/ The Rise
Michael Craddock.
Architect of light.
A quarter-century in construction. A decade in solar. One standard: the building comes first, the array follows.
I spent twenty-five years learning how a building stands up. Solar just taught me how to make it pay for itself.
— Michael Craddock, Founder
/ The Timeline
From 1999 to now.
Construction Beginnings
Michael Craddock enters the construction trade — framing, roofing, and structural work across New Jersey.
Structural Specialization
A decade of complex roofline and load-bearing work, mastering the structural engineering that solar demands.
Rise Solutions Launched
Michael founds Rise Solutions, fusing construction mastery with the emerging science of solar architecture.
Battery & EV Expansion
Rise extends into energy storage and EV infrastructure as the grid evolves toward resilience and electrification.
A Decade of Light
Ten years of solar installations across New Jersey & Eastern PA — residential estates, commercial facilities, and the infrastructure that powers them.
/ The Craft
Built by hands that know buildings.
Before the construction trade, Michael served in the military — where precision, accountability, and doing the job right the first time were never optional. That same discipline runs through every Rise crew, verifying every beam, every load path, and every seal before a panel goes up.
That's the difference a quarter-century makes. It's not a sales pitch — it's a standard you can see in the work.
Build with someone who builds.
Request an Energy BlueprintOr email Mike directly — risesolutionsnj@gmail.com