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Cheers to a decade of Top Solar Contractors Since starting the magazine in late 2011, Solar Power World has published an annual list of the best solar contractors across the United States. The original list of 100 contractors multiplied, with this year showcasing 426 companies. That's not all that's changed in a decade. The companies on our list have hired more employees, entered new niches and expanded into other states. The solar industry employed around 100,000 workers in 2011, but now over 230,000 people receive a paycheck because of solar power. It's our distinct pleasure to recognize solar contracting companies both large and small every year. For this momentous 10th anniversary issue, we wanted to emphasize the people who make the industry run every day. We're featuring Q&As with seasoned solar leaders who inspire those who work for them, as well as new installers on rooftops transforming companies with

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their passion. We've also launched our first-ever Solar Champion awards to honor individuals who excel in their jobs and solar advocacy efforts. Once again, we found ourselves impressed and inspired by the stories from some standout companies. In our Across America section, we feature some of these profiles, like IPS Solar helping the Red Lake Nation achieve their solar dreams, and Solar Source persevering through a destructive tornado that ripped the roof off its headquarters. Despite the adversity the industry and the world has experienced recently, we're feeling so hopeful about the future of solar power. Here's to the next 10 years! SPW

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8 A LOOK BACK AT 10 YEARS

A lot has changed since the first Top Solar Contractors list!

ON THE COVER It’s a big year here at SPW. We’re celebrating 10 years of the Top Solar Contractors list in 2021, and we couldn’t be more impressed with this year’s class. We hope you enjoy the more personal look at the solar community we provide in this special magazine edition.

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140 TOP SOLAR SUPPORTERS 152 AD INDEX

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12 10 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

Turns out many Top Solar Contractors are also celebrating 10 years of work

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22 SOLAR STARTS

A few pros share the story of how they came to find a home in the solar industry

26 COMPANY STANDOUTS

Individual success stories from the last year that we just had to share

16 #TSC MEMORIES

We highlight the 18 companies that have been with us since the start

30 CONTRACTORS BY THE NUMBERS 37

TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS LIST

76 TOP ROOFTOP CONTRACTORS 82 TOP INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTORS

52 TOP UTILITY CONTRACTORS

84 TOP ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORS

54 TOP COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS

86 TOP SOLAR + STORAGE INSTALLERS

58 TOP RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

92 CONTRACTORS BY STATE

66 TOP EPCs

115 TSC ACROSS AMERICA PROFILES

72 TOP DEVELOPERS

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Data provided by The Solar Foundation’s annual Solar Jobs Census

119,016

SOLAR WORKERS

SOLAR WORKERS

173,807

Solar jobs exist in all 50 states.

Employers are increasingly less likely to span multiple subsectors, suggesting that firms are beginning to specialize.

Demographic information is collected for the first time, revealing that 19% of solar workers are women and one-in-six is Latino or Hispanic.

The U.S. solar industry is becoming more efficient, to fewer than 15.5 jobs per megawatt of installed capacity.

Corporations become a major source of demand for large-scale solar.

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2015

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California Colorado Arizona Pennsylvania New York Florida Texas Oregon New Jersey Massachusetts

209,000 SOLAR WORKERS

2021

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

California Florida New York Texas Massachusetts Arizona Utah Colorado Ohio Nevada

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260,077

SOLAR WORKERS

The number of large installation firms having more than 100 employees more than doubles to almost 10%.

Solar employment experiences its first decline since The Solar Foundation began tracking jobs in 2010 due to uncertainty around the Section 201 trade case.

2016

2017

SOLAR WORKERS

249,983

250,271

SOLAR WORKERS

The Census tallies jobs in the solar + storage market and in the territory of Puerto Rico for the first time.

Solar jobs experience a year of growth due to declining solar costs, waning concerns around the Section 201 tariffs and increased demand from the impending phaseout of the 30% ITC.

2018

2019

242,000 SOLAR WORKERS

231,474

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The pandemic strikes a blow to solar jobs as companies attempt to recover from work stoppages and an economic recession.

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MODULE TRENDS

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2016

Thin-film solar shows promise as the “future of the industry” since it is significantly cheaper at the time to produce than silicon-based panels. GE announces it will open a 400-MW CdTe thin-film manufacturing facility in Colorado. The factory never opens and GE’s technology is later sold to First Solar.

SunPower’s P-series and Panasonic’s HIT solar modules first enter the U.S. market.

2012 Anti-dumping duties are placed on Chinese solar imports, with some panel manufacturers hit with 30% and higher tariffs. This U.S. decision led to many Chinese manufacturers moving facilities to Southeast Asia and Taiwan to avoid the tariffs, while China placed its own significant taxes on imported U.S. polysilicon.

2013 Ivanpah, the world’s largest concentrating solar plant, first connects to the grid from California’s Mojave desert. Producing 377 MW of solar thermal power via concentrated mirrors, it is the country’s first (and last) major towered CSP plant.

2017 BIPV gets a boost when Tesla begins taking orders for its Solar Roof product.

2018 First Solar’s large Series 6 thin-film modules are made commercially available.

2019 New U.S. panel manufacturing facilities from JinkoSolar, LG and Q CELLS open.

2020 Trina Solar begins transition to industry’s largest solar wafer size (210-mm/G12).

2021 400-W modules for the residential market are released by LG, JinkoSolar and Meyer Burger.

2014 REC releases its TwinPeak module line, featuring half-cut solar cells.

2015 Yingli Solar releases a 1,500-volt solar panel to the North American market.

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23.3% JinkoSolar

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INDUSTRY INSIGHT ON

10 YEARS OF SOLAR JOBS & PROGRESS “We’ve seen tremendous growth in the solar workforce over the last decade, and today there are 2.5-times more Americans working in solar than there were in 2010. Policy action, and even the threat of negative policy in the case of the Section 201 tariffs, drives both job growth and declines in our industry. On our current growth trajectory, we’re going to need 400,000 more workers by 2035 to reach President Biden’s ambitious clean energy goal. To get there, we’ll need proactive, long-term investments and a stable policy environment to spur solar and storage deployment.”

- Larry Sherwood, Administrator of The Solar

- Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of SEIA

Renewable Energy Council

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“Jobs in the U.S. solar industry have more than doubled in the past decade, with more than 230,000 Americans now employed in solar. Our annual National Solar Jobs Census has found that despite cutbacks imposed by the pandemic, solar energy continues to be a vital source of job creation for people of all experience levels and backgrounds. In the coming years, we expect this job growth to only accelerate.” Foundation and President and CEO of the Interstate

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Solar Power World talked to solar companies also celebrating their 10th year in the industry. How has your solar business changed from when it started?

The sum of failures is called experience! We had quite some failures along the road, mostly initiated by weather events, which demonstrates that our services depend on project conditions. Today, we have processes and tools to manage the projects better than when we started, but identifying all the risks is still challenging.

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What was it like entering the market in 2011?

To appreciate fully the success of Silicon Ranch, one must first recognize the competitive landscape our co-founders entered when they founded the business. Industry dynamics heavily favored California and the desert Southwest, and the market was dominated by developer arms of investor-owned utilities and companies based in other parts of the country. The idea that a Nashville-based company could compete — and thrive — in this environment was unimaginable in 2011. With marked determination, the Silicon Ranch team dramatically changed the industry landscape by developing the first large-scale projects in markets across the Southeast and by establishing deep ties with America’s rural electric cooperatives.

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What advice would you give yourself in 2011?

My advice is to keep at it and have grit. While Invaleon has many milestones to celebrate, there’s still so much work to be done. The renewable energy industry is always evolving, and so is Invaleon. Every day poses new and exciting challenges for me and my team. The solar industry still hasn’t finished growing, so the excitement and anticipation continues as we discover how this industry is going to morph into its ultimate form. You just have to be forwardthinking and flexible to change with whatever happens. Invaleon is ready. Bring it on!

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Spotlight on Aegis Renewable Energy What was it like entering the market in 2011? It was exciting and exhausting. Building the business from the ground up allowed us to draw on the best parts of what we had learned from our years in the industry and remove the chaff. Solar was finally becoming more widely accepted, viable and bankable, and we knew that if we grew the business carefully, we could make it a success.

How'd you get started in solar? Fresh out of college, my now-wife and I moved to Hells Canyon in Idaho and homesteaded off the grid for eight years. I built our strawbale house there and mounted four solar panels in a big Douglasfir tree to provide power to the house. Thirty years later, I now have a much better understanding of the value of building codes.

What advice would you give yourself in 2011? Grow your team slowly and surround yourself with talented team members, but remember that a toxic talent is never worth keeping. Be flexible and nimble in an ever-changing market. Stay positive and have fun.

What has surprised you the most about the solar industry in the last 10 years? I would have expected there to be more consolidation of the industry. The sharks gobbling up the minnows. But in fact small and medium-sized solar companies are competing and winning.

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Solar Power World would like to congratulate the following companies for being part of the Top Solar Contractors list every year since the very start.

What memories do you have from the Top Solar Contractors Gala?

Advanced Green Technologies, Florida

I was at the Gala in 2014 to accept a Top Solar Contractor award on behalf of LightWave Solar. I was very proud to represent my company, as I knew how hard we had worked to gain this recognition. Also, I had such a great time chatting with other industry professionals. Solar employs some of the best folks.

American Electric, Hawaii Cenergy Power, California E Light Electric Services, Colorado EIS Solar, Pennsylvania Got Electric, Maryland Helix Electric, California

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Impact Power Solutions, Minnesota

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Inovateus Solar, Indiana LightWave Solar, Tennessee Namasté Solar, Colorado Paradise Energy Solutions, Pennsylvania PPC Solar, New Mexico Solar Energy World, Maryland Solar Source, Florida Standard Solar, Maryland SUNation Solar Systems, New York Swinerton Renewable Energy, California

First Gala in Chicago

2019 was the first time we brought most of our team with us to accept the Greenest Solar Contractor award. It was really fun to share that moment as a group. Also, each year we love to stand up as one of the only companies to appear on the list since its inception.

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Why do you keep coming back to the Top Solar Contractors list? It provides us with insight into who is doing what in the industry and helps us generate leads. It also helps us gain a broader view of the market in general with products. I feel that is helps us most with our platform to showcase our experience and capabilities in the industry.

DAVID WRIGHT

In the beginning it leant a lot of credibility to our small business, and still does today. It’s also a way to push our team to new heights, trying to beat last year’s statistics and keep growing, which we’ve been able to do.

ERIC PASI

C H I E F D E V E LO PM E N T O F F I C E R I M PACT P OW E R S O LU T I O N S ( N O. 8 0 )

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Spotlight on Advanced Green Technologies What’s your favorite part about the solar industry?

I would say the people. We are blessed to have one of the most talented teams of construction professionals in the world in our AGT family. When we started, a well-established workforce or training resource just didn’t exist. So we focused our efforts on recruiting great young talent from all spectrums and professional backgrounds to build a diverse team that works with purpose and passion to make an impact on the solar industry.

What has surprised you the most about the solar industryin the last ten years?

We have quickly evolved from being on the fringes of the built-world to entering mainstream. When we first started in 2006, we had to travel to Europe to see new technologies, and solar in the United States was predominantly small, off-grid systems. Today, our portfolio includes everything from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, and our pipeline for new business is as large as ever.

What are your solar predictions for the next 10 years? Why do you keep coming back to the Top Solar Contractors list?

Being featured in the Top Solar Contractors list brings a sense of pride to our team and visibility to our potential customers. We love hearing that a potential client found us on the Top Solar Contractors list, which is a testament to it being a reliable resource for those inside and outside the industry.

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In the next 10 years, we predict solar storage, carports, microgrids and public investment in solar companies will grow extensively. It’s been amazing to see the success of companies going public and the support from investors. This investment will continue to drive innovation and bring capital to companies in the renewable energy sector.

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How’d you get started in solar? Although I was born and raised in California, I spent a lot of time overseas. I attended law school in China. Every morning before walking to class, I would check the air quality index to make sure the air I would be breathing that day wouldn’t be in the “red: unhealthy.” This made me experience firsthand that the environment we live in can become extremely toxic if we don’t do something about it — not tomorrow, but today. I decided to travel all across Asia and through the years I was able to visibly see how the air quality was getting worse over time. Here in the United States, we need to be a leader in renewable energy and hopefully help spur the movement globally.

LEANNE KIM C E O | F O R M E S O L A R E L E CT R I C ( N O. 247 )

I grew up in war-torn Bosnia where I was raised in extremely challenging environments. As a young boy, I witnessed certain things that no one should ever see. After escaping the country, myself and my parents immigrated to America, where I went on as a young man to become a law enforcement officer, executive for a nutrition and supplements company and eventually I got started in solar in 2017. I was approached by an old high school friend who owned his own solar company. He needed a business-minded and operations-driven person to help drive the business. The rest is history. I love being on the front lines, as sustainability is the way of the future, and I get to help people become more energy-independent.

ARNEL CATIC

My start in solar was as a supporter. My then-boyfriend, Ethan, always wanted to own his own business and had a passion for construction. We live in a rural area and noticed a need for renewable energy and solar strongly intrigued us, so in 2017 Ethan quit his full-time job in construction and we started the first solar installation company in our county. We converted our spare bedroom into our “headquarters.” I worked with him on Stateline Solar, along with working another full-time and part-time job to keep us financially stable. That first year, I really supported Ethan’s dreams and made them my own, studying how solar works, best install practices, researching best equipment and materials. Fast-forward to 2019, Stateline Solar really exploded. We opened our first official office, Ethan and I got married, I was able to quit my job and officially work full-time alongside Ethan, we doubled our team — employing more than 10 local individuals, and Ethan and I welcomed our first child.

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I had worked in retail for over a decade and was no longer happy. I was more than ready for a career change. I quit my job, moved out of my apartment, traveled across the country alone for a few weeks and then came back to Maine. It really was quite simple how I got into the solar industry. My wanderlust had been satisfied and it was time to look for a job for the first time in 12 years. I started applying to places that looked appealing on Indeed. My criteria were quite short: It had to be a company I saw value in, and the work had to be something that I believed would better the world in the long-term. Working outside was a plus, and I wasn’t afraid to try something new.

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I was earning a degree in architecture when some of my classmates and I became inspired to strike out on our own designing highly efficient buildings and homes using thermal solar and passive solar systems. We designed and built everything from additions, houses and commercial buildings with various atriums, Trombe walls, thermal air collectors, eutectic salt thermal storage and thermal solar, hot water systems throughout Southeast Nebraska. Things were going well until Reagan got elected and eliminated all the incentives for renewable technology.

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How did your company stand out in the last year? We cannot wait for government to solve climate change — the business sector can and must help lead the world to a clean energy future. Therefore, I challenged everyone in our company to help walk the talk and lead by example. The vision and plan is that our employees’ homes and cars must be net-zero-carbon by 2025, in the same way that our corporate headquarters already are. If our employees cannot install solar for their homes for whatever reason, they can at least subscribe to green power from their local utility. The monthly cost is often the same as brown power and usually, at most, the cost of a Starbucks coffee. Imagine if millions of Americans made this simple switch today — savvy consumer demand could usher in a clean energy revolution overnight.

While 2020 was a challenging year for many reasons, we learned that our people-first approach works — when you take care of people, they take care of you. Our people came together in exceptional ways to navigate turbulent times. We rebooted our community giving program last year. Our co-ownership voted to allocate 10% of net profits to our community stakeholder. In 2020, Namasté Solar donated over $75,000 in community giving. With our Keep the Lights on Colorado campaign, we donated $10,000 to Energy Outreach Colorado, a Denver-based nonprofit that will use the contribution to provide community solar garden subscriptions to families throughout Colorado who are struggling to pay their utility bills. The subscriptions provide longterm stability in the form of monthly bill credits that reduce the burden of home energy costs and free up dollars for other basic needs for these families — all while utilizing the cost-saving and environmental benefits of clean solar energy.

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Thanks to our incredible nationwide team, I’m proud to say that Blattner hit an industry milestone that few, if any, other renewable energy contractors ever have. We officially crossed the 50,000-MW milestone. In just over two decades, we’ve installed more than 25,000 wind turbines and nearly 32 million solar modules, all while knowing how that work has impacted our world and made it better for generations to come, which is priceless. We really started diving into more solar + storage, too. Last year alone, in the middle of a worldwide upheaval, we worked hard to keep our teams safe and installed more than 6,400 MW of renewable energy. We finished over 40 renewable energy phases for 37 projects. That doesn’t happen without a dedicated team of leaders, innovators and partners.

MATT DANKERS B U S I N E S S D E V E LO PM E N T D I R E CTO R | B L AT T N E R ( N O. 2 )

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How did your company stand out in the last year? The Moss team has gone from approximately 200 MW of constructed projects per year to around 2 GW of constructed projects per year within a two-year window with much larger per-year goals ahead of us. That is a tremendous accomplishment for our organization, and I am extremely proud of the men and women who work hard every day to safely build the country’s clean energy future. We truly believe that one of our key differentiators is our company culture. Moss is a familyowned company and we are very proud that our working environment has always felt like a family. Being able to grow to date while continuing to maintain — and even enhance — that culture is something that I am extremely proud of.

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CELEBRATING CONTRACTORS

One item we have particularly focused on to set our company apart is quality. We only install the best materials and maximize the lifespan of a PV system. That being said, we noticed some of the industry-standard materials did not have the durability and longevity that we were hoping to achieve with our installations. For instance, when we need to install conduit on a tiled roof, it is common practice to use pieces of 2 x 4 wood and glue. We were not confident these materials would hold up for 25+ years if they were exposed on the roof for that amount of time. So we decided to invent and design an aluminum product that could be mounted on a tile roof without having to use tools. This would save us from buying wood, cutting it and using glue, so it saved time and cost for us in the long run. The finished product was a much better-looking and better-functioning solution that we felt very confident would work as long as the house was standing.

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BY THE NUMBERS

PRIMARY MARKET BREAKDOWN

PRIMARY SERVICE BREAKDOWN 203 (48%)

1 (<1%)

53 (12%)

123 (29%)

144 (34%)

39 (9%) 37 (9%)

228 (54%)

19 (4%) 5 (1%) EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR SALES PARTNER

FINANCING

Nearly half of the Top Solar Contractors class of 2021 works primarily as rooftop solar contractors, followed by engineering, procurement and construction services.

Most companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list work in the residential solar market, with 228 out of 426 considering it their primary market.

SERVICES OFFERED

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

MARKET INVOLVEMENT

Most of the contractors (92%) on this year’s list offer solar installation services. COMMERCIAL: INSTALLATION DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN

390 (92%)

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373 (88%)

357 (84%)

322 (76%)

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SALES

141 (33%)

ELECTRICAL WORK FINANCING

JULY 2021

374 (88%)

RESIDENTIAL:

302 (71%)

UTILITY:

163 (38%)

OFF-GRID

147 (35%)

While it might not be their primary market, almost all of this year’s Top Solar Contractors contribute to the commercial solar market.

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BY THE NUMBERS

ENERGY STORAGE INSTALLATION

UNION EMPLOYMENT PREFER NOT TO SAY

NO

80% SOME INSTALLS

MAJORITY OF INSTALLS

YES

6%

14%

Only 6% of survey respondents claimed to employ union labor in solar operations, with 80% saying they outright do not employ union laborers.

NONE

72% 18% 10%

From a survey sent to Top Solar Contractors, about 90% of respondents incorporate energy storage technologies into solar projects.

FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES

59%

10-year extension and direct pay option for solar ITC

16%

100% federal renewable energy standard

14%

Creation of 30% standalone storage ITC

10% Other*

*Included removal of tariffs and renewal of SREC capacity at similar percentages

More than half of survey respondents are hoping for a 10-year extension and direct pay option for the solar investment tax credit.

POST-INSTALLATION SERVICES OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE/ SERVICE

71%

MONITORING

17%

WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY

14%

CLEANING INSPECTIONS

14%

10%

Most survey respondents (71%) offer operations & maintenance and routine service after completing installation.

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BY THE NUMBERS

ORIGINATING O&M IN-HOUSE O&M

80%

O&M IS NOT INCLUDED IN INSTALLATION CONTRACTS

OUTSOURCED O&M

3%

17%

FORCED LABOR CONCERNS IN MODULE MANUFACTURING

Most survey respondents have in-house operations & maintenance services.

IMPORTANCE OF GREEN & CARBON-NEUTRAL SOLAR PRODUCT MANUFACTURING SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

56%

VERY IMPORTANT

33%

NOT IMPORTANT

11%

Nearly 90% of survey respondents consider it at least somewhat important to work with green and carbon-neutral solar product suppliers.

