SWT Energy, Inc.

What SWT Energy, Inc. does

SWT Energy, Inc. is a Nebraska-based solar installation contractor founded in 2006 by architect Randy Schantell. The company designs and installs photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery storage solutions, and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for residential homeowners, commercial enterprises, and rural/agricultural property owners across Nebraska. Its product portfolio spans roof-mount, ground-mount, and pole-mount solar systems, add-on modules including Tesla Powerwall battery storage (SWT is described as Nebraska's only certified Tesla battery installer), custom solar pergolas and carports, EV charging stations, and per-panel monitoring services. Technical differentiators include rapid shutdown and arc-fault detection safety features, per-panel production monitoring for diagnostics, and integration with the Tesla Powerwall 3 platform including automatic weather-based battery pre-charging.

The business runs a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model with custom quote-based pricing and no public price list. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time system sales and installations (hardware plus labor), with a secondary stream of ongoing monitoring and maintenance services. The company serves three core segments — homeowners (primary), commercial customers including education and hospitality, and rural/farm/acreage owners — and collaborates with engineering firms on larger commercial projects. Distribution is exclusively direct: website inquiries, phone/email contact, and field sales, with no reseller or distributor channel. Pricing economics for typical residential systems imply an 8-12 year payback period, while commercial customers additionally benefit from federal tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and reduced demand charges; rural businesses can access USDA grants subject to energy audit requirements.

SWT is a privately held, founder-led company with a single headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska, and no disclosed institutional investors, acquisitions, or funding rounds. Competitive positioning rests on the founder's 45+ years of experience spanning passive solar, active solar, and modern PV systems; the exclusive Nebraska Tesla Powerwall certification; consistent Solar Power World Top 500 national contractor recognition since 2017; and a project portfolio that includes the Henry Doorly Zoo solar canopy, Metro Community College, Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center in Omaha, and a 291.4 kW installation for The Dairy House (Telesis Inc). No revenue, headcount, or financial data is publicly disclosed.

Name

SWT Energy, Inc.

Legal name

SWT Energy

Website

https://swtenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SWT Energy is a Nebraska-based solar installer founded in 2006 that designs and installs photovoltaic systems, Tesla Powerwall battery storage, and EV charging for residential, commercial, and rural/agricultural customers across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Battery storage systems
• EV charging stations
• Commercial solar systems
• Agricultural solar mounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel System Sales and Installation: One-time sale and installation of solar photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Revenue is generated from equipment costs plus installation labor.
2. Battery Storage Systems: Sale and installation of backup battery systems including Tesla Powerwall, with tax credits available when combined with solar systems.
3. EV Charging Stations: Installation of Level 2 car charging stations for residential, commercial, and hospitality properties.
4. Maintenance and Monitoring Services: Ongoing system monitoring and maintenance services for installed solar and battery systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SWT Energy designs, sells, and installs photovoltaic solar power systems, battery energy storage (Tesla Powerwall), and Level 2 EV charging stations for residential, commercial, and rural/agricultural property owners in Nebraska. Each project is a custom-engineered system with options for roof-mount, ground-mount, and pole-mount configurations, plus add-ons such as Tesla Powerwall batteries, solar pergolas/carports, and per-panel monitoring. The company generates revenue from equipment sales plus installation labor, supported by ongoing system monitoring and maintenance services.

Product overview

SWT Energy offers a unified solar installation service portfolio centered on residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) system installation. The core offerings include roof-mount, ground-mount, and pole-mount solar panel systems for homes, businesses, and rural/agricultural properties. The product line extends through add-on modules including Tesla Powerwall battery storage (Nebraska's only certified Tesla installer), solar pergolas/carports, electric vehicle charging stations, and panel-level monitoring services. All offerings are delivered as installation services rather than packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Panel Installation Custom design, sale, and installation of home solar PV systems aesthetically fitted to each property, with backup battery compatibility and per-panel monitoring for diagnostics. For Nebraska homeowners.
• Commercial Solar Panel Installation Commercial-scale solar PV installations with engineering firm collaboration on system design, incorporating the latest solar technology to reduce demand charges and integrate with battery systems. For commercial enterprises and institutions.
• Rural Business, Farm & Acreage Solar Systems Solar solutions for farms and rural acreage properties using roof-mount, ground-mount, or pole-mount configurations, with optional battery backup and backup generator; rural businesses in eligible areas may qualify for USDA grants.
• Tesla Powerwall Battery System Installation Certified installation of Tesla Powerwall home battery storage systems (Nebraska's only certified Tesla Battery Installer). Qualifies for federal tax credit when combined with a solar system; can be added to existing PV systems.
• Solar Pergolas and Carports Custom solar canopy structures (pergolas, carports) that serve as solar mounting platforms for properties without suitable roof space or where roof solar is not permitted. Available for residential and commercial installations.
• EV Car Charging Station Installation Installation of Level 2 EV charging stations for commercial properties (hotels, motels, malls, workplaces, parking facilities) and residential home car chargers.
• Solar Panel Monitoring Services Ongoing system monitoring services delivering per-panel (or small-group) production data to support diagnostics and maintenance on installed residential and commercial solar and battery systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-12 year payback period for typical solar systems depending on electric rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tesla (Powerwall)coreTechnology or IntegrationSWT Energy is Nebraska's only certified Tesla Battery Installer. They install and service Tesla Powerwall home battery systems including Powerwall 3. The partnership enables integration with existing photovoltaic systems and allows monitoring of home consumption, solar production, and battery capacity.
• Engineering Firms (for Commercial Projects)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWT Energy works with several engineering firms to help with initial commercial project design to provide the latest technology available for larger installations.
• USDA (Rural Business Programs)minorOthersRural businesses and farms in eligible areas can qualify for USDA grants when residential consumption is excluded (energy audit required). This is a government program partnership rather than commercial relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Raven Solar: Regional-to-national residential solar installer focused on homeowners with financing options. Comparable to SWT in residential customer focus, though at greater scale and with proprietary financing products.
• Momentum Solar: National residential solar installer with vertically integrated sales and installation operations. Comparable to SWT in residential solar focus but operating at substantially greater scale across multiple states.
• Freedom Forever: National residential solar installer with multi-state operations and battery attachment. Comparable to SWT in residential solar+storage product mix, though operating with significantly broader geographic and capital footprint.
• Trinity Solar: Northeast-based residential solar installer with 25+ year operating history, one of the longest-tenured regional installers in the US. Comparable to SWT in longevity and residential focus, though with multi-state Northeast operations.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar and battery installer serving homeowners across multiple states. Comparable to SWT in core residential solar+storage offering, with similar product mix but a national sales platform.
• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer with national footprint and battery attachment offerings (including Brightbox/Storage). Comparable to SWT as a residential solar+storage installer, but at vastly greater scale and capital access.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's in-house solar and Powerwall installation arm is both a supplier (Powerwall hardware) and a direct competitor to SWT's residential solar+storage offering in Nebraska. As a national incumbent with vertically integrated hardware, Tesla is the most strategically important peer for SWT.

Direct peers

• ReVision Energy: Maine-based employee-owned solar installer serving residential, commercial, and institutional customers with a similar mission-driven, consultative approach to SWT. Comparable in operating model and customer mix, though operating in a different regional market.
• Namasté Solar: Colorado-based employee-owned solar installer with residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Closely comparable to SWT in operating philosophy (consultative, quality-focused, employee-ownership culture) and product mix, though serving a different state.
• Baker Electric Home Energy: Regional residential and commercial solar installer with battery storage integration. Comparable to SWT as a mid-size regional EPC with diversified customer base across homes and businesses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swt-energy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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