The BlueSel Commercial Solar Difference
Serving Business in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Company History
Over 10 years of dedicated solar service and excellence to Massachusetts property owners. Building on our success as BlueSel Home Solar, the BlueSel Commercial Solar Solar business began designing and building larger commercial projects for customers across industries and for non-profit organizations. In our drive to deliver best in class solutions we have worked with a variety of customers and completed a number of unique installations. Click to learn more.
Our Approach
We believe the customer comes first. Our success is built on being a regional company servicing local customers. At BlueSel Commercial Solar we believe that there are two critical values that result in delighted customers. First, we work with each company uniquely, providing information and design details as needed. Second, from first contact to final installation, our commitment to quality in products and services is key.Click to learn more.
Our People
Business success is rarely a matter of good luck. Our people and their dedication ensure delighted customers. We employ over 40 seasoned industry veterans and experienced contractors. And we routinely work with the same partner companies to ensure a stable and expert working environment.Click to learn more.
At BlueSel Solar Customer Satisfaction Drives Our Growth
Established in 2008, our sister company BlueSel Home Solar was the first SunPower Master Dealer authorized in Massachusetts.
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BlueSel was founded in 2008 by owners who early on saw the potential for solar power to save money and benefit the environment.
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Since that beginning, BlueSel Solar has installed more than 550 residential and commercial solar energy systems rated at over 5.5 MW of capacity.
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To continue as a successful and growing company, the founders have brought experienced and knowledgeable professionals on board.
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The BlueSel Commercial Approach to Solar
For BlueSel Commercial Solar the growth of our business must put the customer as the first priority.
We Don’t Just Sell.
We Solve.
At BlueSel We Focus on 3 Guiding Principles
We are happy to answer all of your questions. Effective communication is the key to our success we believe that an educated consumer is our best customer. We educate our customers about how solar energy systems work, the latest trends in the industry, and improvements in technology. BlueSel Commercial Solar acts as your solar solution partner to review the system options available and give you all the information you need to make the best choice for your business or organization.
At BlueSel Commercial, we focus on long term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction stems from only providing products and services of the highest quality and performance that suit the demands of each customer’s specific project.
We offer flexibility with our service options. Most businesses select a complete Turnkey Package of end-to-end project services, which includes Design, Engineering, Permitting, Material Procurement, State Incentive Applications, and Construction Services.
For developers with their own sales contracts, we also provide EPC Services (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) to meet your business needs.
Whatever solar solution is best for you, we will work closely with you to select only the best products and services to fit your budget and goals.
At BlueSel Commercial Solar we believe in fully developing the solar potential of your commercial or institutional site. This means creating innovative designs that incorporate the latest technologies which optimize your Solar System ROI and meet your business goals.
We know that the best solar system for each customer depends on balancing many factors — which include the production capacity desired, the cost of the system, and the savings over time. We believe in thoroughly analyzing the solar potential of each customer site and comparing the value of all the system options. With the costs of solar components declining, we routinely develop innovative designs that include emerging technologies for rooftop installation as well as for solar canopies, ground mounted solar energy systems, and industrial-grade solar plus battery storage systems.
We seek to be your one-stop shop to design and deliver the best solar system for you.
The BlueSel Commercial Solar Team
BlueSel Commercial Solar is well-staffed with both in-house talent along with experienced partner companies to provide project management for all our services. Our internal staff includes sales, design engineering, program management, purchasing, customer service and variety of office support staff to insure our installations are of the highest quality and completed on schedule. We also work with well established, local partner firms for professional engineering and subcontracted electrical services.
With 40 employees and contract partners, a seasoned management team, strong year-over-year growth, and virtually unlimited installation capacity, BlueSel is well prepared to bring your commercial solar project quickly to fruition.
CEO
Wally Cole
Co-founder and CEO of BlueSel Commercial Solar
Wally is a solar energy advocate and entrepreneur. He co-founded BlueSel Home Solar in 2008 with Michael Tanghe and continues management responsibilities with that company as well as leading BlueSel’s natural expansion into the Commercial Solar market as the CEO of BlueSel Commercial Solar.
