FormerSpaceX

Planted Solar

Faster, cheaper installation for utility-scale solar.

Founded
Not disclosed
Headquarters
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Disclosed funding
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Status
Operating
Sector
Energy
Latest round
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Reported valuation
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Website
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Overview

Planted Solar develops a new way to design and build utility-scale solar farms with less site work and fewer materials. Founder Richard Erb previously worked at SpaceX.

Funding

No funding figures have been disclosed publicly.

Founders

Richard Erb, Founder
At SpaceX: Former SpaceX (per LinkedIn)
solarconstruction

Sources

  1. LinkedIn: Richard Erb, founder of Planted Solar, former SpaceX

Last verified September 30, 2026.