ARE YOU SEEING SOLAR SUPPLY SHORTAGES? YES

52% NO

48% It’s split about halfway for survey respondents experiencing solar hardware supply shortages.

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WHICH PRODUCTS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY? • • • • •

Storage/batteries Racking Inverters Modules BOS

YES

38% NO

27% I HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THIS

35%

More than one-third of survey respondents are concerned that forced-labor accusations at Chinese solar panel manufacturing sites could affect their companies domestically.

The most reported component in short supply was batteries, specifically Tesla Powerwalls. Several respondents said steel hardware was hard to come by as well.

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OPERATIONAL EFFECTS OF COVID-19 POSITIVE, our employees are happier today

NEUTRAL, we have seen no change from 2019 to 2021 in terms of employee morale

32%

53%

NEGATIVE, we were a more cohesive company before

15%

Survey respondents reported that after more than one year of COVID-19 restrictions, more than half have seen no change in employee morale, and 32% claim to be happier than prior to the pandemic.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF 2021 (BESIDES COVID)

Disreputable solar companies

Supply chain

38%

Recruiting Personnel

14%

32% Force majeure/ market uncertainty

11%

Anti-solar legislation

8%

The most reported challenges of 2021 (besides COVID-19) are supply chain shortages and hiring qualified personnel.

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Dealing with utilities/permitting

11%

TOP 5 HOME STATES FOR SOLAR CONTRACTORS CALIFORNIA

77 (18%)

FLORIDA

23 (5%) NEW YORK

22 (5%)

ARIZONA

Other*

11% *Other includes public perception of solar, marketing, federal/state incentives and solar design software

20 (5%)

COLORADO

20 (5%)

Surprising no one, California is home to the most Top Solar Contractors, with 18% located in the country’s solar capital.

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BY THE NUMBERS

REGIONS NORTHEAST 89 (21%)

ALL FOUR MARKET SEGMENTS

WEST

127 (30%)

MIDWEST 77 (18%)

SOUTHWEST 45 (11%)

RESI, OFF-GRID, UTILITY, C&I

SOUTHEAST 85 (20%)

45 (11%) AMERICAN TERRITORIES 3 (<1%)

The western U.S. is home to about 30% of the membership of this year’s Top Solar Contractors list.

About 11% of the 2021 Top Solar Contractors work across all four market segments: utility, commercial, residential and off-grid.

TOP 5 COMPANIES WITH THE MOST EMPLOYEES

40,000

8,582

27,500

7,400

6,500

THE MOST KILOWATTS PER EMPLOYEE Cantsink employs 49 people, coming out to about 24,167 kW per employee.

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NABCEP CERTIFIED YES

284 (67%)

NO

142 (33%)

Two-thirds of this year’s Top Solar Contractors have at least one member certified through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

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BY THE NUMBERS

YOUNG SUN AND OLD SOL’

2021

NORTHERNMOST AND SOUTHERNMOST SOLAR CONTRACTORS

1848

The youngest member of this year’s Top Solar Contractors list is Blue Ridge Power, which was formed in May 2021 as a new EPC company picking up Pine Gate Renewables’ EPC operations. Then, 173 years ago, solar EPC firm Wood was founded, and today ranks 27th on the Top Solar Contractors list.

NORTHERNMOST

SOUTHERNMOST

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF GROWTH IN THE U.S. SOLAR INDUSTRY While this group of Top Solar Contractors is special to us internally, there's much to celebrate industry-wide. Just look at how far we've come in the last decade. The Top 7 of this year's list each installed over 1 GW. Installation firms are busier than ever, and we want to acknowledge their incredible accomplishments. THE MAIN TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS LIST BEGINS ON THE NEXT PAGE

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TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

38

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK 18

Alternative Energy Development

NJ

482,000.00

19

Primoris Renewable Energy

CO

445,950.00

20

J&B Solar

FL

442,550.00

21

DEPCOM Power

AZ

436,100.00

22

Signal Energy

TN

342,500.00

COMPANY NAME

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Swinerton Renewable Energy

CA

1,708,900.00

2

Blattner

MN

1,358,060.00

3

Moss

FL

1,286,990.00

4

Mortenson

MN

1,212,100.00

5

Sun Solar LLC

AZ

1,197,827.00

6

Cantsink

GA

1,184,329.00

7

McCarthy Building Cos.

MO

1,038,000.00

23

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

NC

331,730.00

8

Blue Ridge Power

NC

961,485.00

24

Silicon Ranch

TN

305,321.65

9

Black & Veatch

KS

948,670.00

25

DKD Electric

NM

276,654.50

10

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

CA

894,268.00

26

Borrego

CA

255,896.31

11

Directional Services

NC

653,166.61

27

Wood

TX

237,300.00

12

Rosendin Electric

CA

640,700.00

28

AUI Partners

TX

232,210.00

13

Baker Electric

CA

536,917.81

29

Watson Electrical Construction

NC

217,620.00

14

AES Clean Energy

UT

526,180.00

30

Pure Power Contractors

NC

190,041.00

15

Cupertino Electric

CA

497,606.00

31

CS Energy

NJ

188,400.00

16

RES (Renewable Energy Systems)

CO

492,000.00

32

E Light Electric Services

CO

184,400.00

17

Granite Construction

CA

490,629.00

33

BH Inc.

UT

172,320.05

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TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS

I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

DEVELOPER

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

34

NARENCO

NC

138,097.00

63

MBL-Energy

CA

46,728.53

35

Titan Solar Power

AZ

132,816.69

64

ION Solar

UT

46,653.18

36

Nexamp

MA

127,509.32

65

Sole Contracting

DE

45,715.27

37

AEMP

TX

126,600.00

66

Brandt Construction

IN

44,575.00

38

iSun Energy

VT

112,769.74

67

Got Electric

MD

43,374.87

39

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

CO

110,615.00

68

Bright Planet Solar

MA

42,079.98

40

M Bar C Construction

CA

101,637.84

69

DMH Services

PA

41,852.91

41

Oakwood Construction Services

TX

101,600.00

70

ForeFront Power

CA

41,760.81

42

Inovateus Solar

IN

101,428.00

71

Schuler-Haas Electric

NY

41,693.32

43

Sunpro Solar

LA

94,959.60

72

Fosler Construction Co.

IL

39,955.47

44

Momentum Solar

NJ

94,682.25

73

Collins Electrical

CA

39,728.13

45

Freedom Forever

CA

92,041.76

74

Casey Electric

IN

38,558.20

46

Trinity Solar

NJ

87,186.94

75

Cenergy Power

CA

37,550.77

47

Standard Solar

MD

85,183.65

76

Teichert Solar

CA

36,762.90

48

ACE Solar

MA

84,463.85

77

US Solar

MN

36,590.00

49

Alta Energy Services

MI

82,060.00

78

Pivot Energy

CO

36,487.94

50

LaBella Associates

NY

73,600.00

79

CapStone Solar

WA

35,565.33

51

J. Ranck Electric

MI

71,338.00

80

Impact Power Solutions

MN

34,617.97

52

Recon Corp.

MI

70,510.00

81

Trinity Power

CA

33,828.64

53

Carolina Solar Energy

NC

70,000.00

82

Baja Construction

CA

33,080.56

54

Sunshine Solar

GA

66,200.00

83

Greenskies

CT

28,771.76

55

New Energy Equity

MD

65,246.86

84

ReVision Energy

ME

27,507.83

56

Sunstall

CA

63,960.68

85

Navisun

MA

27,319.00

57

EnterSolar

NY

59,290.47

86

Arch Electric

WI

26,684.77

58

United Renewable Energy

GA

51,849.00

87

Solar Landscape

NJ

24,883.67

59

MKD Electric

IL

51,270.00

88

Newkirk Electric Associates

MI

24,559.00

60

LASE Solar

PA

50,140.21

89

Continental Energy Solutions

IL

24,464.50

61

POWERHOME Solar

NC

49,344.37

90

John Mills Electric

NY

23,257.85

62

SunVest Solar

WI

49,124.19

91

Bronxwood Construction Services

NC

23,000.00

40

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I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

92

Vision Solar

NJ

22,497.12

122

Solar by CIR

NY

12,169.83

93

Elevation Solar

AZ

22,244.42

123

Baker Electric Home Energy

CA

12,032.43

94

Energy Service Partners

CA

22,170.99

124

Solar Renewable Energy

PA

12,019.03

95

OnSite Solar

NY

22,159.00

125

Radiance Solar

GA

11,708.00

96

Axis Energy

NC

21,647.02

126

Moxie Solar

IA

10,863.25

97

GRNE Solar

IL

21,022.09

127

Core Development Group

NJ

10,845.00

98

Helix Electric

CA

20,966.00

128

New Columbia Solar

DC

10,758.41

99

Dynamic Energy

PA

20,573.34

129

Next Generation Solar

NY

10,563.00

100

M. L. Schmitt

MA

20,288.67

130

Paradise Energy Solutions

PA

10,454.16

101

Freedom Solar Power

TX

19,814.52

131

SunCommon

VT

10,412.56

102

CTEC Solar

CT

19,355.49

132

Berkowatts Electric

NJ

10,382.82

103

Green Development

RI

19,300.00

133

Alder Energy Systems

SC

10,238.14

104

Sigora Solar

VA

18,417.14

134

Newport Power

CA

10,190.92

105

Solect Energy

MA

18,109.79

135

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

AZ

9,753.99

106

Elite Electric

CA

17,976.88

136

Sunline Energy

CA

9,720.27

107

Semper Solaris

CA

17,820.21

137

V3 Electric

CA

9,581.71

108

Faith Technologies

WI

17,081.00

138

LightWave Solar

TN

9,523.28

109

Sunrise Power Solutions

NY

15,987.52

139

Icon Power

AZ

9,448.64

110

Solar Energy World

MD

15,712.23

140

SolarMax Technology

CA

9,390.35

111

Melink Solar

OH

15,123.81

141

Scenic Hill Solar

AR

9,309.20

112

Pickett Solar

CA

15,000.35

142

GEM Energy

OH

9,113.00

113

Synaptic Solar

TX

14,444.39

143

Solar Topps

AZ

9,065.95

114

Advanced Green Technologies

FL

14,281.16

144

RevoluSun Smart Home

HI

8,771.48

115

New Era Electric

CA

14,181.21

145

Eitri Foundry

FL

8,737.00

116

Solar Optimum

CA

14,146.28

146

SUNation Solar Systems

NY

8,657.92

117

Veregy

AZ

13,993.82

147

Skyline Solar

NJ

8,417.65

118

GreenBrilliance

VA

13,856.21

148

Shine Solar

AR

8,259.89

119

SunPeak

WI

13,616.00

149

Renova Energy

CA

8,213.73

120

Namasté Solar

CO

12,364.13

150

Dynamic SLR

TX

8,206.87

121

O3 Energy

TX

12,260.01

151

Current Electric

WI

8,183.21

42

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TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

EPC

OVERALL RANK

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

FL

8,039.87

163

Harmon Electric

AZ

7,101.08

NM

8,021.66

164

Invaleon Solar

MA

7,039.40

COMPANY NAME

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

152

Atlantic Key Energy

153

NM Solar Group

154

Windfree Solar

IL

8,015.16

165

Advanced Solar Products

NJ

6,959.00

155

Solar Mounts

MI

7,904.50

166

Norwich Solar Technologies

VT

6,925.63

156

Stronghold Engineering

CA

7,631.98

167

Vanguard Energy Partners

NJ

6,921.36

157

Kopp Electric Company

NJ

7,367.69

168

EmPower Solar

NY

6,906.12

158

SOLON

AZ

7,363.53

169

M.B. Herzog Electric

CA

6,780.00

159

Solgen Power

WA

7,347.05

170

Universal Solar Direct

NV

6,703.59

160

CAM Solar

TX

7,281.88

171

StraightUp Solar

MO

6,641.97

161

Maximo Solar

PR

7,239.72

172

Green Power Energy

NJ

6,638.27

162

US Light Energy

NY

7,236.00

173

Eagle Point Solar

IA

6,620.42

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TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS

I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

174

Cape Fear Solar Systems

NC

6,610.42

204

Vibe Solar

CA

4,359.79

175

Lumina Solar

MD

6,571.69

205

Sun Badger Solar

WI

4,266.73

176

Solar Technologies

CA

6,526.84

206

Aegis Renewable Energy

VT

4,201.95

177

Harvest Solar

MI

6,446.58

207

Sun Solar

MO

4,170.84

178

NextGrid

CA

6,389.67

208

Convert Solar

VA

4,077.48

179

A&R Solar

WA

6,335.41

209

Solar Source

FL

3,912.94

180

GRID Alternatives

CA

6,209.67

210

EFS Energy

MO

3,904.51

181

Solar Is Freedom

OH

6,146.90

211

Sun Nerds

CA

3,894.86

182

Simpleray

IL

6,092.73

212

AFC Solar

TX

3,875.76

183

Shorebreak Energy Developers

CA

6,019.74

213

Endries Solar & Electric

WI

3,756.41

184

Kayo Energy

AZ

5,948.18

214

Treepublic

CA

3,735.80

185

Geoscape Solar

NJ

5,942.76

215

Altenergy

VA

3,682.12

186

Stellar Solar

CA

5,886.85

216

SunPower by esaSolar

FL

3,676.15

187

Long Island Power Solutions

NY

5,862.23

217

Sol Luna Solar

NM

3,665.72

188

Solaris Energy

CO

5,429.22

218

CMTA

KY

3,661.54

189

iDEAL Energies

MN

5,296.53

219

Creative Solar USA

GA

3,548.82

190

Harvest Power

NY

5,251.82

220

Solar Solution

DC

3,499.38

191

Renu Energy Solutions

NC

5,239.81

221

Sol-Up

NV

3,425.28

192

Sunny Energy

AZ

5,130.80

222

Scudder Solar Energy Systems

CA

3,424.84

193

Seal Solar

AR

5,027.91

223

Sun Light & Power

CA

3,410.28

194

NC Solar Now

NC

5,021.89

224

BriteStreet

CO

3,388.92

195

GenPro Energy Solutions

SD

5,009.84

225

ISO Solar

PR

3,384.64

196

PPC Solar

NM

4,917.07

226

Creative Energies

UT

3,195.94

197

Victory Solar

TX

4,866.25

227

GenRenew

NJ

3,138.16

198

TMI Energy Solutions

OH

4,817.22

228

Hytech Solar

NY

3,087.47

199

RockBridge Energy

GA

4,675.36

229

Goldin Solar

FL

3,054.09

200

American Sentry Solar

MD

4,668.86

230

HES Solar

CA

2,974.99

201

SunPower by Precis

CA

4,611.59

231

8MSolar

NC

2,956.06

202

Positive Energy Solar

NM

4,561.52

232

SunRenu Solar

AZ

2,913.50

203

Boston Solar

MA

4,543.66

233

Solarponics

CA

2,901.19

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I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

234

Denk and Roche Builders

IL

2,900.00

263

Sprig Electric

CA

2,074.94

235

PurePoint Energy

CT

2,856.93

264

Streamline Solar

AZ

2,053.37

236

SolareAmerica

PA

2,854.42

265

RevoluSun Massachusetts

MA

2,039.07

237

Ideal Energy

IA

2,852.77

266

Tron Solar

IL

2,031.25

238

Simply Solar

CA

2,833.71

267

Clean Energy USA

DE

2,024.96

239

Simple Solar

MO

2,817.68

268

My Generation Energy

MA

1,980.93

240

Robco Electric

NV

2,734.70

269

PowerLutions Solar

NJ

1,959.51

241

EcoMark Solar

CO

2,729.39

270

Clean Solar

CA

1,939.29

242

Cosmic Solar

CA

2,677.33

271

RisingSun Solar

MO

1,930.96

243

SouthWest Sun Solar

CA

2,671.24

272

Solar States

PA

1,901.91

244

Bob Heinmiller Solar Solutions

FL

2,656.77

273

Solar Impact

FL

1,873.51

245

Yellowlite

OH

2,627.64

274

Solar Smart Living

NM

1,853.48

246

1 Source Solar

IA

2,622.44

275

Allterra Solar

CA

1,841.87

247

Forme Solar Electric

CA

2,588.09

276

CMI Solar & Electric

DE

1,822.57

248

Zenernet

AZ

2,515.61

277

Atlasta Solar Center

CO

1,812.03

249

Elemental Energy

OR

2,482.80

278

New Day Solar

CA

1,747.64

250

AllSeason Solar

NJ

2,478.94

279

Solar Power of Oklahoma

OK

1,726.49

251

Fresh Coast Solar

IL

2,421.52

280

Green Mountain Solar

VT

1,715.29

252

Renewvia Energy

GA

2,362.77

281

PV Squared

MA

1,704.74

253

All American Solar

FL

2,299.37

282

North State Solar Energy

CA

1,696.03

254

OE Solar

NM

2,279.87

283

Mountain View Solar

WV

1,687.88

255

Independent Power Systems

CO

2,251.07

284

Canopy Energy

CA

1,676.86

256

Stockman’s Energy

CA

2,192.24

285

Sunlight Solar

FL

1,657.52

257

Ipsun Solar

VA

2,168.39

286

Northwest Electric & Solar

WA

1,651.30

258

Puget Sound Solar

WA

2,165.24

287

Fuzion Energy

CA

1,644.14

259

JMB Renewables

CA

2,129.06

288

Magic Sun Solar

CA

1,629.71

260

American Solar Power

CA

2,096.54

289

Solterra Solar

WA

1,615.76

261

Palomar Solar and Roofing

CA

2,084.08

290

15 lightyears

FL

1,573.52

262

Tick Tock Energy

IL

2,075.35

291

Morton Solar

IN

1,565.84

46

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TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

ME

1,552.60

303

IQ Power

FL

1,418.43

EIS Solar

PA

1,541.87

304

Power Production Management

FL

1,411.97

294

Granite State Solar

NH

1,539.11

305

Kosmos Solar

TX

1,398.36

295

Arizona Energy Pros

AZ

1,536.82

306

National Solar Service

IL

1,388.09

296

Cromwell Solar

KS

1,534.73

307

Westcoast Solar Energy

CA

1,356.16

297

Empire Renewable Energy

AZ

1,522.04

308

Eagle Solar and Light

AL

1,341.63

298

EGT Solar

ID

1,515.79

309

Clayco Electric

CA

1,328.99

299

Solar Generation

NY

1,506.82

310

Resonant Energy

MA

1,311.55

300

Bombard Electric

NV

1,488.49

311

Peak View Solar

CO

1,297.04

301

Sunergy Systems

WA

1,466.76

312

Highlight Solar

CA

1,275.76

302

Michigan Solar Solutions

MI

1,431.87

313

Artisan Electric

WA

1,225.82

OVERALL RANK

COMPANY NAME

HQ STATE

292

Maine Solar Solutions

293

PRIMARY MARKET

COMPANY NAME

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020


TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS

I N T H E U N I T E D STAT ES 2 0 2 1

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

HQ STATE

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

314

Sunsense Solar

CO

1,211.93

343

Coastal Solar Power

GA

909.05

315

Sugar Hollow Solar

NC

1,192.92

344

Exact Solar

PA

909.04

316

CitiGreen

CA

1,178.76

345

Moore Energy

PA

906.79

317

Third Sun Solar

OH

1,178.28

346

Ailey Solar Electric

IL

895.98

318

Solar-Fit

FL

1,173.32

347

Same Sun of Vermont

VT

887.45

319

Cutler Bay Solar Solutions

FL

1,167.81

348

Cool Blew Solar & Electric

AZ

871.10

320

Resolute Performance Contracting

AZ

1,150.72

349

Alternative Energy Southeast

GA

857.70

321

Nova Solar

VA

1,145.94

350

Stateline Solar

IL

852.14

322

Zapotec Energy

MA

1,102.90

351

Mass Renewables

MA

791.27

323

Enerlogics Solar

OH

1,100.00

352

Main Street Solar

VA

760.25

324

Shaw Solar

CO

1,067.92

353

A1A Solar Contracting

FL

759.11

325

VerdeSol

SC

1,054.78

354

SunWork Renewable Energy Projects

CA

758.74

326

Sunshine Renewable Solutions

TX

1,053.10

355

Solar Source Inc.

CA

752.99

327

Solar Watt Solutions

NV

1,052.70

356

California Solar Electric Co.

CA

751.98

328

OnSite Energy

MT

1,051.61

357

Emerald Energy

NC

739.39

329

Solar Dad and Sons

NY

1,037.02

358

Buffalo Solar

NY

737.53

330

Energy Consultants Group

IA

1,027.87

359

Advanced Energy Systems

OR

715.94

331

Island Pacific Energy

HI

1,022.33

360

Silverline Home Remodeling

CA

709.76

332

CB Solar

IA

1,008.45

361

Arctic Solar Ventures

AK

691.10

333

Southern Light Solar

MA

1,000.75

362

SolarTyme

VA

679.62

334

MC Power Cos.

