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Simplified Solar For You

Vroom Solar produces off-grid do-it-yourself solar energy kits for portable applications. Currently in development, we have our proof of concept, prototype, and core team established - aiming to be in-market by Q4 of 2023 with our first commercial production run.

This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Capital, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

$388,481.84 Raised

REASONS TO INVEST

We believe our DIY solar kits produce 5-10x the output of traditional battery-based portable solar energy systems. Easy to install and no batteries needed - we’ve found our kits to be more cost effective and sustainable than gas generators.

Our initial target market will be the $4.68 Billion small generator industry, as California is in the process of banning the use of <25hp gas engines by 2024. From there, Vroom Solar has the potential to grow into other remote energy needs, like EV charging.

From job sites, to disaster relief, to homeland security - Vroom Solar believes the need for mobile solar energy is more prevalent now than ever. That’s why our founder has taken his expertise in solar technology, and created a kit specifically designed to address these needs, and help those trying to accomplish DIY solar load management.

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the pitch


Vroom Solar DIY mobile solar energy kits utilize a simple plug-and-play control center with innovative load management technology. Backed by a team with backgrounds in solar, electrical, and marketing sectors - our founder/ CEO Luke Phelps is a serial entrepreneur who founded similar companies like Red Barn Solar and PVpallet, Inc. The Vroom Solar trademark is filed and complete and has a working prototype and POC. With two filed patents, we are now in the process of partnering with corporations like EV alliance and BayWa.r.e.




Solar power simplified


At Vroom Solar, our packaged solar kits are as simple as you can possibly make solar, all while being portable. Our kits are solar-direct, no batteries needed.


Solar-direct means true solar-to-usable power with no connection to a grid or battery system to manage influxes in power. Our patent-pending load management technology manages those influxes.


Adaptable to cargo containers, box trucks, trailers and more - our off-grid, DIY kits are complete with patent-pending adjustable mounting and  install in about two hours. There is zero maintenance and no hardwiring, programming, or moving parts. Simply plug and play, all thanks to the power of the sun.



The Problem & Our Solution


Mobile solar energy for an affordable, off-grid power source



Vroom Solar DIY kits offer all the benefits of solar without expenses and short-falls of batteries. Designed for remote situations - we’ve found that our kits produce 5 10x the output of traditional, battery-based portable solar energy systems. 


Our kits directly convert solar into usable outlets. Along with being more cost effective and sustainable than gas generators - we’ve also found that they cost less than residential solar per watt installed. 


 


Installation is simple: 2 people, 2 tools, 2 ladders, 2 hours. Our kits also adapt to equipment already owned by customers.



Our revenue will initially come from distribution partners and direct sales. After developing sales territories, we plan on growing  into  B2B sales, and developing future models to incorporate EV charging and different sized kits. 


 





The Market & Our Traction


The need for mobile solar energy is more prevalent now than ever




We think we have an alternative solution to our initial target market - the $4.68 billion small generator sector (source). In 2024, small gas engines under 25hp will be banned from selling in California - giving us a leg up with our competition, in our view. With the application ability for EV charging, we believe there’s really nothing on the market like Vroom Solar. 


Led by our CEO who’s founded other solar companies, our combined team has years of experience in business, manufacturing, and the solar sector. We've filed our utility patents, finalized our trademark and IP, and are now working on additional patents around EV solutions.



We're partnering with Pivot International for our control center engineering, Advanced Racking to build racking components, and developing partnerships with EV Alliance and global distribution companies like BayWa.r.e.


We have big plans in 2023. Our Pro Forma projects us moving from commercialization to our first revenue of 800 kits by the end of the year. Also, we've been invited to speak at the Natural Disaster Expo in Miami, where we'll publicly unveil our product for the first time and begin taking pre-orders.



Why Invest


We've taken complicated solar and simplified it into a scalable, universal solution.


Our vision for Vroom Solar is to be a contractor-known name for solar generators. We  have a goal of selling 4000-5000 kits by 2024, the gross profit from these units sold would equal our current valuation.


We believe we have a scalable model, because our kits are one-size fits many applications and our efficient packaging solution allows 104 kits to ship in one semi-truck. We’re already receiving large order requests from construction companies and support letters from solar distribution companies, and have multiple sales channels. After 2 ½ years of development, we have two products and strategies, and are developing varying sized kits and solutions for more revenue streams.


Lastly, we have plans to launch a Vroom Solar Foundation, with the goal to give away 1 in 25 kits to disaster relief, schools, or non-profits. We believe this program will open up new sales markets for our product and make Vroom Solar a fun company to work for.


With the help of this raise, we want to build additional prototypes, and enhance our control center engineering, aluminum extrusion engineering, and staffing. Join us on our mission to develop new energy solutions for everyday consumers, independent of large grid structures. Invest in Vroom Solar today!






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2233 N Citation Ave
Springfield, MO 65802

Vroom Solar produces off-grid do-it-yourself solar energy kits for portable applications. Currently in development, we have our proof of concept, prototype, and core team established - aiming to be in-market by Q4 of 2023 with our first commercial production run.

TEAM

Luke Phelps
Luke Phelps
CEO/Founder/Board President

Luke Phelps, is a serial entrepreneur and has been the founder of Red Barn Solar, PVpallet, Inc. and Vroom Solar, Inc. He loves to develop new ideas and find creative ways to help our world become a better place.

