About Us
Making Solar Accessible
Village Solar Co was founded with the intent to make solar as accessible and affordable as possible. We work with our customers to find the optimal solution for their needs, keep material costs to a minimum through efficient design, and employing a business model valuing People and Planet over Profit.
About The Company
Years of Expertise
Advanced Solar Modeling
Advanced Solar Modeling
Village Solar Co. may be a new company, but we count on over two decades of cumulative experience in residential and small commercial solar. You've probably already seen us around! Our current crew has been a major contributor to solar in Greene County as subcontractees for other companies prior to founding Village Solar Co.
Advanced Solar Modeling
Advanced Solar Modeling
Advanced Solar Modeling
We generate our proposal and production estimates with confidence using Aurora Solar, the most advanced solar modeling software in the industry. Our estimates are based on LIDAR data to determine any obstacles that could cause shade on the array and simulate production based on actual equipment installed, azimuth, irradiance and more.
Investing In Community
Advanced Solar Modeling
Investing In Community
Village Solar Co. is dedicated to reinvesting in our community. We support local business, bank with our local credit union, and believe in investing in our employees and local partnerships by providing well above industry standard compensation.
About The People
Alex Rolland
Jacob Diebold
Jacob Diebold
Founding Village Solar Co. with over a decade of experience in solar power ranging from sales and development to design and installation, Alex has worked for a variety of solar companies across the US since his first solar installation in 2009. He helped pioneer Community Solar in Vermont, assisted in developing commercial projects in the
Founding Village Solar Co. with over a decade of experience in solar power ranging from sales and development to design and installation, Alex has worked for a variety of solar companies across the US since his first solar installation in 2009. He helped pioneer Community Solar in Vermont, assisted in developing commercial projects in the Midwest, and designed and built countless residential arrays in Ohio. Alex is now focused on building Village Solar Co. in Yellow Springs as a sustainable business model in pursuit of a post-scarcity future.
Jacob Diebold
Jacob Diebold
Jacob Diebold
Coming to Village Solar Co. with years of building experience working trade show I&D and doing carpentry in the Miami Valley area, Jake began his foray into solar in 2018 and has worked on a variety of projects in the area as an independent solar contractor. He brings his talent for aesthetics, high quality installation experience, and p
Coming to Village Solar Co. with years of building experience working trade show I&D and doing carpentry in the Miami Valley area, Jake began his foray into solar in 2018 and has worked on a variety of projects in the area as an independent solar contractor. He brings his talent for aesthetics, high quality installation experience, and passion for a renewable future to the table. A man of many talents, Jake is also the lead singer and guitarist of The Speaking Suns, a popular Midwestern Indie/alternative rock band.
Nathaniel Reed
Nathaniel Reed
Nathaniel Reed
Bio coming soon!
Maya Trujillo
Nathaniel Reed
Nathaniel Reed
Having benefited from a solar array mounted on her home by Village Solar Co, Maya was inspired to follow suit with the company’s mission to help the community say goodbye to fossil fuels and care for the future of our planet.
Village Solar Co’s dedication to People and Planet before Profit motivated her to be a part of the solution. Maya
Having benefited from a solar array mounted on her home by Village Solar Co, Maya was inspired to follow suit with the company’s mission to help the community say goodbye to fossil fuels and care for the future of our planet.
Village Solar Co’s dedication to People and Planet before Profit motivated her to be a part of the solution. Maya is the company’s office manager and solar apprentice. When she is not writing emails, you can find her painting and teaching aerial acrobatics for her Company GravityWorks Circus at the Wellness Center in Yellow Springs, OH.
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8.8kW Solar Array
Hillsboro, OH
Materials On Site
Hillsboro, OH
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