MO

990.94

363

E2 Solar

OR

665.97

335

Solar Electric Freedom

AZ

973.51

364

Whole Sun Designs

IN

660.77

336

Solar SME

TX

960.33

365

Sunbridge Solar

WA

653.80

337

California Home Solar

CA

958.34

366

Carlson Electric

WI

649.39

338

South Sound Solar

WA

955.81

367

Southern Solar Systems

AL

637.08

339

King Solar

KS

930.72

368

Wright-Way Solar Technologies

TX

635.18

340

Solar Direct

FL

924.40

369

Good Energy Solutions

KS

623.41

341

Pingo Solar

CA

913.54

370

Brilliant Harvest

FL

618.73

342

Green Water and Power

CA

913.00

371

Brightstar Solar

MA

612.85

48

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

OVERALL RANK

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

HQ STATE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

HQ STATE

PRIMARY MARKET

kW INSTALLED IN 2020

372

Newport Renewables

RI

552.83

401

Solar Connexion

VA

368.66

373

Ace LLC Solar

TN

549.82

402

TerraSol Energies

PA

366.83

374

Sandbox Solar

CO

547.87

403

Solar Planet

KS

345.73

404

Alternative Power Solutions of NY

NY

336.72

405

Empowered Energy Systems

CO

323.29

406

Nickels Energy Solutions

NY

304.88

407

SunRoof Solar

NY

293.79

408

Harrimans

FL

288.64

409

Juapi Project Services

PR

274.02

375

Sumpter Solar Services

MI

546.87

376

Core Energy

FL

541.79

377

Save a Lot Solar

CA

541.69

378

Advanced Solar

IN

536.50

379

Belmont Solar

PA

513.19

380

Pennsylvania Solar Energy Co.

PA

508.49

381

Texas Green Energy

TX

503.09

Southard Solar and Construction

410

Living Solar

CO

258.70

382

CO

494.22

411

Solar Store of Greenfield

MA

241.96

383

AviSun Renewable Energy

OH

482.01

412

Alternative Power Solutions

CA

238.03

384

Solar Tech Elec

FL

477.18

413

Green Sun Energy Services

NJ

214.86

385

RC Construction Solar

SC

470.00

414

Solar Heat and Electric

NE

160.00

386

Aurora Energy

MD

465.80

415

JSunPV

KS

155.67

387

Solar Sam

MO

458.81

416

ReVamp Energy

CA

155.60

388

Missouri Solar Applications

MO

450.68

417

Energy Concepts

WI

152.04

389

Solar Pro Roofing

NY

448.65

418

YouVee Solar

CA

137.35

390

Greenlife Technologies

TX

445.47

419

AllCities Solar and Electric

WA

127.58

391

API Solar

IL

443.38

420

SWT Energy

NE

125.55

392

CE Team

NJ

432.91

421

SunPower Builders

PA

125.35

393

Winona Renewable Energy

MN

425.34

422

Arsenal Solar

PA

117.00

394

Imagine Energy

OR

422.98

423

Sunergy Renewable Systems

IA

90.54

395

RETTEW Field Services

PA

420.00

424

Built Well Solar

NY

69.55

396

American Electric

HI

411.62

425

DayStar Solar Systems

PA

66.40

397

Carolina Energy Conservation

SC

402.86

426

Renewable Energy Outfitters

CO

49.30

398

Earth Electric

CA

394.91

399

Peak Solar Designs

CO

394.37

400

REAL Solar

MN

377.05

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Installer: Swinerton Renewable Energy (No. 1 Utility Contractor) I M PACT S O L A R L A M A R C O U N T Y, T E XA S 2 59, 49 9 k W

TOP UTILITY CONTRACTORS EPC

UTILITY RANK

52

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

UTILITY RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Swinerton Renewable Energy

1

1,708,900.00

21

DEPCOM Power

21

436,100.00

2

Blattner

2

1,358,060.00

22

Signal Energy

22

342,500.00

3

Moss

3

1,286,990.00

23

Silicon Ranch

24

305,321.65

4

Mortenson

4

1,212,100.00

24

DKD Electric

25

276,654.50

5

Sun Solar LLC

5

1,197,827.00

25

Borrego

26

255,896.31

6

Cantsink

6

1,184,329.00

26

Wood

27

237,300.00

7

McCarthy Building Cos.

7

1,038,000.00

27

Watson Electrical Construction

29

217,620.00

8

Blue Ridge Power

8

961,485.00

28

Pure Power Contractors

30

190,041.00

9

Black & Veatch

9

948,670.00

29

CS Energy

31

188,400.00

10

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

894,268.00

30

E Light Electric Services

32

184,400.00

11

Directional Services

11

653,166.61

31

BH Inc.

33

172,320.05

12

Rosendin Electric

12

640,700.00

32

NARENCO

34

138,097.00

13

Baker Electric

13

536,917.81

33

AEMP

37

126,600.00

14

AES Clean Energy

14

526,180.00

34

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

39

110,615.00

15

Cupertino Electric

15

497,606.00

35

Oakwood Construction Services

41

101,600.00

16

RES (Renewable Energy Systems)

16

492,000.00

36

Inovateus Solar

42

101,428.00

17

Granite Construction

17

490,629.00

37

Alta Energy Services

49

82,060.00

18

Alternative Energy Development

18

482,000.00

38

LaBella Associates

50

73,600.00

19

Primoris Renewable Energy

19

445,950.00

39

J. Ranck Electric

51

71,338.00

20

J&B Solar

20

442,550.00

40

Recon Corp.

52

70,510.00

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EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR DEVELOPER

UTILITY RANK

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

41

Carolina Solar Energy

53

70,000.00

42

Sunstall

56

63,960.68

43

United Renewable Energy

58

51,849.00

44

Brandt Construction

66

44,575.00

45

Casey Electric

74

38,558.20

46

Newkirk Electric Associates

88

24,559.00

47

Bronxwood Construction Services

91

23,000.00

48

Axis Energy

96

21,647.02

49

Green Development

103

19,300.00

50

Faith Technologies

108

17,081.00

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Installer: Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (No. 1 Commercial Contractor) W. M . K E C K O B S E R VATO RY M AU N A K E A , H AWA I I 137 kW

TOP COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

COMMERCIAL RANK

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

COMMERCIAL RANK

1

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

331,730.00

21

2

AUI Partners

28

232,210.00

3

Nexamp

36

4

iSun Energy

5

54

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

Cenergy Power

75

37,550.77

22

Teichert Solar

76

36,762.90

127,509.32

23

US Solar

77

36,590.00

38

112,769.74

24

Pivot Energy

78

36,487.94

M Bar C Construction

40

101,637.84

25

Impact Power Solutions

80

34,617.97

6

Standard Solar

47

85,183.65

26

Trinity Power

81

33,828.64

7

Sunshine Solar

54

66,200.00

27

Baja Construction

82

33,080.56

8

New Energy Equity

55

65,246.86

28

Greenskies

83

28,771.76

9

EnterSolar

57

59,290.47

29

Navisun

85

27,319.00

10

MKD Electric

59

51,270.00

30

Solar Landscape

87

24,883.67

11

LASE Solar

60

50,140.21

31

Continental Energy Solutions

89

24,464.50

12

SunVest Solar

62

49,124.19

32

John Mills Electric

90

23,257.85

13

MBL-Energy

63

46,728.53

33

OnSite Solar

95

22,159.00

14

Sole Contracting

65

45,715.27

34

GRNE Solar

97

21,022.09

15

Got Electric

67

43,374.87

35

Helix Electric

98

20,966.00

16

DMH Services

69

41,852.91

36

Dynamic Energy

99

20,573.34

17

ForeFront Power

70

41,760.81

37

M. L. Schmitt

100

20,288.67

18

Schuler-Haas Electric

71

41,693.32

38

CTEC Solar

102

19,355.49

19

Fosler Construction Co.

72

39,955.47

39

Solect Energy

105

18,109.79

20

Collins Electrical

73

39,728.13

40

Elite Electric

106

17,976.88

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JULY 2021

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COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS

EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL RANK

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

COMMERCIAL RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

41

Sunrise Power Solutions

109

15,987.52

59

Alder Energy Systems

133

10,238.14

42

Melink Solar

111

15,123.81

60

Newport Power

134

10,190.92

43

Pickett Solar

112

15,000.35

61

LightWave Solar

138

9,523.28

44

Advanced Green Technologies

114

14,281.16

62

Scenic Hill Solar

141

9,309.20

45

New Era Electric

115

14,181.21

63

GEM Energy

142

9,113.00

46

Solar Optimum

116

14,146.28

64

Solar Mounts

155

7,904.50

47

Veregy

117

13,993.82

65

Stronghold Engineering

156

7,631.98

48

SunPeak

119

13,616.00

66

Kopp Electric Company

157

7,367.69

49

Namasté Solar

120

12,364.13

67

SOLON

158

7,363.53

50

O3 Energy

121

12,260.01

68

US Light Energy

162

7,236.00

51

Solar by CIR

122

12,169.83

69

Invaleon Solar

164

7,039.40

52

Solar Renewable Energy

124

12,019.03

70

Advanced Solar Products

165

6,959.00

53

Radiance Solar

125

11,708.00

71

Norwich Solar Technologies

166

6,925.63

54

Core Development Group

127

10,845.00

72

EmPower Solar

168

6,906.12

55

New Columbia Solar

128

10,758.41

73

M.B. Herzog Electric

169

6,780.00

56

Next Generation Solar

129

10,563.00

74

Solar Technologies

176

6,526.84

57

Paradise Energy Solutions

130

10,454.16

75

Harvest Solar

177

6,446.58

58

Berkowatts Electric

132

10,382.82

76

NextGrid

178

6,389.67

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COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS

EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR DEVELOPER

COMMERCIAL RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

77

Simpleray

182

6,092.73

78

Shorebreak Energy Developers

183

6,019.74

79

Geoscape Solar

185

5,942.76

80

Solaris Energy

188

5,429.22

81

iDEAL Energies

189

5,296.53

82

Seal Solar

193

5,027.91

83

GenPro Energy Solutions

195

5,009.84

84

PPC Solar

196

4,917.07

85

RockBridge Energy

199

4,675.36

86

Aegis Renewable Energy

206

4,201.95

87

AFC Solar

212

3,875.76

88

Treepublic

214

3,735.80

89

Altenergy

215

3,682.12

90

SunPower by esaSolar

216

3,676.15

91

Sol Luna Solar

217

3,665.72

92

CMTA

218

3,661.54

93

Scudder Solar Energy Systems

222

3,424.84

94

Sun Light & Power

223

3,410.28

95

Creative Energies

226

3,195.94

96

HES Solar

230

2,974.99

97

SunRenu Solar

232

2,913.50

98

Denk and Roche Builders

234

2,900.00

99

PurePoint Energy

235

2,856.93

100

SolareAmerica

236

2,854.42

101

Ideal Energy

237

2,852.77

102

1 Source Solar

246

2,622.44

103

Renewvia Energy

252

2,362.77

104

OE Solar

254

2,279.87

105

Stockman’s Energy

256

2,192.24

106

American Solar Power

260

2,096.54

107

Sprig Electric

263

2,074.94

108

Solar Impact

273

1,873.51

109

CMI Solar & Electric

276

1,822.57

110

North State Solar Energy

282

1,696.03

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Installer: Titan Solar Power (No. 1 Residential Contractor) R E S I D E N T I A L P R OJ E CT O R L A N D O, F LO R I DA 23.129 kW

TOP RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

RESIDENTIAL RANK

58

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

RESIDENTIAL RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Titan Solar Power

35

132,816.69

21

GreenBrilliance

118

13,856.21

2

Sunpro Solar

43

94,959.60

22

Baker Electric Home Energy

123

12,032.43

3

Momentum Solar

44

94,682.25

23

Moxie Solar

126

10,863.25

4

Freedom Forever

45

92,041.76

24

SunCommon

131

10,412.56

5

Trinity Solar

46

87,186.94

25

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

135

9,753.99

6

ACE Solar

48

84,463.85

26

Sunline Energy

136

9,720.27

7

POWERHOME Solar

61

49,344.37

27

V3 Electric

137

9,581.71

8

ION Solar

64

46,653.18

28

Icon Power

139

9,448.64

9

Bright Planet Solar

68

42,079.98

29

SolarMax Technology

140

9,390.35

10

CapStone Solar

79

35,565.33

30

Solar Topps

143

9,065.95

11

ReVision Energy

84

27,507.83

31

RevoluSun Smart Home

144

8,771.48

12

Arch Electric

86

26,684.77

32

SUNation Solar Systems

146

8,657.92

13

Vision Solar

92

22,497.12

33

Skyline Solar

147

8,417.65

14

Elevation Solar

93

22,244.42

34

Shine Solar

148

8,259.89

15

Energy Service Partners

94

22,170.99

35

Renova Energy

149

8,213.73

16

Freedom Solar Power

101

19,814.52

36

Dynamic SLR

150

8,206.87

17

Sigora Solar

104

18,417.14

37

Current Electric

151

8,183.21

18

Semper Solaris

107

17,820.21

38

Atlantic Key Energy

152

8,039.87

19

Solar Energy World

110

15,712.23

39

NM Solar Group

153

8,021.66

20

Synaptic Solar

113

14,444.39

40

Windfree Solar

154

8,015.16

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RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

RESIDENTIAL RANK

60

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

RESIDENTIAL RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

41

Solgen Power

159

7,347.05

75

Solar Solution

220

3,499.38

42

CAM Solar

160

7,281.88

76

Sol-Up

221

3,425.28

43

Maximo Solar

161

7,239.72

77

BriteStreet

224

3,388.92

44

Harmon Electric

163

7,101.08

78

ISO Solar

225

3,384.64

45

Universal Solar Direct

170

6,703.59

79

GenRenew

227

3,138.16

46

StraightUp Solar

171

6,641.97

80

Hytech Solar

228

3,087.47

47

Green Power Energy

172

6,638.27

81

Goldin Solar

229

3,054.09

48

Eagle Point Solar

173

6,620.42

82

8MSolar

231

2,956.06

49

Cape Fear Solar Systems

174

6,610.42

83

Solarponics

233

2,901.19

50

Lumina Solar

175

6,571.69

84

Simply Solar

238

2,833.71

51

A&R Solar

179

6,335.41

85

Simple Solar

239

2,817.68

52

GRID Alternatives

180

6,209.67

86

Robco Electric

240

2,734.70

53

Solar Is Freedom

181

6,146.90

87

EcoMark Solar

241

2,729.39

54

Kayo Energy

184

5,948.18

88

Cosmic Solar

242

2,677.33

55

Stellar Solar

186

5,886.85

89

SouthWest Sun Solar

243

2,671.24

56

Long Island Power Solutions

187

5,862.23

90

Bob Heinmiller Solar Solutions

244

2,656.77

57

Harvest Power

190

5,251.82

91

Yellowlite

245

2,627.64

58

Renu Energy Solutions

191

5,239.81

92

Forme Solar Electric

247

2,588.09

59

Sunny Energy

192

5,130.80

93

Zenernet

248

2,515.61

60

NC Solar Now

194

5,021.89

94

Elemental Energy

249

2,482.80

61

Victory Solar

197

4,866.25

95

AllSeason Solar

250

2,478.94

62

American Sentry Solar

200

4,668.86

96

Fresh Coast Solar

251

2,421.52

63

SunPower by Precis

201

4,611.59

97

All American Solar

253

2,299.37

64

Positive Energy Solar

202

4,561.52

98

Independent Power Systems

255

2,251.07

65

Boston Solar

203

4,543.66

99

Ipsun Solar

257

2,168.39

66

Vibe Solar

204

4,359.79

100

Puget Sound Solar

258

2,165.24

67

Sun Badger Solar

205

4,266.73

101

JMB Renewables

259

2,129.06

68

Sun Solar

207

4,170.84

102

Palomar Solar and Roofing

261

2,084.08

69

Convert Solar

208

4,077.48

103

Tick Tock Energy

262

2,075.35

70

Solar Source

209

3,912.94

104

Streamline Solar

264

2,053.37

71

EFS Energy

210

3,904.51

105

RevoluSun Massachusetts

265

2,039.07

72

Sun Nerds

211

3,894.86

106

Tron Solar

266

2,031.25

73

Endries Solar & Electric

213

3,756.41

107

Clean Energy USA

267

2,024.96

74

Creative Solar USA

219

3,548.82

108

My Generation Energy

268

1,980.93

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RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

RESIDENTIAL RANK

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

RESIDENTIAL RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

109

PowerLutions Solar

269

1,959.51

122

Sunlight Solar

285

1,657.52

110

Clean Solar

270

1,939.29

123

Northwest Electric & Solar

286

1,651.30

111

RisingSun Solar

271

1,930.96

124

Fuzion Energy

287

1,644.14

112

Solar States

272

1,901.91

125

Magic Sun Solar

288

1,629.71

113

Solar Smart Living

274

1,853.48

126

Solterra Solar

289

1,615.76

114

Allterra Solar

275

1,841.87

127

15 lightyears

290

1,573.52

115

Atlasta Solar Center

277

1,812.03

128

Morton Solar

291

1,565.84

116

New Day Solar

278

1,747.64

129

Maine Solar Solutions

292

1,552.60

117

Solar Power of Oklahoma

279

1,726.49

130

EIS Solar

293

1,541.87

118

Green Mountain Solar

280

1,715.29

131

Granite State Solar

294

1,539.11

119

PV Squared

281

1,704.74

132

Arizona Energy Pros

295

1,536.82

120

Mountain View Solar

283

1,687.88

133

EGT Solar

298

1,515.79

121

Canopy Energy

284

1,676.86

134

Solar Generation

299

1,506.82


RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

RESIDENTIAL RANK

62

COMPANY NAME

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

RESIDENTIAL RANK

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

SALES PARTNER

OVERALL RANK

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

135

Sunergy Systems

301

1,466.76

168

Mass Renewables

351

791.27

136

Michigan Solar Solutions

302

1,431.87

169

Main Street Solar

352

760.25

137

IQ Power

303

1,418.43

170

A1A Solar Contracting

353

759.11

138

Power Production Management

304

1,411.97

Kosmos Solar

1,398.36

SunWork Renewable Energy Projects

354

758.74

139

305

171

140

National Solar Service

306

1,388.09

172

Solar Source Inc.

355

752.99

141

Clayco Electric

309

1,328.99

173

California Solar Electric Co.

356

751.98

142

Peak View Solar

311

1,297.04

174

Emerald Energy

357

739.39

143

Highlight Solar

312

1,275.76

175

Buffalo Solar

358

737.53

144

Artisan Electric

313

1,225.82

176

Silverline Home Remodeling

360

709.76

145

Sugar Hollow Solar

315

1,192.92

177

Arctic Solar Ventures

361

691.10

146

Third Sun Solar

317

1,178.28

178

SolarTyme

362

679.62

147

Solar-Fit

318

1,173.32

179

E2 Solar

363

665.97

148

Cutler Bay Solar Solutions

319

1,167.81

180

Whole Sun Designs

364

660.77

149

Nova Solar

321

1,145.94

181

Sunbridge Solar

365

653.80

150

Shaw Solar

324

1,067.92

182

Carlson Electric

366

649.39

151

Sunshine Renewable Solutions

326

1,053.10

183

Wright-Way Solar Technologies

368

635.18

152

Solar Watt Solutions

327

1,052.70

184

Good Energy Solutions

369

623.41

153

OnSite Energy

328

1,051.61

185

Brightstar Solar

371

612.85

154

Solar Dad and Sons

329

1,037.02

186

Sandbox Solar

374

547.87

155

Energy Consultants Group

330

1,027.87

187

Sumpter Solar Services

375

546.87

156

Solar SME

336

960.33

188

Core Energy

376

541.79

157

California Home Solar

337

958.34

189

Save a Lot Solar

377

541.69

158

South Sound Solar

338

955.81

190

Advanced Solar

378

536.50

159

King Solar

339

930.72

191

Belmont Solar

379

513.19

160

Solar Direct

340

924.40

192

Pennsylvania Solar Energy Co.

