qualification and system design optimization. It maintains Tesla Certified Installer and NABCEP ESIP certifications and partners with Tesla Energy, Lumos Solar, Buildwell, S-5, World 4 Solar, TSR Energy, the RENU loan program (Colorado Clean Energy Fund), and Xcel Energy for rebates.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project sales of installed systems, supplemented by recurring commercial O&M services, electrical contracting work, and intermediation of RENU residential loans (up to $75,000, 2.75% fixed rates, up to 20-year terms) and C-PACE commercial financing. The go-to-market is a no-commission, direct-to-consumer sales motion with field consultations, custom system design, permitting, installation, and utility interconnection handled in-house. Distribution is direct sales across a single-state Colorado Front Range footprint anchored by a Boulder headquarters at 5723 Arapahoe Rd, Unit 1A. Customer segments — residential homeowners, commercial businesses, nonprofits, and home builders — are pursued through dedicated sub-pages, with brand-building supported by content marketing (20+ blog pages), YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google reviews, and community sponsorships.

Name

The Solar Revolution

Legal name

The Solar Revolution

Website

https://thesolarrevolution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Solar Revolution is a Boulder, Colorado-based solar EPC founded in 2010 that designs, sells, and installs residential, commercial, nonprofit, and builder solar systems — including Tesla Powerwall, EV charging, and battery storage — across the Colorado Front Range via a no-commission direct sales motion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Residential solar systems
• Commercial solar installation
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel System Sales and Installation: Design and installation of solar panel systems for residential and commercial properties. Revenue generated from system sales, equipment, and installation labor.
2. Battery Storage Installation: Installation of Tesla Powerwall and other battery storage systems, either standalone or paired with solar installations.
3. Electrical Contracting Services: Electrical contracting services including panel upgrades, EV charging station installation, and smart panel integration.
4. O&M Services: Operations and maintenance services for commercial solar portfolios.
5. Residential and Commercial Financing: Facilitates financing through RENU loan program and C-PACE financing for commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Solar Revolution designs and installs residential and commercial solar panel systems across the Colorado Front Range, integrating Tesla Powerwall battery storage, Span Smart Panels, EV chargers, and Lumos solar carports. The company also provides electrical contracting, operations and maintenance, design consulting, and facilitates financing through RENU residential loans and C-PACE commercial financing.

Product overview

The Solar Revolution is a full-service solar installation company offering residential and commercial solar panel systems. The core offerings include solar panel installations (residential and commercial) with various add-on modules including Tesla Powerwall battery storage, EV charging stations, electrical contracting services, Span Smart Panel integration, Lumos Solar Carports, off-grid systems, and battery storage solutions. The company also provides financing options (residential RENU loans and commercial C-PACE financing), design consulting, and operations & maintenance services for commercial portfolios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TSR Energy: Third-party technical oversight for large-scale renewable energy assets, providing rigorous technical oversight for all phases of projects to mitigate risk and maximize return.

Products and services

• Residential Solar Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes with solar panel installation sell for 4.1% more (according to Zillow research cited on blog)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tesla EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Tesla installer for solar panels and Powerwall battery systems. Tesla's certification process ensures only qualified companies install their products, providing customers with access to Tesla's technology ecosystem and warranty support.
• Lumos SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for solar carport structures providing shade and protection for vehicles while generating clean energy.
• BuildwellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partnership for integrating solar solutions into new construction projects.
• TSR EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity providing third-party technical oversight for large-scale renewable energy assets, mitigating risk and maximizing return for investors.
• RENU (Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColorado Residential Energy Upgrade loan program sponsored by Colorado Clean Energy Fund in partnership with Colorado credit unions. Provides low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements including solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging.
• Colorado School of Mines Shell Eco-Marathon TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored student team competing in Shell Eco-Marathon competition with battery-electric vehicle. Team placed 9th overall and achieved 134 miles per kilowatt-hour efficiency.
• Wild Bear Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting construction of sustainable nature center featuring 50KW solar, passive solar design, heat pumps, and radiant floor heating.
• COSSA (Colorado Solar and Storage Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership representing solar and storage companies in Colorado.
• NABCEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners certification for installers, considered the gold standard in the solar industry.
• Xcel EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUtility partnership offering battery rebate programs (up to $5,000 for Powerwall 3) and battery participation programs for customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freedom Forever: National residential solar installer with a dealer/contractor model active in Colorado. Comparable sales-led, full-installation GTM with bundled financing offerings; competes for the same residential rooftop customer in the Front Range.
• Blue Raven Solar: Idaho-headquartered residential solar installer that has expanded across the western US. Closely comparable GTM: full-service residential installs, in-house financing, premium-product positioning, and regional sales-led motion with national scale ambitions.
• Namasté Solar: Boulder, Colorado-based employee-owned solar installer offering residential and commercial PV, battery storage, and EV charging since 2005. Most directly comparable peer: same Front Range geography, similar cooperative culture and quality-focused positioning, NABCEP-certified installers.

Others

• Lumos Solar: Solar carport and solar structure manufacturer partnered with TSR. Not a direct competitor but a strategic supplier and ecosystem partner whose products (Lumos Solar Carports) TSR resells and installs as a differentiator in the commercial and residential carport segment.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer with national reach, offering solar leases, PPAs, and battery storage. Broad incumbent serving Colorado with proprietary financing products and national marketing budget that can out-price a single-state regional installer.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar and battery installer operating under the ADT brand, with a strong dealer network across the Sun Belt and Mountain West. Comparable product set (solar, battery, EV charging) and broader geographic reach than TSR.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's energy division sells Solar Roof, Powerwall, and integrated home energy products directly to consumers. Comparable as the upstream OEM whose products TSR installs, and as a broad incumbent that competes for the same residential solar+battery customer in Colorado.
• SunPower: National residential and commercial solar installer and equipment manufacturer with a dealer/installer network active in Colorado. Comparable on full-service residential and commercial offerings, with deeper capital and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Trinity Solar: Largest privately held US solar installer, concentrated on the East Coast with a vertically integrated direct-sales and in-house installation model. Comparable full-service residential GTM; relevant as a regional player that could look to expand into Colorado.
• Momentum Solar: Direct-to-home residential solar installer with strong East Coast and emerging Sun Belt presence. Comparable sales-led model with bundled financing; relevant as a regional player with similar customer acquisition motion to TSR's no-pressure consultation approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tsrboulder/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-solar-revolution
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsrboulder

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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