SunPower

SunPower is a leading company in the solar energy sector, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of solar electric systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. The company’s solar cells and panels produce higher energy output compared to conventional technologies, featuring a distinctive all-black aesthetic. SunPower operates from its corporate headquarters in Athens, Ohio, and focuses on innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. In addition to solar solutions, the company is involved in contract research and development and intellectual property licensing, emphasizing its commitment to advancing clean energy technologies.

Wally Cole

Co-Founder and CEO

Shawn Fitzgerald

Vice President

Tony Garzolini

Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer

Jennifer Johnston

COO

Michael Tanghe

Co-Founder and COO

20 past transactions

Wolf River Electric

Venture Round in 2023
Wolf River Electric is a provider of solar panel installation services for both residential and commercial clients across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The company specializes in a range of renewable energy solutions, including solar systems, battery backup systems, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition to solar panel installation, Wolf River Electric offers services related to electrical wiring, smart electric panels, and LED lighting. Their focus on sustainable energy solutions positions them as a key player in the growing renewable energy market.

EmPower Solar

Corporate Round in 2022
EmPower Solar is a company that specializes in the development, engineering, installation, and servicing of solar and battery systems tailored for both residential and commercial clients. The organization aims to facilitate a transition to clean and renewable energy, thereby promoting a more sustainable and healthier environment. In addition to solar solutions, EmPower Solar also operates electric vehicle charging stations, enabling clients to harness green energy, reduce energy costs, and lessen their environmental impact. Through its comprehensive services, EmPower Solar supports its clients in achieving greater energy independence.

Renova Solar

Corporate Round in 2022
Renova Energy Corp, based in Palm Desert, California, specializes in the installation of solar systems and batteries designed for harsh desert conditions, maximizing energy savings for its clients. The company focuses on integrating renewable energy into sustainable building practices, emphasizing that a sustainable building does not become obsolete. Renova distinguishes itself as a retail solar brand by starting its process with an energy efficiency audit, known as the Five Star Energy Audit, which evaluates energy usage and identifies opportunities for upgrades. Following the audit, Renova customizes solar energy solutions tailored to each project's specific needs. By promoting ecologically intelligent and environmentally friendly energy efficiencies, Renova aims to facilitate sustainable growth and enhance the energy efficiency and comfort of its customers' lives.

OhmConnect

Series D in 2022
OhmConnect, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, focused on transforming energy consumption habits. The company has developed a software platform that enables users to earn monetary rewards for reducing their household energy use during peak demand periods. By providing real-time analytics and integrating with energy markets, OhmConnect helps users optimize their electricity usage, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability while also lowering their energy costs. In addition to its software services, OhmConnect offers wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely manage and shut off appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. Through its innovative approach, OhmConnect not only incentivizes energy savings but also promotes broader participation in demand response initiatives.

Blue Raven Solar

Acquisition in 2021
Blue Raven Solar, LLC is a residential solar energy company founded in 2014 and headquartered in American Fork, Utah. The company specializes in designing and installing customized solar panel systems for homes, offering a full range of services that include professional installation, monitoring, and maintenance. With a focus on making renewable energy accessible, Blue Raven Solar provides innovative financing options, such as BluePower™ and BluePowerPlus+™, allowing homeowners to adopt solar solutions without any upfront costs. The company operates multiple offices across the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, Nevada, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and New Mexico. Blue Raven Solar is committed to enhancing homeowners' lives by reducing energy bills and promoting reliance on clean energy sources while ensuring a high-quality customer experience through efficient processes and installations.

SolarWorld Americas

Acquisition in 2018
SolarWorld Americas Inc. is a prominent manufacturer and seller of solar power solutions, including solar panels and photovoltaic cells. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, SolarWorld has been a key player in the solar technology industry for over 40 years, positioning itself as the largest solar panel manufacturer in the United States. The company is dedicated exclusively to solar energy, integrating critical stages of the photovoltaic value chain to maintain high quality and environmental standards. With manufacturing facilities in the United States and Germany, along with sales offices in global solar markets, SolarWorld provides reliable and cost-effective solar power systems for commercial and government clients.

Solaire Generation

Acquisition in 2015
Solaire Generation is a leader in the design and innovation of solar carports, specializing in transforming parking lots into efficient solar energy plants. Headquartered in New York City, the company focuses on both commercial and residential sectors, offering the design, installation, and maintenance of solar parking canopies and mounted solar power generation systems. Solaire Generation is noted for completing the largest corporate solar carport installation in the United States, a 3.6 MW project for Dow Jones. The company's structures are fabricated in the United States and can include additional features such as advertising, water reclamation, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Beamreach

Series D in 2015
Beamreach Solar focuses on the development of high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. The company utilizes an innovative, proprietary cell architecture to enhance the sunlight capture and conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon materials. This approach not only improves the performance of their solar panels but also aims to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. By optimizing the design, Beamreach enables solar installers and commercial building owners to reduce installation time and labor costs associated with traditional solar panels and racking systems.

