25 Years of Engineering Energy Around the Mission.
For more than 25 years, SBM Solar has taken a different approach to solar energy. Rather than adapting standard commercial products for demanding applications, we develop lightweight, rugged, non-glass solar technology around the requirements of the mission.
Headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, SBM combines U.S.-based manufacturing with decades of experience in military solar-panel design, engineering, qualification, and production.
Our experience goes beyond designing solar panels. We understand how solar technology must perform when it is transported repeatedly, deployed quickly, exposed to harsh environments, and relied upon far from conventional power infrastructure. That experience influences everything we design today—from portable and foldable solar panels to integrated expeditionary and hybrid energy systems.
SBM Solar was founded in 2001 with a vision for a different kind of solar technology: lightweight, durable, adaptable, and capable of performing where conventional glass solar panels were not the right solution.
Over the past 25 years, that engineering philosophy has evolved through military programs, customer requirements, field experience, rigorous testing, and continuous product development. Today, that accumulated knowledge forms the foundation for SBM Solar’s next generation of expeditionary energy solutions.
OUR MISSION
To engineer solar panels that seamlessly integrate solar power devices with their intended applications and to offer customized panel solutions in a range of shapes and forms. This flexibility ensures that each type of solar panel can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of different applications and environments.
OUR VALUES
At SBM Solar, our values guide everything we do. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture where a positive attitude towards each other and teamwork is celebrated, and we encourage continuous growth and learning, empowering our team to thrive while delivering quality our customers can trust.
Building Skills, Shaping Futures
🎓 Student Internships — Real-world engineering and IT experience that prepares students for successful careers
🛠️ Hands-On Training — Ongoing skill development for employees at every level
🌟 Career Empowerment — Building valuable, marketable skills that last a lifetime
💼 Beyond the Job — Investing in people, not just positions—shaping futures along the way.
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