SolMicroGrid, a national leader in microgrid solutions, has announced the launch of its new Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Partner Program, an innovative approach designed to change how solar and microgrid projects are managed and financed. This program allows SolMicroGrid to purchase completed or nearly completed solar or full microgrid systems from developers, EPC firms, and OEMs. By doing so, it provides these companies with a quick exit strategy and immediate cash flow, while enabling the host customer to receive clean and reliable energy without any upfront investment through a long-term EaaS agreement.
This model offers an alternative to the traditional “build-and-sell” approach common in the industry. Instead of transferring ownership and operational responsibility to the customer, SolMicroGrid takes full control of the energy system, managing its monitoring, maintenance, and overall operation. The host simply pays for energy as a service, avoiding the complexities of owning and maintaining the infrastructure. This structure benefits developers by delivering faster returns on investment, while customers gain access to lower-cost energy, greater efficiency, and seamless management of their energy needs.
SolMicroGrid has the capacity to acquire a wide range of systems, from small-scale 500 kW rooftop installations on commercial buildings to large, multi-megawatt microgrids spread across multiple sites. These can include rooftop solar panels, solar canopies, battery storage systems, generators, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and advanced integrated microgrid solutions.
Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, stated, “We’re reshaping how solar, storage, and microgrid projects, near or at commercial operation, are monetized. This model creates value for all stakeholders: project originators receive a clean, fast exit and upfront payment; host customers get predictable energy savings without ownership complexity, and SolMicroGrid assumes long-term operations, maintenance, and performance responsibility. It’s an elegant solution to a common challenge.”
The rise of the EaaS model comes at a time when electricity prices are steadily increasing, and renewable energy systems are becoming more sophisticated. It offers businesses the opportunity to use sustainable energy without making a capital investment or taking on operational responsibilities. EaaS agreements typically provide renewable energy at rates lower than traditional utility tariffs, improve energy reliability, offer independence from grid disruptions, and in some cases, allow businesses to sell surplus power back to the grid for additional revenue.
The EaaS Partner Program is aimed at a range of industry players, including project developers seeking to speed up cash flow and streamline exit strategies, EPC firms and builders wanting to monetize completed projects without the burden of long-term management, OEMs looking for a trusted operator to handle systems they install, and energy resellers or brokers in need of a reliable long-term operating partner.
This initiative follows the introduction of SolMicroGrid’s ‘Array to Microgrids’ service, which enables businesses with existing solar arrays to sell their systems for an upfront payment while upgrading to a fully managed, resilient microgrid. Together, these offerings demonstrate SolMicroGrid’s commitment to creating flexible, scalable solutions that benefit both developers and end users in the growing distributed energy sector.
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