Renewable Energy Partners

What Renewable Energy Partners does

Renewable Energy Partners (REP Solar) is a private commercial solar energy contractor founded in 2012 and headquartered in Corona, California, serving commercial customers across Southern California — primarily Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties, with an additional office in Palm Desert. The company designs, installs, and services commercial-scale photovoltaic systems, with a cumulative footprint of 400+ installations totaling more than 40 MW deployed and a reported $100M+ in customer energy savings since inception.

REP Solar's product portfolio spans rooftop and ground-mount commercial solar PV, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and battery energy storage systems. The company pairs these hardware offerings with multiple commercial financing structures including PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) and PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) models, in addition to direct purchase and traditional financing. In 2022 it formalized an inverter supply partnership with Yaskawa-Solectria, locking in a tier-1 commercial inverter line. The company claims 500+ years of combined industry experience across its team.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time commercial installation revenue and recurring revenue from PPA, O&M, and asset management contracts on the installed base. The company sells to and serves customers across manufacturing, education, healthcare, and hospitality verticals, and the diversified customer mix is a stated element of its positioning. Operating with 11–50 employees, REP Solar competes primarily as a regional incumbent integrator rather than a technology or national-scale platform.

Name

Renewable Energy Partners

Legal name

Renewable Energy Partners, Inc.

Website

https://renewepi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REP Solar is a private commercial solar installer and integrator founded in 2012, headquartered in Corona, California, serving manufacturing, education, healthcare, and hospitality customers across Southern California with PV, EV charging, and battery storage systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial 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

Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Repowering, Retrofit & Life-Extension (Inverter Replacements, Tracker Upgrades, Controls) (EUACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial solar installation
• Solar design engineering
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging infrastructure
• Solar operations maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Solar Installation: Full-service commercial solar panel installation including design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for commercial properties. Revenue generated through project-based installation fees.
2. Operations & Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance and support services for installed solar systems including regular inspections, system diagnostics, performance monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting to ensure optimal system performance
3. EV Charging & Battery Storage: Installation of commercial EV charging stations and battery storage systems for commercial properties, providing energy independence and load management solutions
4. Commercial Solar Financing: Flexible financing options including cash purchase, loans, leases, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. Revenue generated through financing arrangements and interest
5. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs): Assistance with Renewable Energy Credits - certificates representing environmental benefits of 1 MWh of renewable energy that can be sold separately from electricity

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

REP Solar is a commercial solar EPC company that designs, develops, installs, and maintains solar energy systems for commercial properties, houses of worship, educational institutions, and small-to-large businesses across Southern California. It also delivers complementary commercial battery storage, EV charging, and project financing services, with optional recurring operations and maintenance subscriptions.

Product overview

Renewable Energy Partners (REP Solar) operates as a commercial solar installation company offering an integrated suite of services structured around six core offerings. The main service portfolio includes Construction & Procurement, Design & Engineering, Development & Integration, and Operations & Maintenance as the foundational service pillars, with EV Charging & Battery Storage and Commercial Solar Financing serving as complementary add-on services. These services work together to provide end-to-end commercial solar solutions—from initial site assessment and system design through installation, financing, and ongoing maintenance. The company primarily serves commercial properties, educational institutions, houses of worship, and industrial businesses across Southern California, with documented expertise in installing systems ranging from residential-scale to 1MW+ commercial installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction & Procurement Streamlined solar project development with expert guidance for commercial clients, providing end-to-end support from initial feasibility studies through final commissioning and procurement of solar equipment and components.
• Design & Engineering Custom solar system design services that optimize building solar exposure and maximize energy output using current photovoltaic technology, with clients involved in key decision-making.
• Development & Integration Tailored solar solutions including site surveys, detailed energy analysis, and seamless integration with existing energy infrastructure for commercial properties.
• Operations & Maintenance Ongoing maintenance and dedicated support service covering regular inspections, system diagnostics, proactive troubleshooting, and performance monitoring to ensure optimal solar system performance.
• EV Charging & Battery Storage Comprehensive commercial EV charging solutions and battery storage systems designed for efficient commercial energy management, enabling energy independence, peak demand management, and resilience during grid outages.
• Commercial Solar Financing Flexible commercial solar financing options including leases, loans, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs, with selected structures offering zero upfront capital and fixed monthly payments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ Megawatts of solar capacity installed across commercial projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yaskawa - Solectria SolarcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 June 2022Yaskawa-Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, supplies transformerless PVI 28TL inverters for REP Solar installations. This partnership was specifically used for the 1MW Goodyear Rubber Manufacturing Facility project in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The inverters are manufactured in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Borrego Solar: Borrego Solar is a commercial and utility-scale solar EPC and development firm with offices across California and the U.S. It directly competes with REP Solar on mid-market and large commercial solar installations, plus O&M services.
• Catalyst Solar: Catalyst Solar is a commercial and industrial solar EPC with operations across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to REP Solar on commercial installation focus, financing programs, and battery storage offerings.
• Luminalt: Luminalt is a California-based solar installer serving commercial, residential, and non-profit customers with design-build services. Comparable to REP Solar on commercial project scope and focus on mission-driven customer segments.
• Baker Electric: Baker Electric is a Southern California-based commercial and residential solar EPC with deep local roots. It overlaps directly with REP Solar on commercial rooftop installations, EV charging, and battery storage across Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties.
• Renu Energy Solutions: Renu Energy Solutions is a regional commercial and residential solar installer serving Southern California with full design, install, and financing services. Closely comparable to REP Solar in geography, customer mix, and product offering.
• REC Solar: REC Solar (a Duke Energy Renewables subsidiary) is a commercial solar EPC serving enterprises across multiple states. Comparable to REP Solar on commercial-scale design, build, finance, and O&M services.

Regional players

• Namaste Solar: Namaste Solar is a Colorado-based commercial and residential solar installer and employee-owned cooperative. Comparable to REP Solar on commercial project delivery and customer education focus, but operates primarily in the Mountain West rather than Southern California.

Others

• Yaskawa Solectria Solar: Yaskawa Solectria Solar is the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer and an existing REP Solar technology partner. It is a supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but its commercial footprint makes it a relevant adjacent player.

Broad incumbents

• SunPower (commercial division): SunPower is a national residential and commercial solar company offering panels, installation, and financing at scale. It competes broadly with REP Solar in commercial solar across California, though at a larger, more diversified scale.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy (formerly SolarCity) provides commercial-scale solar, Powerpack battery storage, and EV charging, including Supercharger installations. It overlaps with REP Solar on commercial solar + storage + EV charging bundles, though at a far larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RenewableEnergyPartnersInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renewable-energy-partners-inc.-dba-rep-solar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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