45 Solar Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]

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Updated: January 20th, 2022

45 Solar Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]

Interested in starting a solar business in 2023?

We put together 45 of the best solar businesses you can start in today.

For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other solar businesses to help you see what it really takes.

Here's the full list:

1. Start a blog ($60K/year)

How Much Can You Make?

$200 — $160,000/month

View all 46 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$2,687

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 5 hours/week

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Creativity

Interests

Books

Work

Chhavi Agarwal from New Delhi, Delhi, India started Mrs Daaku Studio over 4 years ago, a blog.

Revenue: $5,000/ month
Founders: 2
Employees: 3
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Case Study

I am a licensed attorney in India and right after my master’s in law, I started working with a leading company as a lawyer. I worked there for about two years before I quit my job to become more location independent.

Choose a niche in whatever you start. It is critical for streamlining your efforts and make money.

My job paid me well but I worked 12 hours a day, I was exhausted by the end of each day, spent my weekends sleeping and I almost quit the things I liked to do - for example, sketching, yoga, traveling, etc.

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How This Couple Makes $5K/Month Generating Content About Ways To Make... ➜

2. Start a solar energy business ($7.2M/year)

How Much Can You Make?

$600,000 — $2,000,000/month

View all 2 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$50,750

Time To Revenue

360 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Business model

Brick & Mortar

David Gomez from California, USA started Clean Energy Solutions about 9 years ago, a solar energy business.

Revenue: $600,000/ month
Founders: 1
Employees: 20
Location: California, USA

Case Study

As far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted to have my own business. I didn’t go to college (besides a few junior college classes). Instead, I started working in sales, first selling car insurance for a few years, and then making the jump into mortgage loans. After a few years of gaining experience, I opened up my own mortgage company and rode the wave of the mid-2000’s real estate boom. It was an incredibly lucrative time and it seemed like it would go on forever. However, by the end of the decade, the good times were over and the recession hit. Although I hung in there and we did extremely well for several years in a down economy, I still ended up having to shut down my company. During this time I experienced some of the most challenging times of my life and career.

After rolling with the punches, I started looking for the next business opportunity to get involved with. A friend of mine had been telling me for several years about solar power and how renewable energy was the future. After doing some research, I realized what a great opportunity it was.

There’s an unlimited amount of solar energy.
Solar is clean energy compared to fossil fuels that damage the environment.
Solar energy is a cheaper source of energy than fossil fuels, in the majority of markets.
Power purchase agreement (PPA) allows a homeowner to get a solar system without having to actually purchase the system. There is not a purchase loan or lien required on a client’s home.

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How I Started A $600K/Month Company Selling Low Cost Solar Energy ➜

3. Start a solar products selling business ($39.2M/year)

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000,000 — $3,265,000/month

View all 2 case studies

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Examples of a successful solar products selling business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar products selling business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar products selling business ➜

Case Study

Hello, my name is Yi Li, and I founded Renogy. Renogy is a renewable energy company that specializes in providing DIY solar solutions for everyday life—whether that is to power an off-grid vehicle or an at-home backup power supply.

Renogy started in my apartment during my third year as a Ph.D. student—now, just weeks away from our 10th anniversary, it's an international company that makes $60 million a year.

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How I Started A $60M/Year Renewable Energy Company Specialized In DIY... ➜

4. Start a solar panel installation business

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$100,000

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Examples of a successful solar panel installation business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar panel installation business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar panel installation business ➜

Case Study

Hello, my name is Alex K Williams, the founding partner at Solar Energy Partners (SEP). Our focus is to provide the best customer and consultant experience in the solar industry. We provide more premium options for customers and consultants alike.

Our overall growth has skyrocketed from more than 400% growth since inception.

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Our Solar Installation Business Just Hit $24M/Year ➜

5. Start a solar system repairing & maintenance business

Examples of a successful solar system repairing & maintenance business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar system repairing & maintenance business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar system repairing & maintenance business ➜

6. Start a solar products distribution business

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Examples of a successful solar products distribution business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar products distribution business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar products distribution business ➜

Case Study

Our overall growth has skyrocketed from more than 400% growth since inception.

