Small Biz Binder

Solar Business Plan

A solar installation company plan with the sections a lender or partner expects, already tailored to your business. Fill in the brackets and the startup cost sheet.

Startup costs

CostAmount
Total startup costs$0.00

What to put on your business plan

  1. Executive summary
  2. Company description
  3. Services and pricing
  4. Market and customers
  5. Competition
  6. Marketing plan
  7. Operations
  8. Startup costs: contractor and electrical licenses, installation tools and safety gear and insurance
  9. Funding request

When you're ready for more

  • LivePlanGuided business plan sections with financial forecasts.
  • JobberQuotes, scheduling, invoicing and online payments for home service businesses.

Questions

Do I need a business plan to start a solar installation company?

You need one for a bank or SBA loan and for most investors. Even without funding, a short plan sets your prices, your first customers and the costs you have to cover each month.

How much does it cost to start a solar installation company?

It depends on your area and how you start. List each cost in the startup sheet (contractor and electrical licenses, installation tools and safety gear, insurance and design software) and the total adds up as you type.

How long should a business plan be?

A lean plan can fit on one or two pages. A lender usually wants the full set of sections, which this template follows; keep each one short and specific.