Arch Electric, Inc. is founded in the basement of Ed and Mindy Zinthefer's farmhouse. 

Ed Zinthefer becomes one of the first NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professionals in the country.

Arch Electric, Inc. tackles its first commercial job with Maywood Environmental, a city-owned park and ecology center in Sheboygan, WI.

Arch's Milwaukee Group Buy Program successfully installs dozens of arrays on residential homes in the span of 1 year. 

Arch partners with Greening Greater Racine and the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for the Southeast Wisconsin Solar Group Buy program, installing 24 solar arrays in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties.

IKEA partners with Arch to install a 1.62MW system on their Wisconsin store rooftop, leading to more IKEA rooftop projects in Illinois.  The IKEA project earned an Excellence in Quality and Safety designation by REC Solar.

The Butter Solar Portfolio introduces Arch Electric as a prevalent electrical contractor dedicated to distributed energy solar.

Arch opens a second office in Milwaukee after servicing the area successfully for 15 years. 

Mendota project launches Arch Electric as a full-service mechanical contractor.

Arch invests in topographical mapping and infrared imagery analysis via drone.

Arch opens an office in Madison, expanding our ease of access to service this crucial location of solar growth in Wisconsin. 

Arch Electric bolsters its statewide reach with the Mastodon Portfolio, working as the general contractor for 4 concurrent projects in Wisconsin.

Arch is named the top solar contractor in the state of Wisconsin. 

Arch restructures into 5 business units, ensuring advancements and expertise in each part of the company. Our residential and commercial units now use the name Arch Solar. 

Arch Solar partners with the MadiSUN Group Buy program for the second year in a row, installing solar on 47 homes in Madison throughout the year.

Arch Solar partners with Grow Solar for Humanity to install 40+ solar arrays on Habitat for Humanity homes throughout the state. 

Arch celebrates its 20th anniversary! 

Arch partners with the Madison Mallards for a multi-year contract, sponsoring the Arch Solar Front Gate and Arch Solar Suites for families to enjoy.

Arch Solar is chosen to service our TENTH Grow Solar Greater Milwaukee Group Buy and FOURTH MadiSUN Group Buy program.