GigaWatt Inc. is opening up its growth phase to public investors amid a changing residential solar market. Homeowners are facing rising electricity costs and limited options between expensive installers and DIY kits. The company is raising funds through Regulation Crowdfunding, with a minimum investment of $500 and a maximum raise of $1,235,000.

The capital raised will be used to accelerate the development of Real Goods branded hardware and software, including inverters, batteries, panels, and the Real Goods Hub. The goal is to provide integrated solar-plus-storage kits that are permit-ready and code-compliant, making it easier for homeowners and small installers to set up and use their systems efficiently.

GigaWatt Inc. aims to scale its integrated hardware and software platform to make solar and storage more accessible and reliable for everyday homeowners and small installers. The company, founded in 2006, has expanded into a multi-brand platform serving DIY and prosumer customers across the U.S. Since 2019, GigaWatt has installed thousands of kits nationwide, generating over $64 million in revenue with positive net income in 2023 and 2024.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: GigaWatt Opens Public Investment Round to Scale DIY Solar Platform