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Our Solar Installation Business Just Hit $24M/Year ➜

7. Start a solar product marketing business

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Examples of a successful solar product marketing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar product marketing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar product marketing business ➜

Case Study

Our overall growth has skyrocketed from more than 400% growth since inception.

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Our Solar Installation Business Just Hit $24M/Year ➜

8. Start a solar farm business

Examples of a successful solar farm business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar farm business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar farm business ➜

9. Become a solar consultant

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$100,000

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Examples of a successful solar consultant:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar consultant:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar consultant ➜

Case Study

Our overall growth has skyrocketed from more than 400% growth since inception.

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Our Solar Installation Business Just Hit $24M/Year ➜

10. Start a solar panel cleaning business

Examples of a successful solar panel cleaning business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar panel cleaning business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar panel cleaning business ➜

11. Start a solar energy auditing business ($12K/year)

How Much Can You Make?

$1,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$150,000

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Examples of a successful solar energy auditing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy auditing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy auditing business ➜

Case Study

Hello, my name is Willie Jiang. For a long time, I have been a digital marketer, especially as an SEO specialist. But in March this year, we launched a two-sided marketplace called SolarFeeds, the “Alibaba for solar” if you will.

Our primary “product” is a platform that aims to connect solar installers and suppliers. On this platform, solar suppliers can display their product catalogs, while solar installers can post about their new projects. After browsing through the available products, installers can invite suppliers to submit a quote. Installers will then have the opportunity to compare the prices offered by several suppliers before making a decision.

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How A Solar Startup Grew Their Organic Traffic By 69X In 15 Months ➜

12. Start a solar energy university business

Examples of a successful solar energy university business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy university business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy university business ➜

13. Start a financial products production business

How Much Can You Make?

$18,000 — $166,666/month

View all 2 case studies

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Examples of a successful financial products production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a financial products production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a financial products production business ➜

Case Study

With both my blogs, I earn anywhere between $13,000 to $25,000 per month in net profit depending on the season, traffic, and how much or little time I choose to work on them.

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I Built A $216K/Year Personal Finance Blog By Mastering Pinterest ➜

14. Start a third party service provider business

Examples of a successful third party service provider business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a third party service provider business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a third party service provider business ➜

15. Start a solar projects business

Examples of a successful solar projects business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar projects business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar projects business ➜

16. Start an informational products production business

Examples of a successful informational products production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a informational products production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

How To Become Wealthy Selling Informational Products On The Internet

Learn more about starting an informational products production business ➜

17. Start a financial consulting business ($144K/year)

How Much Can You Make?

$12,000 — $3,141,666/month

View all 9 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$75,500

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Examples of a successful financial consulting business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a financial consulting business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a financial consulting business ➜

Case Study

My name is Evan Bleker, I’m an investor and entrepreneur. I started a company called Net Net Hunter, a membership community focused on a niche value investment strategy. The core of the strategy is buying cheap stocks, incredibly cheap stocks.

We now offer a list of roughly 1000 international net-nets and filter through them by hand to identify the top 40 or 50 to focus our research efforts on. Along the way, I’ve collected a lot of bits and pieces written about net investing and packaged them into a learning resource. We added a community forum to share ideas and help members connect. This has been very popular. Investment analysis came later.

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How I Started A $12K/Month Investment Membership Community ➜

18. Start a solar products invention business

Examples of a successful solar products invention business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar products invention business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

19. Start a solar brokerage business

Examples of a successful solar brokerage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar brokerage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar brokerage business ➜

20. Start a solar products manufacturing business

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Examples of a successful solar products manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar products manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar products manufacturing business ➜

Case Study

Our overall growth has skyrocketed from more than 400% growth since inception.

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Our Solar Installation Business Just Hit $24M/Year ➜

21. Start a nutritional advisory business

How Much Can You Make?