380

508.49

161

Pingo Solar

341

913.54

193

Texas Green Energy

381

503.09

162

Coastal Solar Power

343

909.05

194

Southard Solar and Construction

382

494.22

163

Exact Solar

344

909.04

195

Solar Tech Elec

384

477.18

164

Ailey Solar Electric

346

895.98

196

RC Construction Solar

385

470.00

165

Same Sun of Vermont

347

887.45

197

Solar Sam

387

458.81

166

Cool Blew Solar & Electric

348

871.10

198

Solar Pro Roofing

389

448.65

Greenlife Technologies

852.14

390

445.47

Stateline Solar

350

199

167

200

API Solar

391

443.38

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JULY 2021

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SOLAR SPOTLIGHT:

New techniques for solar mounting and flashing can save time on rooftops IN THIS SPECIAL EDITION of Contractor’s Corner, solar mounting and racking manufacturer SnapNrack talks about its new, Miami-Dade-approved mounting solution that does away with cumbersome metal flashing. Below is a portion of the company’s Solar Spotlight podcast with Solar Power World, but be sure to listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast app to learn more about SnapNrack’s work to speed up and eliminate steps in the installation process. Tell us about your SpeedSeal Technology and how it's different from other products on the market. SpeedSeal is not one specific product, we like to say it's a technology. Within that technology, we've applied it to different roof attachments for composition shingles. Legacy systems out there generally use a metal flashing seal, and I like to say a metal flashing on a comp shingle roof is more of a passive seal. You can have issues in there with high winds or low slopes and combinations thereof, where water can work its way back. To install that flashing, you see guys up there with pry bars; you have to put the flashings in between the layers of the composition shingle. To do that right, you have to pop up little nails and that exposes the nail holes. If you work through the actual installation instructions, you know you're supposed to seal the nail holes, but installers don't always do that. The SpeedSeal Technology is not a passive system, I like to say it's an active system. Instead of relying on that passive sheet metal

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flashing, we're relying on what we call lag-driven sealant geometry within our mounts. So we call it an integrated flashing, taking that flashing functionality and integrating it into our mounts themselves. We've basically created this active seal all around the mounting hardware that you apply, and there's no disruption to the roof whatsoever. We're not shoving pry bars in there; we're not messing with those shingles. How do these attachments help installers do their jobs better? It's really speed and efficiency. If you watch install crews, there's usually one guy or gal that's running around and shoving all these flashings in and then somebody else is coming back behind them and putting down the L Foot mounts. So what we've done is eliminated this damage that they'd have to go back and fix. We've also eliminated this whole process in the installation of going and stuffing in flashing. SpeedSeal is basically a surgical approach to doing your install. Basically no wasted operations or actions. It's just a much cleaner install, it's a much nicer install, at the end of the day, it saves a lot of time on the roof and in the field. How did you test and validate this solution? We started off with doing all of our wind-driven rain tests, and then we went into submersion testing. The other piece of it this that's really I would hope to be unique to us is all of the structural testing. We do structural testing for our product, which is necessary to come up with our spans and things like that in our structural engineering.

We've done all of our homework and done a lot of our own internal validations to make sure this thing performs and works well under a wide variety of loads. Can you tell me more about your MiamiDade approval? When you get into actually installing in MiamiDade and that jurisdiction specifically, they usually will require you to have a Miami-Dadeapproved product. There's a really small list of products that are Florida-approved, and there's an even smaller list of products that have actually been evaluated by the Miami-Dade AHJ, and we are on that list. Having this approval means that installers who use the SpeedSeal can streamline their permitting process so they no longer have to go in and have a site-specific set of engineering plans. They can rely on our standard offthe-shelf engineering and that Miami-Dade approval. It speeds up and enables installations in that specific market, but it also lends huge credibility to the technology that we've been installing for years. SPW

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What’s your favorite part about being in the solar industry? My favorite part is the hands-on experience I gain working with electricity. The people I get to interact with on a daily basis in my hometown and getting to meet people from all different walks of life. The complex problems I get to solve working in the inner-city installing solar. Not to mention the reward of working in an industry that helps reduce our carbon footprint. THOMAS GLENN

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The constant evolution in technologies and challenges it brings — keeps me on my toes. Over the past eight years I’ve been with SunRenu, panel wattage, inverter and racking technology has constantly evolved. At each evolution, it’s like learning a new product or technology, which satisfies my desire to be a lifelong learner and to be an expert in my craft. The company does a great job at selling and installing commercial solar systems, and it’s my job as lead electrician to figure out the most efficient and high-quality way to execute these projects.

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Installer: Blattner (No. 2 Solar EPC) M AV E R I C K 6 & 7 R I V E R S I D E C O U N T Y, CA L I F O R N I A 3 1 0, 5 0 0 k W

TOP SOLAR EPCs UTILITY CONTRACTOR

EPC RANK

66

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Swinerton Renewable Energy

1

1,708,900.00

2

Blattner

2

1,358,060.00

3

Moss

3

1,286,990.00

4

Mortenson

4

1,212,100.00

5

McCarthy Building Cos.

7

1,038,000.00

6

Blue Ridge Power

8

961,485.00

7

Black & Veatch

9

948,670.00

8

Rosendin Electric

12

640,700.00

9

Baker Electric

13

536,917.81

10

Cupertino Electric

15

497,606.00

11

RES (Renewable Energy Systems)

16

492,000.00

12

Primoris Renewable Energy

19

445,950.00

13

DEPCOM Power

21

436,100.00

14

Signal Energy

22

342,500.00

15

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

331,730.00

16

Borrego

26

255,896.31

17

Wood

27

237,300.00

18

AUI Partners

28

232,210.00

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TOP SOLAR EPCs

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

EPC RANK

68

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

19

Pure Power Contractors

30

190,041.00

20

CS Energy

31

188,400.00

21

NARENCO

34

138,097.00

22

iSun Energy

38

112,769.74

23

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

39

110,615.00

24

Oakwood Construction Services

41

101,600.00

25

J. Ranck Electric

51

71,338.00

26

Recon Corp.

52

70,510.00

27

United Renewable Energy

58

51,849.00

28

Brandt Construction

66

44,575.00

29

Bright Planet Solar

68

42,079.98

30

Fosler Construction Co.

72

39,955.47

31

Collins Electrical

73

39,728.13

32

Cenergy Power

75

37,550.77

33

Trinity Power

81

33,828.64

34

Newkirk Electric Associates

88

24,559.00

35

Continental Energy Solutions

89

24,464.50

36

Axis Energy

96

21,647.02

37

GRNE Solar

97

21,022.09

38

Helix Electric

98

20,966.00

39

Dynamic Energy

99

20,573.34

40

CTEC Solar

102

19,355.49

41

Faith Technologies

108

17,081.00

42

Sunrise Power Solutions

109

15,987.52

43

Melink Solar

111

15,123.81

44

Pickett Solar

112

15,000.35

45

Advanced Green Technologies

114

14,281.16

46

Veregy

117

13,993.82

47

SunPeak

119

13,616.00

48

Namasté Solar

120

12,364.13

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TOP SOLAR EPCs

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

EPC RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

49

Radiance Solar

125

11,708.00

50

New Columbia Solar

128

10,758.41

51

Paradise Energy Solutions

130

10,454.16

52

Berkowatts Electric

132

10,382.82

53

Alder Energy Systems

133

10,238.14

54

Newport Power

134

10,190.92

55

LightWave Solar

138

9,523.28

56

Eitri Foundry

145

8,737.00

57

Stronghold Engineering

156

7,631.98

58

Kopp Electric Company

157

7,367.69

59

SOLON

158

7,363.53

60

Invaleon Solar

164

7,039.40

61

Advanced Solar Products

165

6,959.00

62

Norwich Solar Technologies

166

6,925.63

63

Vanguard Energy Partners

167

6,921.36

64

EmPower Solar

168

6,906.12

65

Eagle Point Solar

173

6,620.42

66

Solar Technologies

176

6,526.84

67

Harvest Solar

177

6,446.58

68

Simpleray

182

6,092.73

69

Geoscape Solar

185

5,942.76

70

Seal Solar

193

5,027.91

71

GenPro Energy Solutions

195

5,009.84

72

PPC Solar

196

4,917.07

73

American Sentry Solar

200

4,668.86

74

Aegis Renewable Energy

206

4,201.95

75

Sun Solar

207

4,170.84

76

Treepublic

214

3,735.80

77

Altenergy

215

3,682.12

78

SunPower by esaSolar

216

3,676.15

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TOP SOLAR EPCs

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

EPC RANK

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

79

Sol Luna Solar

217

3,665.72

80

CMTA

218

3,661.54

81

Scudder Solar Energy Systems

222

3,424.84

82

Sun Light & Power

223

3,410.28

83

HES Solar

230

2,974.99

84

SunRenu Solar

232

2,913.50

85

PurePoint Energy

235

2,856.93

86

SolareAmerica

236

2,854.42

87

Ideal Energy

237

2,852.77

88

1 Source Solar

246

2,622.44

89

Renewvia Energy

252

2,362.77

90

OE Solar

254

2,279.87

91

Sprig Electric

263

2,074.94

92

Solar Impact

273

1,873.51

93

CMI Solar & Electric

276

1,822.57

94

North State Solar Energy

282

1,696.03

95

Morton Solar

291

1,565.84

96

Cromwell Solar

296

1,534.73

97

Empire Renewable Energy

297

1,522.04

98

Eagle Solar and Light

308

1,341.63

99

Sunsense Solar

314

1,211.93

100

CitiGreen

316

1,178.76

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Installer: Inovateus Solar (No. 4 Solar Developer) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS C H A M PA I G N , I L L I N O I S 12,319 kW

TOP SOLAR DEVELOPERS UTILITY CONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER RANK

72

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

AES Clean Energy

14

526,180.00

2

Silicon Ranch

24

305,321.65

3

Nexamp

36

127,509.32

4

Inovateus Solar

42

101,428.00

5

Standard Solar

47

85,183.65

6

Carolina Solar Energy

53

70,000.00

7

New Energy Equity

55

65,246.86

8

EnterSolar

57

59,290.47

9

SunVest Solar

62

49,124.19

10

ForeFront Power

70

41,760.81

11

US Solar

77

36,590.00

12

Pivot Energy

78

36,487.94

13

Impact Power Solutions

80

34,617.97

14

Greenskies

83

28,771.76

15

Navisun

85

27,319.00

16

Solar Landscape

87

24,883.67

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TOP SOLAR DEVELOPERS

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

17

Green Development

103

19,300.00

18

Solect Energy

105

18,109.79

19

Solar Optimum

116

14,146.28

20

O3 Energy

121

12,260.01

21

Solar Renewable Energy

124

12,019.03

22

Core Development Group

127

10,845.00

23

Scenic Hill Solar

141

9,309.20

24

GEM Energy

142

9,113.00

25

US Light Energy

162

7,236.00

26

NextGrid

178

6,389.67

27

Shorebreak Energy Developers

183

6,019.74

28

Solaris Energy

188

5,429.22

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TOP SOLAR DEVELOPERS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER RANK

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

29

iDEAL Energies

189

5,296.53

30

RockBridge Energy

199

4,675.36

31

Sun Badger Solar

205

4,266.73

32

SouthWest Sun Solar

243

2,671.24

33

Canopy Energy

284

1,676.86

34

Resonant Energy

310

1,311.55

35

Enerlogics Solar

323

1,100.00

36

Solar SME

336

960.33

37

Stateline Solar

350

852.14

38

Ace LLC Solar

373

549.82

39

ReVamp Energy

416

155.60

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Installer: Sunpro Solar (No. 2 Solar Rooftop Contractor) R E S I D E N T I A L P R OJ E CT H A R L I N GTO N , T E XA S 3 7. 9 5 5 k W

TOP SOLAR ROOFTOP CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP RANK

76

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Titan Solar Power

35

132,816.69

2

Sunpro Solar

43

94,959.60

3

Momentum Solar

44

94,682.25

4

Freedom Forever

45

92,041.76

5

Trinity Solar

46

87,186.94

6

ACE Solar

48

84,463.85

7

POWERHOME Solar

61

49,344.37

8

ION Solar

64

46,653.18

9

CapStone Solar

79

35,565.33

10

ReVision Energy

84

27,507.83

11

Arch Electric

86

26,684.77

12

Elevation Solar

93

22,244.42

13

Energy Service Partners

94

22,170.99

14

Freedom Solar Power

101

19,814.52

15

Sigora Solar

104

18,417.14

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TOP SOLAR ROOFTOP CONTRACTORS

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

16

Semper Solaris

107

17,820.21

17

Solar Energy World

110

15,712.23

18

Synaptic Solar

113

14,444.39

19

GreenBrilliance

118

13,856.21

20

Baker Electric Home Energy

123

12,032.43

21

Moxie Solar

126

10,863.25

22

SunCommon

131

10,412.56

23

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

135

9,753.99

24

Sunline Energy

136

9,720.27

25

V3 Electric

137

9,581.71

26

Icon Power

139

9,448.64

27

SolarMax Technology

140

9,390.35

28

Solar Topps

143

9,065.95

29

RevoluSun Smart Home

144

8,771.48

30

SUNation Solar Systems

146

8,657.92

31

Skyline Solar

147

8,417.65

32

Shine Solar

148

8,259.89

33

Renova Energy

149

8,213.73

34

Dynamic SLR

150

8,206.87

35

Atlantic Key Energy

152

8,039.87

36

NM Solar Group

153

8,021.66

37

Windfree Solar

154

8,015.16

38

CAM Solar

160

7,281.88

39

Maximo Solar

161

7,239.72

40

Harmon Electric

163

7,101.08

41

Universal Solar Direct

170

6,703.59

42

StraightUp Solar

171

6,641.97

43

Green Power Energy

172

6,638.27

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TOP SOLAR ROOFTOP CONTRACTORS

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP RANK

78

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

44

Cape Fear Solar Systems

174

6,610.42

45

Lumina Solar

175

6,571.69

46

A&R Solar

179

6,335.41

47

GRID Alternatives

180

6,209.67

48

Solar Is Freedom

181

6,146.90

49

Kayo Energy

184

5,948.18

50

Stellar Solar

186

5,886.85

51

Long Island Power Solutions

187

5,862.23

52

Harvest Power

190

5,251.82

53

Renu Energy Solutions

191

5,239.81

54

Sunny Energy

192

5,130.80

55

NC Solar Now

194

5,021.89

56

Victory Solar

197

4,866.25

57

SunPower by Precis

201

4,611.59

58

Positive Energy Solar

202

4,561.52

59

Boston Solar

203

4,543.66

60

Vibe Solar

204

4,359.79

61

Convert Solar

208

4,077.48

62

Solar Source

209

3,912.94

63

EFS Energy

210

3,904.51

64

Endries Solar & Electric

213

3,756.41

65

Creative Solar USA

219

3,548.82

66

Solar Solution

220

3,499.38

67

Sol-Up

221

3,425.28

68

BriteStreet

224

3,388.92

69

ISO Solar

225

3,384.64

70

Creative Energies

226

3,195.94

71

GenRenew

227

3,138.16

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ROOFTOP CONTRACTORS TO P 1 0 0

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP RANK

80

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

72

Hytech Solar

228

3,087.47

73

Goldin Solar

229

3,054.09

74

8MSolar

231

2,956.06

75

Solarponics

233

2,901.19

76

Simply Solar

238

2,833.71

77

Simple Solar

239

2,817.68

78

Robco Electric

240

2,734.70

79

EcoMark Solar

241

2,729.39

80

Cosmic Solar

242

2,677.33

81

Bob Heinmiller Solar Solutions

244

2,656.77

82

Yellowlite

245

2,627.64

83

Forme Solar Electric

247

2,588.09

84

Elemental Energy

249

2,482.80

85

AllSeason Solar

250

2,478.94

86

All American Solar

253

2,299.37

87

Independent Power Systems

255

2,251.07

88

Ipsun Solar

257

2,168.39

89

Puget Sound Solar

258

2,165.24

90

Palomar Solar and Roofing

261

2,084.08

91

Tick Tock Energy

262

2,075.35

92

Streamline Solar

264

2,053.37

93

RevoluSun Massachusetts

265

2,039.07

94

Tron Solar

266

2,031.25

95

Clean Energy USA

267

2,024.96

96

PowerLutions Solar

269

1,959.51

97

Clean Solar

270

1,939.29

98

RisingSun Solar

271

1,930.96

99

Solar States

272

1,901.91

100

Solar Smart Living

274

1,853.48

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M Bar C on construction evolution over 45 years in business IN THIS SPECIAL EDITION of Contractor’s Corner, solar structure manufacturer and installer M Bar C talks about how the company has adapted to new construction markets and solar technologies over the years. Below is a portion of the company’s Solar Spotlight podcast with Solar Power World, but be sure to listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast app to learn more about M Bar C’s journey to solar.

SPW: How has construction changed in M Bar C's 45 years in business?

Erik Krivokopich, VP, business development: We've been in construction since 1975, and a lot of the ways we've done construction have been altered. We've had to be able to pivot in order to continue to deliver, specifically with the solar industry. Obviously, it's changing. Every single year, panels are getting bigger, construction methods are different, the expectations are different. In order to keep up with that, we've had to be adaptable. Solar's been here for a long time and it's going to be around a lot longer. We've had to keep practicing and making things right. Our clients continue to change — what used to be a niche market has now become an actual trade www.solarpowerworldonline.com

where the specifications are created. There's now clear expectations that are set for the construction industry, specifically with our trade, that make us better, and we were part of writing those expectations.

Tell me more about the pivoting you had to do, and when did you decide to get into solar?

I think it was 1998 or 1999, I guess solar carports were just starting in Europe. A gentlemen came to us and said, 'Have you ever thought about putting a solar panel in a carport?' We're like, 'No, what the heck, let's give it a shot and see what happens.' We had been doing regular apartment complex carports for 20 or 30 years and we were like, ‘All we're doing is adding glass to the top of a carport anyway, let's try it.’ So we did, and the rest is history. We've become a lot more efficient over time, higher quality. When you're putting glass over people's heads, it's a big deal. We've had to customize pretty much every single job and it's made us stay on our toes. When I started, I think we were doing 180-W panels. Now panels are 500 W. In order to do that same revenue, we've had to do three-times as much work. We've had to be efficient and grow with the industry.

How do you see M Bar C construction continuing to adapt and develop in the future?

The good part about what we do is solar is not going anywhere. Funding and incentives are still strong and I don't expect them to go anywhere in my lifetime. We're going to be around a long time. We've adapted so far and we've come out really strong. We're continuing to expand into the East Coast and we're supplying people with solutions they've never seen before. The demand is always going to be there, and we're always thinking outside the box of different products and services we can offer. A lot of times, folks are looking for a solution that may not exist, but we've made a lot of solutions exist that didn't before. That's what keeps us strong. SPW

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Installer: Sun Solar LLC (No. 1 Installation Subcontractor) E A S T B L AC K L A N D S O L A R P R OJ E CT M A N O R , T E XA S 144,000 kW

TOP INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR

INSTALL SUB RANK

82

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Sun Solar LLC

5

1,197,827.00

2

Cantsink

6

1,184,329.00

3

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

894,268.00

4

Granite Construction

17

490,629.00

5

Alternative Energy Development

18

482,000.00

6

J&B Solar

20

442,550.00

7

AEMP

37

126,600.00

8

M Bar C Construction

40

101,637.84

9

Alta Energy Services

49

82,060.00

10

LaBella Associates

50

73,600.00

11

Sunshine Solar

54

66,200.00

12

Sunstall

56

63,960.68

13

LASE Solar

60

50,140.21

14

MBL-Energy

63

46,728.53

15

Sole Contracting

65

45,715.27

16

DMH Services

69

41,852.91

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TOP INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTORS

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

INSTALL SUB RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

17

Teichert Solar

76

36,762.90

18

Baja Construction

82

33,080.56

19

Bronxwood Construction Services

91

23,000.00

20

Vision Solar

92

22,497.12

21

OnSite Solar

95

22,159.00

22

Elite Electric

106

17,976.88

23

Solar by CIR

122

12,169.83

24

Next Generation Solar

129

10,563.00

25

Solar Mounts

155

7,904.50

26

AFC Solar

212

3,875.76

27

Denk and Roche Builders

234

2,900.00

28

Fresh Coast Solar

251

2,421.52

29

JMB Renewables

259

2,129.06

30

My Generation Energy

268

1,980.93

31

Sunlight Solar

285

1,657.52

32

Resolute Performance Contracting

320

1,150.72

33

Solar Dad and Sons

329

1,037.02

34

California Home Solar

337

958.34

35

Coastal Solar Power

343

909.05

36

Moore Energy

345

906.79

37

Energy Concepts

417

152.04

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Installer: DKD Electric (No. 2 Electrical Subcontractor) J U N O S O L A R P R OJ E CT L A M E S A , T E XA S 166,000 kW

TOP ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUB RANK

84

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

TOTAL kW INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Directional Services

11

653,166.61

2

DKD Electric

25

276,654.50

3

Watson Electrical Construction

29

217,620.00

4

E Light Electric Services

32

184,400.00

5

BH Inc.

