SolarWorks!

What SolarWorks! does

Solar Works LLC, operating as Durango SolarWorks, is a privately held, full-service solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage installation company founded in 2006 by Derek Wadsworth in Durango, Colorado. The company designs, sells, and installs customized solar systems with integrated battery storage for residential, commercial, and new-construction customers, and serves exclusively the Southwest Colorado market. It is a Colorado LLC with a small team of approximately 11 employees (six documented team members including lead installers and a NABCEP-certified installer), operates from a single headquarters in Durango, and is registered as a privately held company with no disclosed external funding, parent, or M&A activity.

The company's revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales (solar PV and battery equipment), professional installation and design services (covering permitting, utility approvals with LPEA, and rebate paperwork), and financing facilitation (Colorado C-PACE for commercial customers and RENU low-interest loans for residential customers via the Colorado Energy Office and Elevations Credit Union). Go-to-market is direct, sales-led, anchored by free site assessments, phone/website lead capture, and on-site consultations; the company also acts as the preferred solar installer for five regional builders (Classique Builders, Durango Custom Homes, Krueger Group, M-H Builders, Skywalker Construction) to capture new-construction demand. Pricing is custom on a per-project basis with a stated rate-match policy; no pricing tiers or public revenue figures are disclosed.

SolarWorks reports 750+ completed projects and 3+ MW of cumulative installed solar across its 14+ year operating history, with marquee installations including Fort Lewis College (75.5 kW), Mesa Verde National Park (125 kW across two phases), and a mix of residential, hospitality, agricultural, and nonprofit customers in the Durango area. It is COSSA-certified for AllSun Trackers, holds NABCEP certification through staff, and is recognized as a SimpliPhi Power Elite IQ Installer; it also maintains certified installer status with LG Solar, Panasonic Evervolt, OutBack Power, and multiple inverter/PV brands. The business operates as a founder-owned, bootstrapped enterprise with no institutional backing disclosed.

Name

SolarWorks!

Legal name

Solar Works LLC

Website

https://durangosolarworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Durango SolarWorks (Solar Works LLC) is a privately held, full-service solar photovoltaic and energy storage installer founded in 2006 in Durango, Colorado, serving residential, commercial, and new-construction customers exclusively in Southwest Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy 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)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar systems
• Energy storage solutions
• Solar photovoltaic design
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Durango

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: Full-service solar photovoltaic and energy storage installation for residential and commercial customers. Revenue generated from system design, equipment sales, and professional installation services.
2. Professional Services: Expert installation, service and support. Handles permitting, utility approvals (LPEA), and rebate paperwork processing for customers.
3. Financing Facilitation: Facilitates Colorado C-PACE financing and RENU low-interest loans in partnership with Colorado Energy Office and Elevations Credit Union.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SolarWorks is a full-service solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage installation company based in Durango, Colorado. The company designs, sells, and installs custom solar PV systems and battery storage solutions for residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and new construction projects across Southwest Colorado, handling permitting, utility approvals, rebate paperwork, and facilitating financing through Colorado C-PACE and RENU loan programs.

Product overview

SolarWorks is a full-service solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage company serving businesses and residents in southwest Colorado. The company offers four core service offerings: Residential Solar (photovoltaic systems for homeowners), Commercial Solar (customized systems for businesses), Energy Storage (battery systems including hybrid grid-tied and off-grid solutions), and New Construction Solar (integrating solar into new building projects). The company serves as a certified installer for various equipment brands including AllSun Trackers, SimpliPhi batteries, LG Solar, Panasonic Evervolt, and OutBack Power inverters, and offers financing options through Colorado RENU Loan program and Colorado C-PACE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar

Quantifiable outcome

• Average break-even point of 9 years (as low as 6 years)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SimpliPhi PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationSimpliPhi Power designs and manufactures efficient, safe, and non-toxic LFP lithium ion battery energy storage systems. SolarWorks is an Elite IQ Installer certified by SimpliPhi Power. SimpliPhi offers residential, commercial and mobile energy storage systems that are safer and more efficient than others on the market.
• LG SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationLG Solar offers reliable photovoltaic modules backed by 25 years of research and development with superior quality, field-tested performance, durability and reliability. SolarWorks is an LG Solar Pro provider and LG CHEM Battery Provider.
• Panasonic EvervoltcoreTechnology or IntegrationPanasonic Evervolt certified installer for battery storage systems. SolarWorks offers Panasonic Evervolt certified installations.
• AllEarth Solar TrackercoreTechnology or IntegrationAllEarth Solar Tracker is a complete grid-connected solar photovoltaic system with dual-axis active tracking that follows the sun from dawn to dusk, producing up to 45% more electricity than fixed roof-mounted systems. SolarWorks is a COSSA certified installer of AllSun Trackers.
• Classique BuilderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassique Builders is a premier, energy-conscious builder in Southwest Colorado. SolarWorks is the preferred solar contractor for their projects.
• Durango Custom HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDurango Custom Homes is a premier, energy-conscious builder in Southwest Colorado. SolarWorks is the preferred solar contractor for their projects.
• Krueger GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKrueger Group is a premier, energy-conscious builder in Southwest Colorado. SolarWorks is the preferred solar contractor for their projects.
• M-H BuilderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM-H Builders is a premier, energy-conscious builder in Southwest Colorado. SolarWorks is the preferred solar contractor for their projects.
• Skywalker ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkywalker Construction is a premier, energy-conscious builder in Southwest Colorado. SolarWorks is the preferred solar contractor for their projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Namaste Solar: Colorado-based employee-owned solar installer offering residential, commercial, and storage solutions across the Front Range. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping geography, similar service mix (PV + storage + new construction), and comparable mission-driven positioning.
• Trinity Solar: Privately-held residential and commercial solar installer operating across multiple U.S. states with a regional sales-led model. Comparable on size, service breadth (PV + storage), and direct-to-customer GTM motion, though it operates in different geographies.
• REC Solar: Solar EPC and services firm serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Comparable full-service PV installation offering including design, engineering, and installation across regional markets.
• Momentum Solar: Residential solar installer with direct sales force offering PV and storage across multiple states. Comparable on residential focus, in-house installation, and door-to-door/field sales GTM, though at much larger scale.
• Photon Brothers: Colorado-based solar PV and battery installer serving residential and commercial customers in the Denver and Northern Colorado markets. Closely comparable operating model, service mix, and regional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: National residential solar, battery storage, and energy services company. Same residential customer profile and PV+storage offering but operates at national scale with its own financing arm, leasing/PPA model, and broad installer footprint.
• Tesla Energy: National solar and energy storage provider offering residential and commercial PV plus Powerwall battery systems. Direct overlap in residential rooftop solar and storage with vertically integrated hardware economics.
• SunPower (Maxeon / Complete Solar): National residential and commercial solar company offering panels, inverters, and full installation services. Overlaps with SolarWorks on residential rooftop PV and storage, with national scale and brand recognition SolarWorks cannot match.

Others

• Enphase Energy: SolarWorks is an Enphase installer and uses its microinverters. Not a competitor but an enabling technology provider whose products, pricing, and roadmap materially shape SolarWorks' offering.
• SimpliPhi Power: Lithium-ion battery storage manufacturer for which SolarWorks holds Elite IQ Installer certification. Enabling equipment partner rather than a competitor, but central to SolarWorks' storage offering and customer value proposition.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solarworks-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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