About Independent Energy Hawaii
Trusted Hawaii solar battery provider for homes and businesses
10k+
Panels Installed
$5M+
In Utility Savings
500+
Completed Installations
Independent Energy’s Founder
James Rudolph
Began his solar career as a master electrician in 2008. From the beginning: creating a family business was the dream. This dream became reality when he partnered with his son Desta Rudolph to create Independent Energy Hawaii, a leading solar company in Hawaii. Their partnership merges decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology and tools.
Our Mission
Independent Energy Hawaii was built on trust, education, and long term service. As the most reviewed solar company on Oahu, we focus on honest guidance and reliable systems. As a leading solar company in Hawaii, Independent Energy was founded on a simple principle: solar power should be accessible through a transparent, fair, and straightforward process. We established our company in response to industry practices we wanted to change, unqualified installers, aggressive sales tactics that exploited community trust, and lack of post-installation support. These industry shortcomings drove us to create a trusted solar company in Hawaii that is always doing right by our customers.
We’re a Purpose-Driven Company
As a solar company in Hawaii committed to community service, Independent Energy Hawaii joins many other companies in the “Pledge 1%” movement. We pledge to donate 1% of our profit to providing sustainable energy to those who need it most. Recent donations and community events include a $50k donation to the Ohana Hope Village on Maui to provide solar equipment and clean power for families displaced by the devastating Maui wildfires. In addition, Independent Energy Hawaii is an employee-center solar company in Hawaii that sponsors all employees who wish to continue their education through the electrical trade school, which helps to strengthen the workforce in our islands.
Our Team Of Experts
James Rudolph
Founder/RME
Desta Rudolph
CEO
Adam Guzman
Vice President
Michael Derouin
Project Coordinator
Devin Sato
Field Surveyor
Taryn Silva
Project Developer
James Escobido
Senior Project Developer
Janel Matsueda
Project Developer
Joeffer Duran
Lead Electrician
Michael Gillespy Jr.
Lead Electrician
Keelan Abbott
Lead Electrician
David Jones
Electrician
Soren Rudolph
Roof Lead
Prescott Asuncion
Apprentice
Damar Jones
Apprentice
Sage Sugino
Apprentice
Cody McLeod
Apprentice
Neo Matthew
Apprentice
Chauncey Graham
Apprentice
Darryl Paulo
Apprentice
Nainoa Chai
Electrician
Adeoluwa Adedejii
Electrician
Leverett Zantzinger
Electrician
Micah Estrada
Apprentice
Christian Chon
Apprentice
Janica San Diego
Project Manager
Jomark Dayauon
Interconnections Manager
Sean Daniel Lavina
Service Manager
Glen Ordoñez
Engineering Manager
Paul Gabriel Cantos
Design Team Lead
Janica San Diego
Design Engineer
Jomark Dayauon
Project Administrator
Sean Daniel Lavina
Design Engineer
Glen Ordoñez
Support Specialist
Independent Energy Year-in-Review
What Makes Us Different
Services
We pride ourselves on being a trusted solar company in Hawaii. Our local staff has over 90+ years of solar experience and expertise to guarantee top-notch design and installation services. We specialize in Solar and Energy Storage Systems, Maintenance of existing systems, Main Panel Upgrades, Smart Home Upgrades, and EV Charging Stations. You can trust our certified team members to ensure your solar journey is nothing short of excellent and the best in the industry. Our process is tailored to educate the customer and ensure the best possible savings.
Solar Empowerment
As a customer-centric solar company in Hawaii, we’re dedicated to making solar simple for you. Our goal is to have our customers become solar experts by the end of their buying journey. We break down the complexities, ensuring you make informed decisions and understand the capabilities of your system. We have found an educated customer to be a happy one.
Return on Investment
We’re a local solar company in Hawaii that is committed to ensuring that the options we offer are tailored to our customer’s own needs. We provide multiple options, and we will work together to decide on the best option for your needs. We use state-of-the-art software to provide optimized and well-designed systems to achieve the fastest return on investment.
Locally Owned
Independent Energy Hawaii is a locally owned and operated solar company in Hawaii. This means that when customers go solar with us, not only do they receive the best value, but they also make a conscious decision to support a team of local staff.
The #1 Solar Company in Hawaii – Independent Energy
Looking for a solar company in Hawaii? Don’t waste your time, energy, or investment with anything but the best, Independent Energy. We offer premium solar panel installation in Hawaii for both homes and commercial buildings. We have over 100+ Five Star testimonials from our past clients to back up this claim. We genuinely believe that with our attention to detail and professionalism our customers get the best experience in the industry.
Accreditation
Independent Energy Hawaii is recognized as a trusted leader in renewable energy across Oahu. Our work has earned industry recognition for quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and long term system performance.
NABCEP Accreditation
Independent Energy Hawaii is proudly NABCEP PV Installation Professional certified, meeting the highest national standards for solar system design and installation.
NABCEP Certification Number: 091209-155
Industry Awards and Recognition
