About CEA
Engineered for Scale. Proven in the Field.
Our Story
Clean Energy Advantage was born from a challenge—and a drive to innovate.
Fresh out of Cal Poly with a background in engineering and a deep respect for the land he grew up on, Sterling Twisselman was approached by a solar panel manufacturer and O&M firm struggling to find an efficient solution for large-scale solar panel cleaning. At the time, no off-the-shelf equipment existed that could safely or effectively meet the demands of utility-scale sites.
So Sterling built his own.
What began as a single prototype quickly evolved into a fleet of specialized machines, each engineered to perform in different climates, terrains, and system configurations. Sterling’s hands-on approach, mechanical ingenuity, and commitment to clean energy laid the foundation for Clean Energy Advantage—now one of the largest and most trusted solar cleaning providers in the country.
Leadership
Sterling leads Clean Energy Advantage with a focus on mechanical innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term asset protection. Under his leadership, CEA has grown into a nationwide operation supported by an experienced, field-tested team.
Our operations staff is:
OSHA-certified
Trained for high-efficiency, utility-scale deployments
Experienced in working safely within energized solar facilities
Our Mission
To advance the renewable energy transition by optimizing solar performance and protecting long-term asset value through safe, efficient, and scalable cleaning solutions.
Compliance & Safety
Safety and compliance are fundamental to every CEA operation.
Fully OSHA-compliant
NERC reliability standards followed
Comprehensive insurance coverage
Water conservation protocols in place