Tendril

Venture Round in 2014
Tendril provides a cloud-based platform that enables energy service providers to enhance customer engagement and manage energy consumption effectively. By offering customizable software solutions, Tendril allows utilities to create tailored experiences for home energy consumers, facilitating improved energy efficiency and customer service. The platform is designed to be secure, scalable, and compatible with various utility-grade applications, making it a versatile tool for energy and service providers looking to meet efficiency goals and optimize operations.

SolarBridge Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
SolarBridge Technologies, founded in 2004 and originally known as SmartSpark Energy Systems, specializes in the development of microinverter and monitoring solutions for the solar industry. With a significant research and development facility in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar power installations. Its product offerings include an energy management system that features microinverters, which convert direct current from photovoltaic modules into alternating current for the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, enabling system owners to analyze energy production and facilitate remote monitoring via the internet. The company's mission is to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for solar installations by improving energy output and simplifying the installation process.

Dragonfly Systems

Acquisition in 2014
Dragonfly Systems manufactures and markets electronic solutions to recapture electricity lost due to PV module mismatch in new or existing solar installations. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Los Gatos, California.

Solexel

Venture Round in 2014
SOLEXEL is an innovative solar photovoltaic (PV) technology company based in Silicon Valley (Milpitas, CA). Over the past seven years, the company has developed a range of highly differentiated solutions to the solar industry’s overarching challenge: the tradeoff between cost and performance. Solexel is backed by top venture investors and by industry leaders. The company has approximately 55 employees and is rapidly approaching commercialization.SOLEXEL operates as a solar photovoltaic technology company.

Beamreach

Series D in 2014
Beamreach Solar focuses on the development of high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. The company utilizes an innovative, proprietary cell architecture to enhance the sunlight capture and conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon materials. This approach not only improves the performance of their solar panels but also aims to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. By optimizing the design, Beamreach enables solar installers and commercial building owners to reduce installation time and labor costs associated with traditional solar panels and racking systems.

SolarBridge Technologies

Series E in 2014
SolarBridge Technologies, founded in 2004 and originally known as SmartSpark Energy Systems, specializes in the development of microinverter and monitoring solutions for the solar industry. With a significant research and development facility in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar power installations. Its product offerings include an energy management system that features microinverters, which convert direct current from photovoltaic modules into alternating current for the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, enabling system owners to analyze energy production and facilitate remote monitoring via the internet. The company's mission is to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for solar installations by improving energy output and simplifying the installation process.

Beamreach

Series C in 2013
Beamreach Solar focuses on the development of high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. The company utilizes an innovative, proprietary cell architecture to enhance the sunlight capture and conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon materials. This approach not only improves the performance of their solar panels but also aims to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. By optimizing the design, Beamreach enables solar installers and commercial building owners to reduce installation time and labor costs associated with traditional solar panels and racking systems.

Tenesol

Acquisition in 2011
Tenesol SA is a global solar energy provider based in La Tour de Salvagny, France. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Total SA, the company operates in 18 countries and specializes in the design, manufacture, installation, and management of solar energy systems. Tenesol also has solar panel manufacturing facilities located in France and South Africa, contributing to its capacity to deliver comprehensive solar energy solutions. Through its innovative technologies and extensive experience, Tenesol aims to enhance energy consumption from solar sources, supporting the transition to renewable energy worldwide.

BrightSource

Series D in 2010
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling systems for utility-scale electric power plants both in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, which are controlled by proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, producing high-temperature steam. This steam can be harnessed for electricity generation via conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications, such as thermal enhanced oil recovery. In addition to its core technology, BrightSource provides comprehensive project development services that include site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection to the electrical grid. The company targets utility-scale solar thermal power project owners, contractors, and oil production companies, fostering strategic partnerships with notable firms in the industry. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oakland, California, BrightSource aims to offer low-cost, reliable clean energy solutions that help reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Recurve

Series A in 2008
Recurve is a technology company based in Mill Valley, California, that offers an open-source SaaS platform designed to facilitate the management and analysis of energy usage data from smart meters. Founded in 2005, Recurve provides tools that assist utilities in measuring energy consumption and enable contractors to enhance energy efficiency during home audits, remodeling, and construction projects. The platform identifies resource potential behind customer meters and employs innovative marketplace strategies to scale demand flexibility, positioning businesses to effectively plan, procure, and implement solutions that contribute to a clean energy economy.

PowerLight

Acquisition in 2006
Powerlight, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of photovoltaic integrated building systems that gather energy from the sun to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean power. To accommodate this rapidly growing company, we designed three over scaled, freestanding, sculptural elements that divide the large open office into smaller zones, and allow desks, filing cabinets and computers to move freely as staff and departments grow and change. All three large elements can be disassembled into smaller components to accommodate the moves of a young, growing company. The elements are also made with salvaged, low toxic or resource efficient materials and each reflects some aspect of the company's mission.
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