Blog Updated: June 2026
At Namaste Solar, our ability to coordinate our efforts across departments using vertical integration to deliver a turnkey solar solution is one of the key factors that differentiates us from the competition. Each department works together to provide a seamless experience for customers. We’re not only committed to using business as a force for good but also providing stability for our employees and customers.
Our vertical integration allows us to offer expertise, peace of mind, and consistency to our residential and commercial customers, starting from their initial solar consultation, through their installation and long after providing operational and maintenance support.
Key Takeaways for Vertical Integration
- Longevity: Namaste Solar is one of the longest-running solar companies in the Colorado market, opening our doors in 2005.
- Vertical integration: We provide the design, installation, and servicing of both residential and commercial solar arrays.
- Smooth handoffs: Our holistic approach means our teams benefit from each other’s experience across the company, providing better installations and project management.
Namaste Solar Has Longevity in the Industry
Namaste Solar began when the solar industry was still niche and emerging. Along the way, solar has faced extreme headwinds (and tailwinds), creating what we lovingly refer to as the “solar coaster.”Among the recent challenges are the dissolution of the federal solar tax credit, import tariffs, and COVID-19. The solar coaster’s unpredictable ups and downs have required flexibility and resilience on our part, and over the past 20 years, Namaste Solar has remained as one of the longest-running solar companies in Colorado.
Our longevity has provided us with immense internal expertise and has allowed us to handle all aspects of a solar project (except for manufacturing) in house. Namaste Solar provides consulting, design, project management, installation, and long-term operations and maintenance for both home and commercial solar projects.
As a result, our team is able to provide extensive expertise to our clients each step of the way without messy handoffs to subcontractors at crucial phases of the project. We are here to stay and built to successfully ride the solar coaster.
Our Vertical Integration Closes the Loop
An important aspect of how we do business using vertical integration is closing the loop. As a company, we’re involved in the design, installation, and servicing of both residential and commercial solar arrays. This holistic approach means we understand how to select the right equipment and engineer projects that deliver maximum value, how to install a quality system that is built to last, and how to avoid the pitfalls experienced by systems installed by our competitors that we have serviced.
Projects often span multiple departments, and our customers benefit from working with teams that have standards and processes that align and intersect. For example, a commercial client may work with Namaste Solar on a feasibility study. That study will then go to our design team, and finally, it will go to our installation crews. Having these three separate phases completed under one roof simplifies the process and ensures consistency and quality. The interconnection of these phases creates maximum continuity, reduces the chance for miscommunication and error, and ultimately saves the customer money.
“We design buildable solar because we build solar,” said Briana Morris, Co-Owner and Senior Technical Engineer. “”We learn which methods and equipment won’t work. We have many teams that navigate the pain and joy of new equipment by attending trainings and learning by doing. This helps us to understand the viability of new products and the nuances of equipment that you can only discover by designing systems with them and installing them yourself.”
For instance, after you’ve had your solar panels installed, Namaste Solar offers on demand service and long-term operations and maintenance plans. This way, you won’t have to go to a different company to get your system fixed if there is ever an issue. You can go to the company that knows your solar system the best – the company that designed and installed it.
Our Robust Employee Career Paths
At Namaste Solar, another aspect of our vertical integration is our employee career paths. It’s common for employees to transition to and grow with different teams and departments. As a result, many of the folks that work here understand various aspects of the solar industry intimately. They can bring that expertise to the other departments they work in, offering important perspectives to their work they might not have had otherwise.
For example, Briana herself started as a residential designer, helped build that team, and then moved to the commercial design team. She has since earned her Professional Engineer (PE) license, allowing her to support our residential team with plan set reviews and stamps while also designing our commercial solar projects.
Vertical Integration Elevates Customer Satisfaction
Our vertical integration business model provides a much smoother experience for the customer that will streamline your solar journey while enhancing quality. Namaste Solar’s integrated expertise provides a consistent experience for customers and, most importantly, peace of mind that your system is in good hands.
To learn more about how our vertical integration approach will benefit you, talk with our residential and commercial solar experts by clicking the button below or calling us at 303-536-8920.
