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In an effort to better support our clients and partners, Optimus Energy Solutions has added three industry veterans to our team. Spanning commercial installation, client relations, and battery services, these team members come with a combined 45 years of Solar Energy and EV Charging experience.
Investing in the Industry: Optimus Becomes Amicus Solar Member
If there is a name synonymous with industry improvement, it is Amicus Solar.
To further accelerate installation of EV charging plugs, and more importantly improve their uptime and reliability, Optimus has launched a sister company: EV Site Solutions.
For decades, America’s leaders have aimed for energy independence — producing enough energy domestically to power homes, businesses and today, cars — without relying on others.
With growing threats abroad and increasing costs at home, the quest for energy independence has never been more crucial. As the country moves toward an environmentally-friendly economy, the challenge becomes even more acute.
Exceptional client service is one of our guiding principles. Optimus Energy Solutions assists our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of the project, from obtaining specialized project financing sources all the way to operating the solar energy system on the grid.
Access to a reliable vehicle is essential for most Americans. We rely on them to get us to work and to care for our basic needs and those of our families. Florida’s EV drivers need access to a reliable EV charging network.
Optimus Energy Solutions has launched a stand-alone Service and Maintenance division to better serve our clients and third-party solar adopters throughout the Southeast.
Optimus Energy works with a variety of Small Businesses, implementing their solar energy systems to the highest quality to ensure compliance with SBA 504 Green program parameters. By installing solar energy on their buildings, small business owners are able to access additional capital and tools from the US Small Business administration.
Does solar energy equal financial brilliance? Solar is a smart, long-term investment that offers substantial returns to those looking for further real estate profits.
With return on investments as low as 2 years, going solar as a business can truly offer outsized returns. Optimus possesses in-house expertise on a wide variety of commercial programs that can assist business owners in funding their solar energy investments.
Optimus Energy Solutions has been recognized as one of the top 50 second-stage companies to watch in 2023 by GrowFL. This prestigious recognition, now in its thirteenth year, spotlights companies that have made significant contributions to Florida by developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and expanding industries within the state.
Residential solar offers dual benefits: it's a smart investment for homeowners, yielding long-term cost savings, and a scalable solution for large-scale energy production close to where it's needed. At Optimus Energy Solutions, we partner with various communities, offering bulk pricing, rapid new construction support, and streamlined permits to bring solar power to a wide audience.
Kurt Vonnegut once wrote: "Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance." For too long, Vonnegut’s words have resonated in the solar industry. A rush to speed adoption at the expense of educating consumers incentivized bad actors to put solar on as many roofs as possible as fast as possible.
As electric vehicle (EV) and solar adoption surge, a key challenge is to ensure there are enough charging stations and grid assets to keep up with demand. While some talk about future EV charging, the “electric present” demands infrastructure be installed today.
Optimus Energy Solutions is grateful to announce our inclusion in the Amicus Solar industry cooperative. Amicus Solar is a member-owned purchasing cooperative of 80 high-quality, independent, values-driven solar energy companies.
The Optimus Energy Solutions (OES) team is excited to announce that we have purchased a historic property in downtown Mount Dora. The building, located on 5th Ave. across from First United Methodist Church, was originally a home built in 1916 and has served as a commercial headquarters for several businesses in recent years.
As America transitions to electric vehicles, the country’s charging infrastructure is rapidly growing. Though obstacles to adoption exist—from long-term investments in gas-powered fleets, to an often-slow permitting process —momentum remains high.
We are proud to announce that Optimus Energy Solutions has been named a finalist for the 13th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Awards, a prestigious recognition program celebrating high-performing second-stage companies that demonstrate innovative business strategies and excellent potential for future growth.
Optimus Energy Solutions and our President Ben Pauluhn were awarded the 2023 Small Business Community Service Award at this year’s Lake County Community Service Awards Ceremony. Debuting in 1989, these awards recognize those whose dedication and selfless devotion to others have helped transform the Lake County community.
