Northeast Ohio Custom Solar Installer, 54% Margin


$151,934 Annual Revenue at a 54.1% SDE Margin from Site-Specific Residential and Commercial Solar Installations Across Two Ohio Regions



Business Description


Custom system design is the operational foundation. Residential and commercial clients across Northeast and Southeast Ohio receive site-specific solar electric systems sized to their property dimensions, energy consumption patterns, and budget parameters. No standardized packages move through this operation. Each project runs from initial consultation through permitted installation under Ohio electrical code requirements.



Supplier relationships built since 2020 provide wholesale-competitive pricing on panels, racking components, and wiring. $13,800 in racking and wiring inventory is on hand for active projects. Every completed installation carries a one-year workmanship warranty and 25-year material warranties as standard terms. Those warranty commitments reflect the compliance standards the business operates under across both service regions.



The cost structure stays lean. One employee. A leased office. A 30x40 storage facility. No owned real estate. That structure produces $82,186 in SDE on $151,934 in annual revenue, a 54.1% margin that reflects low fixed overhead relative to project revenue. Ohio permitting workflows and electrical code compliance processes are documented and in current use across both service regions.



A buyer acquires the supplier network, active project pipeline, customer records, $13,800 in inventory, and $6,000 in FF&E. The operational infrastructure supporting current revenue transfers at closing for $290,900.



Business History


Stark County was the original service area when the company launched in 2020. Client demand drove geographic expansion into Southeast Ohio as the residential installation base grew and commercial project inquiries increased. Commercial system design capability was added to the original residential service model during that expansion period.



The business reached $151,934 in revenue for 2024 with $82,186 in SDE. Profitability held from the first year of operation through the current period. The one-employee structure has supported that revenue level throughout five years of active operation. The business is offered for sale due to the owner pursuing other ventures.



Potential Growth and Expansion


Cleveland and Columbus metropolitan areas fall outside the current service footprint. Entering either market requires no additional equipment or facility investment beyond what transfers at closing.

Battery storage add-ons attach directly to new and existing installations. The current supplier network supports battery storage procurement without new vendor development.

Completed installations represent an untapped recurring revenue base. Annual maintenance and monitoring agreements convert existing clients to contract revenue without new customer acquisition.

EV charging station installation draws on the same electrical work competency the business currently applies to solar projects. Residential and commercial EV charging demand across Ohio is growing.

Solar financing partnerships with lending programs expand the addressable client pool. Buyers who cannot fund full installation costs upfront become eligible clients when financing is available.

Competitive Overview


Key Highlights


Annual revenue of $151,934 with SDE of $82,186 (54.1% margin)

Founded in 2020, five years of continuous operation in Northeast Ohio

1 employee; leased office and 30x40 storage facility in Stark County

Inventory of $13,800 in racking components and wiring included

FF&E of $6,000 included in the sale

Service area spans Northeast and Southeast Ohio

Direct expansion paths to Cleveland and Columbus require no additional equipment

Reason for sale is other ventures; operations remain active