Green Sun Rising

What Green Sun Rising does

Green Sun Rising Inc. is a privately held solar energy contractor founded in 2008 and headquartered at the Renewable Energy Technology Center (RET-Center) in Windsor, Ontario. The company designs, supplies, and installs turnkey solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems for three primary customer segments: residential and commercial property owners in southwestern Ontario, and remote Indigenous and northern communities across Canada seeking to displace diesel-generated electricity. Its core technology stack combines third-party PV modules (Canadian Solar, JA Solar, LONGi), inverters (Fronius, SMA, Magnum, Enphase), and thermal components (KBB, Huch, Prozeda, Meibes) with a proprietary racking product line, Mounts4Solar, manufactured locally in Windsor from non-corrosive aluminum and stainless steel.

The business operates three revenue streams: turnkey system sales and installation (one-time, project-based), individual component sales, and ongoing service and maintenance calls across southwestern Ontario. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct, with longer sales cycles on funded remote-community projects that require feasibility studies, utility coordination, Indigenous and municipal consultation, and permitting. The diesel-reduction line, which has delivered 67 systems totaling over 2 MW DC across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador, and British Columbia, depends on federal and provincial funding programs and partnerships with territorial utilities (notably Qulliq Energy Corporation) and Indigenous governance bodies (NunatuKavut Community Council, Nunatsiavut Government). The company additionally operates the RET-Center as a training and showroom facility, and runs sub-brands Mounts4solar (manufacturing) and EV4solar (solar-EV integration). Leadership comprises President and founder Klaus Dohring and Vice President Tanja Nuske, supported by a team of seven employees including engineer Michael Schneider.

Name

Green Sun Rising

Legal name

Green Sun Rising Inc.

Website

https://greensunrising.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Sun Rising Inc., founded 2008 in Windsor, Ontario, is a privately held solar PV and thermal contractor that installs turnkey systems for southwestern Ontario residential and commercial customers and runs diesel-reduction projects for remote Indigenous and Arctic communities across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), PV Mounting & Tracking Systems (Fixed-Tilt, Single-/Dual-Axis Trackers) (EUACAGAD), Solar Thermal & CSP Systems (Collectors, Receivers, Thermal Storage, CSP EPC) (EUAMABAL), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Solar thermal systems
• Mounting hardware manufacturing
• Diesel reduction solutions
• Off-grid solar systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Solar System Sales & Installation: Complete design, development, and installation of solar PV and solar thermal systems. Includes residential, commercial, and remote community projects. Systems can include net metering configurations, rapid shutdown boxes, rodent protection, and monitoring capabilities.
2. Component Sales: Individual solar components sold as needed including PV modules, inverters (string and microinverters), charge controllers, wiring, MC4 connectors, mounting systems, monitoring hardware, and solar thermal components (collectors, tanks, controllers, pump stations).
3. Service & Maintenance: Service calls for troubleshooting, rewiring, warranty claims, system removal/reinstallation, inverter/module replacement, rodent protection, and monitoring setup. Covers southwestern Ontario from Windsor-Essex to Chatham-Kent.
4. Custom Engineering & Project Development: Assistance with funding applications, system design, feasibility studies, coordination with utilities, permitting, and project management for remote community projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Green Sun Rising designs, supplies, and installs turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems for residential, commercial, and remote community applications. The company also manufactures its own proprietary Mounts4Solar mounting/racking systems locally in Windsor, Ontario, and provides service and maintenance for solar installations. It specializes in diesel-reduction solar PV projects for remote Canadian Arctic communities, having deployed 67 such systems across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador, and British Columbia.

Product overview

Green Sun Rising offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy solutions centered on two core product lines: turnkey Solar PV Systems for clean electricity generation and turnkey Solar Thermal Systems for heat energy. The portfolio includes proprietary Mounts4Solar mounting hardware (manufactured in Windsor, ON), individual components (Canadian Solar panels, Fronius/SMA/Magnum string inverters, Enphase microinverters, Morningstar charge controllers, KBB collectors, Huch tanks, Prozeda controllers, Meibes pump stations), and related services including service calls, off-grid solutions, and diesel-reduction systems for remote Arctic communities. The company operates the RET-Center as a training facility and showroom, and has deployed over 500 grid-connected solar PV systems totaling 4,000+ kW AC across Canada. Notable community-scale projects include 67 diesel-reduction installations in northern Canada generating ~1.8 million kWh annually. The sub-brand EV4solar promotes solar-to-EV integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mounts4solar: Engineered and manufactured mounting/racking systems for solar panels, made from aluminum and stainless steel in Windsor, Ontario.

Products and services

• Turnkey Solar PV Systems Complete grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers. Includes design, supply, installation, rapid shutdown boxes, rodent protection, net metering configuration, and monitoring capabilities.
• Turnkey Solar Thermal Systems Complete solar thermal systems for domestic hot water, pool heating, and radiant building heating. Includes flat-plate collectors, storage tanks, controllers, pump stations, and associated piping.
• Mounts4Solar Mounting Systems Proprietary aluminum and stainless steel mounting/racking systems for solar panels, manufactured in Windsor, Ontario. Non-corrosive materials with no moving parts, designed for harsh environments. Configurations include flush roof mounts, angled A-frame ground mounts, and custom solutions for any application.
• Service Calls and Maintenance On-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, warranty claims, system removal/reinstallation, inverter and module replacement, rodent protection installation, and monitoring setup. Coverage spans southwestern Ontario from Windsor-Essex to Chatham-Kent.
• Off-Grid Solutions Custom standalone power systems for cottages, boats, RVs, trailers, and remote locations, including solar lighting and battery-based systems independent of the grid.
• Diesel-Reduction Systems Custom solar PV systems engineered for remote Canadian Arctic communities to displace diesel generation. Includes community-owned building installations, residential programs, and end-to-end project support (funding assistance, feasibility studies, utility coordination, permitting, and training).

