CVE Solar

What CVE Solar does

CVE Solar operates the trade name Crestview Solar and functions as the renewable energy division of Crestview Group, a privately-held diversified electrical services company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains solar PV systems for commercial and residential customers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Its primary client base consists of businesses seeking to reduce operating expenses through on-site energy generation, with a secondary residential segment targeting homeowners interested in energy independence and electricity cost reduction.

Core offerings comprise grid-tied solar PV systems using conventional components — solar modules, synchronous inverters for DC-to-AC conversion, and racking systems — bundled with full-service installation, permitting support, rebate navigation, and ongoing operations and maintenance. A distinctive operational feature is the company's remote solar system design capability, which uses Google satellite imagery combined with proprietary software to assess roof space, shading, and optimal tilt angles without requiring on-site visits. This capability underpins the free initial assessment process, conducted remotely based on customer-submitted energy bills, electrical panel photos, and address confirmation, and is followed by quote-based pricing.

CVE Solar generates revenue primarily through one-time installation fees for solar PV projects plus equipment sales for modules, inverters, and racking, with ancillary revenue from professional services covering permitting, rebate navigation, and ongoing O&M contracts. Its go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct: customers initiate contact via phone or website form, receive the complimentary remote assessment, and proceed with quote-based pricing. Operations are conducted from the single Calgary headquarters at 10805 - 50 Street SE, with regional reach into the three Western Canadian provinces. Operational synergies exist with parent Crestview Group's other divisions, including Crestview Electric and Crestview Building Technologies. The company holds COR (Certificate of Recognition) workplace safety certification through Crestview Group's safety program.

Name

CVE Solar

Legal name

Crestview Electric Ltd.

Website

https://cvesolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CVE Solar (Crestview Solar) is the renewable energy division of Calgary-based Crestview Group. It designs, supplies, and installs grid-tied solar PV systems for commercial and residential customers across Western Canada, including permitting, rebate navigation, and operations and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE), Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Commercial solar
• Residential solar
• Grid-tied solar systems
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: One-time installation fees for solar PV systems including design, equipment supply, permitting, and installation services for residential and commercial customers.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of solar PV equipment components including modules (solar panels), synchronous inverters, and racking systems as part of installation services.
3. Rebate Navigation Services: Assistance with obtaining government incentives and rebates in Alberta, B.C., and Saskatchewan, adding value to the installation service offering.
4. Paperwork and Permitting Services: Completion of all necessary paperwork and permitting required for solar PV installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CVE Solar designs, supplies, installs, and maintains grid-tied solar PV systems for commercial and residential customers across Western Canada. The company offers turnkey solutions including free energy assessments, system design, equipment procurement (modules, inverters, racking), permitting, installation, and ongoing operations and maintenance. It serves businesses and homeowners in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan through direct sales from its Calgary headquarters.

Product overview

CVE Solar (operating as Crestview Solar) offers a comprehensive suite of solar PV products and installation services across Western Canada. The core offering consists of turnkey solar installation services for both commercial and residential segments, including Solar for Business, Solar Design Services, Operations & Maintenance, and Prime Contractor services. The company provides all major equipment components including solar modules (panels), synchronous inverters, and racking systems. Additional services include free energy assessments, permitting assistance, rebate navigation, and ongoing system monitoring and maintenance. The portfolio operates as a service-oriented model where the company handles everything from initial design through installation and long-term maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar for Business Commercial solar PV installation service enabling businesses to produce, control, and use their own energy while reducing operating expenses and eliminating the need to deal with transmission and distribution companies. Targeted at commercial building owners and businesses in Western Canada.
• Solar Design Services Solar design services for clients and engineers, leveraging current market knowledge and industry advancements to simplify the design and permitting of solar projects. Used by property owners and engineering clients planning solar PV installations.
• Operations & Maintenance Ongoing operations and maintenance program for utility-scale, commercial rooftop, and residential solar PV and energy systems, including monitoring, notifications, proactive maintenance, and electrical system optimization. Serves existing solar PV customers across Western Canada.
• Prime Contractor Service Comprehensive project handling from pre-construction through engineering, project management, installation, and site maintenance for solar installations. Targeted at commercial and large-scale solar projects requiring a single point of accountability.
• Residential Solar PV Installation Residential solar energy solutions enabling homeowners to generate their own power sustainably while achieving cost savings and energy independence. Targeted at homeowners in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan seeking to reduce electricity costs and power electronics, appliances, and electric vehicles.
• Grid-Tied Solar PV Systems Solar PV systems that connect to the local electrical grid, allowing excess energy not used by the customer's home or business to be exported for additional income through net metering benefits. Available as part of the company's commercial and residential installation offerings.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer with national footprint, offering leases, PPAs, and cash purchases. Comparable residential PV install business model and grid-tied system approach, though operates in a much larger and more mature US market.
• Tesla Energy: Solar arm of Tesla offering residential and commercial PV systems, energy storage, and roof tiles. Overlaps in solar EPC and grid-tied installations but operates as a much larger incumbent with adjacent product lines (Powerwall, EV, vehicles).

Others

• Enphase Energy: Leading manufacturer of microinverters and MLPE used in grid-tied solar PV systems globally. Comparable through the inverter equipment that CVE Solar integrates into its installations, but operates as an upstream component supplier rather than installer.
• Canadian Solar: Vertically integrated solar manufacturer and project developer with module manufacturing and utility-scale project pipelines. Comparable through solar PV modules and project development, though operates at much larger scale and across geographies.

Direct peers

• SkyFire Energy: Calgary-based solar EPC and installation company serving residential and commercial customers across Alberta. Directly comparable regional installer with similar turnkey design-install-O&M model and grid-tied PV focus.
• Kuby Renewable Energy: Calgary-headquartered solar PV installer serving Western Canada with residential, commercial, and off-grid offerings. Comparable regional EPC competitor with similar product mix and customer segments.

Regional players

• Polaron Solar: Ontario-headquartered solar installer focused on residential PV systems with a comparable free-assessment, turnkey installation model. Comparable business model but operates in Eastern Canada.
• Energy Select: Canadian residential solar provider with operations across multiple provinces offering design-install-finance services. Comparable turnkey residential solar EPC model with cross-provincial Canadian footprint.
• Greenfoot Energy Solutions: Western Canada-based solar installer headquartered in Alberta serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable regional solar EPC competitor with similar service portfolio and grid-tied PV focus.
• Going Solar: Ontario-based residential solar installer offering turnkey PV design and installation across multiple Canadian provinces. Same direct-to-customer solar EPC model but operating primarily in Eastern Canada rather than Western.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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