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When blackouts hit Houston last February, Rob and Robin Dickehuth’s home became a port in
the storm for neighbors, thanks to a $35,000 solar and battery system [from Freedom Solar] that kept windows aglow
and devices fully charged.

Our weekly Journal Profiles aim to bring you into close contact with the men and women playing outsized roles in the Austin-area economy. This time, we feature the deeply personal story of Bret Biggart, who has dealt with addiction and other issues and now runs one of the biggest solar companies in the state, with annual revenue nearing $100 million.

As Texans begin to recover from last month’s once-in-a-century winter storm, many wonder how the state — an icon of the oil and gas industry and home to Houston, “the energy capital of the world” — was thrust into darkness for days on end.

The sun has set on 2020, and it was quite the year! Despite the difficulties that arose, Freedom Solar had a year of record growth. We’re excited to take a look back and share a few of our favorite projects from a year that none of us will soon forget.

This unique San Antonio system was definitely

We’re already known as the Live Music Capital of the World, as well as the home of some of the best breakfast tacos around. Now Austin, Texas, can also add Solar Energy Leader to its impressive resume. Curious about why Austin tops the list of green US cities? Keep reading to find out how our quirky city is helping reshape

As a local company, the community lives at the heart of our values. At Freedom Solar, we put people first and do so with a humble heart. Earlier this year we made a commitment that we would do more to contribute to building up our communities and make a positive impact. As part of this initiative, we’ve