Meet The Solar Rising Team

Ben Canavan is a lifelong Cape resident, who has over ten years of experience installing solar systems. He is a NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer and has worked on over a thousand solar installations (both PV and SDHW) on the Cape & Islands and in Southeastern Massachusetts. Ben enjoys a challenge and specializes in complex systems and technical problem solving. In 2017 he became a Journeyman Electrician, and is back in school for his Masters License. He has participated in teaching numerous local workshops on renewable energy. He is also a licensed Hoisting Engineer. At home Ben has Photovoltaic, solar thermal, and solar space heating systems. Ben takes an interest in all things sustainable- and studies as much as he can to stay current on innovations and products in the field. He lives with his wife, two adorable dogs, and chickens in Marstons Mills. He spends his free time gardening woodworking or on the water.

Neal Holmgren is a solar installer with a Construction Supervisor License. He’s been installing systems for many years on Cape Cod and lives in Sandwich with his family. He admires his customers for making the decision to go solar. A photovoltaic system makes an instant impact on the lives of the owner, and the greater community. Neal really cares about the world he is passing on to his kids and is proud to teach them about the work he does. Neal is a motivated and efficient worker, a fun dad and loves to get out surfing when he can!