33

172,320.05

6

MKD Electric

59

51,270.00

7

Got Electric

67

43,374.87

8

Schuler-Haas Electric

71

41,693.32

9

Casey Electric

74

38,558.20

10

John Mills Electric

90

23,257.85

11

M. L. Schmitt

100

20,288.67

12

New Era Electric

115

14,181.21

13

Current Electric

151

8,183.21

14

M.B. Herzog Electric

169

6,780.00

15

TMI Energy Solutions

198

4,817.22

16

Stockman’s Energy

256

2,192.24

17

American Solar Power

260

2,096.54

18

Bombard Electric

300

1,488.49

19

American Electric

396

411.62

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Installer: Borrego (No. 1 Solar + Storage Installer) B U L LO C K R OA D S O L A R + S TO R AG E P R OJ E CT FREETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 12,000 kW SOLAR, 2 6 , 3 0 0 k W h S TO R AG E

TOP SOLAR + STORAGE INSTALLERS RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

SOLAR + STORAGE RANK

86

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL SOLAR kW INSTALLED IN 2020

ENERGY STORAGE kWh INSTALLED IN 2020

1

Borrego

26

255,896.31

89,123.0

2

CS Energy

31

188,400.00

46,748.0

3

Semper Solaris

107

17,820.21

45,679.0

4

POWERHOME Solar

61

49,344.37

38,680.0

5

AES Clean Energy

14

526,180.00

35,956.1

6

Axis Energy

96

21,647.02

22,686.0

7

RevoluSun Smart Home

144

8,771.48

17,920.5

8

Sunpro Solar

43

94,959.60

13,051.1

9

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

39

110,615.00

10,117.0

10

Elite Electric

106

17,976.88

10,095.6

11

ISO Solar

225

3,384.64

10,026.0

12

Maximo Solar

161

7,239.72

9,868.0

13

Next Generation Solar

129

10,563.00

8,104.0

14

Baker Electric Home Energy

123

12,032.43

8,017.1

15

V3 Electric

137

9,581.71

7,370.8

16

SunCommon

131

10,412.56

6,210.0

17

Solar Optimum

116

14,146.28

5,783.5

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TOP SOLAR + STORAGE INSTALLERS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

SOLAR + STORAGE RANK

88

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL SOLAR kW INSTALLED IN 2020

ENERGY STORAGE kWh INSTALLED IN 2020

18

Island Pacific Energy

331

1,022.33

5,277.6

19

Creative Solar USA

219

3,548.82

4,937.1

20

Nexamp

36

127,509.32

4,800.0

21

M.B. Herzog Electric

169

6,780.00

4,383.0

22

Freedom Solar Power

101

19,814.52

3,726.0

23

Titan Solar Power

35

132,816.69

3,630.5

24

Northwest Electric & Solar

286

1,651.30

3,132.0

25

ReVision Energy

84

27,507.83

2,997.0

26

GenPro Energy Solutions

195

5,009.84

2,573.9

27

Sigora Solar

104

18,417.14

2,470.5

28

Directional Services

11

653,166.61

2,250.0

29

Scudder Solar Energy Systems

222

3,424.84

2,187.0

30

Renu Energy Solutions

191

5,239.81

2,134.5

31

NC Solar Now

194

5,021.89

2,049.0

32

GreenBrilliance

118

13,856.21

2,048.0

33

A1A Solar Contracting

353

759.11

1,876.5

34

Freedom Forever

45

92,041.76

1,831.2

35

A&R Solar

179

6,335.41

1,790.0

36

Solect Energy

105

18,109.79

1,763.0

37

Bright Planet Solar

68

42,079.98

1,723.3

38

Allterra Solar

275

1,841.87

1,606.5

39

Solarponics

233

2,901.19

1,552.5

40

Goldin Solar

229

3,054.09

1,498.5

41

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

331,730.00

1,377.0

42

Sprig Electric

263

2,074.94

1,360.0

43

Namasté Solar

120

12,364.13

1,330.6

44

Simply Solar

238

2,833.71

1,195.0

45

Alternative Energy Southeast

349

857.70

1,141.5

46

New Era Electric

115

14,181.21

1,096.0

47

Elevation Solar

93

22,244.42

1,063.8

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

SOLAR + STORAGE RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL SOLAR kW INSTALLED IN 2020

ENERGY STORAGE kWh INSTALLED IN 2020

48

Mass Renewables

351

791.27

1,046.4

49

Lumina Solar

175

6,571.69

1,039.5

50

Juapi Project Services

409

274.02

1,007.9

51

HES Solar

230

2,974.99

958.5

52

Cape Fear Solar Systems

174

6,610.42

918.0

53

Clean Solar

270

1,939.29

918.0

54

Yellowlite

245

2,627.64

888.1

55

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

135

9,753.99

852.9

56

Treepublic

214

3,735.80

825.7

57

SunPower by Precis

201

4,611.59

822.5

58

Sunergy Systems

301

1,466.76

783.0

59

Stronghold Engineering

156

7,631.98

750.0

60

Sol-Up

221

3,425.28

729.0

61

Mountain View Solar

283

1,687.88

684.7

62

Ace LLC Solar

373

549.82

676.0

63

Moxie Solar

126

10,863.25

650.8

64

SUNation Solar Systems

146

8,657.92

648.0

65

Solar Technologies

176

6,526.84

633.6

66

Renova Energy

149

8,213.73

632.6

67

EmPower Solar

168

6,906.12

621.0

68

New Day Solar

278

1,747.64

621.0

69

Universal Solar Direct

170

6,703.59

617.4

70

Elemental Energy

249

2,482.80

582.2

71

Radiance Solar

125

11,708.00

556.0

72

Third Sun Solar

317

1,178.28

540.0

73

SunPower by esaSolar

216

3,676.15

533.5

74

Solar Source

209

3,912.94

528.4

75

Boston Solar

203

4,543.66

513.0

76

SunVest Solar

62

49,124.19

505.2

77

MBL-Energy

63

46,728.53

486.0

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TOP SOLAR + STORAGE INSTALLERS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

SOLAR + STORAGE RANK

90

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

OVERALL RANK

DEVELOPER

PRIMARY MARKET

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL SOLAR kW INSTALLED IN 2020

ENERGY STORAGE kWh INSTALLED IN 2020

78

Icon Power

139

9,448.64

468.8

79

Solar-Fit

318

1,173.32

459.0

80

Solar Impact

273

1,873.51

445.5

81

Veregy

117

13,993.82

444.0

82

LightWave Solar

138

9,523.28

432.2

83

Green Mountain Solar

280

1,715.29

431.4

84

Ideal Energy

237

2,852.77

430.0

85

Independent Power Systems

255

2,251.07

428.5

86

RevoluSun Massachusetts

265

2,039.07

418.5

87

Carolina Energy Conservation

397

402.86

418.5

88

SolarMax Technology

140

9,390.35

399.4

89

Cutler Bay Solar Solutions

319

1,167.81

395.5

90

Save a Lot Solar

377

541.69

392.1

91

Emerald Energy

357

739.39

382.5

92

Solar Power of Oklahoma

279

1,726.49

343.1

93

Peak Solar Designs

399

394.37

340.4

94

Shine Solar

148

8,259.89

335.0

95

EIS Solar

293

1,541.87

324.0

96

Forme Solar Electric

247

2,588.09

322.0

97

Current Electric

151

8,183.21

312.0

98

Solar Watt Solutions

327

1,052.70

309.0

99

My Generation Energy

268

1,980.93

301.8

100

Eagle Point Solar

173

6,620.42

287.1

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Solgen Power 4.6 MW OnSite Energy 1.0 MW

REAL Solar 58.0 kW

Cupertino Electric 128.4 MW

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EGT Solar 1.5 MW

GenPro Energy Solutions 1.3 MW Creative Energies 382.2 kW

RPCS 12.3 MW

Rosendin Electric 125.0 MW Swinerton 330.4 MW

Blattner 733.0 MW

Moss 135.0 MW

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions 60.0 MW

Cromwell Solar 1.5 MW

Sunstall 12.3 MW NM Solar Group 6.5 MW

Swinerton 1.1 GW

Arctic Solar Ventures 691.1 kW

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions 9.6 MW

92

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ReVision Energy 8.1 MW iSun Energy 11.1 MW

RPCS 95.5 MW

Blattner 195.0 MW

ReVision Energy 17.5 MW

Borrego 116.2 MW

ACE Solar 76.8 MW Green Development 19.3 MW

McCarthy 72.0 MW RPCS 72.4 MW

RES 128.0 MW RPCS 162.1 MW

RPCS 54.7 MW

AED 250.0 MW

Clean Energy USA 2.0 MW Mountain View Solar 409.3 kW

DEPCOM Power 9.2 MW

Trinity Solar 25.6 MW CS Energy 33.9 MW

Solar Is Freedom 1.7 MW

Sun Solar LLC 452.0 MW

D.C.: New Columbia Solar 10.7 MW

RPCS 20.4 MW

Blue Ridge Power 368.3 MW

LightWave Solar 6.5 MW

Directional Services 338.8 MW

Black & Veatch 150.0 MW McCarthy 75.0 MW

DEPCOM Power 18.4 MW

Silicon Ranch 296.3 MW

TOP SOLAR CONTRACTORS

AEMP 57.0 MW

Moss 1.1 GW

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Installer: McCarthy Building Cos. (No 2. California Contractor) R O S A MO N D C E N T R A L S O L A R P R OJ E CT K E R N C O U N T Y, CA L I F O R N I A 192,000 kW

TOP CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

CALIFORNIA RANK

94

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN CALIFORNIA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Blattner

2

733,060.00

1,358,060.00

2

McCarthy Building Cos.

7

703,000.00

1,038,000.00

3

Baker Electric

13

475,759.57

536,917.81

4

Cupertino Electric

15

369,176.00

497,606.00

5

Rosendin Electric

12

342,200.00

640,700.00

6

Swinerton Renewable Energy

1

260,800.00

1,708,900.00

7

M Bar C Construction

40

100,984.02

101,637.84

8

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

87,400.00

894,268.00

9

Signal Energy

22

68,500.00

342,500.00

10

MBL-Energy

63

46,728.53

46,728.53

11

Granite Construction

17

43,660.00

490,629.00

12

Collins Electrical

73

39,728.13

39,728.13

13

Teichert Solar

76

36,762.90

36,762.90

14

Freedom Forever

45

35,739.02

92,041.76

15

Trinity Power

81

33,828.64

33,828.64

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TOP CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

CALIFORNIA RANK

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN CALIFORNIA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

Baja Construction

82

27,628.76

33,080.56

17

Bright Planet Solar

68

26,764.24

42,079.98

18

Sunstall

56

25,195.04

63,960.68

19

Cenergy Power

75

24,420.96

37,550.77

20

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

24,051.32

331,730.00

21

LASE Solar

60

23,170.35

50,140.21

22

ForeFront Power

70

22,678.67

41,760.81

23

Energy Service Partners

94

21,439.90

22,170.99

24

Alternative Energy Development

18

20,000.00

482,000.00

25

Borrego

26

19,962.38

255,896.31

26

Elite Electric

106

17,976.88

17,976.88

27

Semper Solaris

107

17,820.21

17,820.21

28

Helix Electric

98

15,806.00

20,966.00

29

Pickett Solar

112

15,000.35

15,000.35

30

New Era Electric

115

14,181.21

14,181.21

31

Solar Optimum

116

14,146.28

14,146.28

32

Standard Solar

47

13,422.37

85,183.65

33

Baker Electric Home Energy

123

12,032.43

12,032.43

34

AUI Partners

28

10,500.00

232,210.00

35

Newport Power

134

10,190.92

10,190.92

36

Sunline Energy

136

9,720.27

9,720.27

37

V3 Electric

137

9,581.71

9,581.71

38

SolarMax Technology

140

9,390.35

9,390.35

39

Renova Energy

149

8,213.73

8,213.73

40

Stronghold Engineering

156

7,631.98

7,631.98

41

M.B. Herzog Electric

169

6,780.00

6,780.00

42

Solar Technologies

176

6,526.84

6,526.84

43

Shorebreak Energy Developers

183

6,019.74

6,019.74

44

Stellar Solar

186

5,886.85

5,886.85

45

SunPower by Precis

201

4,611.59

4,611.59

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TOP CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

CALIFORNIA RANK

96

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN CALIFORNIA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

46

Greenskies

83

4,607.42

28,771.76

47

GRID Alternatives

180

4,059.75

6,209.67

48

Vibe Solar

204

3,792.59

4,359.79

49

Treepublic

214

3,735.80

3,735.80

50

Titan Solar Power

35

3,711.28

132,816.69

51

Scudder Solar Energy Systems

222

3,424.84

3,424.84

52

Momentum Solar

44

3,415.62

94,682.25

53

Sun Light & Power

223

3,410.28

3,410.28

54

HES Solar

230

2,974.99

2,974.99

55

EnterSolar

57

2,908.25

59,290.47

56

Solarponics

233

2,901.19

2,901.19

57

Simply Solar

238

2,833.71

2,833.71

58

Cosmic Solar

242

2,677.33

2,677.33

59

SouthWest Sun Solar

243

2,671.24

2,671.24

60

Forme Solar Electric

247

2,588.09

2,588.09

61

SunPeak

119

2,516.00

13,616.00

62

Sun Nerds

211

2,437.08

3,894.86

63

Stockman’s Energy

256

2,192.24

2,192.24

64

JMB Renewables

259

2,129.06

2,129.06

65

American Solar Power

260

2,096.54

2,096.54

66

Palomar Solar and Roofing

261

2,084.08

2,084.08

67

Sprig Electric

263

2,074.94

2,074.94

68

Core Development Group

127

2,068.00

10,845.00

69

Clean Solar

270

1,939.29

1,939.29

70

Allterra Solar

275

1,841.87

1,841.87

71

New Day Solar

278

1,747.64

1,747.64

72

North State Solar Energy

282

1,696.03

1,696.03

73

Fuzion Energy

287

1,644.14

1,644.14

74

Magic Sun Solar

288

1,629.71

1,629.71

75

Namasté Solar

120

1,369.63

12,364.13

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TOP CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

CALIFORNIA RANK

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN CALIFORNIA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

76

Westcoast Solar Energy

307

1,356.16

1,356.16

77

Canopy Energy

284

1,338.96

1,676.86

78

Highlight Solar

312

1,275.76

1,275.76

79

Zenernet

248

1,200.96

2,515.61

80

CitiGreen

316

1,178.76

1,178.76

81

Sigora Solar

104

1,162.46

18,417.14

82

Clayco Electric

309

1,087.48

1,328.99

83

Solar Watt Solutions

327

1,052.70

1,052.70

84

SunRenu Solar

232

996.00

2,913.50

85

California Home Solar

337

958.34

958.34

86

Pingo Solar

341

913.54

913.54

87

Green Water and Power

342

913.00

913.00

88

SunWork Renewable Energy Projects

354

758.74

758.74

89

Solar Source Inc.

355

752.99

752.99

90

California Solar Electric Co.

356

751.98

751.98

91

Renu Energy Solutions

191

604.00

5,239.81

92

Solaris Energy

188

601.83

5,429.22

93

Silverline Home Remodeling

360

546.17

709.76

94

Save a Lot Solar

377

541.69

541.69

95

Elevation Solar

93

428.09

22,244.42

96

Earth Electric

398

394.91

394.91

97

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

39

313.00

110,615.00

98

Alternative Power Solutions

412

238.03

238.03

99

Black & Veatch

9

210.00

948,670.00

100

BriteStreet

224

182.90

3,388.92

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97


Installer: E Light Electric Services (No. 2 Colorado Contractor) G I LC R E S T V W E L D C O U N T Y, C O LO R A D O 5,000 kW

TOP COLORADO CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COLORADO RANK

98

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN COLORADO

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

60,000.00

331,730.00

2

E Light Electric Services

32

14,400.00

184,400.00

3

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

12,959.00

894,268.00

4

Namasté Solar

120

10,759.30

12,364.13

5

DEPCOM Power

21

10,600.00

436,100.00

6

ION Solar

64

10,143.88

46,653.18

7

Silicon Ranch

24

8,939.25

305,321.65

8

AUI Partners

28

8,930.00

232,210.00

9

Black & Veatch

9

3,000.00

948,670.00

10

CAM Solar

160

2,922.96

7,281.88

11

BriteStreet

224

2,782.32

3,388.92

12

EcoMark Solar

241

2,729.39

2,729.39

13

Pivot Energy

78

2,426.54

36,487.94

14

Freedom Forever

45

2,216.76

92,041.76

15

SOLON

158

2,118.59

7,363.53

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TOP COLORADO CONTRACTORS

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

COLORADO RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN COLORADO

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

GRID Alternatives

180

2,003.89

6,209.67

17

Independent Power Systems

255

1,947.11

2,251.07

18

Atlasta Solar Center

277

1,812.03

1,812.03

19

Baja Construction

82

1,496.82

33,080.56

20

Peak View Solar

311

1,297.04

1,297.04

21

Sunsense Solar

314

1,211.93

1,211.93

22

Simple Solar

239

1,185.75

2,817.68

23

Titan Solar Power

35

1,168.57

132,816.69

24

Shaw Solar

324

1,067.92

1,067.92

25

Sunshine Solar

54

1,000.00

66,200.00

26

Sun Nerds

211

787.77

3,894.86

27

Renewvia Energy

252

637.26

2,362.77

28

Sandbox Solar

374

547.87

547.87

29

Southard Solar and Construction

382

494.22

494.22

30

AFC Solar

212

431.34

3,875.76

31

Peak Solar Designs

399

394.37

394.37

32

Empowered Energy Systems

405

323.29

323.29

33

Solar Mounts

155

300.00

7,904.50

34

ForeFront Power

70

298.08

41,760.81

35

Living Solar

410

258.70

258.70

36

Moxie Solar

126

183.31

10,863.25

37

Freedom Solar Power

101

177.45

19,814.52

38

Renewable Energy Outfitters

426

49.30

49.30

39

O3 Energy

121

40.82

12,260.01

40

Solar SME

336

27.27

960.33

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99


Installer: Moss (No. 1 Florida Contractor) U T I L I T Y P R OJ E CT F LO R I DA 74 , 5 0 0 k W

TOP FLORIDA CONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

FLORIDA RANK

100

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN FLORIDA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Moss

3

1,151,990.00

1,286,990.00

2

Black & Veatch

9

791,940.00

948,670.00

3

Mortenson

4

105,600.00

1,212,100.00

4

J&B Solar

20

88,000.00

442,550.00

5

Sun Solar LLC

5

70,000.00

1,197,827.00

6

Directional Services

11

69,944.00

653,166.61

7

Momentum Solar

44

28,758.49

94,682.25

8

DEPCOM Power

21

25,200.00

436,100.00

9

Sunpro Solar

43

21,628.12

94,959.60

10

Titan Solar Power

35

18,706.71

132,816.69

11

Advanced Green Technologies

114

14,281.16

14,281.16

12

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

8,768.52

331,730.00

13

Atlantic Key Energy

152

8,039.87

8,039.87

14

Vision Solar

92

7,081.85

22,497.12

15

Freedom Forever

45

5,484.91

92,041.76

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RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

FLORIDA RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN FLORIDA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

Cantsink

6

5,000.00

1,184,329.00

17

CS Energy

31

4,500.00

188,400.00

18

BH Inc.

