SoCore Energy, a solar technology company, has raised $3 million of a planned $6 million round, according to a new regulatory filing. The company is backed by Merrick Ventures and the Illinois Innovation Accelerator Fund. Eight separate investors participated in the offering.

SoCore Energy is a true innovator and pioneer in the solar industry, providing some of the largest retailers, municipalities, and commercial property owners with unique solar solutions they genuinely need, trust, and value. This includes our SunLock mounting solution, Solar Rental Service (SRS), financial options and advice, full installation services, and project management every step of the way.

Four Fortune 500 retailers, University of Illinois school system, the City of Evanston (IL), the City of Naperville (IL) and many others have selected SoCore because of their depth of knowledge and experience in the solar and finance industries, as well as their promise to deliver legendary customer service and project execution at a fair price.