Soleie
Soleie AS finances, installs, and maintains rooftop solar PV systems for Norwegian commercial and public building owners and tenants under 30-year rental contracts, providing predictable energy costs decoupled from spot electricity prices. It is jointly owned by Akershus Energi and Østfold Energi.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersLillestrøm, Norway
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Soleie does
Soleie AS is a Norwegian private limited company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lillestrøm with a secondary office in Sarpsborg. The company operates Norway's first solar-panel rental/leasing model for commercial and public buildings, financing, installing, maintaining, and insuring rooftop photovoltaic systems on behalf of property owners and tenants under contracts of up to 30 years. Soleie is jointly owned (50/50) by Akershus Energi AS and Østfold Energi AS, two Norwegian renewable-energy producers whose networks underpin customer acquisition and project financing.
Soleie's core technology is a turnkey solar PV system combined with real-time production monitoring and, increasingly, battery storage integration. The offering is sold via direct enterprise field sales to two primary customer types — building owners and commercial/industrial tenants — with a third segment (public-sector building owners) addressed through operating-lease structures that classify payments as opex rather than capex. Pricing is based on installed-system capex amortized over the contract period (commonly capex ÷ 12 annually) and is decoupled from volatile Norwegian electricity spot prices, providing customers with predictable energy costs while retaining all generated solar energy (and any surplus sold back to the grid).
The business model is a recurring subscription-style rental stream. Soleie retains ownership of the hardware, transfers all operational risk to itself via a 30-year function guarantee, and relies on vetted installation subcontractors (Solenergi FUSen AS, Solcellespesialisten, ST Elektro) for deployment. As of 2024–2025 the company reports roughly 50 solar installations completed or in progress covering approximately 20,000 panels, with a customer base spanning logistics (LEMAN, DSV), automotive (Dahle Gruppen), manufacturing (Mjørud, Stansefabrikken, Henriksen Snekkeri), retail (Skeidar, Power, Lettbutikk), and commercial real estate (OTS Eiendom, Holmskau Eiendom, Lissos Eiendom). The product roadmap extends into battery storage and broader energy-as-a-service offerings to capture peak-shaving and demand-management economics.
Soleie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Soleie
- Legal name
- Soleie AS
- Website
- https://soleie.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Soleie AS finances, installs, and maintains rooftop solar PV systems for Norwegian commercial and public building owners and tenants under 30-year rental contracts, providing predictable energy costs decoupled from spot electricity prices. It is jointly owned by Akershus Energi and Østfold Energi.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Soleie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Solar Leasing Services
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)
- SIC
- Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (EUAMABAC), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)
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Where Soleie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lillestrøm
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Soleie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Solar Installation Rental/Lease: Soleie generates revenue through long-term rental agreements (up to 30 years) for solar panel installations. The rental price is calculated based on the investment and maintenance costs of the solar system, not tied to electricity market prices. Customers pay a fixed monthly rental fee and receive all solar energy produced by the system. Excess energy can be sold back to the grid.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Custom rental pricing based on installation size and building characteristics |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Soleie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Soleie provides leased rooftop solar panel systems for commercial and public buildings in Norway. The company invests in, installs, maintains, and insures the solar PV systems while customers pay a fixed annual rental fee and receive all generated solar energy under agreements of up to 30 years. Both building owners and tenants can sign the rental agreement, with optional battery storage and energy-as-a-service extensions.
Product overview
Soleie AS is Norway's first solar panel rental company, offering a complete leasing solution for solar energy systems to commercial and public buildings. The core product is the solar panel leasing service (Leiemodell for solcelleanlegg), where Soleie handles everything from investment and installation to maintenance and insurance for up to 30 years, with a 30-year functional guarantee. The company is expanding its portfolio with battery storage solutions and energy-as-a-service offerings to provide comprehensive renewable energy solutions for building owners and tenants.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Solar Panel Leasing (Leiemodell for solcelleanlegg) Long-term rental/lease of commercial rooftop solar panel systems for building owners and tenants in Norway. Soleie finances, installs, maintains, and insures the PV system for up to 30 years; the customer pays a fixed annual rental fee and receives all generated solar energy, with the option to sell excess back to the grid.
- Battery Storage Solutions Add-on battery storage integration that allows commercial customers to store excess solar energy for later use, helping manage peak demand and reduce electricity costs.