33

4,467.90

172,320.05

19

Solar Source

209

3,904.14

3,912.94

20

SunPower by esaSolar

216

3,149.45

3,676.15

21

Goldin Solar

229

3,054.09

3,054.09

22

Bob Heinmiller Solar Solutions

244

2,656.77

2,656.77

23

All American Solar

253

2,289.45

2,299.37

24

Maximo Solar

161

2,256.66

7,239.72

25

Solar Impact

273

1,873.51

1,873.51

26

15 lightyears

290

1,573.52

1,573.52

27

Sunlight Solar

285

1,487.49

1,657.52

28

IQ Power

303

1,418.43

1,418.43

29

Power Production Management

304

1,411.97

1,411.97

30

Solar Energy World

110

1,278.93

15,712.23

31

Solar-Fit

318

1,173.32

1,173.32

32

Cutler Bay Solar Solutions

319

1,167.81

1,167.81

33

Solar Direct

340

924.40

924.40

34

AFC Solar

212

848.82

3,875.76

35

VerdeSol

325

820.80

1,054.78

36

Victory Solar

197

789.95

4,866.25

37

A1A Solar Contracting

353

746.11

759.11

38

Sigora Solar

104

644.97

18,417.14

39

Brilliant Harvest

370

618.73

618.73

40

Renewvia Energy

252

582.15

2,362.77

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Installer: ACE Solar (No. 1 Massachusetts Contractor) R E S I D E N T I A L P R OJ E CT M E D F O R D, M A S S AC H U S E T T S 4.81 kW

TOP MASSACHUSETTS CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

MASSACHUSETTS RANK

102

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN MASSACHUSETTS

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

ACE Solar

48

76,832.91

84,463.85

2

Borrego

26

75,899.00

255,896.31

3

CS Energy

31

72,400.00

188,400.00

4

AES Clean Energy

14

43,300.00

526,180.00

5

Nexamp

36

36,505.92

127,509.32

6

M. L. Schmitt

100

18,700.11

20,288.67

7

Solect Energy

105

15,741.65

18,109.79

8

Dynamic Energy

99

15,554.44

20,573.34

9

Trinity Solar

46

15,215.47

87,186.94

10

Navisun

85

13,692.00

27,319.00

11

EnterSolar

57

12,004.54

59,290.47

12

AUI Partners

28

9,700.00

232,210.00

13

Standard Solar

47

9,461.53

85,183.65

14

Invaleon Solar

164

7,005.55

7,039.40

15

DMH Services

69

5,080.00

41,852.91

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

MASSACHUSETTS RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN MASSACHUSETTS

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

Boston Solar

203

4,543.66

4,543.66

17

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

4,257.00

894,268.00

18

CTEC Solar

102

3,420.00

19,355.49

19

Skyline Solar

147

3,071.92

8,417.65

20

NextGrid

178

2,672.12

6,389.67

21

Bright Planet Solar

68

2,136.53

42,079.98

22

RevoluSun Massachusetts

265

2,008.37

2,039.07

23

My Generation Energy

268

1,980.93

1,980.93

24

ReVision Energy

84

1,855.24

27,507.83

25

Vision Solar

92

1,762.59

22,497.12

26

PV Squared

281

1,704.74

1,704.74

27

AFC Solar

212

1,336.14

3,875.76

28

Resonant Energy

310

1,225.69

1,311.55

29

Southern Light Solar

333

992.37

1,000.75

30

Aegis Renewable Energy

206

945.00

4,201.95

31

Mass Renewables

351

748.69

791.27

32

Freedom Forever

45

688.68

92,041.76

33

Brightstar Solar

371

598.57

612.85

34

Solar Renewable Energy

124

414.40

12,019.03

35

M Bar C Construction

40

281.82

101,637.84

36

Solar Store of Greenfield

411

241.96

241.96

37

Baja Construction

82

160.36

33,080.56

38

SolareAmerica

236

103.60

2,854.42

39

Independent Power Systems

255

100.40

2,251.07

40

Zapotec Energy

322

66.10

1,102.90

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103


Installer: Nexamp (No. 2 New York Contractor) HALES MILLS SOLAR + S TO R AG E J O H N S TOW N , N E W YO R K 5 , 70 0 k W

TOP NEW YORK CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

NEW YORK RANK

104

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN NEW YORK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Borrego

26

116,206.73

255,896.31

2

Nexamp

36

84,832.40

127,509.32

3

LaBella Associates

50

61,200.00

73,600.00

4

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

55,990.00

894,268.00

5

Schuler-Haas Electric

71

41,693.32

41,693.32

6

AES Clean Energy

14

32,690.00

526,180.00

7

Cantsink

6

27,000.00

1,184,329.00

8

CS Energy

31

25,700.00

188,400.00

9

EnterSolar

57

24,936.05

59,290.47

10

John Mills Electric

90

23,257.85

23,257.85

11

OnSite Solar

95

22,159.00

22,159.00

12

Standard Solar

47

19,627.55

85,183.65

13

DEPCOM Power

21

19,400.00

436,100.00

14

Sole Contracting

65

17,735.97

45,715.27

15

Sunrise Power Solutions

109

15,987.52

15,987.52

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JULY 2021

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

NEW YORK RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN NEW YORK

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

Momentum Solar

44

12,208.97

94,682.25

17

Solar by CIR

122

12,169.83

12,169.83

18

AUI Partners

28

12,000.00

232,210.00

19

Inovateus Solar

42

11,268.00

101,428.00

20

LASE Solar

60

10,998.39

50,140.21

21

Next Generation Solar

129

10,563.00

10,563.00

22

J&B Solar

20

10,500.00

442,550.00

23

SUNation Solar Systems

146

8,657.92

8,657.92

24

US Light Energy

162

7,236.00

7,236.00

25

EmPower Solar

168

6,906.12

6,906.12

26

DMH Services

69

6,762.60

41,852.91

27

ForeFront Power

70

6,222.81

41,760.81

28

Long Island Power Solutions

187

5,862.23

5,862.23

29

SunCommon

131

5,160.33

10,412.56

30

Harvest Power

190

5,141.39

5,251.82

31

Trinity Solar

46

4,197.53

87,186.94

32

Hytech Solar

228

3,087.47

3,087.47

33

Berkowatts Electric

132

2,273.70

10,382.82

34

Sigora Solar

104

2,023.67

18,417.14

35

Solar Generation

299

1,506.82

1,506.82

36

Solar Dad and Sons

329

1,037.02

1,037.02

37

Buffalo Solar

358

737.53

737.53

38

Core Development Group

127

724.00

10,845.00

39

Solar Pro Roofing

389

437.43

448.65

40

Baja Construction

82

406.40

33,080.56

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Installer: Blue Ridge Power (No. 1 North Carolina Contractor) H A RT S M I L L S O L A R TA R B O R O, N O RT H CA R O L I N A 112,000 kW

TOP NORTH CAROLINA CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

NORTH CAROLINA RANK

106

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN NORTH CAROLINA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Blue Ridge Power

8

368,324.80

961,485.00

2

Sun Solar LLC

5

326,100.00

1,197,827.00

3

Cantsink

6

238,500.00

1,184,329.00

4

Directional Services

11

179,901.77

653,166.61

5

Watson Electrical Construction

29

134,690.00

217,620.00

6

Wood

27

134,100.00

237,300.00

7

DEPCOM Power

21

58,100.00

436,100.00

8

Pure Power Contractors

30

35,405.00

190,041.00

9

J&B Solar

20

27,400.00

442,550.00

10

CS Energy

31

25,300.00

188,400.00

11

NARENCO

34

20,444.00

138,097.00

12

Recon Corp.

52

20,317.00

70,510.00

13

AEMP

37

19,600.00

126,600.00

14

Axis Energy

96

16,693.70

21,647.02

15

Bronxwood Construction Services

91

15,000.00

23,000.00

SOLAR POWER WORLD

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

NORTH CAROLINA RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN NORTH CAROLINA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

POWERHOME Solar

61

6,407.84

49,344.37

17

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

39

5,302.00

110,615.00

18

NC Solar Now

194

5,021.89

5,021.89

19

BH Inc.

33

4,705.83

172,320.05

20

8MSolar

231

2,956.06

2,956.06

21

Renu Energy Solutions

191

2,444.74

5,239.81

22

Cape Fear Solar Systems

174

1,701.34

6,610.42

23

ION Solar

64

1,585.92

46,653.18

24

Sugar Hollow Solar

315

1,192.92

1,192.92

25

Titan Solar Power

35

1,188.94

132,816.69

26

Emerald Energy

357

739.39

739.39

27

Eagle Solar and Light

308

639.61

1,341.63

28

Southern Solar Systems

367

327.51

637.08

29

Sigora Solar

104

320.01

18,417.14

30

Sunpro Solar

43

272.78

94,959.60

31

Moxie Solar

126

231.15

10,863.25

32

Elevation Solar

93

230.64

22,244.42

33

SolarTyme

362

189.24

679.62

34

National Solar Service

306

83.79

1,388.09

35

Victory Solar

197

36.71

4,866.25

36

Alder Energy Systems

133

20.16

10,238.14

37

Convert Solar

208

19.27

4,077.48

38

Coastal Solar Power

343

15.00

909.05

39

Sun Nerds

211

14.26

3,894.86

40

Creative Solar USA

219

12.12

3,548.82

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Installer: Primoris Renewable Energy (No. 4 Texas Contractor) R OA D R U N N E R MC CA M E Y, T E XA S 49 7, 2 3 0 k W

TOP TEXAS CONTRACTORS UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

TEXAS RANK

108

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN TEXAS

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Swinerton Renewable Energy

1

1,117,700.00

1,708,900.00

2

Mortenson

4

557,000.00

1,212,100.00

3

Cantsink

6

514,000.00

1,184,329.00

4

Primoris Renewable Energy

19

445,950.00

445,950.00

5

Blattner

2

430,000.00

1,358,060.00

6

Granite Construction

17

413,860.00

490,629.00

7

DKD Electric

25

276,000.00

276,654.50

8

Signal Energy

22

274,000.00

342,500.00

9

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

23

200,000.00

331,730.00

10

RES (Renewable Energy Systems)

16

162,000.00

492,000.00

11

Sun Solar LLC

5

144,000.00

1,197,827.00

12

J&B Solar

20

95,000.00

442,550.00

13

Sunpro Solar

43

43,626.22

94,959.60

14

AUI Partners

28

36,200.00

232,210.00

15

BH Inc.

33

27,627.32

172,320.05

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

TEXAS RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN TEXAS

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

Freedom Solar Power

101

19,430.97

19,814.52

17

Momentum Solar

44

19,348.84

94,682.25

18

Freedom Forever

45

17,984.39

92,041.76

19

Titan Solar Power

35

15,070.64

132,816.69

20

Synaptic Solar

113

14,444.39

14,444.39

21

Sunstall

56

13,922.40

63,960.68

22

CS Energy

31

13,000.00

188,400.00

23

O3 Energy

121

11,799.39

12,260.01

24

Dynamic SLR

150

8,206.87

8,206.87

25

ION Solar

64

8,111.62

46,653.18

26

Elevation Solar

93

6,493.99

22,244.42

27

CAM Solar

160

4,358.92

7,281.88

28

Victory Solar

197

3,945.21

4,866.25

29

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

2,640.00

894,268.00

30

Solar Smart Living

274

1,623.81

1,853.48

31

NM Solar Group

153

1,454.95

8,021.66

32

Kosmos Solar

305

1,287.07

1,398.36

33

Sunshine Renewable Solutions

326

1,053.10

1,053.10

34

Wright-Way Solar Technologies

368

627.98

635.18

35

Vibe Solar

204

567.20

4,359.79

36

Moxie Solar

126

527.12

10,863.25

37

Texas Green Energy

381

503.09

503.09

38

American Sentry Solar

200

456.37

4,668.86

39

Greenlife Technologies

390

445.47

445.47

40

Solar SME

336

441.21

960.33

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Installer: RPCS (No. 1 Illinois Contractor) with Signal Energy WO O D L AW N I I P R OJ E CT CRETE, ILLINOIS 3,260 kW

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INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

ILLINOIS RANK

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

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OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN ILLINOIS

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

162,157.00

894,268.00

2

Inovateus Solar

42

55,103.00

101,428.00

3

MKD Electric

59

51,270.00

51,270.00

4

Fosler Construction Co.

72

39,955.47

39,955.47

5

Borrego

26

37,412.71

255,896.31

6

Alta Energy Services

49

36,930.00

82,060.00

7

Pivot Energy

78

29,525.00

36,487.94

8

SunVest Solar

62

27,178.42

49,124.19

9

New Energy Equity

55

25,936.12

65,246.86

10

Continental Energy Solutions

89

24,464.50

24,464.50

11

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS)

39

22,042.00

110,615.00

12

GRNE Solar

97

19,820.18

21,022.09

13

Arch Electric

86

19,219.18

26,684.77

14

Sun Solar LLC

5

18,012.00

1,197,827.00

15

Cenergy Power

75

13,129.81

37,550.77

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

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ILLINOIS RANK

COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

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ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

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ForeFront Power

70

9,769.03

41,760.81

17

Melink Solar

111

8,608.60

15,123.81

18

Windfree Solar

154

8,015.16

8,015.16

19

Faith Technologies

108

8,004.00

17,081.00

20

Simpleray

182

5,580.18

6,092.73

21

EnterSolar

57

5,510.19

59,290.47

22

GEM Energy

142

5,310.00

9,113.00

23

Nexamp

36

5,180.00

127,509.32

24

Impact Power Solutions

80

4,807.00

34,617.97

25

Moxie Solar

126

4,361.02

10,863.25

26

Veregy

117

4,031.00

13,993.82

27

POWERHOME Solar

61

3,858.32

49,344.37

28

StraightUp Solar

171

3,839.06

6,641.97

29

Bright Planet Solar

68

3,712.40

42,079.98

30

Freedom Forever

45

3,526.63

92,041.76

31

EFS Energy

210

3,514.90

3,904.51

32

Newkirk Electric Associates

88

3,277.00

24,559.00

33

Dynamic Energy

99

3,202.45

20,573.34

34

Eagle Point Solar

173

3,044.29

6,620.42

35

Denk and Roche Builders

234

2,900.00

2,900.00

36

Recon Corp.

52

2,880.00

70,510.00

37

Sunshine Solar

54

2,800.00

66,200.00

38

Casey Electric

74

2,790.00

38,558.20

39

AUI Partners

28

2,700.00

232,210.00

40

Sole Contracting

65

2,613.60

45,715.27

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Installer: J&B Solar (No. 4 Virginia Contractor) B E LC H E R S O L A R LO U I S A , V I R G I N I A 1 0 0, 0 0 0 k W

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UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

VIRGINIA RANK

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COMPANY NAME

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN VIRGINIA

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ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

1

Sun Solar LLC

5

452,015.00

1,197,827.00

2

AES Clean Energy

14

324,570.00

526,180.00

3

Mortenson

4

324,000.00

1,212,100.00

4

J&B Solar

20

200,000.00

442,550.00

5

DEPCOM Power

21

181,900.00

436,100.00

6

BH Inc.

33

135,519.00

172,320.05

7

AUI Partners

28

114,000.00

232,210.00

8

Wood

27

103,200.00

237,300.00

9

Cantsink

6

100,000.00

1,184,329.00

10

RP Construction Services (RPCS)

10

97,700.00

894,268.00

11

Carolina Solar Energy

53

70,000.00

70,000.00

12

AEMP

37

50,000.00

126,600.00

13

Directional Services

11

44,820.00

653,166.61

14

Recon Corp.

52

40,995.00

70,510.00

15

Watson Electrical Construction

29

40,110.00

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RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

UTILITY CONTRACTOR EPC

INSTALLATION SUBCONTRACTOR

VIRGINIA RANK

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR

COMPANY NAME

DEVELOPER

OVERALL RANK

2020 kW INSTALLED IN VIRGINIA

OFF-GRID CONTRACTOR

ROOFTOP CONTRACTOR

PRIMARY MARKET

SALES PARTNER

TOTAL 2020 kW INSTALLED NATIONWIDE

16

Alta Energy Services

49

40,000.00

82,060.00

17

Sunshine Solar

54

17,000.00

66,200.00

18

Navisun

85

13,627.00

27,319.00

19

Pure Power Contractors

30

13,620.00

190,041.00

20

CS Energy

31

13,600.00

188,400.00

21

ION Solar

64

13,175.93

46,653.18

22

Sigora Solar

104

12,716.49

18,417.14

23

Bronxwood Construction Services

91

8,000.00

23,000.00

24

POWERHOME Solar

61

7,223.48

49,344.37

25

GreenBrilliance

118

5,405.64

13,856.21

26

Got Electric

67

5,352.21

43,374.87

27

Convert Solar

208

4,058.21

4,077.48

28

Altenergy

215

2,198.43

3,682.12

29

Solar Energy World

110

1,139.71

15,712.23

30

Nova Solar

321

1,034.71

1,145.94

31

Mountain View Solar

283

1,010.94

1,687.88

32

Ipsun Solar

257

999.08

2,168.39

33

CMTA

218

902.50

3,661.54

34

Main Street Solar

352

760.25

760.25

35

Paradise Energy Solutions

130

702.43

10,454.16

36

Solar Renewable Energy

124

494.46

12,019.03

37

DMH Services

69

494.00

41,852.91

38

SolarTyme

362

484.26

679.62

39

Solar Connexion

401

368.66

368.66

40

Moxie Solar

126

178.10

10,863.25

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Why did you decide to leave a 20-year career in the paper industry to work in the solar industry? I am concerned about the environment and climate change. I wanted to do something that could have a positive impact. Both my 91-year-old parents are lifelong learners. They are still very engaged in intellectual topics they enjoy. With them as my role models, I also wanted to push myself to learn something new. I also wanted to show my 20-something children that change, even in the twilight of your career, is possible, and to not be afraid to make a change. I have always been interested in renewable energy. I knew to change industries I would have to “upskill” and come to the table with some knowledge of solar. After doing some research, I discovered the NABCEP certification was valued in the industry. I took a week-long, hands-on class at the US Solar Institute in Fort Lauderdale to get my NABCEP PV Associate Certificate. I knew I would need the hands-on approach since solar was a complete change from my industry and more technical. It was like drinking out of a fire hose!

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How was your transition from military service to the solar industry? I joined the military out of an intense desire to improve quality of life for others on a global scale. As I completed my military service, that same drive led me to seek a career that expands global access to energy resources while accelerating the transition to a clean-energy future. I can’t overstate how important Core Development Group and the Solar Ready Vets program were in supporting my smooth transition from the military. The programs helped me translate the skills I’ve developed over a 20-year military career and provided excellent networking and education opportunities. Core Development Group provided outstanding support that enabled me to hit the ground running and immediately contribute to the team.

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The transition from activeduty service into the world of solar development has been an outstanding experience. Core Development Group has been fantastic in helping me to convert the leadership skills I’ve gained over the last 20 years of active-duty service into a market development manager position. I believe that my fellowship with Core Development Group was a mutually beneficial experience where I was able to learn a new business and CDG was able to gain a few proven strategic leadership processes. The scale and innovation of the industry to serve communities, businesses and government renewable energy goals is progressing at a rapid pace. It is extremely exciting to be part of this rapidly growing industry.

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American Sentry Solar pays forward nearly $200,000 to small businesses struggling during COVID BY KELSEY MISBRENER

Captain Blue Hen Comics was one small business that received a $1,000 donation from American Sentry Solar. Owner Joe Murray is on the left and homeowner Brian Newby on the right.

