SolarCity

Specialties

SolarCity is a national leader in clean energy services. We make clean energy available to homeowners, businesses, schools, non-​profits and government organizations at a lower cost than they pay for energy generated by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Our approach is to install systems to the highest engineering standards while making the switch simple for our customers. We’ve revolutionized the way energy is delivered by giving customers a cleaner, more affordable alternative to their monthly utility bill. We call this Better Energyª.

History

Established in 2006.

Established in 2006 SolarCity was founded with the mission to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt solar power, protect themselves from rising electricity costs and protect their environment from polluting power sources. We have assembled one of the most experienced solar design and installation teams in the U.S., including NABCEP-​certified electricians, experienced roofers and integrators for large-​scale projects.

SolarCity’s customers include thousands of homeowners, more than 75 schools and universities, government agencies such as the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Homeland Security, national landmarks such as San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, and well-​known corporate clients, including Intel, British Motors and eBay.

Meet the Business Owner

Peter R.

Business Owner

Peter Rive is SolarCity’s co-​founder and COO, overseeing all company operations nationwide. He has been the primary visionary driving the company’s technology innovation and is responsible for many of SolarCity’s next-​generation software and hardware products that dramatically improve the scalability and efficiency of PV Systems. Peter has held several senior technology positions throughout his career focused on streamlining operational activities through the use of advanced software. Before he co-​founded SolarCity, Peter held the position of chief technology officer at Everdream, where he designed a software platform to centralize computer management. Everdream was acquired by Dell in 2007.