PV only contractors? Compiled [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

>From $200k in your first 10 months to $250k in 3 months.
That's quite a ramp up. Congratulations!

mrousso at urbanrefuge.com wrote:

> I too was in the camp who failed to initially respond.
>
> We are in the process of closing our first fiscal year
> representing 10 months of operation.  During that time
> we were exclusively PV, had 3 FT, and 5 PT employees
> (counting the principals).  Looks like we will record
> a little over $200K in gross sales -- all grid-tie PV.
>
> Projections for this first quarter look like we will
> exceed $250K in PV sales, installation, and
> installation for other sellers of PV.  Commercial
> represents the single largest growth component with
> government leading that list.  Surprisingly (we are in
> north San Diego county), off-grid is beginning to look
> like a strong growth segment for us as well.  2nd
> quarter pipeline looks even stronger if a couple of
> the commercial jobs we are pursuing close (both
> non-government).
>
> In addition to PV sales and wrenching, I am engaged in
> PV education -- teaching basic grid-tie classes at a
> local college and through San Diego County Parks and
> Rec.
>
> We are looking at adding solar DHW and pool heating to
> our offerings to strengthen and build a consistent
> revenue stream.  We are also able to sell and service
> Capstone microturbines and have not yet sold any, but
> have a number of opportunities in the pipeline.  We
> have both a C-10 and a C-46.
>
> PV is my first "love" and will endeavor to focus on it
> if the market can sustain us.
>
> Mo
> --- Joel Davidson <joeldavidson at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > Bob-O, You and a few other contractors who did not
> > write in are hopefully
> > too busy installing PV.
> >
> > The Wrenches list is an interesting cross-section of
> > the RE industry front
> > lines.
> > 1) installers - who turn parts into systems,
> > scratched knuckles and beat
> > up pickup trucks.
> > 2) consultants - who think they know more about
> > parts and systems than
> > their customers.
> > 3) shop keepers - who push parts and systems and
> > paper around with a
> > telephone.
> > 4) designers - who turn ideas into other ideas but
> > have a day job to buy
> > groceries.
> > 5) employees - who get a regular check to install,
> > consult, keep shop,
> > design and buy groceries.
> > 6) employers - who write checks to installers,
> > consultants, shop keepers,
> > designers, employees and grocers.
> > Did I miss anyone?
> >
> > "Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection" wrote:
> >
> > > Joel,
> > > I didn't respond initially, because I am a full
> > time RE contractor.
> > > PV is the biggest chunk of that for sure, but I
> > see our job as
> > > harvesting ALL of what Momma give us.
> > > Best, bob-O
> > >
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