When COVID-19 shut down businesses across the nation at the start of 2020, American Sentry Solar (No. 200) CEO Joe Tunney had flashbacks of the Great Recession of 2008. He remembered what it was like running a small business during that difficult financial time and wanted to help companies facing similar hurdles and uncertainty in 2020. In Maryland, solar companies fell under the "essential business" category and were allowed to resume operations after an initial economy-wide shutdown. To help local businesses, American Sentry launched its Small Business Recognition Program that gave every

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homeowner who went solar between May and December 2020 the chance to donate $1,000 to the small business or local charity of their choice. American Sentry didn't just set up a faceless transaction either — it offered homeowners the chance to surprise their business of choice with the donation in person. Homeowners chose to donate to businesses that meant a lot to them, ranging from doggie day cares to local restaurants. "Each one was very emotional and extremely rewarding, because once the business owner actually realized, 'Not only is this real, but hey, here's my

customer!'…some of them recognized them just by coming into their sub shop or karate studio," said Kevin Carmen, CMO of American Sentry Solar. "A lot of times, it would end up in tears." One such donation came from homeowners Joni and Brian Newby, who said they chose American Sentry as their installer because of the Small Business Recognition Program. They opted to give the $1,000 check to their favorite comic book shop, Captain Blue Hen Comics in Delaware. "The owner of Capt. Blue Hen's is a personal friend who has helped me out in the past and it was great to be able

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to repay his kindness in some small way," Brian Newby said in an email. "Plus, it was great to see my friend again during a time period when social interaction was so minimized." Joe Murray, owner of the shop, said when he saw Brian and Joni walk in on that August day during a pandemic, he was floored. He hadn't seen them in over a year. "Knowing they had thought of us and they wanted to reward us for having brought Brian on when he was between jobs brought a tear to my eye and was worth almost as much to me as the $1,000 check," Murray said in an email. "Coming off of being completely closed for 2 1/2 months for the lockdown, and after the PPP had run out, that money was much appreciated and gave us a little cushion, which did wonders for our stress level helping to stock some sparse shelves with product." While many of the homeowners had existing relationships with the businesses they chose, some did not. Carmen said those donations were sometimes even more powerful. "I think the best ones were when the business owner didn't recognize the customer. Obviously, the business had made such an impact on the customer, and now they kind of were bonded for life," he said. One-thousand dollars may not seem like a ton of money, but for businesses like restaurants that experienced a hard and immediate blow from the pandemic, that cash covered some essential elements. "Most of the time, you would literally hear people say, 'This is going to help make our payroll for the next two weeks,’" Carmen said. Although sales was not the goal with the program, Carmen said some small business owners did express interest in

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going solar, either at their place of work or home, after meeting the American Sentry team during the donation presentation. Carmen said he wouldn't be surprised if their installers worked with some of the people they met during 2020. Captain Blue Hen's Murray said he's thinking about adding solar to his home after his experience with American Sentry. Overall, 194 homeowners went solar in the eight months American Sentry ran the program, making for almost $200,000 of donations to local businesses. Three dozen homeowners opted not to nominate a business, so American Sentry will donate the $32,000 of unclaimed SBRP funds to businesses of its choosing. "With all the crazy/bad stuff going on in this world right now, it was fantastic to have American Sentry offer us this opportunity to bring a bit of joy to someone who needed it. I hope other businesses take note and create their own community support incentives," said homeowner Brian Newby. SPW

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IPS Solar empowers Minnesota tribe to take control of their energy and save their lake BY KELSEY MISBRENER

The Red Lake Nation, a tribe whose reservation is more than four hours north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, is named for its central body of water — one of the largest lakes in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The tribe operates the country's oldest and largest commercial walleye fishery dating back to 1917 in the Red Lake. When the tribe noticed their walleyes' mercury levels were on the rise in large part because of surrounding power plant emissions, they decided it was time to take action to protect their livelihood. "The problems that we're seeing with climate change is an exact consequence of the fossil fuels that we are burning, and when that goes back and connects to the energy

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that we're producing, then we know where we have to start," said Red Lake tribal member Bob Blake. The tribe reached out to Twin Cities installer Impact Power Solutions (No. 80) to draw a feasibility study for adding as much solar as possible to 12 tribal buildings — every casino and government building, in addition to the Red Lake Nation College campus in Northern Minnesota. IPS Solar founder and current chief JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) officer Ralph Jacobson led the effort. "I got brought in to do a site assessment and just say, 'OK, how much could fit on the roof?’" Jacobson said. "Then, looking at the

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bills and the previous energy usage, how much of the load could that carry?" The tribe had a financier in place, but then lost him. "He had a great-sounding scheme that was going to bring a lot of corporate money in and it never materialized," Jacobson said. "The corporations backed away and it was sort of like we were all dressed up with no place to go." But he wasn't going to give up on the tribe’s portfolio. Although IPS Solar had no official role after the initial design and site assessment process, Jacobson said his job as JEDI officer is to create market opportunities for the company in BIPOC communities. He saw this as a great way to both create a relationship with the tribe and try something new. Jacobson learned about crowdfunding techniques at a Transition USA meeting, a group of people committed to localizing every aspect of life, from the power grid to agriculture. He felt confident his connections in the Twin Cities Quaker church community could help get the first project of the portfolio done. "So I went to the [tribal] chairman and said, 'How about if we try crowdsource funding?'” he said. “And his quip was, 'Well, while the people are waiting to beach the whale, we might as well go catch a few fish.’" Jacobson created a PPA with the tribe, then raised $115,000 in "micro-loans" from his community that he will personally pay off with help from tax benefits, and contributed $15,000 of his own tax

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equity money for a total of $130,000. He then helped the tribe assemble its own installation team to build the first 67-kW array on the tribal government building, led by Blake. Blake recruited tribal members to learn how to install solar and formed his installation company Solar Bear as a result of this project. "It's empowering people that have never been in power before," Blake said. "I'm seeing a lot of pride. They're so excited. I remember the first job we did when one of the guys told me, 'Boy, this feels really good that we did this for our community, but this also feels really good that we did this for the planet too.’" After the first array was finished, Jacobson helped finance and facilitate the installation of the second 240-kW array on the tribe's workforce development center. COVID halted progress in 2020, but installers were able to begin work again in Spring 2021. As the sole financier, Jacobson will own both projects for at least six years, then will sell them to the tribe. He believes these initial successful projects — plus the notoriety Blake has garnered by speaking about tribal solar installations to a national audience via groups like the Sierra Club — will provide the momentum the tribe needs to get the funding to complete the entire portfolio.

"The vision about getting into doing solar and training people up there is that if there is going to be a movement away from fossil fuels and their dependence on fossil fuels, they're going to have to step up and develop the trained people — crews, designers — so that they can apply it to their buildings and not have to hire outsiders to come in and do it for them," Jacobson said. He not only wants to empower the tribe to do the installations themselves, but find the financing too. "I'm taking my experience in the industry and creating that finance organizing role. What I really want to do is spin that off to somebody in the tribe," he said. Jacobson believes the relationship and experience of helping the tribe go solar is invaluable and will pay off in the future. IPS Solar is already working with Blake on some future initiatives. "I've built a trust relationship with the tribe that will bear fruit in the future," he said. Jacobson's financial assistance set the Red Lake Nation on the path to accomplishing its end goal — powering at least half of the tribal energy needs with solar power. The tribe is even working on forming its own tribal utility. "What the tribe wanted to do was create some entrepreneurial opportunities off of this, along with some employment," Blake said. "I always tell Native people that gaming is a billion-dollar industry, [but] energy is a trillion-dollar industry. I'm telling the people right now, ‘We are in the wrong industry. We need the energy game.’" SPW

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Derecho disaster forces Iowa installer to change plans in 2020 BY KELSEY MISBRENER

In August 2020, Iowa solar installation outfit Energy Consultants Group (No. 330) was just finishing a long list of repair orders after two major hail storms moved through the area. Although a few solar panels did see hail damage, ECG was busier removing and reinstalling solar systems so homeowners could replace damaged roofing structures. "We were just barely getting caught up with that when the derecho hit," said Jason Gideon, CEO of ECG.

A derecho is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that can bring hurricane-strength winds to an area sometimes unfamiliar with those conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Gideon and his colleagues were in the ECG office about 15 miles west of Cedar Rapids when their phones buzzed with a local news notification telling them to seek shelter.

"We went up to the second level of the office and from the west it was just this dark green. It was just totally wicked quiet, and then all of a sudden just — bam. It was crazy," he said. "You could feel the whole structure moving." Although ECG's office building didn't suffer any damage, most of eastern Iowa wasn't as lucky. Cedar Rapids saw wind gusts as high as 140 mph, and the storm knocked out power for half a million Iowans, according to

The derecho winds caused this Iowa grain bin to collapse. Phil Roeder

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the Des Moines Register. The Washington Post reported that the derecho was the most costly thunderstorm in U.S. history. After the storm passed, Gideon and his team braced for the second impact — more O&M calls than they could handle. Although he said none of ECG's solar systems were damaged since the company designs them to withstand 120 mph winds, scores of people had portions of their roofs ripped off or damaged in some way. They needed ECG to remove panels and reinstall them once the roofs were repaired. The calls came in droves. Not just from ECG customers, either — other solar homeowners who were sent to voicemail by their original installers were asking if ECG would help. Gideon was determined to do all he could. "This is my state, man, I was born and raised here; I was one of the founding fathers of the Iowa state tax credit," he said. "I've just been so instrumental in everything solar-related here, I was like, 'I'm not going to let my community down.'" ECG charged customers for the tear-offs and reinstalls based on the complexity of the system, the location and other factors, but typically insurance covered the cost. That meant the company had to coordinate with multiple parties, from insurance adjusters to roofers, which added time and hassle to an already massive undertaking. Adding to the struggle, there were no other available contractors to hire to help complete the maintenance jobs and also keep up with new jobs in the pipeline. Almost every skilled laborer was doing some work to rebuild the state after the devastation. "It was impossible to find anyone. I had to pull on my family; I had to pull on myself; I had to get back out in the field. My fiancé, even my mother, was out in the field working on these projects,"

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Gideon said. "We pulled every resource that we could possibly do, because we did not want to let our existing customers down that had committed to new systems prior to the derecho." The hours were long, the weather was hot and humid and COVID-19 was making logistics even more complicated. Gideon said every person on staff was working at least 12 hours a day, seven days a week. "I remember my own feet literally bleeding, rubbed raw, because you're on these roofs day-in, day-out. But you’ve got to keep going the next day. It was absolute physical exhaustion, it was mental exhaustion and, believe me, there were some fights," he said. Almost one year later, the ECG team is finally starting to reach the end of its tear-off and re-install list and get back to a feeling of normalcy. Gideon said the trying time actually helped improve the company for the future. They've reworked racking designs to make systems even stronger in case of other natural disasters, and they're now well-versed in dealing with insurance companies. But Gideon would not want to re-live that year. "I was glad to see 2020 go," he said. SPW ECG installers spent the end of 2020 working on solar project tear-offs and reinstalls.

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Ipsun Solar navigates challenging security precautions to complete project in downtown Washington, D.C. B Y K E L LY P I C K E R E L

Among the many bucket-list bingo items contractors got to check off last year, such as installing panels while wearing masks, Ipsun Solar (No. 257) had the unusual experience of constructing a 561-kW system 140 ft above the ground with armed guards watching. "For pretty much every five people on site, there was an armed guard. It was interesting being watched by somebody with a gun," said Herve Billiet, co-founder and CEO of Ipsun. The extreme security was on hand because Ipsun was working just a few blocks from the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the Capitol Building in view. Constitution Center, a privately owned office building whose tenants include the Federal Housing Finance Agency, General Services Administration and the Federal Trade Commission, was undergoing a renovation and hired Ipsun to install a solar array on its plus-sign-shaped building. Besides the extra security — every box of solar materials had to be searched on the loading dock before even making it to the roof — the unique building shape

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led to more project difficulties. With an open, one-acre courtyard in the middle of the building's footprint, materials had to be walked carefully around the roof's perimeter for staging. A crane in downtown D.C. hoisting panels up 10 floors wasn't going to be cost-effective, so pallets came up the freight elevator — that could only be used at night…on weekends. "We could only move all the hardware to the roof on weekend nights. So we had to get more people to help in the middle of the night," Billiet said. "There was little excuse to not come on time, because there was no traffic. Plenty of parking space!" The Ipsun team worked through the nights to bring 1,404 solar panels and 140,000 lbs of ballast blocks up one elevator and ushered around the tricky roof. The roof also couldn't hold a bunch of weight at one spot — only about 500 lbs within 15-ft squares —

so many, many staging areas were needed. "When each panel weighs 50 lbs and each panel needs 120 lbs of ballast, you can only put about three panels worth of stuff in a 15-ft area," said David Lasky, Ipsun senior commercial project manager. "Each block had to be unloaded by hand two to three times to get it through the building. It was a lot of weight and human power." Lasky said having good partners made the project go smoothly. Project developer Safari Energy and the building's owner had many ongoing conversations with Ipsun to ensure the project got completed. And it did, on-time and on-budget. "Sometimes solar starts to be more of a construction project, and in construction, things can go wrong," Lasky said. "It's a big, beautiful solar array. We learned that through hard work, anything is possible." SPW

Solar-Fit hopes to leave lasting legacy on community through charitable causes B Y K E L LY P I C K E R E L

Of the many cultural virtues, kindness and charity would be associated with Florida installer Solar-Fit, no question. President Bill Gallagher started the company in 1975 and still feels pride for everything Solar-Fit (No. 318) has accomplished, from the almost 20,000 projects installed to the support shown to both the solar industry and local community. “We’ve been so fortunate. This is our 46th year doing this. We have seen www.solarpowerworldonline.com

rock bottom and we’ve seen the top,” he said. “Through it all, we’ve been so lucky. We’ve supported so many people. It’s the greatest feeling knowing that I have employees coming to work in new cars and they bought homes because of SolarFit. That’s what drives you.” Solar-Fit has expanded that community support to more causes, more recently with the Race to Stop Suicide initiative through stock car driver Daniel Dye’s charitable foundation 71 MVP.

Solar-Fit pledged $50,000 (or $500 per solar customer through the first half of 2021) to the initiative and plans to extend its support going forward. Gallagher, who lost a friend to suicide, saw a need to support the Race to Stop Suicide initiative after seeing increased individual seclusion during COVID-19 lockdowns. “You always have these thoughts, ‘What if I could have been there? Why couldn’t I do more?’” he said. “If we could just open up, and people start JULY 2021

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talking and finding out what they can do. We just want to do something. We want to make a difference.” The relationship between SolarFit and the Race to Stop Suicide blossomed as a result of their support of Dye’s racing endeavors. Dye, a 17-year-old super late model driver known throughout the Southeast and a rookie in the national ARCA Menards series, is a volunteer spokesperson for Florida hospital Halifax Health’s suicide prevention program and has donated over $30,000 to the hospital through his family’s charity efforts. His cars, which feature Solar-Fit sponsorship, also prominently broadcast Dye’s support of the Race to Stop Suicide. “People have contacted Daniel saying things like, ‘I was in Pensacola and I saw your car. I was thinking about doing it, but it really made me stop and think,’” Gallagher said. “How can it get better than that? When you talk

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about being able to give back and saving someone, that’s what we’re all about.” Gallagher thought SolarFit’s success could be shared in a more significant way, which is why the company is donating in the name of each solar customer rather than as one organization. “I don’t want somebody thinking we’re inflating the price [of a solar system] to do it. We’re not,” he said. “We’re taking money out of our profits and putting it into what we feel is a good cause.” With more than four decades of business experience on which to reflect, Gallagher wants Solar-Fit’s legacy to continue as a virtuous community member. “I look around at what’s happening in Florida, and I see this rapid expansion [of solar]. Not everyone

is going to feel the way we feel,” Gallagher said. “But for the people that really want to [prove] they’ve done something that’s going to affect a massive amount of people…when somebody commits suicide, it’s not just that person. It’s all these people that have been left behind with the nagging thoughts. My suggestion is just take the time to ask the questions, to care. “It’s not something that makes you feel good to talk about, but once you talk about it, you think, ‘Maybe there is something I can do here,’” he added. SPW

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New Jersey developer steps up to fill state’s void of trained solar workers B Y K E L LY P I C K E R E L

When the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced a three-year community solar pilot program in 2019, many local installers scrambled to grab a piece of the initial 75-MW allotment. When another 300 MW opened up to be awarded over the next two years, an issue became apparent: There weren’t enough trained solar workers to install these projects. Asbury Park-based Solar Landscape (No. 87) — which developed New Jersey’s first community solar project, a 7-MW site in Perth Amboy — recognized immediately the need for workforce development. “We’re pretty good at the training piece. We can get guys and gals up and going pretty quickly,” said Kevin

Dunshee, Solar Landscape’s chief commercial officer. “When New Jersey rolled out this three-year community solar pilot program, we looked into workforce development in New Jersey and saw very little of it. Recognizing that the state wanted to be 100% renewable by 2050, we realized we’re going to need well-trained employees.” Solar Landscape first engaged with local community organizations to determine the best ways forward. Although COVID-19 temporarily halted the efforts of many of these organizations, Solar Landscape was able to partner with Edison Job Corps, the New Jersey chapter of the national Job Corps training program developed by the Department of Labor. Young adults can live on-site at the 25-acre

campus in Edison while receiving tuition-free career technical training. The pandemic forced Edison Job Corps to search for virtual curriculum and Solar Landscape quickly adapted to provide 100 interested students with remote, no-cost solar installation training. “There is a growing need for workforce development to help ensure we meet our climate goals,” said Shaun Keegan, Solar Landscape’s co-founder and CEO. “We have found that there is no greater accomplishment than to help change people’s lives and have a meaningful impact in our community.” Along with its continuing work with Edison Job Corps, Solar Landscape has developed a Green Ambassador Program that will provide training for

The Perth Amboy project — the first community solar array in New Jersey — completed by Solar Landscape with help from Edison Job Corps students.

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high school students interested in green energy. After attending webinars, students can participate in a “community sustainability challenge” where winners receive portions of a $20,000 scholarship program. To reach even more interested workers, Solar Landscape is partnering with the GAF Roofing Academy to provide trainees with dual roofing and solar installation certification. “We call it: educate, train, develop,” Dunshee said. “Education is what we’re doing with the high school classrooms. Training is what we’re doing with the solar installation professionals. Development is what we’re doing to take greenminded students and develop them further and reward them with the scholarship program.” While job training is key, placement is just as important. Solar Landscape did hire a handful of students trained through its program, but it’s not hoarding all the best graduates. Through job placement programs, some “friendly competitors” of Solar Landscape were also able to take advantage of the talent pool. “This opportunity changed my life, for the betterment of my family, my community and to be a bright light in the solar industry,” said Ricky Gass, a certified solar installer through the Edison program and now a Solar Landscape employee, while unveiling the Perth Amboy project earlier this year. Dunshee, a former high school educator, said seeing the positive results of Solar Landscape’s workforce development is the most rewarding thing he’s done. “What we’re doing here is having immediate impact on people’s lives by providing them the training,” he said. “All they want is an opportunity. We’ve been able to do that. The more that we’ve done it, the more we want to do. We’re completely focused on this now.” Solar Landscape, which was just a 30-person construction company four years ago, has grown to almost 100 employees today with eight workers dedicated to community engagement (read more about this successful team in our Top Solar Champions Awards section). Dunshee expects to double that team in the next year while training 500 workers for the New Jersey solar market. “We were more concerned early on getting solar [projects] and growing. When you get to a certain level of growth or success, you’re able to work on the business,” he said. “We realized after meeting all these different [job placement] organizations that we could be doing more. Although [workforce development] was not necessarily something that was in our planning along the way, it suddenly became a really important part.” SPW

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Florida solar installer continues to work through the storms, pandemic and a tornado B Y B I L LY L U D T

December 16, 2020 was already an atypical day of year-end operations for Florida-based contractor Solar Source (No. 209). The company was rounding out the year of adapting to installing solar in a global pandemic, which resulted in steady sales in pool and water heating and a slight decrease in residential PV projects. That December day at the company’s Tampa location, installers were out in the field and office personnel were working on-site as usual. No stranger to extreme weather, the area was put under a severe weather warning at 3:48 p.m. Solar Source warehouse manager Bo Short stepped outside at 3:49 p.m. to see a tornado heading straight for him, so he ran back inside. Everyone took cover as the F2 tornado ripped off about a quarter of the building’s roof, along with the solar modules attached to it. A side of the building came down, causing windinduced suction to run through the 13,000-sq.ft space, sending bay doors flying, dropping ceilings and shattering glass. “It’s like a freight train. It lasts about 15 seconds and went right through,” said Rick Gilbert, executive VP of Solar Source. “Because our building is concrete block, we were lucky. The building right next to ours is condemned, and a few people are shut down permanently from it.”

