Sunetric
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Solar energy |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Sean Mullen |
| Headquarters | Hawaii , United States |
Key people | Alex Tiller (CEO) |
| Products | Photovoltaic solar power solutions, consultation, system design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repairs |
Sunetric is a Hawaii-based company specializing in photovoltaic solar power solutions, offering consultation, system design, and installation services for residential, commercial, military, and non-profit sectors. Established in 2004 by Sean Mullen under the name Suntech Hawaii, the firm operates throughout the Hawaiian islands as well as select states on the US mainland. Alex Tiller holds the position of CEO. Sunetric oversees all phases including consultation, design, installation, ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and system repairs.
Funding for Sunetric projects is facilitated through Sunetric Capital, LLC, which supports the Sunetric Power Plan—an innovative Power Purchase Agreement model developed by Mullen and Tiller. This approach covers upfront costs for commercial initiatives while Sunetric maintains ownership and upkeep responsibilities; clients pay solely for the electricity produced, thereby minimizing initial expenditures for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Sunetric’s specialization in photovoltaic systems complements Hawaii’s energy objectives, particularly as the state depends on imported fuels for approximately 90% of its energy needs despite reaching grid parity. Installation customers can take advantage of a 35% state tax rebate combined with a 30% federal tax credit.
Based on permit data from Honolulu, Sunetric is responsible for installing and activating nearly 40% of Hawaii’s net-metered photovoltaic systems. Since its inception in 2004, the company has completed about 3,583 residential and 109 commercial projects totaling more than 60 megawatts across the islands.
In December 2008, Sunetric finalized Hawaii’s largest rooftop photovoltaic array at the Kona Commons shopping center and completed the state’s second-largest solar facility at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Kauai. The hospital installation comprises 2,190 solar panels linked to three inverters with a combined capacity of 504 kilowatts.
Beginning in 2006, Sunetric has deployed over 2 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity at military installations including Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter, Hickam AFB, Bellows AFB, and Aliamanu Military Reservation. Additionally, it supplies power to the hydrogen fuel cell facility located at Hickam Air Force Base.
SunPower
In early 2010, Sunetric achieved status as SunPower’s inaugural Accredited Elite Dealer. SunPower is recognized as a premier producer of high-efficiency solar cells and modules.
Suniva
By late 2011, Sunetric secured exclusive rights to distribute and install Suniva solar modules, known for their patented cost-effective manufacturing of efficient and dependable solar cells and panels. As of February 2012, Sunetric was certified as Suniva’s first Master Installer after completing installations exceeding 3,000 modules.