We know the fight

We are condominium owners in Berlin ourselves and understand the challenges of carrying out projects within a homeowners’ association (HOA). Our mission is to support you and your HOA by designing a tailored, ready-to-install solar plan for your building.

Charles Carter, Co-founder and CEO

With his experience in product development and consulting, Charles Carter is ideally equipped to tackle solar projects with complex decision-making processes. His ability to analyze customer insights and understand community dynamics ensures successful outcomes in your homeowners’ association (HOA).

Kalle Keil, Co-founder and CTO

Als zertifizierter DGS Solarfachberater, erfahrener Maschinenbauingenieur und IT-Projektmanager weiß Kalle Keil, wie man technisch komplexe Projekte effizient und präzise organisiert und abschließt.

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Our History

Charles and Kalle met during their Master’s program in Business Administration (MBA) at the Berlin School of Economics and Law. As they delved deeply into the business aspects of financial planning, accounting, entrepreneurship, supply chain and operations management, marketing, and international business strategy, they developed a friendship, recognized their complementary skill sets, and discovered a shared passion for tackling complex projects aimed at a sustainable future. Inspired by the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, they decided to combine their expertise and found a solar consulting company focused on simplifying the path to renewable energy for multi-family buildings.

The Startup-Story

With technical support from their university and advisory support from the Startup Incubator Berlin (SIB), Charles and Kalle developed their product and service following the Lean Startup model through programs such as Lean Startup Sprint and Startup Now, focusing primarily on prototyping and UX testing. Since February 2025, the team has been receiving funding through the Berlin Startup Grant in cooperation with the Startup Incubator Berlin.