Let’s talk about how to design dependable, high-performance solar systems...

…while doing what’s right for your home, wallet, family, and future.

I've had the opportunity to partner with Empire on a wide variety of project types. It is apparent that they truly want what's best for their customers and consistently go above & beyond in communicating, educating, designing highly efficient systems, and following through on their commitments. I love working with Empire Solar & I know you will, too!!!

Abby P.
When your home runs on the sun, you have the power, security, and peace of mind over your own energy usage and wallet. And you can get your system without the bad practices swarming the industry. You can have dependable solar…
Without push-y sales tactics
Without empty promises
Without lies

We're here to help our customers create energy independence and resilience while putting money back in their pockets.

It’s our job to help homeowners, hardworking families, business owners, and enterprises to...

Protect yourself from annual rate hikes
Build resiliency & dependability during weather calamities
Call the shots on your home’s energy costs
Gain predictability over your daily, monthly, and yearly usage
Take advantage of government and state tax credit and incentives
Enjoy more freedom and autonomy because your now producing your energy not renting it
With a solar system set up the right way, the intelligent and ethical way, you can save tens of thousands as a homeowner and hundreds of thousands (or more) as a commercial business owner while avoiding the common frustrations and disappointments many face when working with the average solar company with cookie-cutter solutions.

The Empire Team are the only people I’ll ever work with. I learned more about the technology, the financing, and how it all works than hours of Google searches and reviews did. With the amount of shady practices, poor quality technical work, and bad customer service you see these days, it's truly refreshing to find an honest, transparent company trying to do right by their customers like this team does. They're simply the best!

Burton J.
What Makes Us Different?

We aren’t ‘sales reps’.

We're Engineers. Advisors. And Masters of Our Craft.

That means, when we say we want to build the most effective system for our customers and do right by their home and future – we can.

Our Story

Steve’s family had just moved to Tampa. He knew he wanted solar for his home, but sitting across the kitchen table from the solar rep he realized, while he didn’t know much about solar at this point, the sales rep knew even less. So he talked to a second company. They told him a completely different story. A third company… a third story. Finally, after talking with TWELVE different solar companies the writing was on the wall…

“Sales reps” don’t know what they’re talking about.

They’re just trying to sell cookie-cutter systems disguised as customized. Cookie-cutter systems that are not spec’d to our specific home requirements, usage, and goals. These reps are fed information to talk about, whether it’s true or false. Whatever it takes to get the sale.

And that’s when everything changed…

Lucky number 13 was different. An engineer like Steve.

He asked questions no other solar company had to understand Steve’s needs no other company could. His initial design was meticulously spec’d specifically to Steve’s energy security needs. And he explained EVERYTHING in incredible detail.

It blew Steve away that…

He didn’t just trust the guy to install my solar. He decided to start a solar company with him.

Today, we are a dynamic team of engineers, experienced advisors, and installers with over 11+ years of experience designing and building custom-fit solar and battery back-up systems customers can finally trust to deliver the money-savings and energy efficiency that got them interested in solar in the first place. We’ve figured out how to help you create energy independence and resilience — while putting money back in your pocket.

So don’t settle for cookie-cutter solar. Get what your home, your future, and your family deserves.

Meet The Team

Mike Patterson, Steve Shaw & Sean Tishler the driving forces behind Empire Solar bring a wealth of expertise to the table.

Mike is a managing solar division and industry recognized technical expert in solar equipment, system design & engineering.

Steve brings a wealth of experience in business and project management as well as a background in civil engineering.

Sean Tishler became the youngest real estate broker in his country, started building a massive real estate office and coached over 60 realtors in a 3 year span. Following his heart, he moved to Canada and started rebuilding his life. Construction, real estate investing, and a handful of other ventures were among the areas where he focused over his first couple of years in Canada.

In 2016, Sean started his journey in the direct B2B outsourcing sales field serving one of the largest telecom companies in North America. Within a couple of months, Sean established the “Tishler Method” sales methodology which was an entrepreneurial sales style that had evolved from Direct B2B sales and real estate sales techniques. Sean has dominated his domain while coaching other individuals to reach massive success. The system expanded and slowly Sean became the leader of a massive outsource B2B operation.

Mike Patterson

Managing Partner

Headquartered in Florida

Steve Shaw

Managing Partner

Headquartered in Florida

Ashwin Vaidyanathan

Market Manager - Central US

Headquartered in Texas

Sean Tishler

Managing Partner

Our Values

Good in, good out.
We believe the integrity, dedication, and quality we invest in our work create positive outcomes for our clients, ourselves, and our community. We’re committed to putting in our best effort because we know that when we do, it leads to unparalleled, long-lasting results.
Integrity & trust are not buzzwords.
There’s only one way to gain trust with our customers. By being a company worthy of it. That’s why we pride ourselves with being honest with our customers, transparent about our practices, zero push-y sales tactics, and committed to serving our customers with authenticity and integrity.
Masters of our craft.
We’re obsessed with building great systems. Our deep knowledge and skill ensure we deliver the most efficient, sustainable, and secure solar systems perfectly suited to our clients’ needs, requirements, and desires -- not our wallets.
We build people, people build our business.
We’re invested in our team's growth and well-being, knowing their dedication, talent, and wellness drive our success. By supporting and empowering our people, we create a thriving business and community together.

Mike Patterson

MS - Managing Partner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Empire Solar, Mike Patterson, has been in the solar industry since 2019. Formerly a Special Operations Technical Rescue Engineer, Mike brings the technical design & engineering expertise to Empire Solar, a unique skill that allows our team to build highly customized solar and battery systems for discerning clients.

A steward for industry partnership, he’s well known for working hand-in-hand with manufacturers to ensure the products reaching the field are best aligned with our clients’ needs. He’s also a leading name in industry training and seminars and has been a keynote speaker at several solar energy focused conferences.

Steven Shaw

Managing Partner

Steven Shaw is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the civil engineering field, where he successfully managed high-scale infrastructure projects and transportation divisions.

In addition to his expertise in engineering, Steven is also a dynamic entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the media, liquor, telecom, and solar industries. With his diverse background and entrepreneurial spirit, Steven continues to drive innovation and create positive impact in various sectors.

Ashwin Vaidyanathan

Market Manager
Central US

Based out of Texas, Ashwin oversees the strategic partnerships and business development for Empire Solar. He brings diverse international experience spanning 3 continents, having served discerning clients in the media, publishing and advertising verticals.

In early 2020, Ashwin saw the huge, untapped potential in the renewable energy space and has since gone on to build a trustworthy name with businesses and homeowners while helping them make the switch to solar.

Always ready to go that extra mile for his clients, he likes to joke he earned his real MBA out on the street and not at a fancy business school. When he’s not busy creating and nurturing strategic partnerships, you can catch him hanging out with fellow car enthusiasts and petrol heads.

Sean Tishler

Managing Partner

After becoming the youngest real estate broker in his home country, Sean Tishler quickly went on to establish a massive real estate office, coaching over 60 realtors within a 3 year span.

He then followed his heart and moved to Canada where he had found great success in construction, real estate investments, and a handful of other ventures. In 2023, Sean moved to the US to start Empire Sales Group, the parent company of Empire Solar and currently heads the executive leadership team at the solar division.