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1.8 million kWh of clean electricity generated annually by 67 diesel-reduction projects
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RET-Center (Renewable Energy Technology Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RET-Center houses Green Sun Rising and other renewable energy companies in a repurposed automotive factory. It serves as a learning and education center with an open-door policy and hands-on training facilities. Green Sun Rising's headquarters is located here.
• Iron & EarthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community solar skills training programs. Projects include solar installations and training in remote communities like Cartwright, NL with NunatuKavut Community Council. Jointly organized the Forging Futures webinar series.
• FroniusmajorTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for solar inverters. Components used include Fronius Symo inverters for installations like the 10kW system in Grise Fiord.
• SMAmajorTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for solar inverters. SMA inverters are featured in monitoring systems using Sunny Portal platform.
• Enphase EnergymajorTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for microinverters. Enphase microinverters enable individual module monitoring and system management through Enlighten Manager.
• Canadian SolarmajorTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for PV modules. Canadian Solar 415W HiKu modules used in various installations. Also supplied mobile solar units for Northwest Territories demonstration projects.
• Magnum EnergymajorTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for solar inverters.
• YQGGreenmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of YQGGreen sustainability group. Promotes environmentally and socially sustainable practices among Windsor-Essex businesses. Partners on Earth Day events and community initiatives.
• Essex Region Conservation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated as Partner in Sustainability. Collaborates on conservation initiatives and Earth Day celebrations in the Windsor-Essex region.
• EV Society Windsor-EssexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of local EV Society chapter (formerly WEEVA). Promotes clean solar-power generation combined with electric vehicles. Hosts annual EV events at RET-Center.
• Qulliq Energy CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment utility in Nunavut managing diesel-reduction solar PV projects. Purchases electricity from solar installations and sells back to communities. Hosted PPDIUC 2026 conference in Iqaluit.
• NunatuKavut Community CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for solar energy installations and community training in Nunatsiavut communities. Projects include 10.2kW installation on Marion Centre in Cartwright, Labrador.
• Indigenous Clean EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting Indigenous clean energy initiatives. Partnered on projects helping Indigenous communities transition from diesel to solar power.
• Arctic Energy AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit in Northwest Territories. Purchased five mobile solar off-grid systems with battery backup for demonstration projects.
• Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of commerce member (Community Builder designation). Participates in Business Excellence Awards and networking events.
• Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation member supporting sustainable energy development in Ontario.
• B.C. Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation member with portfolio listing for clean energy initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Solar: One of the world's largest solar PV manufacturers and a preferred module supplier to Green Sun Rising. Not a direct competitor on installation, but a strategic counterpart in the Canadian solar value chain whose vertical-integration moves could pressure EPC-only operators.
• BluEarth Renewables: Canadian renewable energy developer and IPP focused on solar, wind, and hydro across North America. Comparable in Canadian solar project development but operates at utility scale rather than community-scale EPC.
• ATCO Group: Diversified Canadian energy and infrastructure operator with a meaningful remote-community energy business (electricity generation, modular housing, and diesel-displacement projects in northern and Indigenous communities). Overlaps directly with Green Sun Rising's Arctic diesel-reduction mission but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Polaron Solartech: Southern Ontario solar EPC focused on residential and commercial PV installations with a similarly small-team, founder-led operating profile. Directly comparable in geography, customer mix, and project-based GTM.
• SkyFire Energy: Calgary-headquartered Canadian solar EPC delivering commercial, institutional, and residential PV across the prairies and western Canada. Comparable in project portfolio mix, OEM-brand portfolio (Fronius, SMA), and project-based sales motion.
• Kuby Renewable Energy: Western Canadian solar installer with residential, commercial, and off-grid offerings. Overlaps with Green Sun Rising's PV and off-grid product lines and similar reliance on net metering and remote/off-grid system design.
• Hespeler Solar Co. Southwestern Ontario solar installer serving residential and small commercial customers. Comparable regional footprint, customer mix, and turnkey project delivery model.
• South Sky Renewable Energy: Ontario-based solar installer providing residential and commercial PV systems across southwestern Canada. Comparable in customer mix (homeowners, SMBs, farms), project-based delivery model, and reliance on tier-1 inverter/module suppliers.
• Compass Solar Solutions: Alberta-based solar EPC offering residential, commercial, and off-grid PV systems. Comparable in product scope (grid-tied + off-grid), OEM brand portfolio, and project-based GTM.

Others

• Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE): Canadian non-profit that convenes Indigenous communities, utilities, and clean-energy companies on diesel-displacement and renewable projects. Green Sun Rising is a known partner; ICE functions more as an ecosystem convener than a competitor, but it shapes the market opportunity and policy direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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