Palmetto provides an end‑to‑end residential solar platform that uses GIS‑based site assessments to generate custom system designs, manages permitting and installation, and offers flexible financing options such as lease, loan, or cash purchase. After installation, a cloud‑hosted dashboard and mobile app deliver real‑time production monitoring, performance analytics, net‑metering credit tracking, and optional battery storage and maintenance services.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Homeowners face rising electricity costs and a fragmented process for adopting residential solar—requiring separate site assessments, design engineering, permitting, installation, and financing decisions. The lack of a unified platform makes it difficult to predict savings, secure affordable financing, and monitor system performance after installation.
Solution
Palmetto provides an end‑to‑end residential clean‑energy platform that streamlines every step of the solar journey. Users enter their address to receive an automated, GIS‑based solar potential analysis that accounts for roof orientation, shading, and local weather. The platform then generates a custom system design, handles permitting and full‑service installation, and offers flexible financing—including a subscription‑based LightReach lease, zero‑down loan, or outright cash purchase. Post‑install, a cloud‑hosted dashboard and mobile app deliver real‑time production data, performance analytics, and savings estimates, while optional battery storage and panel‑protection services extend value. By integrating net‑metering credit management and maintenance into a single contract, Palmetto turns solar adoption into a predictable, low‑maintenance expense reduction solution.
Target Audience
The primary customers are U.S. residential homeowners seeking to lower electricity expenses and transition to clean energy, particularly those who prefer a single‑vendor solution for design, installation, financing, and ongoing system management.
Features
- GIS‑driven site assessment and irradiance modeling that produces a precise solar‑output forecast for any U.S. address.
- Automated, weather‑adjusted system design optimized for roof geometry, local code compliance, and maximum energy yield.
- Turnkey installation workflow that includes permitting, utility interconnection, and a single point of contact for the homeowner.
- Flexible financing stack: LightReach subscription lease (monthly payment covering equipment, installation, and maintenance), fixed‑rate loan (3.99–11.99% APR), or cash purchase with incentive‑eligible pricing.
- Cloud‑native monitoring platform with real‑time production telemetry, performance degradation alerts, and an interactive savings calculator accessible via web dashboard and mobile app.
- Integrated net‑metering credit tracking and automated utility bill reconciliation to maximize offset.
- Optional add‑ons: lithium‑ion battery storage for self‑consumption, and Palmetto Protect service for panel warranty management and remote diagnostics.
- Partner APIs (Energy Intelligence API, Instant Design) that enable third‑party developers to embed solar‑design and quoting capabilities into their own applications.