SolarCity matches advanced solar power technology with a suite of installation services. The company’s comprehensive offering removes the technical, regulatory, and financing barriers to solar power, helping customers make smart renewable energy choices that save money. Boasting the industry’s most experienced team in solar systems design and installation and a proven track record of bringing new technologies to market, SolarCity is uniquely positioned to make solar power a practical choice for home owners and businesses.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/07 | Series B | 21M | Gains Capital, Industrial Bank of Taiwan, Chiao Tung Bank Co., Ltd., CIH Investment Capital Limited | Unknown |
| 10/01/08 | Series B | 30M | Unknown | |
| 07/01/10 | Other | 21.5M | Unknown |
People
Pete Rive (COO)
Tony Chung (CFO)
Chris Edgett (Director of Field Engineering)
Nicole Ratner (Director of Marketing)
Ben Tarbell (Director of Products)
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News
How green tech got a second wind in 2012
December 31, 2012 11:30 pm
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Funding Daily: MMA
December 14, 2012 1:27 am
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SolarCity’s discount approach to going public pays off
December 13, 2012 7:41 pm
SolarCity at long last went public this morning, and its shares quickly rose above the price of the initial public offering.… Continue reading ⟩