Emma Foehringer Merchant of Canary Media reports on regional home solar installers joining forces.
- Five regional solar companies have joined forces and formed one company, Lumino, which spans 37 states.
- While Lumino is currently focusing primarily on solar installation, it has its eyes set on developing batteries and other technologies.
- The partnership of these regional companies is helping smaller solar companies stay in business while lowering prices for consumers.
“While the big national players account for the largest individual shares of solar sales, it’s the ‘long tail’ of local companies that are responsible for the majority of installations. Now, some regional and local installers are making a play for larger markets, consolidating their efforts in a bid to compete with national peers.
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