Altenergy, Inc

What Altenergy, Inc does

Altenergy, Inc. operates a regional solar photovoltaic (PV) installation business under the trade name Tiger Solar, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 2005, the company designs, permits, procures, and installs solar panel systems, battery storage, and EV charging stations for residential, commercial, agricultural, and institutional customers across Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with completed projects spanning 10 states. It is a subsidiary within the Tiger Family of Brands, having rebranded from Altenergy Solar to Tiger Solar in 2021 following a strategic partnership with Tiger Fuel Company, a regional fuel distributor with 40 years of operating history.

The technology stack centers on commercial-grade PV modules paired with microinverter systems (e.g., 11 microinverters driving 42 modules on the Cove Presbyterian Church project), enabling granular per-panel performance monitoring and continued output under partial shading. Installations are supported by a proprietary customer-facing web portal and mobile app through which customers can track each phase of a project and ongoing system production in real time. Tiger Solar maintains NABCEP-certified installation personnel, is an authorized installer for SPAN home energy management products, and partners with SolarInsure for warranty and installation protection coverage.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (i) one-time turnkey installation fees that are quote-based on system size and configuration; (ii) recurring subscription revenue from annual preventative maintenance ($495/year) and system monitoring ($250/year) plans plus a 105-point site audit service starting at $495; and (iii) solar lease arrangements in Virginia under which the lessor monetizes the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit and passes savings to homeowners. The company reaches customers via an education-first, consultative sales motion executed by in-house sales teams at each branch, supported by SEO-driven content marketing, an active social presence, community sponsorships (e.g., title sponsorship of the Charlottesville Blues), and a customer referral program. A notable specialization is guiding agricultural and rural small business customers through the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant process, for which the company holds a specialized Technical Assistance Grant awarded in 2024.

Name

Altenergy, Inc

Legal name

Altenergy, Inc.

Website

https://altenergyincorporated.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Altenergy, Inc. (dba Tiger Solar) is a regional solar PV installer serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and institutional customers across Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, and Washington D.C. with turnkey design, installation, battery storage, EV charging, and recurring maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar installation
• Agricultural solar systems
• Solar battery storage
• EV charging installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: One-time installation fees for solar panel systems, battery installations, EV charging stations, and related equipment for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Revenue generated from system design, equipment procurement, permitting, installation, and commissioning services.
2. Service and Maintenance Plans: Recurring revenue from annual service plans including preventative maintenance ($495/year), system monitoring ($250/year), and repair services. These plans provide ongoing support and monitoring for installed solar systems.
3. Solar Financing and Leases: The company facilitates solar system leases for Virginia homeowners as an alternative to outright purchase. Under lease arrangements, the company or its partners can claim the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit as a commercial tax credit, with savings passed to homeowners through favorable leasing terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Altenergy, Inc. (dba Tiger Solar) designs, sells, and installs turnkey solar photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Services include system design, permitting, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, battery storage, and EV charging integration, supported by recurring maintenance and monitoring subscriptions. The company is an authorized installer of SPAN energy management products and a recognized USDA REAP grant application specialist.

Product overview

Tiger Solar (formerly Altenergy Solar) offers a comprehensive suite of solar energy solutions across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors. The core offering consists of turnkey solar panel installation services including system design, permitting, procurement, installation, and ongoing monitoring. The company provides installation services across three market segments (Residential, Commercial, and Agriculture) with supporting add-on modules including battery storage installations, EV charging stations, and comprehensive service/maintenance plans. Additional services include financing assistance, solar incentive consultation, and SREC management. The company operates through multiple branch locations in Virginia and Michigan, with an online customer portal for system monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI of 10-20% is achievable with a well-built solar system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Appalachian VoicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic collaboration to bring clean, resilient energy to rural communities in Southwest Virginia through resilience hub installations. Tiger Solar is installing 30.5 kW solar and 115 kWh battery storage at Dungannon project. The partnership focuses on building spaces equipped with solar power and battery storage that can support residents during extreme weather events and outages.
• Solar Alliance of KnoxvilleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner installation company handling the Duffield solar and storage project (about 75.6 kW solar and 246 kWh storage) at the Appalachian Harvest food hub, working in coordination with the broader resilience hub initiative.
• Charlottesville BluesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Title Sponsor and Official Kit Sponsor of the Charlottesville Blues soccer team. The partnership demonstrates commitment to community investment in Central Virginia and creates visibility through jersey sponsorship and fan engagement at matches.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), offering grants covering up to 25% of solar energy system costs for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Tiger Solar guides customers through the REAP application process and was awarded a specialized REAP Technical Assistance Grant in 2023.
• Tiger Fuel CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Tiger Fuel Company (fuel distributor with 40 years of experience) led to Tiger Solar installation at two gourmet-to-go convenience stores, The Market at Preston and The Market at Ruckersville. Solar systems supply over half of each facility's electrical needs. This partnership marked a pivotal step in helping a local fossil fuel company reduce its carbon footprint and led to the 2021 rebranding to Tiger Solar under the Tiger family of brands.
• SEIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar Energy Industries Association membership, demonstrating industry leadership and commitment to solar industry standards and advocacy.
• SPANminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized installer partnership for SPAN home energy management products, enabling Tiger Solar to offer integrated energy monitoring and control solutions to customers.
• SolarInsureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with SolarInsure for installation protection, warranty services, and insurance coverage for solar installations, providing customers with additional peace of mind.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Freedom Forever: Direct-to-homeowner residential solar EPC with a national dealer-style and in-house regional sales model. Comparable service offerings (panels, batteries, monitoring) and customer-acquisition motion.
• Lumio: Residential-focused solar and battery installer with a direct sales and installation model across multiple U.S. metros. Comparable turnkey residential product line and customer-acquisition motion.
• Trinity Solar: Privately-held regional residential and commercial solar installer operating across the U.S. Northeast/Mid-Atlantic with a direct, in-house salesforce model. Mirrors Tiger Solar's education-driven, in-house sales approach and EPC service mix.
• Sigora Solar: Virginia-headquartered residential and commercial solar EPC with a multi-state Mid-Atlantic footprint and turnkey installation services. Closest geographic and segment analogue to Tiger Solar, including overlap in agricultural and nonprofit projects.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar installation brand affiliated with ADT, offering turnkey PV and battery systems. Comparable turnkey residential EPC positioning and brand-driven GTM.
• Momentum Solar: U.S. residential solar EPC with in-house sales and installation teams in multiple states. Direct competitor in the same residential PV + battery + monitoring product set.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential solar EPC with a regional branch-and-direct-sales model across multiple U.S. states. Comparable education-led and financing-assisted value proposition.
• Renu Energy Solutions: Southeast/Mid-Atlantic regional solar installer serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers with turnkey EPC and monitoring services. Strong overlap with Tiger Solar's three-segment book.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar installer with national brand, proprietary lease/PPA financing, and battery storage offering. Competes with Tiger Solar for the same residential customer wallet but with vastly larger marketing and balance sheet.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's energy business supplies Powerwall batteries and integrated PV roofing/panels through certified installer networks and direct channels. Significantly broader product portfolio and brand-driven demand dwarfing Tiger Solar's regional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tigersolar5895
• Facebookfacebook.com/TigerSolarCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altenergy-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/tigersolarco

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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