An increase in Twitter mentions or growth of Twitter follows can show an increase in attention or news developments of a solar company. These companies have not received significant funding recently, and due to the increase in sentiment online, could be in a position to receive investments or looking for a deal.
Powur, PBC
Del Mar, California, United States
| Key Data Points | |
|---|---|
| Founded | Febuary 5, 2015 |
| Headcount | 251-500 |
| Funding to Date | $1.8M |
| Last Round | 07/06/2015 Unattributed $75,000 |
| Last Round of Investors | NA |
| Estimated Revenue | Less than $1M |
| CEO | Jonathan Budd |
Company Summary & Insight
Powur is a residential solar company focusing on informing others of solar energy options at affordable prices. The growth of their Twitter mentions can be attributed to their recent social media outreach. They have been hosting Facebook lives and posting videos explaining the significance of solar to consumers. These Facebook posts are being advertised and promoted on Twitter. This uptick in social media efforts means that this company is ready for growth and could be looking for more funding to get there.
Twitter Mention Growth
SunWise
Philomath, Oregon, United States
Company Summary & Insight
SunWize works with various businesses to install and monitor commercial solar, along with an array of government projects. Their Youtube videos describing solar mount installations and their recent project in Nevada have been responsible for their increase in Twitter mentions. They have also developed custom OEM solar modules that they are advertising throughout their Twitter and website. These new ventures are creating more business for them, and they are advertising these successes because of this. SunWise could be looking for more investments to further develop this their custom technology or to begin another large venture similar to its Nevada project.
Twitter Mention Growth
| Key Data Points | |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headcount | 51-100 |
| Funding to Date | $1.6M |
| Last Round | NA |
| Last Round of Investors | NA |
| Estimated Revenue | NA |
| CEO | David Eveland |
Dual Sun
Marseille, France
| Key Data Points | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headcount | 11-50 |
| Funding to Date | $5.24 |
| Last Round | 05/22/2018 Series B $2.83M |
| Last Round of Investors | CAAP Creation, Opalic |
| Estimated Revenue | $1 to $10M |
| CEO | Jerome Mouterde, Pete Pierce |
Company Summary & Insight
DualSun has two types of solar panels that they install and sell to consumers. Their “Flash†panel generates electricity, while their “Spring†panel generates heat and uses the leftover heat to create hot water. These new dual panels have been the focus of their Twitter page as they highlight many projects they have worked on, as well as the benefits of solar costs and savings. It is possible that they could be looking to develop another type of solar panel, and use the excess heat in a different way. DualSun could also use this dual-panel as a way to enter the commercial solar industry with the help of additional funding and investments.
Twitter Mention Growth
ViZn Energy
Columbia Falls, Montana, United States
| Key Data Points | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headcount | 6 |
| Funding to Date | $63.9M |
| Last Round | 04/28/2020 Loan $68,000 |
| Last Round of Investors | NA |
| Estimated Revenue | $10M to $50M |
| CEO | John Lowell |
Company Summary & Insight
ViZn Energy has been developing a variety of energy storage options, which has been trending recently due to the increase in solar+storage projects. The increase in Twitter mentions is because of this conversation around energy storage. In the past, they have come close to bankruptcy, but with the increase in necessity and standardization of storage, they should be doing better financially. It is possible that they would be looking for opportunities to merge or acquire a O&M division to monitor this storage. They also are partnering with a variety of companies including manufacturers that could be strong acquisition options as well.
Twitter Mention Growth
Voltaic Systems
New York, New York, United States
| Key Data Points | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headcount | 11-50 |
| Funding to Date | NA |
| Last Round | NA |
| Last Round of Investors | NA |
| Estimated Revenue | Less than $1M |
| CEO | Shayne McQuade |
Company Summary & Insight
Voltaic Systems creates an array of solar power devices that can charge computers, phones, batteries and more. Many of their customers are doing research in the woods and use these projects to generate temporary electricity. This is why their Twitter mentions have gone up, as they have created a community of users who are sharing their products and experiences. This company could be looking for an M&A deal to strengthen its customer base and provide direct application for its products. Integrating this technology into a project could be a game-changer in this market.
Twitter Mention Growth
Soltage
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
| Key Data Points | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headcount | 11-50 |
| Funding to Date | $154.8M |
| Last Round | 04/27/2020 Loan $68,000 |
| Last Round of Investors | NA |
| Estimated Revenue | $1M to $10M |
| CEO | Jesse Grossman |
Company Summary & Insight
Soltage is developing its distributive solar and solar storage presence across the United States. They are known for their financing options as they complete the solar project process from development to maintenance. Recently, their Twitter mentions are promoting a project in a New Jersey community and highlighting their recent funding. However, they could be looking to take their project internationally with the proper investment. They have dominated the market in the United States with government and commercial projects, options to partner with landowners, and even solar solutions for schools. Therefore, it would make sense that their next step is to expand internationally, perhaps into areas in need of reliable power to expand their portfolio.
Twitter Mention Growth
Civic Solar
San Francisco, California, United States
| Key Data Points | |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 1, 2019 |
| Headcount | 11-50 |
| Funding to Date | $3.6M |
| Last Round | 08/23/17 Unattributed $3.2M |
| Last Round of Investors | Paycheck Protection |
| Estimated Revenue | $50M to $100M |
| CEO | Caglar Erol |
Company Summary & Insight
Civic Solar is a distributor of various solar products that partners with installations to create a variety of projects. On Twitter, they are creating a conversation with their followers about solar news and their recent technology developments. They could be looking for an M&A deal to have their products incorporated directly into an installation and operations company.
