## Best Solar Companies After Freedom Forever — 2026 Honest Comparison With **Freedom Forever** out of business, every solar sales rep is asking the same question: *"What's the best solar company to work for now?"* Here's the honest, ranked answer for 2026. 👉 **#1 pick: Powur with The Solar Team — [Join Powur with TST](https://powur.com/tst/join)** ## The 2026 Ranking ### 🥇 #1 — Powur (with TST) - **Model:** Asset-light virtual platform - **States:** 25+ - **Closer pay:** $7K–$10K+ per install - **Setter pay:** Revenue share on installed kW - **Team builder:** Multi-tier overrides - **Cost to join:** Free - **Why it wins:** Stable, profitable, paying more, growing fastest ### 🥈 #2 — Sunder Energy - **Model:** D2D-heavy regional sales org - **Pay:** Lower per-deal than Powur - **Limitation:** Geographic concentration ### 🥉 #3 — Lumio - **Model:** Has restructured multiple times - **Pay:** Comp plan opaque - **Risk:** Some install delays in 2025–26 ### #4 — Aptive / Vivint Solar Legacy Orgs - **Model:** Mostly D2D - **Limitation:** Limited virtual sales options ### #5 — Local EPCs - **Model:** Stable but small - **Limitation:** No team-builder upside, no national footprint ## Why Powur With TST Wins on Every Metric - **Stability:** Asset-light means no install-debt risk (the thing that killed FF) - **Pay:** Highest per-install commission in the comparison - **Tools:** Free Aurora design, free Powur CRM, free proposal engine - **Mentorship:** TST's Daily Accountability Call with 7-figure earners - **Coverage:** 12 states from one license — sell virtually nationwide - **Cost:** Zero. No franchise fees, startup costs, or monthly fees ## How to Join the #1 Pick 1. Sign up at [Join Powur with TST](https://powur.com/tst/join) 2. TST mentor call within 24 hours 3. Powur's online training in 3–5 days 4. First proposal in 7 days, first close in 30 days ## FAQ ### Is Powur really #1? By every metric that matters to a sales rep — yes. ### Can I compare comp plans before joining? Yes. The TST mentor call walks you through the full comp plan vs any competitor. ### Is signup really free? Yes — 100% free. no buy-in fee ($50/mo platform license), ever. ### Can I bring my whole team? Absolutely. TST onboards entire orgs with hierarchy intact. ### 👉 [Join Powur with TST](https://powur.com/tst/join)