Devin Welch, CEO
“At Sun Tribe, we’re in the business of helping communities change the way they think about energy so we can build a brighter future for all Virginians. That work starts in Charlottesville: the engine that’s powering the Commonwealth’s green economy, which is why we’re proud to be a Green Business Alliance member. By working together, sharing best practices, and making concrete commitments to day-to-day sustainability efforts, we can create a better world for the next generation.”
Building Solar. Reimagining Tomorrow.
About Sun Tribe
At Sun Tribe, our mission is to reimagine what’s possible: changing the way communities think about energy, and unlocking the potential of a sustainable tomorrow, today.
With nearly 80 employees, over 100 projects completed or under development, and an award-winning track record of innovation and implementation, Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Thanks to an experienced, in-house team of development, engineering, financial, regulatory, procurement, and construction experts, Sun Tribe serves as a comprehensive energy advisory and delivery company for our client-partners.
Whether building the first solar array to sit on an abandoned coal mine in Virginia’s history, powering the first 100 percent solar school district east of the Mississippi, installing solar on flagship state government buildings, or working with Fortune 200 companies to help meet their sustainability goals, Sun Tribe specializes in creating a brighter energy future through long-lasting, sustainable partnerships.
Sun Tribe is home to two thriving companies: Sun Tribe Solar (on-site solutions) and Sun Tribe Development (utility-scale solutions). Sun Tribe is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia.
SUN TRIBE’s Commitment to Sustainability and social impact
In addition to Sun Tribe’s dedication to helping school divisions, local governments, and private businesses be more sustainable by adopting renewable energy, Sun Tribe encourages sustainability throughout the everyday actions of our team and company operations. Here are a few of they ways Sun Tribe has been recognized for company-wide sustainability initiatives:
Inc 500: #263 America’s Fastest Growing Companies (8th fastest growing solar company in the Nation)
Virginia Pollinator SMART Program: First Gold-Certified Site
MDV-SEIA (CHESSA) Industry Leadership Awards: Innovation of the Year
Better Business Challenge: 2019 Champion
The Cleanie Awards: Midsize Company of the Year (Finalist)
The Cleanie Awards: Rising Star Under 40 (Finalist)
Virginia Solar Workforce Development Initiative: Solar Champion
Virginia Tech: Outstanding Recent Alumnus (For Founding of Sun Tribe)
Built solar system Middlesex County Public Schools - the first school district in Virginia to have 100% of its schools powered by solar
Built solar system for Colonial Nissan – the first car dealership in Virginia to be fully powered by solar
Launched Bike/Walk to Work program for employees 2019
Launched official company-wide Sustainability Committee 2021
Sun Tribe Team in Action
Solar Installation at St. Anne’s Belfield in Charlottesville
Why SUN TRIBE IS excited to be a GBA member?
At Sun Tribe, our company values are centered around building better, more sustainable communities through solar solutions, while also being a positive contributor to the local Charlottesville area. The Green Business Alliance provides a perfect avenue for Sun Tribe to contribute to sustainability initiatives in alignment with our overall company ESG goals.
Our Top Three Project Goals
Reducing our emissions by 50%, per the GBA guidelines.
Providing tools and education for our employees to adopt more sustainable behaviors.
Enhance our project development and engineering, procurement, and construction processes with sustainability in mind.
Check out Sun Tribe on LinkedIn, Twitter, and their website www.suntribesolar.com.