Solace Energy delivers end‑to‑end solar photovoltaic services for homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits, covering site assessment, engineering‑grade design, permitting, procurement, certified installation, and commissioning. The company also provides a cloud‑based performance monitoring platform and the Sun Forward financing suite to lower upfront costs and simplify adoption for low‑income and community projects.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Property owners and organizations often encounter high upfront costs, technical uncertainty, and complex permitting processes when trying to adopt solar photovoltaic systems, which limits the uptake of clean energy, especially among low‑income households and community groups.
Solution
Solace Energy streamlines residential, commercial, and nonprofit solar projects by delivering end‑to‑end services that combine clear educational content, engineering‑grade technical design, and hands‑on project management. The company leverages industry‑standard PV design tools to generate optimized system layouts, perform energy yield simulations, and ensure code‑compliant permitting. Certified installers execute the build, while a dedicated coordination team oversees procurement, construction scheduling, and commissioning to reduce on‑site delays. Through the Sun Forward program, Solace offers alternative financing structures—including credit‑purchase options and low‑interest loan pathways—to lower the barrier for customers who lack traditional capital. All project data are captured in a cloud‑based dashboard that provides performance monitoring, maintenance alerts, and reporting for owners and stakeholders.
Target Audience
The primary customers are homeowners, small‑to‑mid‑size businesses, and nonprofit organizations in West Michigan seeking to transition to solar energy, with a focus on those requiring simplified financing and technical support.
Features
- Site assessment and feasibility analysis using irradiance modeling and shading analysis software
- Custom PV system design with single‑line schematics, inverter sizing, and structural engineering calculations
- Full‑service permitting and interconnection handling compliant with local utility and building codes
- Procurement of Tier‑1 solar modules, inverters, and balance‑of‑system components with warranty tracking
- Certified installation and on‑site commissioning, including performance verification and safety inspections
- Post‑install monitoring platform offering real‑time energy production data, degradation analytics, and automated maintenance alerts
- Educational portal with step‑by‑step guides, financing calculators, and regulatory FAQs for owners
- Sun Forward financing suite providing credit‑based purchase options, low‑rate loans, and community‑investment credits for low‑income projects