Business Details
45 Years
experience
Custom LED Lighting Solutions for Renewable Energy Integration
Holly Solar Products has been a pioneering force in LED lighting solutions for over four decades. Founded in 1981 in Petaluma, California, our family-owned business combines artistic vision with engineering excellence to create innovative lighting systems compatible with renewable energy technologies. Our founder, Bill Hollibaugh, a California native with a background in fine arts and sustainability education, established the company with a commitment to reducing grid dependency through alternative energy solutions. Over the years, we have evolved from producing solar-powered water heaters to becoming a trusted leader in high-quality LED lighting, utilizing cutting-edge components from Nichia America Corporation.Our in-house research, development, and fabrication processes ensure precision and reliability, serving diverse applications from public art installations to horticultural grow lights. With a legacy rooted in innovation and a focus on sustainable practices, we remain dedicated to delivering tailored lighting solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.
Services
LED Lighting Solutions
Custom Fixtures
Renewable Energy Integration
Product Design
Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in LED and renewable energy technologies.
- Our family-owned business maintains in-house design, engineering, and manufacturing.
- We use Nichia LEDs for superior color stability and longevity.
- Our founder pioneered off-grid sustainability education in the 1970s.
- We serve diverse applications from public art to military-grade lighting.
Services
LED Lighting Solutions
Holly Solar Products designs and manufactures custom LED lighting platforms for diverse applications. Our solutions integrate seamlessly with renewable energy systems, offering energy efficiency and durability. Clients benefit from tailored designs that meet specific aesthetic, functional, and environmental requirements.
Custom Fixtures
We create custom LED fixtures for artistic installations, commercial spaces, and specialized environments. Each fixture is engineered to exact specifications, ensuring compatibility with renewable energy sources and long-term performance in indoor or outdoor settings.
Renewable Energy Integration
Our expertise lies in pairing LED lighting with solar and other renewable energy technologies. This approach reduces grid dependency while maintaining high output and reliability, ideal for off-grid locations and eco-conscious projects.
Product Design
From concept to prototype, we offer full-cycle product design for LED lighting solutions. Our in-house team utilizes advanced tools like CO2 lasers and CNC machinery to develop innovative, precision-crafted lighting systems tailored to client needs.
Manufacturing
All products are manufactured in our Petaluma facility, ensuring quality control across every stage. We produce everything from single custom units to large-scale orders, using premium components like Nichia LEDs for superior color stability and longevity.
People
Bill Hollibaugh
Founder
Bill Hollibaugh founded Holly Solar Products in 1981 after teaching sustainability courses in the 1970s. With a Fine Arts degree and a passion for renewable energy, he pioneered off-grid solutions like the Holly Hydro Heater and transitioned the company to LED innovation after the 1990s.
Questions
What types of LED lighting solutions do you offer?
We provide custom LED fixtures, renewable energy-integrated systems, product design, and manufacturing services for commercial, residential, and artistic applications.
Are your products compatible with renewable energy systems?
Yes, all our LED solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with solar and other renewable energy technologies for reduced grid dependency.
Where are your products manufactured?
All products are designed and manufactured in-house at our Petaluma, California facility to ensure quality control.
What industries do you serve?
We serve artists, architects, military, horticulture, and public art sectors with tailored lighting solutions.
What sets your LED products apart?
We use Nichia LEDs for superior color stability and longevity, combined with in-house engineering and a 40-year legacy of innovation.
