Renewable Design Associates, LLC

What Renewable Design Associates, LLC does

Renewable Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a private, founder-owned design-build contractor headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, that engineers, installs, and maintains commercial and industrial renewable energy systems. Founded in 2011 as a solar consulting agency, RDA now operates across four Southeastern states (NC, SC, TN, VA) and delivers four integrated service lines: customized solar photovoltaic systems (20kW to 2MW+), EV charging infrastructure including L2, DC fast charging, and Vehicle-to-Grid for buses and commercial fleets, microgrid and battery energy storage system (BESS) installation and integration, and comprehensive operations and maintenance programs covering fixed-tilt, tracking, rooftop, and aging solar assets up to 5MW. The company holds NABCEP certifications and is an authorized SunPower Commercial Dealer.

RDA serves a diversified C&I customer base spanning government and municipalities (transit electrification, public-private partnerships), educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and commercial enterprises — explicitly excluding residential customers. Revenue is generated through project-based design-build fees, hardware and equipment supply, and recurring O&M service contracts on a multi-year cadence, with quote-based pricing tied to system size and site requirements.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with no disclosed digital advertising spend, relying on its website, a Featured Projects portfolio of 20+ installations, direct phone outreach, and contact-form inquiries as primary lead channels. Distribution is direct to end customers with no resellers or franchise structure. Leadership includes President Alan Watts (renewable energy installation since 2005), Quality Assurance and Design Manager Adam Sacora (industry since 2004, NABCEP certified), Operations Manager Pascal Bailey (43 years of C&I electrical experience), and supporting managers for rooftop PV, construction/safety, and field technical operations.

Name

Renewable Design Associates, LLC

Legal name

Renewable Design Associates, LLC

Website

https://renewabledesignassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Renewable Design Associates is a private Asheville, NC-based contractor that designs, installs, and maintains commercial and industrial solar PV (20kW-2MW+), EV charging, microgrid, and battery storage systems across the Southeastern US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Renewable Energy Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Utility-Scale Renewable O&M (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Commercial solar installation
• EV charging infrastructure
• Microgrid energy storage
• Solar operations maintenance
• Renewable energy construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Installation Services: RDA provides end-to-end design-build, installation, and commissioning services for commercial solar PV systems (20kW to 2MW+), EV charging infrastructure, and microgrid/storage systems. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis as one-time professional services and construction fees.
2. Operations & Maintenance Services: Ongoing O&M contracts for renewable energy systems including inspections, repairs, commissioning, monitoring, and guidance on best practices. Generates recurring revenue through service agreements.
3. Hardware and Equipment Sales: Supply and installation of solar modules, EV charging equipment, batteries, DC metering, and associated data acquisition equipment as part of project delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Renewable Design Associates (RDA) is a design-build, installation, and maintenance services company for commercial and industrial renewable energy systems. The company delivers customized solar photovoltaic installations (20kW to 2MW+), electric vehicle charging infrastructure including L2, DC fast charging, and V2G systems (60kW+), and microgrid and battery energy storage (BESS) solutions, along with comprehensive long-term operations and maintenance services. The firm is licensed as a contractor in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and serves customers ranging from large national contractors to small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Product overview

Renewable Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a design-build, installation, and maintenance services company serving the commercial and industrial renewable energy sector. The company offers four integrated service offerings: Solar Photovoltaics (customized systems from 20kW to 1MW+), Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (L2, DC fast charging, and V2G systems), Microgrid & Storage (BESS installation and integration), and Operations & Maintenance (comprehensive O&M for all system types). These services work together to provide turnkey renewable energy solutions, from initial installation through ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Photovoltaics

Quantifiable outcome

• System sizes ranging from 20kW to 2MW+ for solar installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SunPower CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRDA is an authorized SunPower Commercial Dealer. SunPower is a major manufacturer of solar photovoltaic equipment. As a dealer, RDA distributes and installs SunPower commercial solar products, giving the company access to quality module and equipment options for its C&I customers.
• Consulting Engineers (BESS Integration)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRDA partners with consulting engineers experienced in BESS integration to provide high-quality microgrid and battery storage solutions. These partnerships allow RDA to deliver optimal results for systems of any size by combining engineering expertise with on-the-ground installation and maintenance capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pivot Energy: Denver-based C&I solar developer and EPC that handles design, installation, financing, and O&M for commercial solar across multiple US states — a direct peer to RDA's integrated design-build + O&M model.
• Renu Energy Solutions: Southeast-based C&I solar, battery storage, and EV charging design-build firm offering turnkey installation and ongoing maintenance — directly mirroring RDA's integrated product set and regional orientation.
• REC Solar: Specialty commercial and industrial solar EPC with deep O&M capabilities, serving customers across the US — closely comparable to RDA in customer profile (C&I), service mix, and integrated operations.
• Sandbar Solar & Electric: Solar and electrical services firm specializing in commercial-scale PV installations with in-house design and O&M — a comparable regional C&I EPC peer.
• Greenlight Solar: Regional C&I solar EPC that designs, installs, and services commercial photovoltaic systems across the Southeast US — overlapping with RDA's four-state footprint and C&I focus.
• Baker Electric Solar: Long-standing C&I solar and EV charging installer on the West Coast, offering design-build and ongoing services — directly comparable to RDA across customer type, technology mix, and project-size range.
• Citadel Roofing & Solar: Commercial and multifamily solar EPC with design-build and ongoing service across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic — comparable to RDA's regional C&I solar + storage positioning.
• Eocene Energy Solutions: Mid-sized C&I solar and storage developer serving a similar customer mix to RDA in the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic — a closely comparable regional peer with overlapping multi-state reach.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Tesla's commercial energy business designs and installs commercial-scale solar, Powerpack/Megapack storage, and EV charging — directly mirroring RDA's solar + storage + EV portfolio but at vastly greater scale and with Tesla-branded hardware.
• PowerHome Solar: Large residential and commercial solar installer active across multiple states with bundled storage and roofing offerings — broader scope than RDA but overlapping in C&I solar + storage delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renewable-design-associates-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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