James Bartley

James Bartley

CTO

Most of James’ career, he has been an electrician. He acquired his masters electrical license and started his own electrical company, in which he shifted focus to the utility scale solar pile driving industry towards the end. James then sold his solar pile driving business and switched focus to real estate investing. Recently he took on the title of CTO for Vroom Solar. James leads the charge for the control center development.

Jonathan Young

Jonathan Young

Board Treasurer

Jonathan has over 10 years in the Solar industry with a focus on racking design and supply chain management. He has successfully launched and grown two different startups into multi-million dollar businesses. Jonathan owns two patents for solar racking technologies.

Katherine Benson

Katherine Benson

Community Relations Coordinator

Katherine has over fifteen years experience in teaching design in higher education and applying creative problem solving to a variety of media, from communication design to film production. She utilizes the process of divergent, then convergent thinking for idea development and improving existing systems. Her MS in Communication Design was a two-year study in asking “what does this communicate to someone who’s never seen it before?,” which is a technique she’s continued to apply to her work, no matter what the situation. 

Vanessa Benkert

Vanessa Benkert

Marketing Lead

Vanessa Benkert advises Vroom Solar on all things Marketing and Branding. Vanessa has an MA in Communication and 14 years of design, marketing, and branding experience. Whether working with small businesses or large, established brands, her work is founded on the principle that design should be strategic, creative, and all about communication. As a board member of Vroom Solar, Vanessa brings an expert, proven approach to content development, both visual and verbal, along with a zest for meeting new challenges.

Cary Kapper

Cary Kapper

COO

Cary has served at the same company for 30 years working his way up through the company as Designer, System Lead Designer, Project and Product management. Cary became General Manager in 2008. Under Cary’s leadership he managed $9-$12 million-dollar annual projects in his division and later in another division that did $10-$50 million in revenue. Cary is excited to join the Vroom Solar team and tackle new challenges as our COO.

TERMS

Vroom Solar
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$11.25
DEADLINE
Jun 2, 2023
VALUATION
$9M
FUNDING GOAL
$15k - $432k
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$247.50
MAX INVESTMENT
$432,315
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
1,333
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
38,428
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Common Stock
SHARES OFFERED
Common Stock

Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares

Most Recent Fiscal Year-End

Prior Fiscal Year-End

Total Assets

$16,029

$0

Cash & Cash Equivalents

$14,279

$0

Accounts Receivable

$0

$0

Short-Term Debt

$0

$0

Long-Term Debt

$175,047

$0

Revenue & Sales

$0

$0

Costs of Goods Sold

$0

$0

Taxes Paid

$0

$0

Net Income

-$162,055

$0

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*Maximum number of shares offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.


Investment Incentives & Bonuses*


Time-Based Perks

Super Early Bird - First 72 hours | 10% bonus shares

Early Bird Bonus - Next 14 days | 5% bonus shares

 

Volume-Based Perks

Tier 1 Perk — Invest $1000+ and receive a 5% bonus shares

Tier 2 Perk — Invest $5,000+ and receive a 10% bonus shares

Tier 3 Perk — Invest $10,000+ and receive 15% bonus shares

Tier 4 Perk — Invest $25,000+ and receive 20% bonus shares

Tier 5 Perk — Invest $50,000+ and receive 25% bonus shares

* In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed.

The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus

Vroom Solar, Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.

This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $11.25/share, you will receive 110 Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $1,125. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.

This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors' eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.

Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Owner’s Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus.

Irregular Use of Proceeds

The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments. Salary payments made to one’s self, a friend or relative.

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Joseph Wentworth

5 months ago

If i’m following the discussion correctly, the base system will be 1680 W (4x420) output but the controller can handle 3000 W. If this is correct, what are you estimating the base system price point to be? Price point for system with enough solar to maximize the 3000 W controller?

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Joe Giordano

8 months ago

Hello, I have a few questions for you. (And apologies in advance if this was documented elsewhere, I tried to look here and on your web site.) 1) What is the expected peak and sustainable AC power output on a day with full sun and 4 panels? Is there a reason this type of information isn't part of the product specs yet? Is it still subject to change based on ongoing development and engineering needed for the controller? And/or sourcing/selection of the panels still to be done? Also, another question is what is the max # of panels the same control center can utilize? 2) I've heard of inverters that do "pass-through" so you can power direct from solar panels. Would those be competitive to you? There are a lot of inverters on the market and some are very innovative. What is the key differentiating function yours provides? Are there any competitors to it you see? 3) I understand you are packaging all the pieces together to make a simple, turn-key, solution for mass market and being mobile. You'll presumably develop distribution channels. And support, etc. There can certainly be great value and great outcome by taking this approach. I am wondering if executing the turn-key product is the real win behind the vision, OR is the inverter/controller technology the big win here? If the control center is truly innovative, would it make sense to sell the control center as a standalone product also? Say if someone already had panels and mounts, even in fixed locations? Thank you

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Matthew Baney

8 months ago

But with no battery, your system only provides power when the sun is shining on it correct? What happens at night or on a cloudy rainy day?

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Patrick Krouse

8 months ago

For those who want to view the Patents: https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Luke+Phelps

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