Our History
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Our story begins in 1995 with our first system installation. Over the years we have installed hundreds of solar array systems. Today, we are striving to make the Finger Lakes region solar friendly and energy independent. Our future is looking bright as renewable energy is the way to power the future.
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Our Start as a Solar Energy Provider QwikSolar was founded in 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Ryan Wallace. The roots of the company however started much earlier as Ryan installed his first system in 1995 at his family's cabin outside Grants, New Mexico. Ryan took the company on the road, helping electricians learn how to install solar power. After 130 systems installed in 16 states, Ryan settled the company in Geneva, New York. New York Operations QwikSolar moved to New York in 2012 and began installing systems in the Finger Lakes region. QwikSolar welcomed a new Mananging Partner, Brian Mosch, in 2014. Brian's engineering background brings a new perspective on the operations, developing a streamlined process to install a solar array system quickly while keeping it affordable. QwikSolar purchased a Pauselli post ramming machine in 2015 which allowed for installations in a timelier manner and reduced costs on the installation. We passed those savings onto our customers making Qwiksolar one of the lowest cost installers in the region. |
First install in 1995.
Our Pauselli post ramming machine. One of our many tools to install ground mounted solar.
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2019 Owner, Dan Lewis
Dan Lewis worked along side previous owner, Brian Mosch, from 2015 to the Spring of 2019. Since 2015 Dan was the Lead Foreman and Electrician guiding our crew throughout installs. In 2019, Dan took over full ownership of the company when Brian chose to retire from solar. |
Company Owner Dan Lewis, and Brian Mosch
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Collaboration With Local Businesses
QwikSolar partners with Lyons National Bank in 2015 to install one of the largest (at the time) solar farms in New York State located in Geneva, NY. The power generated is fed to local businesses in Yates and Ontario Counties. Qwik Solar has also built and maintained several roof and ground mount systems for businesses in the Finger Lakes, Ithaca, and Rochester areas. Familiar Voice, Familiar Face We pride ourselves as a local business providing outstanding customer service. Our team goes above and beyond for you and for our community. We area a familiar voice and a familiar face here to serve you. Solar owners share their stories with us. Fox Run Vineyards Partners With QwikSolar
QwikSolar has also partnered with Fox Run Vineyards to install a 150 kW solar array to power their wine making operation and tasting facility. Take a look and hear what Fox Run says about Solar. Article and news clip courtesy of WROC News Channel 8. |
22 kW Roof Mount - Downtown - Geneva, NY
Fox Run Vineyards - Penn Yan, NY
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Commercial Installations - Roof or Ground Our commercial power team is ready to go with plan, design, and build services. Roof mount, or ground mount of any size can be installed. We have the knowledge and experience to guide your business through the process. |
Commercial Ground Mount - Done in 2 phases for the customer. 180 kW System near Ithaca, NY
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Commercial Roof Mount - 100 kW system in Farmington, NY
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Solar Farms and Community Solar
We have megawatts of sales, design, permitting, EPC, building and interconnection of solar farms. Farm locations in Geneva, Seneca, Naples, and Bath (underway). Photos of a 2 megawatt farm, and a community solar project. We have the capability in house to do the site work, array build, DC and AC wiring, and grid interconnection! |
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2 Megawatt Solar Farm - Geneva NY. Over 5000 panels.
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Solar Education Qwik Solar is involved in the community, educating consumers about solar power. We have talked with just about every demographic. Business owners love learning about the ROI from solar. School children think the machines we use are cool! |
Students tour our solar farm. They learn how power from the solar farm provides electricity to their community, including their school!
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