Aquila Energy, LLC (Aquila), a sustainability-focused EPC firm founded by industry veterans, has officially launched to serve the rapidly growing solar and battery energy storage market. Committed to redefining traditional industry processes, Aquila leverages preliminary engineering and deep market expertise to ensure seamless, on-time, and cost-effective project execution for developers, IPPs, partners, and communities.
Aquila Energy, LLC was founded by industry veterans who previously worked together at Borrego Solar before reuniting at Coldwell Solar, where they secured their first funding round from Coldwell Solar owners Dave and Sean Hood. With a mission to elevate standards in deploying and repowering clean energy sites, Aquila’s team brings extensive experience in executing gigawatts of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the U.S. Through value engineering, supply chain management, and collaborative construction efforts, they ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable energy solutions.
“Our team of industry leaders and the integrity they bring to the table are at the heart of our approach, influencing every decision and driving our commitment to excellence,” states Brian Barker, CEO of Aquila. “For example, we believe in safety first, ensuring the protection of people and assets through rigorous protocols and advanced training. We also believe in open, honest communication within our team and with our partners, and extensive, upfront due diligence to deliver a win every time.”
Through its comprehensive, engineering-focused approach, Aquila first assesses site topography and evaluates environmental studies. The company then leverages those findings to develop a clear layout and design strategy to meet the requirements of each AHJ. Next, the electrical and supply chain teams use a best-value procurement strategy to partner with Tier-1 OEMs for delivering the highest lifetime value. By deploying Lean Six Sigma principles throughout the planning and construction phases, Aquila reduces waste, improves quality and safety, and drives forward-thinking solutions.
“Aquila is setting new industry benchmarks by leveraging decades of proven experience,” states Joe Meiltoft, CFO of Aquila. “By focusing on fostering deep, value-driven partnerships, our team successfully delivers tailored, high-impact solutions that drive efficiency, innovation and reliability. As a result, we have a strong project pipeline, a robust revenue model and an exceptional track record.”
The company name, Aquila, was inspired by Barker’s influential work on a community-driven solar project at the Aquila Game Reserve in South Africa, which provided hundreds of jobs and helped revitalize the town of Touwsrivier. Aquila looks to that project as a representation of its core values, as well as a blueprint for being an economic and environmental steward to the businesses and communities it serves throughout the U.S.
