SolarCity

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Solar energy system installer and clean energy services provider

Data Confidence: 75% · Sources: 2 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Net Worth ▲: $2.6B
Reach ▲: 300.0K people
Power ▲: At its peak, SolarCity commanded over 30% of the US residential solar installation market, managing a workforce of over 15,000 employees before its $2.6 billion acquisition by Tesla.
Influence ▲: The company fundamentally reshaped the American solar market by popularizing third-party ownership and solar leases, eliminating upfront equipment costs for hundreds of thousands of homeowners.
Network ▲: Deeply connected to Silicon Valley clean-tech and automotive leadership through chairman Elon Musk, co-founders Lyndon and Peter Rive, and corporate parent Tesla.
Legacy ▲: Accelerated the mainstream adoption of residential rooftop solar across North America and served as the operational foundation for Tesla Energy.
Trajectory ▲: Stable — first assessment on record.

About

SolarCity Corporation was an American clean energy company headquartered in Fremont, California, that specialized in the design, installation, and leasing of solar energy generation systems. Founded in 2006 by Lyndon and Peter Rive with early backing from Elon Musk, the company expanded rapidly to become the dominant residential solar power installer in the United States. In 2016, Tesla acquired SolarCity in an all-stock deal valued at $2.6 billion, integrating its rooftop solar offerings and workforce into Tesla Energy.