The newest branch of Climate First Bank recently opened in Winter Park featuring a state-of-the-art, energy-producing solar wall. Optimus Energy Solutions tackled this complex project in partnership with Lumos Solar, a custom solar panel manufacturer specializing in cutting-edge architectural solar design. Optimus installed 60 Lumos brand vertical solar panels to create a practical architectural feature on the building’s modern facade.
Culver’s of Macon, GA is led by an entrepreneurial ownership group that invests in their restaurants, employees and communities. Optimus Energy was able to support their investments through the implementation of a 60kW solar canopy covering an entire row of on-site parking for customer comfort.
Optimus Energy Solutions is grateful to be working with Orange County to electrify their municipal fleet infrastructure for utilities and other county services. Orange County has shown leadership on items such as utility management and transportation innovation. Their transition to electric fleets is a natural next step.
Optimus Energy Solutions is excited to announce that we are working with the City of Winter Park to electrify their municipal fleet infrastructure for utilities and other city services. Winter Park has shown leadership on items such as grid resilience and underground electrical transition and this transition to electric fleets is a natural next step. The City of Winter Park runs and manages their own utilities for the benefit of residents and visitors to the city. When a city or county has their own electrical utility service, the fiscal and operational benefits of transitioning to electric transport cannot be overstated.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we want to shine our solar spotlight on Dr. Tracie Wilson with Animal Medical Center (AMC) in Eustis, FL. Optimus Energy Solutions installed over 100 solar panels on AMC’s rooftop. As proponents of using and re-using previously built and developed infrastructure for harnessing solar energy, we appreciated the opportunity to work with Dr. Wilson to help her continue her pursuit of environmentally friendly business practices.
Rick has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry in several different divisions of subcontractor sales. Rick’s role as Director of Operations is to build lasting relationships with our clients and provide them excellent customer service. Rick oversees our large commercial projects throughout the Southeast. He is very involved with the local community including the Rotary Club and he serves on the Board of Directors of Keep Polk County Beautiful. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family, hunting, fishing, and watching the Florida Gators.
Florida is 2nd in the nation in the number of registered electric vehicles and that number is growing quickly. Our neighbor to the north, Georgia, is a nationwide leader in EV charging infrastructure, led in large part by efforts at Georgia Power. Pairing the dynamic Florida market with the Georgia-led innovation, an entire EV ecosystem is on the horizon for our Southeast region. A single plant in Georgia is slated to produce batteries for 200,000 cars per year starting in 2022 while the Florida Department of Transportation has multiple programs dedicated to building up EV infrastructure, like fast chargers, along highway and evacuation corridors. ChargePoint, Optimus Energy Solutions, and others are aggressively supporting these efforts with industry-leading design and installation services as well as quality education.
Optimus Solar is now an LG PRO Solar Program partner! Our team is humbled to be associated with the highest quality in Solar Energy equipment; this includes our relationship with LG Solar as a Pro Partner.
The Virtuous Cycle of solar + EV adoption is a critical concept to any domestic economy, especially here in the southeast United States where this combination of electricity production and transportation can supercharge our energy, transportation, environmental and financial well-being. We have previously discussed this concept and it bears revisiting as EV and solar adoption continue to march forward.
With over a decade of experience installing all things solar, and an unwavering commitment to quality, Optimus Energy Solution is grateful to have Gabriel (Gaby) Salazar as our Foreman and lead installer. Gaby specializes in work on the roof, focusing on safety, quality and client satisfaction.
Central Florida Expressway is developing a world-class regional mobility network throughout a five-county area in Florida. To support one element of this quality infrastructure, Optimus Energy Solutions and ChargePoint were chosen to provide EV charging for the CFX headquarters in Orlando, FL. We are humbled by this opportunity to play a role in diversifying Florida’s transportation network of Florida.
Optimus Energy Solutions is thankful to announce that we have opened a 2nd location in downtown Winter Haven. This new office will help us to better serve our clients in the area, respond to the fast-growing EV charging infrastructure in the Tampa Bay region, and help us continue to contribute to the building of sustainable transportation infrastructure throughout the Central Florida corridor.