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To create a livable earth for all humans with the help of renewable energies.
The demand for green energy is soaring. Across Europe, homes are now being heated and powered by green, more sustainable energy sources and it’s something that is here to stay. However, until Zolar, installing residential solar systems was a logistical and regulatory headache for any eco-conscious homeowner.
Zolar is a digital platform for individual solar solutions tailored to the needs of modern homeowners for green energy. With a completely digital shopping experience, the greentech startup offers easy and digital access to photovoltaics - democratising the energy source in a unique way.
The company is now focused on meeting soaring demand for solar services which means expanding its impressive Craftship Partner Network to 3000 craft businesses by 2025.
The startup is well positioned to overcome the major hurdles constraining the residential solar industry currently: consumer perception being based in outdated early 2000s misinformation and the complexity of making a purchase. If it can shape the market in this way, it has the potential to make a huge impact on the world and become a very valuable company indeed.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
May 2022
$105.3m
SERIES C
Mar 2022
$21.1m
LATE VC
Alex Melzer
(CEO)Previously worked as a Senior Project Manager at Hanwha Q Cells, a prominent ClimateTech startup. Also worked in commercial roles at Soventix Canada.
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Meaningful work (3)
Opportunities to learn (2)
Nice people (2)
My opinions are valued (2)
Supportive management (1)
Growing fast (1)
Fair compensation (1)
As IT specialists, we often associate more with the tech than the actually product. In my opinion, it's our responsibility to use our expertise for better and avoid working in problematic industries that further social inequality and the climate catastrophe. I enjoy knowing that my work and the work of my colleagues contributes to helping people move towards more sustainable energy consumption. Beyond technical topics, there is always something to learn about renewables from people in all different departments here.
Other Engineering
Meaningful work
Nov 2022
I have the impression, we are not hiring people to merely do their job, but because we believe in their ideas and the experiences they bring to us. People around me appreciate new input and understand that it's people and their experiences that make us successful and allow us to grow as a team.
Other Engineering
My opinions are valued
Nov 2022
As Zolar grows, there is always a topic that could be improved, or ideas that could be explored. This allows us to learn a lot by doing, and I experience people that are passionate about a topic getting support to dive into these topics, while being trusted to take ownership.
Other Engineering
Opportunities to learn
Nov 2022
It feels great to develop digital products at Zolar and have a contribution to fight against climate change and global warming. As we continue to grow as a company, it's making the scale of our operations broader every day.
Software Engineering
Meaningful work
Nov 2022
The combination of incredibly talented, smart people and the friendly atmosphere is a key factor for me to keep growing professionally and personally. I really enjoy getting up in the morning to work.
Software Engineering
Nice people
Nov 2022
Zolar is steadily growing as a company and plans for the future look great. I can't imagine a better place to develop further. I have everything I need: multiple development paths and the support of experienced specialists.
Software Engineering
Growing fast
Nov 2022
Zolar is a company full of thoughtful kind people. Many are dedicated to making the world a better place and all are dedicated to working together as team. If your love working with teams that value you as a person Zolar is the place for you.
Software Engineering
Nice people
Nov 2022
One of Zolars core tenets is that diversity makes us strong and that the best answer should win. This means that no matter where you are from or your background you can speak up. As a non German working in a German startup its refreshing to see that actually be the case
Software Engineering
My opinions are valued
Nov 2022
Team leads care about their workers and focus on letting them get there work done rather then micromanaging. With bi weekly one on ones and there is plenty of opportunity to find the best way to work with your team.
Software Engineering
Supportive management
Nov 2022
Working with zolar makes a difference - we're literally working towards tackling climate change and helping people become energy autonomous. Overall it's a lot more rewarding than working on whatever the next big SaaS platform that comes along is.
People, HR, Recruitment
Meaningful work
Nov 2022
Salaries are clearly communicated and transparent within the business. Regular performance and compensation reviews exist, and there's a structure in place for expectations on how to progress to the next level.
People, HR, Recruitment
Fair compensation
Nov 2022
Lots of smart people to learn from. There is also the option for internal mobility and growth, meaning that if you want to try out something else, you can.
People, HR, Recruitment
Opportunities to learn
Nov 2022