Business Details
16 Years
experience
Utility-Scale Solar and Energy Storage Projects Since 2010
National Solar was founded in 2010 by three Florida Tech engineering graduates who recognized solar energy's transformative potential for the energy marketplace. Our management team brings over 40 years of combined industry experience and has successfully developed hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy projects. We specialize in utility-scale solar and energy storage solutions, serving diverse electric markets across the United States. Our Florida roots remain strong while our national reach continues expanding. We prioritize win-win transactions with landowners and focus on sustainable, cost-effective energy systems that benefit communities.Our expertise spans project origination, design, construction, financing, and long-term operation. We believe solar and storage technologies will become the primary energy source for modern infrastructure. Our team includes seasoned professionals with backgrounds in engineering, project management, real estate, and finance. We maintain strong relationships with major landowners and understand complex market dynamics. Our mission remains to deliver innovative renewable energy solutions that reshape the US energy landscape.
Services
Utility-Scale Solar Development
Land Acquisition Services
Interconnection Services
Solar + Storage Integration
Project Financing
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Our management team has 40+ years of combined solar industry experience
- We specialize in win-win landowner transactions for solar development
- We develop projects across all US electric markets
- We've successfully completed hundreds of megawatts of solar projects
- Our team includes experts in solar engineering and grid interconnection
Services
Utility-Scale Solar Development
We develop utility-scale solar projects exceeding 100 kV interconnected to the US grid. Our comprehensive services include site selection, permitting, engineering, and construction management. We specialize in creating sustainable energy solutions that benefit both landowners and local communities through long-term partnerships.
Land Acquisition Services
We lease and purchase land parcels of 250 acres or more for solar development. Our team understands how to structure mutually beneficial transactions with landowners while ensuring optimal site selection for grid connectivity and project viability.
Interconnection Services
We manage the complex process of connecting solar farms to the electric transmission grid. Our expertise includes identifying sites near substations or powerlines and navigating the technical requirements for reliable grid integration and power delivery.
Solar + Storage Integration
We combine solar generation with energy storage technologies to create reliable, dispatchable power solutions. This integration addresses intermittency challenges and enhances grid stability while providing cost-effective energy solutions for modern infrastructure needs.
Project Financing
We provide comprehensive financing solutions for renewable energy projects. Our services include capital structuring, investment sourcing, and financial modeling to ensure project viability while maintaining competitive returns for stakeholders and partners.
People
James Scrivener
CEO
James founded National Solar after working with the US Space Program. He has decades of renewable energy experience and specializes in project management and technology transfer from his Florida Tech and Florida Solar Energy Center background.
Eric Williams
VP Development
Eric brings 12 years of solar development expertise with skills in landscape design, construction, and project management. He focuses on project siting and environmental compliance while maintaining strong landowner relationships for successful project implementation.
Shane Smith
CFO
Shane serves as CFO while balancing his service as a citizen soldier. He manages financial operations with a focus on strategic fiscal planning and ensuring the company maintains strong financial discipline and accountability.
Tom Jozwiak
Real Estate & Finance Expert
Tom is a USAF Veteran with extensive real estate and finance expertise. He contributes specialized knowledge in asset management and investment strategies while supporting project development across diverse geographic markets.
John Fisher
Construction Management
John manages complex solar construction projects with extensive experience in integrating renewable energy systems into challenging environments. His expertise ensures quality execution and timely delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
Questions
What types of solar projects do you develop?
We specialize in utility-scale solar projects exceeding 100 kV interconnected to the US grid, focusing on large-scale renewable energy solutions for the utility market.
How do you work with landowners?
We lease and purchase land parcels of 250+ acres, creating mutually beneficial agreements that provide long-term value while developing sustainable energy infrastructure on suitable sites.
What is your interconnection process?
We identify sites near substations or powerlines and manage the technical requirements to connect solar farms to the electric transmission grid for reliable power delivery.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we provide comprehensive financing solutions including capital structuring and investment sourcing to ensure project viability and competitive returns for stakeholders.
Where do you operate?
We develop projects across all electric markets in the United States, leveraging our Florida roots while serving diverse regional energy needs nationwide.
