Best Solar Energy Companies in Utah, United States
The 46 best Solar Energy companies in Utah, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Vivint Solar.
Our analysis of 50 Solar Energy companies
$17.8b in tracked funding; 84% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Solar Energy companies in Utah
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivint Solar Provider of solar installation and designing services for residential | $3.2B | 84 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2011 | — | 26 patents Residential solar PV hardware integration, mounting, carrier systems, and performance measurement | — |
| 2 | Lumio Provider of residential solar power systems and installation services | $110M | 56 mo ago | Series D | — | 2021 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22 | 18 patents Optical touch-screen panels using reflector-based light sensing and drift compensation. | — |
| 3 | Torus Manufacturer of power generators and energy management app 40Patents top 24%Funding top 29%Innovation top 30%Tech top 30% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 24% Fundingtop 29% Innovationtop 30% Techtop 30% Growthtop 35% Producttop 36% Talenttop 38% Globalbottom 40% Moatbottom 40% Marketbottom 14% Fin. healthbottom 8% Patents: 56 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 54 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $67.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 2 yrs (1.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | $67M | 3 mo ago | Series D | Nate Walkingshaw Co-Founder & CEO | 2021 | DatoCMSApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+30 | 56 patents High‑speed flywheel energy storage with magnetic bearings, vacuum enclosures, and AI management | — |
| 4 | Lion Energy Manufacturer of solar panel | $25M | 19 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2012 | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+47 | — | — |
| 5 | Goal Zero Manufacturer of portable power stations, solar generators, and home backup systems | $13M | 160 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2010 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+41 | 99 patents Portable solar-powered energy generation and battery management systems for off-grid use | — |
| 6 | GFE Sustainable Sustainable resource company focused on clean energy, water, and community development | $6M | 89 mo ago | Series A | Kevin Dwyer CEO | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Suncrest Solar Residential solar installation company | $6M | 138 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Blue Raven Solar Residential solar installation | $6M | 129 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2014 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+51 | — | — |
| 9 | sPower Global energy leader powering the future through innovation and sustainable solutions | $3M | 95 mo ago | Acquired | Ryan Creamer CEO | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 10 | rPlus Energies Developer of solar energy projects | $1M | 30 mo ago | Seed | — | 2018 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+15 | — | — |
| 11 | GoPlug Bags Makes backpack integrated with solar PV | $338K | 141 mo ago | Seed | — | 2014 | — | 12 patents Integrated portable power banks and charging receptacles embedded in bags | — |
Top 12 Solar Energy companies in Utah
#1
Series D · Lehi, Utah · founded 2021 · 1 employees$67Mraised▾
Manufacturer of power generator from the sun or other renewable energy sources.They have developed an app for monitoring power generation and storage in real time, and easily load shift to maximise energy efficiency.
- May 2026Conventional Debt$35M
- Sep 2025Series D$200M
- Apr 2024Series C$67M
#2
Funding Raised · American Fork, Utah · founded 2012 · 106 employees$25Mraised▾
Manufacturer of solar panel
- Jan 2025Venture Debt$25M
#3
Acquired · Lehi, Utah · founded 2011 · 2357 employees$3.2Braised▾
Vivint Solar provides solar solutions primarily for residential purposes. The company provides solar on power purchase agreement (PPA) model. Vivint Solar designs, installs, and maintains cost-effective solar energy systems, allowing consumers to enjoy the benefits of solar with little to no up-front costs.
- Aug 2019Conventional Debt$325M
- Jun 2019Post IPO$100M
- Jun 2019Post IPO$360M
- Jun 2019Conventional Debt—
#4
Series D · Lehi, Utah · founded 2021 · 179 employees$110Mraised▾
Provider of residential solar power systems and installation services. It offers a solution, encompassing financing options and design assistance. The process includes home preparation, solar panel installation, and ongoing power production. The company highlights the financial savings, energy independence, and environmental benefits associated with solar energy adoption. It also provides information on available tax credits.