$500,000 — $1,000,000/month

View all 2 case studies

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Examples of a successful nutritional advisory business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a nutritional advisory business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a nutritional advisory business ➜

Case Study

Mike saw people didn’t have a problem with fitness, but a problem with nutrition. He started Stronger U, a nutrition coaching company, and makes $600k/mo.

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Stronger U: Earning $600k/month teaching proper dieting ➜

22. Start a solar appraisal business

Examples of a successful solar appraisal business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar appraisal business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar appraisal business ➜

23. Start a solar energy powered cars manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar energy powered cars manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy powered cars manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy powered cars manufacturing business ➜

24. Start a solar panel sales and distribution business

How Much Can You Make?

$1,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Examples of a successful solar panel sales and distribution business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar panel sales and distribution business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar panel sales and distribution business ➜

Case Study

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How A Solar Startup Grew Their Organic Traffic By 69X In 15 Months ➜

25. Start a solar energy cooker manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar energy cooker manufacturing business:

Kisan Solar Water Heater

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy cooker manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy cooker manufacturing business ➜

26. Start a solar energy wristwatches manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar energy wristwatches manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy wristwatches manufacturing business:

Learn more about starting a solar energy wristwatches manufacturing business ➜

27. Start a solar balloons manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar balloons manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar balloons manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar balloons manufacturing business ➜

28. Start a green house farming business

Examples of a successful green house farming business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a green house farming business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a green house farming business ➜

29. Start a solar energy calculators manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar energy calculators manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy calculators manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy calculators manufacturing business ➜

30. Start a saline water manufacturing business

Examples of a successful saline water manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a saline water manufacturing business:

Learn more about starting a saline water manufacturing business ➜

31. Start a solar hot water heating system manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar hot water heating system manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar hot water heating system manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar hot water heating system manufacturing business ➜

32. Start a solar chimneys business

Examples of a successful solar chimneys business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar chimneys business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar chimneys business ➜

33. Start a salt production

Examples of a successful salt production:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a salt production:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a salt production ➜

34. Start a portable solar energy powered chargers/power bank business

Examples of a successful portable solar energy powered chargers/power bank business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a portable solar energy powered chargers/power bank business:

Learn more about starting a portable solar energy powered chargers/power bank business ➜

35. Start a solar flashlights manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar flashlights manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar flashlights manufacturing business:

Learn more about starting a solar flashlights manufacturing business ➜

36. Start a solar road studs manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar road studs manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar road studs manufacturing business:

Learn more about starting a solar road studs manufacturing business ➜

37. Start a solar energy expos organizing business

Examples of a successful solar energy expos organizing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy expos organizing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy expos organizing business ➜

38. Start a solar tubes manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar tubes manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar tubes manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar tubes manufacturing business ➜

39. Start a solar trash compacting bins business

Examples of a successful solar trash compacting bins business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar trash compacting bins business:

Learn more about starting a solar trash compacting bins business ➜

40. Start a solar energy heated pools production business

Examples of a successful solar energy heated pools production business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy heated pools production business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy heated pools production business ➜

41. Start a solar energy powered street lights business

Examples of a successful solar energy powered street lights business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy powered street lights business:

Learn more about starting a solar energy powered street lights business ➜

42. Start a solar energy powered tents manufacturing business

Examples of a successful solar energy powered tents manufacturing business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy powered tents manufacturing business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy powered tents manufacturing business ➜

43. Start a solar energy powered children's toys business

Examples of a successful solar energy powered children's toys business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy powered children's toys business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy powered children's toys business ➜

44. Start a solar energy powered gadgets business

Examples of a successful solar energy powered gadgets business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy powered gadgets business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a solar energy powered gadgets business ➜

45. Start a solar energy powered traffic control lights business

Examples of a successful solar energy powered traffic control lights business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solar energy powered traffic control lights business:

Learn more about starting a solar energy powered traffic control lights business ➜

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