- Energy as a Service Emerging comprehensive energy service for commercial buildings that extends beyond solar panel leasing to provide broader energy management solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 60% of annual energy consumption covered by solar
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Soleie
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Soleie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Soleie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- C SolarminorElectrogrossist (electrical wholesale) that introduced Soleie to Lissos Eiendom as a potential solar supplier.
- SolcellespesialistencoreInstallation partner selected through competitive bidding for Bjørkelangen Næringspark projects with OTS Eiendom.
- ST ElektrocoreElectrical installation partner selected through competitive bidding for Bjørkelangen Næringspark projects.
- Solenergi FUSen AScoreInstallation partner for solar projects. Delivered the LEMAN warehouse installation in Vestby (8,000 sqm, one of Norway's largest rooftop solar installations producing 1,160,000 kWh annually).
- Bulk Infrastructure Group AScoreOwner of the LEMAN warehouse property in Vestby. Partnered with Soleie to offer solar solutions to their tenants. Bulk has BREEAM-certified 'Very Good' buildings and focuses on sustainable logistics properties.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Soleie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fortum: Large Nordic energy group with growing solar and distributed-generation business across the Nordics. Comparable as a broader incumbent moving into commercial rooftop solar services; could be a competitor or acquisition counterparty for Soleie.
- Sunrun: US pioneer of residential solar leasing and PPAs that established the 'solar-as-a-service' category Soleie's model is patterned on. Highly comparable business model (own-and-lease rooftop solar), though at vastly larger scale and primarily residential focus in the US.
- Elmera Group: Norwegian energy retailer and power-grid services company (formerly Agder Energi Vekst). Comparable as a Norwegian incumbent moving into distributed energy and customer-facing renewable solutions, with overlapping customer base in southern/eastern Norway.
- Å Energi (Agder Energi): Major Norwegian regional energy group active in power production, grid, and emerging distributed energy solutions. Comparable as a potential competitor or partner in C&I solar and a likely consolidator that could absorb Soleie's solar leasing niche.
- Eviny (Eviny Fornybar): Norwegian regional energy group with growing solar and renewable portfolio on the west coast. Comparable as a Norwegian incumbent building distributed solar capability and a potential future competitor in C&I solar services.
Emerging players
- GreenCom Networks: European energy IoT and distributed-energy platform with solar and storage aggregation capabilities. Comparable as an adjacent enabling player in the European C&I solar/storage ecosystem that could partner with — or compete against — Soleie's monitoring and emerging EaaS offerings.
- Solcellespesialisten: Norwegian solar EPC and installation specialist, currently a Soleie installation subcontractor. Adjacent peer that could evolve into a competing direct-ownership solar provider for the same C&I customers Soleie targets in Norway.
Direct peers
- Obton: Danish solar investment company that develops, finances, and owns solar PV assets across Europe. Comparable through the 'own-and-lease' solar model, though primarily operates at utility scale rather than C&I rooftops and is not Norway-focused.
- Otovo: Norwegian-founded, now pan-European residential and small commercial solar subscription/leasing company. Closest direct peer to Soleie: same Nordic origin, similar 'solar-as-a-service' subscription model where the provider owns the system and the customer pays a recurring fee for the energy. Differs mainly in targeting residential rather than C&I rooftops.
Regional players
- Better Energy: Danish developer, financier, and operator of utility-scale and commercial solar parks across the Nordics. Comparable through Nordic geography and end-to-end solar financing/EPC capability, though focused on ground-mounted and large-scale rather than the C&I rooftop leasing niche Soleie targets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Soleie social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Soleie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Soleie funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Soleie M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Soleie
What does Soleie do?
Soleie provides leased rooftop solar panel systems for commercial and public buildings in Norway. The company invests in, installs, maintains, and insures the solar PV systems while customers pay a fixed annual rental fee and receive all generated solar energy under agreements of up to 30 years. Both building owners and tenants can sign the rental agreement, with optional battery storage and energy-as-a-service extensions.
Is Soleie a public or private company?
Soleie is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Soleie founded?
Soleie was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Soleie based?
Soleie is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Soleie make money?
One revenue line is on record: solar Installation Rental/Lease.
Who are Soleie's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fortum, Sunrun, Elmera Group, Å Energi (Agder Energi) and Eviny (Eviny Fornybar). Emerging players are GreenCom Networks and Solcellespesialisten. Direct peers are Obton and Otovo. Better Energy is listed as a regional player.
Does Soleie have an API?
No public API is recorded for Soleie.
What industry is Soleie in?
Soleie's product category is Commercial Solar Leasing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAJ, Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization), with a secondary code of EUACALAJ, Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 7359.