# REPOWER by Solar Universe

> REPOWER by Solar Universe grew from a franchise system for local residential solar installers into a broader network connecting sales teams, installers, suppliers and financiers. Founded by former Quiznos franchisee Joe Bono, it sold shared training, software, purchasing and lead generation while local operators sold and installed systems. It became REPOWER America in 2017; Soligent acquired its franchise and distribution network in 2018.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** Oakland, United States
- **Founders:** Joe Bono (Founder and former CEO)
- **Products:** Residential solar sales and installation network, Installer business software, Online solar design center, REPOWER Smart Home Kit, REPOWER America marketplace
- **Notable:** Raised a $7 million Series B led by RockPort Capital in 2011., Reached 42 offices and more than 50 MW installed by 2015, according to the company., Reported a network of nearly 200 local contractors and over 80 MW installed by 2017.

## Products & services

- **Residential solar sales and installation network** — Local franchisees and partner contractors sold and installed home photovoltaic systems with central training, marketing, supplier access and operational support.
- **Installer business software** — A platform covering lead capture, proposals, office workflows, permit assembly, invoicing and partner financing.
- **Online solar design center** — A consumer-facing online design and shopping experience intended to simplify the early sales process.
- **REPOWER Smart Home Kit** — An app, temperature monitoring, lighting controls, alerts and sensors bundled with new rooftop systems; Enphase supplied the primary microinverter-based solar system.
- **REPOWER America marketplace** — A network connecting solar originators, installers, suppliers and financiers with equipment and workflow tools.

## Achievements

- Raised a $7 million Series B led by RockPort Capital in 2011.
- Reached 42 offices and more than 50 MW installed by 2015, according to the company.
- Reported a network of nearly 200 local contractors and over 80 MW installed by 2017.
- Soligent reported more than 10,000 completed projects across the REPOWER network when it acquired the business in 2018.

## Latest updates

- **2018-02** — Soligent’s Solar Engine subsidiary acquired the REPOWER America franchise and distribution network.
- **2017-09** — REPOWER by Solar Universe changed its name to REPOWER America, Inc. and described an expanded partner marketplace.
- **2015-06** — Enphase became the primary solar system supplier for the solar and smart-home bundle.

## Links

- Website: http://www.solaruniverse.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solaruniverse-network
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/solaruniverse
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REPOWER-America-Solar-Nextdoor-352445948526815/

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