SolarCity

American provider of energy services

United StatesEnergy and climate

Founded: 2006
Closed: 2016
Lifespan: 10 years
Employees: 15,000
Country: United States
City: San Mateo
Sector: Energy and climate
Founders: Lyndon Rive

In brief

An American provider of energy services, SolarCity operated from 2006 until it closed in 2016. Its founder was Lyndon Rive. Former website: solarcity.com.

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