Pitch for Solar Mosaic

Company / App Name: Solar Mosaic

http://solarmosaic.com/
Twitter – http://twitter.com/solarmosaic

What does it do?

Mosaic is an online marketplace that enables ordinary people to take part in community solar projects. Through their unique crowdfunding model, they are democratizing the environmental and financial benefits of clean energy.

Why do we need it?

Through crowdfunding and web 2.0 anyone can share in the benefits of solar energy. Many people investing in solar creates clean energy and serves as a powerful impact investment for all involved.

Who is it for?

Many people presently cannot go solar due to physical or financial barriers. Thanks to Solar Mosaic anyone can help fund a solar project and stand to benefit. Solar Mosaic is for everyone.

What makes it stand out from the crowd?

Not many companies utilize crowdfunding to finance renewable energy. Most crowdfunding models (which are taking off in a big way, see Kickstarter or Kiva) are micro-loans or even donations. Solar Mosaic invests in green infrastructure.

What’s next?

Mosaic recently received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and they’ll be launching an exciting new model in the fall–sign up at www.solarmosaic.com to receive exclusive early access to their marketplace.