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SolarCity designs, manufactures and installs photovoltaic solar power systems for homes, businesses and government organizations. Read more
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SolarCity Acquisitions
COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
ILIOSS
Aug 2015
Source »$10M
ILIOSS offers integrated solutions for the sale of energy, finance, engineering, construction and operation of solar energy systems.
Silevo, Inc.
Jun 2014
Source »$350M
Silevo manufactures and markets thin-film photo voltaic cells for generation of electricity.
Zep Solar, Inc.
Oct 2013
Source »$158M
Zep Solar designs mounting hardware for photovoltaic system integration applications.
These are all the companies that SolarCity has acquired. SolarCity has acquired 5 companies and its latest acquisition was ILIOSS in Aug 2015. ILIOSS offers integrated solutions for the sale of energy, finance, engineering, construction and operation of solar energy systems.
SolarCity Funding History
Since SolarCity was founded in 2006, it has participated in 15 rounds of funding. In total SolarCity has raised $1.7B. SolarCity's last funding round was on Sep 2016 for a total of $305.0M
ROUND
FUNDING DATE
AMOUNT
INVESTORS
Equity
Sep 2016
$305M
Equity
May 2016
$227M
Debt
Apr 2016
$150M
Equity
Nov 2015
$100M
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Since SolarCity was founded in 2006, it has participated in 15 rounds of funding. In total SolarCity has raised $1.7B. SolarCity's last funding round was on Sep 2016 for a total of $305.0M
SolarCity Investments
FOLLOW STATUS
COMPANY
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
INVESTMENT DATE
ROUND
EXIT DATE
These are all the companies that SolarCity has invested in. SolarCity has invested 5 companies and its latest investment was ILIOSS in Aug 2015. ILIOSS offers integrated solutions for the sale of energy, finance, engineering, construction and operation of solar energy systems.
SolarCity News
November 13, 2019Automotive News
Musk regrets SolarCity acquisition, report says
Musk initially defended the $2.9 billion acquisition of the company, saying it was "blindingly obviou... See more »
September 25, 2019St Louis Post Dispatch
Elon Musk knew SolarCity was going broke before merger with Tesla, lawsuit alleges
LOS ANGELES - When Tesla bought SolarCity in November 2016, Elon Musk billed the deal as a match made... See more »
September 24, 2019The Business Journals: Buffalo Business First
Tesla's SolarCity acquisition was a bailout in disguise, lawsuit argues
A group of Tesla Inc. shareholders is suing the California-based company over the $2.6 billion acquis... See more »
September 24, 2019Reuters
UPDATE 1-Tesla's Musk pushed for SolarCity deal despite major cash crunch -lawsuit
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk urged investors to approve the 2016 purchase of SolarCity at a bi... See more »
September 10, 2019Automotive News
Musk deposed in class-action lawsuit over SolarCity merger
Shareholders claim that SolarCity was basically insolvent when the companies publicly announced plans... See more »
July 17, 2019Scoop Media
solarcity awarded R&D funding to accelerate clean energy
Auckland, 17 July 2019 - solarcity, New Zealand's leading solar power company has been awarded a Rese... See more »
SolarCity Blogs
September 22, 2016SolarCity Blog
One powerful thing that unites America's reddest city and bluest city
With Election Day just around the corner, political divisiveness across the U.S. seems to be escalati... See more »
September 20, 2016SolarCity Blog
How will the U.S. achieve its climate change goals? Our customers' solar rooftops are leading the way.
This week in New York, energy leaders and experts from around the world are gathering for Climate Wee... See more »
September 15, 2016SolarCity Blog
Shine on, Austin
SolarCity recently announced we're expanding our service territory in Texas, bringing our clean, affo... See more »
September 7, 2016SolarCity Blog
Should you buy or lease solar panels? The answer is yes.
More than a million American families and businesses have installed solar panels - and with each pass... See more »
August 31, 2016SolarCity Blog
Sun-splash: 7 ways that solar panels save water
We all know how important water is. 70% of the Earth is covered by it. Our bodies are mostly water, t... See more »
August 10, 2016SolarCity Blog
The Facts of Light: What is the net carbon impact of a solar panel system?
Solar power is a great way to help you save money on energy, but it's also a great way to help protec... See more »
July 19, 2016SolarCity Blog
7 things that beer can teach us about the future of electricity
The electric grid is changing faster than ever. With the rise of renewables and other technologies, e... See more »
SolarCity Press Releases
September 24, 2017MarketersMedia
Solar Power Installation Environmental Benefits SolarCity Report Launched
A new solar energy report has been launched by SolarCity, explaining the benefits of signing up to th... See more »
August 21, 2017MarketersMedia
Lower Energy Bills SolarCity Full Control Green Lifestyle Report Launched
SolarCity, the leading solar energy provider in America, has launched a new report on the benefits of... See more »
June 18, 2017MarketersMedia
Solar Power Provider Sleek Low Profile Panels Longevity Report Launched
A new report has been launched about the longevity of solar panels by SolarCity. SolarCity is America... See more »
April 18, 2017Blackbird
Solar Energy Panel No Upfront Cost Renewable Residential Home System Launched
View as PDF Print View SolarCity, America's largest solar energy provider, has launched a way for peo... See more »
March 2, 2017NPR
Tesla-owned SolarCity shrunk its workforce by a massive 20% in 2016
In an attempt to shrink costs and preserve cash, Tesla-owned SolarCity has slashed its workforce by a... See more »
December 29, 2016Blackbird
Here's why Tesla is Baird's top stock-market pick for 2017
Tesla Motors Inc., fresh from its $2.6 billion merger with solar-power provider SolarCity Corp. in No... See more »
November 21, 2016PR Newswire
SolarCity Corporation Announces Amendment to 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarCity Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SCTY)... See more »
SolarCity Videos
January 21, 2016SolarCity Youtube Channel
"SolarCity Commercial - How Natural Gas Gets to You" on YOUTUBE
November 15, 2015SOLARCITY VIMEO CHANNEL
"SolarCity TownHall 2015" on VIMEO
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November 13, 2015SOLARCITY VIMEO CHANNEL
"Lyndon's Town Hall Summary" on VIMEO
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SolarCity designs and installs photovoltaic solar power systems for homes, businesses, and government organizations. It has grown to meet the rapidly growing installation of solar photovoltaic systems in the United States. The overall US market has gr...
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SolarCity's Co-Founder & CEO, Elon Musk, currently has an approval rating of 82%. SolarCity's primary competitors are Vivint Solar, Sunrun & Trinity Solar.Website
solarcity.comFrequently Asked Questions about SolarCity
When was SolarCity founded?
SolarCity was founded in 2006Who is SolarCity's CEO?
SolarCity's CEO is Elon MuskHow much revenue does SolarCity generate?
SolarCity generates $730.3M in revenueHow much funding does SolarCity have?
SolarCity has historically raised $1.7B in fundingWhere is SolarCity's headquarters?
SolarCity's headquarters is in San Mateo California, USA
How many employees does SolarCity have?
SolarCity has 12,243 employeesWhat sector does SolarCity operate in?
SolarCity is in Renewable EnergyWho are SolarCity's competitors?
SolarCity's top competitors are Vivint Solar, Sunrun, Trinity SolarWho has SolarCity invested in?
SolarCity's has invested in companies such as ZOLA, ZOLA, ZOLA