He has over 25 years of previous experience in New-England based technology companies, and served as a Director and Vice President of Product Management and Marketing for technical product lines at companies including Navisite, Compaq and Hewlett Packard.
He has a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA in Business from Boston University, he is also a certified Photo Voltaic Systems Designer. Prior to founding BlueSel Solar, he ran his own successful property development company focused on restoring historic homes. This is where he gained the knowledge of general contracting, working with architects, builders, building inspectors, electricians, plumbers and other key sub-contractors.
COO
Michael Tanghe
Co-Founder and Chief Operating OfficeR of BlueSel Solar
Mike brings 25 years of experience in all aspects of mechanical engineering, construction, and renewable energy systems design to the BlueSel Commercial Solar business. Mike uses his engineering talents to assure that only the highest quality components are used in our systems. He is also an expert at utilizing a variety of computer software packages for modeling and optimizing solar system designs to assure the highest output to deliver the largest energy savings from your system.
Mike provides the technical guidance for the BlueSel companies.
BSME University of Massachusetts
BMET Rochester Institute of Technology
Photo Voltaic Systems Designer
Solar Thermal Systems Designer
The Operational Team
Ara Merakian
Ara has 10 years senior management experience in the Solar Industry. Over that time he has Developed and/or Project Managed over 150 Megawatts of Residential and Commercial solar Roof-Mounts, Canopy systems and Ground Mounts — overseeing development and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project types from Maryland to Massachusetts.
Prior to his solar industry experience, Ara worked for over 20 years as a Procurement and Construction Manager and 10 years before that as a master carpenter. He maintains an excellent reputation with top industry suppliers and contacts and exorcises all his knowledge and skills to see BlueSel Commercial Solar projects to successful completion.
- Project management
- Operational process
- Supplier relationships
- Contract negotiations
- Safety & Quality Control (holding a 30 hour OSHA Certification)
Rob Rollins
Rob joined BlueSel Solar in 2014 and leads our efforts to acquire new opportunities. He is a tireless customer advocate and provides client support throughout the sales and installation process.
Rob’s solar industry experience immediately prior to joining BlueSel included four years as the Sales and Operations Manager for a Northeastern renewable energy company supplying wind turbines, photo voltaic (PV) solar systems, and solar hot water systems. He brings BlueSel Commercial Solar a total of over 30 years high technology sales and operations experience in the full turnkey Electronic Manufacturing Service Industry. He also owned and managed a construction contracting business and his prime concern and passion is customer satisfaction. He attended Stonehill College for a BS in Business Administration, as well as Solar NABCEP Training.
Stephen Howard
Stephen manages BlueSel Commercial Solar’s Marketing Programs and Financial Operations control processes. He has over 30 years of experience in high technology marketing, program management, and business development in the computer industry, including extensive experience with economic and business financial analysis. He has held Senior Marketing and Program Management roles at Hewlett Packard, Compaq, and Digital Equipment Corporation.
Stephen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Claremont McKenna College with additional studies at the London School of Economics.
Omkar Chhatre
Omkar manages BlueSel Commercial Solar’s in-house engineering project development and support.
His Solar Energy Engineering responsibilities include designing project layouts and developing string configurations and providing shading analysis. He also specifies the equipment purchases to meet the system design requirements and sets up solar system monitoring. Overall he provides a wide range of Engineering Technical Support for BlueSel Commercial Solar projects and is the engineering lead to resolve any onsite issues.
We Support Customers in Many Industries
Where do you fit and how can we help?
Hospitality
BlueSel Commercial Solar understands the unique energy requirements for lodging and hospitality. Let us show you how solar works for your location whether a year round or a seasonal location.
Industry
Commercial solar is a bankable way for business, large or small, to get control of rising energy costs. Let us show you how to you can turn solar savings into a benefit for your core business.
Non-Profit
BlueSel addresses the distinctive financial needs of non-profit organizations. Variable budgets require precise and efficient designs, and specific financing. Let us show you how to save with solar.