- Dec 2021Series D$110M
#5
Seed · Salt Lake City, Utah · founded 2018 · 36 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Developer of solar energy projects
- Feb 2024Seed$2.9M
#6
Acquired · Salt Lake City, Utah · founded 2010 · 137 employees$13.4Mraised▾
Manufacturer of portable power stations, solar generators, and home backup systems. It offers a range of products for various applications, including compact and large-capacity power stations, solar panels, and related accessories. These systems provide power for electronic devices, appliances, and home backup needs. The company also supplies solutions for vehicles and off-grid living. Products are designed for durability and ease of use.
- Apr 2013Series B$9.5M
- Sep 2011Series A$3.2M
- Sep 2011Series A$718.7K
#7
Series A · Salt Lake City, Utah · founded 2009 · 3 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Sustainable resource company focused on clean energy, water, and community development. The company is a diversified group focused on environmentally friendly growth through sustainable solutions. It develops and markets clean water products and clean renewable energy, supported by intellectual property development. The company operates across divisions including clean water, clean energy, IP development, and qualified opportunity zones. It explores and develops geothermal and PV solar energy resources, co-manufacturing and distributing sustainable energy technologies. The company contributes solutions, produces meaningful jobs, and addresses environmental problems through sustainable community development, manufacturing, and water resources management. It focuses on opportunity zones, leveraging development finance tools to attract investment and tackle economic equality challenges.
- Mar 2019Series A$60K
- Jun 2018Series A$6.4M
#8
Acquired · Salt Lake City, Utah · founded 2012 · 2500 employees$3Mraised▾
Global energy leader powering the future through innovation and sustainable solutions. The company delivers reliable energy smarter, faster, and at scale. It is a leading developer, owner, and operator of renewable, thermal, LNG, and battery storage facilities. The company provides carbon-free energy, flexible capacity, and grid infrastructure solutions. They integrate solar, wind, hydro, energy storage, and natural gas technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance energy reliability and accelerate the future of energy. They are committed to community partnerships, emissions reduction, and sustainability. The company combines deep industry expertise with an entrepreneurial culture to push the boundaries of what’s possible in energy. They are involved in utility-scale battery storage and AI-enabled solar installation solutions. The company is dedicated to improving lives while meeting energy needs around the globe, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Sep 2018Conventional Debt$498.7M
- Feb 2018Conventional Debt$421.4M
- Oct 2016Conventional Debt$786M
- Mar 2016Conventional Debt$48M
#9
Acquired · American Fork, Utah · founded 2014 · 201 employees$6Mraised▾
Blue Raven Solar offers residential solar installation services at zero upfront cost. The company has presence in around 8 states in the USA and offers free consultancy in person or over phone.
- Oct 2015Series A$6M
#10
Deadpooled · Salt Lake City, Utah · founded 2013 · 51 employees$6Mraised▾
Suncrest Solar offers solar installation services for residential clients. The company offers pre-installation services of analyzing the house, installs the solar system on the house roof-tops and offers grid integrated net-metering option.
- Feb 2015Series A$6M
#11
Seed · Salt Lake City, Utah · founded 2014 · 12 employees$338.3Kraised▾
GoPlug Bags makes backpacks which are integrated with its own solar-powered battery pack that allows users to charge electronic devices. The bag is waterproof and contains standard power socket, USB ports, and a patent pending, 360° rotating outlet, allowing travelers to charge or use almost any appliance on the go. The company has raised over USD180k via Kickstarter as of June 2016.
- Nov 2014Seed$338.3K
#12
Series A · Lehi, Utah · founded 2022 · 2 employees—raised▾
Developer of solar and geothermal energy projects
- Nov 2022Series A—
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Solar Energy coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
What Utah researches in solar pv
- Mutah University23
- University of Utah11
- Utah State University5
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.