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Uprooted trees and totaled vehicles blocked the road, so emergency services evacuated everyone in the plaza on foot after the tornado passed. Debris from other buildings was found on Solar Source’s property and vice versa. The tornado had thrown solar modules blocks away and knocked out cable, electric and water infrastructure in the affected area. “I’d been coming here for over a decade of my life,” Gilbert said. “Just to walk through the building and see the ceilings down, and that was that person’s office. It’s hard to explain the emotional side of that.” The out-of-season tornado carried on for about 13 miles, but luckily no one was killed or injured by the natural disaster. In a state familiar hurricanes, Solar Source is used to installing arrays to withstand them, but this was the strongest tornado to touch down in Florida in 28 years. Solar Source’s Tampa headquarters was very much a museum of solar, chronicling the decades since the company’s inception. Before the tornado, an awning made of stillfunctioning 75-W modules wrapped around the building. “We hear a lot of people say that we’re dinosaurs,” Gilbert said. “We were established in 1984. It’s been 37 years and it’s always been solar.” For the last 37 years, Solar Source has tracked the American solar landscape, adapting to market demands, starting with solar hot water, and later adding PV sales. The company adapted again in 2020 and kept trucks rolling through the pandemic — and after a tornado. The company lost a few days of work to the tornado, “but we got back on track as quickly as possible,” Gilbert said. Some people from the Tampa location are working out of construction trailers while the office is being rebuilt. With its other office in Orlando, Solar Source has consolidated and moved some roles around until the Tampa building is back in shape. The roof has been replaced, so warehousing has already resumed at the tornado-ravaged location. Gilbert expects to be working out of trailers through at least December 2021. “But the blessing is when we get out of these trailers, we’re going to be in a newly remodeled location,” he said. Despite the setback, solar installations continue at Solar Source. The company is finishing its largest solar + storage project to date — a 1-MW array with 1.25 MW of storage, and just constructed a 500-kW carport system atop a parking garage. “We’re still making sales, back to doing in-home appointments again, and all things considered, we’re doing pretty well,” Gilbert said. SPW

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EPC leans on community generosity to make nonprofit dream come true B Y B I L LY L U D T

Carlson Electric operates in one of the more frigid markets in the country, installing solar in Northwest Wisconsin and just over the border into Northeast Minnesota. The heavily rural community isn’t a burgeoning market and requires some creativity when working with certain clients. “I believe it’s more relationshipfocused here,” said Tim Dilley, director of business development for Carlson Electric (No. 366). “Who you know, what you know, how well you’re taking care of people. It’s a salt of the earth kind of market — you give a handshake; you do what you say.” Come winter, solar installations

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slow down. That allows contractors to take more time on each project, which is especially helpful for ones that can’t be financed using traditional methods. That extra time was vital in bringing a 120-kW solar system to the affordable housing buildings managed by Nancy Mercer at the Sawyer County Nonprofit Housing Development. Mercer previously worked at the county’s housing authority for 15 years, and in that time, solar was often discussed as a way to reduce electrical costs for the tenants in affordable housing. These elderly tenants are often living on fixed incomes, so reducing costs for them is part of the

job, Mercer explained. She carried that ambition to install solar with her to Sawyer County Nonprofit. Coincidentally, the complex Mercer previously managed was just across the street from one of her current properties, and the housing authority eventually added solar to the rooftop of that building. Carlson Electric handled that project, and during installation, Dilley and Mercer connected and began planning for PV on Sawyer County Nonprofit properties. The first step was figuring out funding for a project like this. The physical installations didn’t pose a

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challenge, barring inclement weather, but complications often arise when trying to install solar for nonprofit organizations like Mercer’s. Not to mention there were different interconnection requirements across the three properties where she hoped to have solar installed. To handle the complex financing, Carlson Electric teamed with Legacy Solar Co-op, a Wisconsin-based organization that formed in 2014 when there wasn’t an institutional loan program to finance solar in the state. One of the services Legacy Solar Co-op offers is peer-topeer loans for solar projects with nonprofits. “We’re in the business of matchmaking,” said Kurt Reinhold, president and CEO of Legacy Solar Co-op. “We match community institutions that want to do solar and connect them with members of the community that aren’t Wall Street investors but just want to support solar, or in this case, seniors, and help them reduce their electric bills.” With the assistance of Legacy Solar Co-op’s consultants, Carlson Electric earned a solar module endowment from Renew Wisconsin’s Solar for Good program and received financial incentives from Focus on Energy, a group that works with state utilities to incentivize energy-efficient developments. Together, that covered about $55,000 of the project. Then, Legacy Solar Co-op members purchased bonds to raise a $65,000 loan, and another individual member covered the remaining cost. Solar was built across six multifamily buildings on three different properties in Hayward, Winter and Radisson. The total project cost $255,000, with Sawyer County Nonprofit only owing $250 upfront. The system came online in

May 2020, and the nonprofit will have the option to purchase the array after six years. The residents expressed their enthusiasm right away. “They may be older people and they might not understand everything, but they were super excited to be progressing forward,” Mercer said. “When the panels went up and they were turned on, some of the tenants came into my office showing me their electric bills and some tenants only had to pay their meter fee.” While Wisconsin isn’t leading the United States in solar development, it is a state where groups and contractors are collaborating to make solar a reality despite a lack of state and institutional loan support. “Without all these different resources and putting them together, there would have been no way to make this project happen,” Dilley said. SPW

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California contractor nails hospital solar design despite tight squeeze B Y B I L LY L U D T

Sun Light & Power has installed solar on many different roof types in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tile roofs, shingled roofs, flat roofs, metal roofs — the Berkeley-based installer has seen them all in the last 45 years. But none were such a tight squeeze as the company’s 2020 installation at the University of California San Francisco’s Medical Center at Mission Bay. The plan was to install a 244-kW solar array using a custom-designed steel structure as the system’s foundation that would span across an elevated roof section at the UCSF Medical Center. Everything was laid out in the design documents, but what Sun Light & Power (No. 223) installers immediately found was they only had 1/4 in. of wiggle room with the attachments.

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“There’s a lot of play with rail, and then with L-feet there’s a lot of vertical adjustment,” said Scott Hosterman, senior project engineer at SLP. “I mean, we rarely get into this tight of a situation because we’re working with rafters or concrete and we have plus-or-minus 5 in. When something comes up, we can shove things, we can push the cantilever and give ourselves more room.” At first touch, they were off by onesixteenth of an inch. That measurement spread out over 30 module rows meant the system would walk out of place and not fit. SLP worked alongside steelworkers TCB Builders to drill accurate attachment points into the steel foundation. The steel beams were set about 20 ft off the roof, so to get installers

up to that height, SLP placed plywood atop wood planks stacked in the slots of its I-beams to create a surface for contractors to walk along and set modules. SLP installers worked this way from one end to the other, placing 678 SunPower modules. Given the limited working footprint of the building and wanting to maximize power output, modules were placed in an east-west orientation. “East-west lends itself to zero loss of space,” Hosterman said. “You can stack east-west right on top of each other, making an almost continuous envelope of solar.” The SLP crew was working through the early months of the pandemic at Mission Bay when shutdowns due to

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COVID-19 restrictions were common. The hospital had established windows of time for when the solar contractors could work. Everyone had to carry IDs and were temperature-checked each time they entered the building. While running electrical into the building, contractors worked inside an “airtight cart” as a precaution. On top of that, air quality in California was poor, and the installers and steelworkers were working atop a six-story building in unrelenting heat. And the project was finished in July, just before wildfire ash started falling on San Francisco. “Even almost a year after, we haven’t worked on another project like this,” said Xavier Garcia, project manager at SLP. “We have challenging clients, challenging locations, challenging weather, challenging installation, challenging AHJs, but not the project itself.” He added that with the many parties involved in the construction of this array, and the circumstances it was built under, SLP walked away with some lessons learned from this project. “One is that we know we can make it happen because we already did it once in the worst-case scenario — and we did it well,” Garcia said. SPW

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Top Solar Contractors 2021 Awards Program Each year, we honor solar companies that excel in sustainability and innovation. For our 10th anniversary, we're also honoring individuals helping to move the industry forward with our inaugural Solar Champion Awards.

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GREENEST CONTRACTOR

Solar Power World’s 2021 Greenest Contractor invests in greening employee lifestyles The Greenest Contractor award celebrates the greenest contractors making their companies and communities as environmentally friendly as possible.

The efforts of an individual are valuable, but this year’s Greenest Contractors understands the threat of climate change needs to be addressed at an institutional level. Cincinnati, Ohio-based solar EPC Melink Solar (No. 111) has taken its position in the renewables market seriously, enacting company-wide policies for facilities and employees to be as green as possible. The company created a pledge to have every Melink employee select the clean power option from their utility and drive an electric vehicle powered by clean energy by 2025. As of 2019, 57% of Melink employees drove electric vehicles and many of them also serve on boards or are members of local organizations promoting renewable energy, green living and general wellness, including the Greater Cincinnati Green Building Council, Green Energy Ohio, Sonlight Power and EV Cincy. The rest of the company has four more years to meet the Melink 2025 Pledge, and Melink will support employees in this process if they encounter financial barriers by offering benefit incentives, leasing programs and lower market prices for EVs. Melink is also ensuring its facilities produce little to no carbon. Both of the company’s headquarters are classified as zero-energy buildings. The first was retrofitted with geothermal heating, LED lighting and other clean technologies to reach that status, and the second was built with zero-energy consumption in mind. The second HQ uses a patent-pending “Super Hybrid Geothermal” HVAC system and 85 kW of large-scale solar carports with bifacial modules. The carports power the entire building and 39 additional EV charging stations. Additionally, Melink has wind turbines on site. From 2018 to 2019, onsite renewables produced 94,236 kWh of solar energy and 1,379 kWh of wind energy. Despite being in a state with regions dedicated to fossil fuel extraction and policies unfriendly toward renewables, Melink is making southern Ohio and the entire country greener. SPW

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“We are honored and proud to be recognized as one of the Greenest Solar Contractors in the world. And we intend to continue to help lead our industry and community toward a cleaner energy future by our example.” STEVE MELINK | FOUNDER AND CEO | MELINK SOLAR

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MOST FORWARD-THINKING

Solar Power World’s 2021 Most ForwardThinking Contractor invests in long-term customer satisfaction The Most Forward-Thinking Contractor award celebrates solar installers devoted to making progress in energy and beyond in hopes of a more sustainable future.

When Mid-Atlantic residential and commercial installer GreenBrilliance (No. 118) thinks to the future, it's always with the customer as a core focus. The company's mission is to save customers more money in the long run rather than focusing on easy, short-term schemes. That's why all products GreenBrilliance offers are extensively tested, with the company landing on only five manufacturers of durable, trustworthy Made-in-America components. To enforce accountability, GreenBrilliance developed a 32-point quality rating system. After every installation, a quality assurance engineer walks with the solar customer through an inspection checklist, ensuring they know how their solar system works. GreenBrilliance receives feedback on team expertise, safety and cleanliness, while the customer gains access to performance, technical and operational expectations. Offering the best products and technologies isn’t worth it if the customer is not educated on how their system is expected to perform. The company is also involved with electrical efficiency research to further improve customer satisfaction and increase energy savings. GreenBrilliance turned to artificial intelligence and machine learning to reduce energy losses and have customer solar arrays act more powerful than they are. The company's patentpending intelligent transformer technology — called Neurobotz — connects through the electrical circuit, using predictive analytics to create an optimal load curve and reduce kilowatt-hours consumed at one time. Nearly 20% of GreenBrilliance solar customers also receive the Neurobotz transformer, and GreenBrilliance has offered the technology to other installers for their own customers. The bottom line for GreenBrilliance is increasing solar customer savings, even if that customer is not directly on the company's client list. The future of the industry depends on the customer satisfaction practices of today. SPW

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“The long-term happiness of our customers is a very strong focus for us for a very simple reason — solar investment is never a shortterm investment. And when we request homeowners to invest in solar with their lifetime savings, it is our ethical duty to serve them and stand behind them for the longterm. Our whole corporation puts in toward customer satisfaction and growing the industry. It is highly rewarding if recognition of such comes through. It is not only an internal team morale booster, but it also sends a message to others, be it customers or other solar companies, to raise their bars toward the betterment of the industry.” OMKAR BHANDAKKAR SOLAR PV DESIGN ENGINEER | GREENBRILLIANCE


SOLAR CHAMPION AWARDS

Top Solar Installer Shawn Reynolds, commercial construction manager, Solar Impact

Shawn Reynolds’ passion for exceeding customer expectations no matter the obstacles in his path makes him this year’s Top Solar Installer. During the pandemic, Reynolds led his team to complete a significant project with Hillsborough County, Florida, despite budget and construction constraints. The 720-kW portfolio on the county’s public libraries was completed on time, while Reynolds was also in charge of multiple other jobs nearly two hours away. After installation, the array experienced some module failures that could have harmed the company’s working relationship with the county. Instead, Reynolds stepped in to quickly replace the broken equipment to ensure the client was satisfied. The successful project helped Solar Impact reach even more clients in the Tampa/Hillsborough area and has more than tripled the company’s installations in the region. In addition to his dedication to projects from start to finish and beyond, Reynolds is also committed to training the next generation of installers. He teaches Sante Fe College’s Electrical Construction Apprenticeship program, which many of Solar Impact’s workers have taken. He’s always willing to drop what he’s doing to answer questions about solar installation and electrical work.

“Shawn is an example of not only a master of his craft, but someone who truly cares about the success of his team, his company and doing the right thing for our customers. He not only embraces but embodies our core values.” ALEX FINCHUM DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING SOLAR IMPACT

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Top Solar Advocate Sarah Wochos, senior director of policy and business development, Borrego

Sarah Wochos’ instrumental role in launching new solar markets in Illinois and Pennsylvania has landed her the No. 1 spot as Top Solar Advocate this year. Wochos was one of the lead negotiators for environmental organizations in Illinois’s Future Energy Jobs Act, which opened the state’s solar industry. She also spearheaded the regulatory process that created the Adjustable Block Program that established the distributed solar market in Illinois. For the past few years, Wochos has been one of the few industry professionals who has represented all renewable energy interest groups in Illinois’s Path to 100 Act, which would set a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. At the same time, she has been a key player in Pennsylvania developing and advancing bipartisan policy that would establish a community solar market in the state. Wochos holds many titles in addition to her full-time job. She’s the co-chair of the Coalition for Community Solar Access’s (CCSA) Illinois committee, the chair of CCSA’s Pennsylvania committee, a board member of the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) and a member of the Midwest committee of SEIA.

“Throughout her policy work, Sarah has gone more than the proverbial ‘extra mile’ to pave the way for thousands of megawatts of solar to come online. She has demonstrated great skill at both advocacy and strategy, starting with a deep understanding of policymakers’ overall renewable energy goals.” ILAN GUTHERZ VP OF POLICY AND STRATEGY | BORREGO

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SOLAR CHAMPION AWARDS

Top Solar Changemaker Kate Gold, director of community engagement, Solar Landscape

Talking about diversity and inclusion in the solar industry is a good start, but the 2021 Top Solar Changemaker is actively bringing underserved communities into the green economy. Kate Gold’s mission as director of community engagement at Solar Landscape is to train and develop the future renewable energy workforce in New Jersey. She has helped the company partner with nonprofits including the Jewish Renaissance Foundation, the Hispanic Family Center of Southern Jersey and Interfaith Neighbors to offer in-person solar job training for local residents. When the pandemic started, Gold had to change plans to keep pushing forward. She formed a partnership with Edison Job Corps to provide its students with remote solar installation training, and also collaborated with local colleges to offer free remote NABCEP training. Solar Landscape successfully trained more than 100 students during the pandemic and was even able to employ some of them on its construction and development teams. One graduate introduced Gov. Phil Murphy at the Solar Landscape’s ribbon-cutting for the state’s first community solar project in January 2021. Gold’s workforce development leadership then led to yet another partnership, this time with roofing manufacturer GAF. Solar Landscape is now working with the manufacturer to provide free commercial roofing and solar installation training in historically marginalized communities across New Jersey. She also created additional internal programs to train high school students and mentor newly trained employees to give them the tools they need to succeed.

“Kate’s impact on New Jersey’s landscape for solar energy employment and workforce development is a testament to her hard work and dedication to providing opportunities for others. Kate is a force in New Jersey and is most deserving of this recognition.” KEVIN DUNSHEE | CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | SOLAR LANDSCAPE

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Top Solar Designer Omkar Bhandakkar, solar PV design engineer, GreenBrilliance

Omkar Bhandakkar’s dedication to working around even the toughest design challenges cemented his place as this year’s Top Solar Designer. Bhandakkar’s biggest challenge so far was working on a project for a Virginia home within a homeowner’s association. The resident had reached out to a number of installers whose plans were rejected before finding GreenBrilliance. Bhandakkar rose to the challenge, read up on Virginia’s HOA laws and drafted a design package that would adhere to the guidelines. After designing the system, he personally attended monthly HOA meetings to explain how the system would look, as well as the benefits and myths about solar power. After some back-and-forth with the association, where he proved that any other layout would result in substantial production loss, the president of the HOA approved the project. It was the first solar installation to be allowed within that HOA’s jurisdiction. Because of Bhandakkar’s persistence and skill, GreenBrilliance went on to install numerous systems in that large HOA community.

“Omkar Bhandakkar always likes to work with difficult challenges and overcome them to win. Now, we have a 100% HOA approval rate in Virginia and Maryland, making us a savior to a lot of solar enthusiast homeowners who live under strict HOA guidelines.” SUMIT BHATNAGAR CEO | GREENBRILLIANCE

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How do you support U.S. solar installers? We support U.S. Solar Contractors by providing nonmetallic electrical enclosures to house critical components and switches that are designed and built for outdoor applications. These enclosures are lightweight and easy to modify in the field making them popular with US solar contractors.

1958

YEAR FOUNDED

Allied Moulded Products, Inc. exists to serve our customers by supplying quality products and services. We will continue to grow our Company while treating customers, vendors, and associates as we like to be treated – with dignity and respect.

MARKETS SERVED

300

EMPLOYEES

Bryan, Ohio US HEADQUARTERS

3,000-4,000 TOTAL US CUSTOMERS

Product Feature

Allied Moulded Control Enclosures

Designed for wall mount applications where system integrators require the enclosure to HOUSE and PROTECT many critical control components. Open space inside the Allied Moulded Control Enclosures has met the demand for innovative panel designs in various industrial applications such as waste water treatment, oil & gas, solar & wind power, chemical formulation and general communications. Sizes for the Standard Control Series range from 24”x20”x8” through 30”x24”x10” and Control XL at 40”x32”x12”.

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How do you support U.S. solar installers? Aurora Solar makes the digital platform that powers the solar industry. With Aurora, solar professionals are able to accurately design and quote systems from anywhere. As the solar industry goes digital, Aurora is here to help–enabling solar companies to successfully transition away from manual processes to remote site designs, online sales and seamlessly integrated operations. In support of industry education and growth, Aurora frequently shares helpful resources with the solar community through its blog, webinars, and content, including its annual Empower Virtual Summit, which brings together thousands of solar professionals to learn, share and grow the industry together.

2013

YEAR FOUNDED

To learn more, please visit: • Website: aurorasolar.com • Blog: aurorasolar.com/blog • Empower Virtual Summit 2021: empower.aurorasolar.com

MARKETS SERVED

170

Aurora Solar’s mission is to create a future of solar energy for all, and we believe software is key to achieving this future. Aurora Solar develops software solutions for the solar industry that automate processes throughout the solar project lifecycle, allowing for soft cost reductions, faster deployments, and affordability.

EMPLOYEES

San Francisco, CA US HEADQUARTERS

4,000

Product Feature

Aurora

TOTAL US CUSTOMERS

Aurora is a cloud-based platform for the modern solar organization, featuring powerful digital capabilities that support every stage of the solar lifecycle: Sales • Use visual tools to power an interactive remote solar consultation to drive more sales. • Coming soon – Aurora Sales Mode gives solar sales teams the ability to make design adjustments on the fly with an an iPad-friendly solution Design • Accurately design a solar installation for any site, from anywhere with onsite accuracy • Generate bankable Shade Reports that are accepted by major rebate authorities and utilities including NYSERDA, MassCEC, ONCOR, and more • Operations • Use Aurora’s robust APIs to integrate with your entire tech stack, reduce manual data entry and increase team bandwidth

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? Baja Carports designs, engineer and install prefabricated solar steel carports nationwide. We engineer to specific design criteria (from 20 lbs. live load to 90-pound snow load) to meet customers unique project requirements and specifications, providing the most cost-effective layout utilizing different steel products, cold form steel, 3 plate, hot rolled wide flange, etc. Our in-house project team of engineers, project management, certified installation crews selfperform all aspect of solar steel carport construction to deliver from initial design to project execution nationwide.

1981

YEAR FOUNDED

A Self performing prefabricated steel carport contractor with over 40 years experience in design, supply, engineering and project execution with our certified crews and project management teams installing nationwide.

MARKETS SERVED

100

EMPLOYEES

St. Martinez, CA US HEADQUARTERS

10,100

TOTAL US CUSTOMERS

Product Feature

Steel Carports Custom design engineered prefabricated steel solar carports.

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? Since the company’s founding in 2013, DEPCOM has built its procurement policy around a strong Buy American program. Today 75% of DEPCOM’s spend is on American products- and growing. The genesis of the Buy American philosophy stems from the company’s founding team’s decision to build a business around a strong set of patriotic core values. By promoting business within the USA, DEPCOM seeks not only to strengthen the nation’s domestic economy and uplift fellow Americans, but also provide added benefit and value to its customers. Today, DEPCOM employs over 1,600 craft professionals nationwide across its project sites. In addition to prioritizing sourcing major equipment from American companies, DEPCOM also makes it a priority to offer job opportunities to our nation’s heroes by hiring Veterans. Developing relationships with USA manufacturers is also critical to DEPCOM’s “Go Fast” execution philosophy because major equipment is delivered to job sites much quicker than it would be if purchased from overseas suppliers. On average, DEPCOM recieves materials to the project sites 3-5 weeks earlier from U.S. sources than from international suppliers. Accelerated material deliveries allows DEPCOM to build projects quicker, reduces the supply chain risk and ultimately drives increased execution efficiencies that DEPCOM can pass along to its customers.

2013

YEAR FOUNDED

MARKETS SERVED

150

EMPLOYEES

Scottsdale, AZ

Mission Statement: BEST SOLAR POWER EPC/O&M PROVIDER MEASURED BY CUSTOMER, EMPLOYEE & SHAREHOLDER SATISFACTION, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, COST EFFECTIVENESS, INNOVATION & PHILANTHROPY

US HEADQUARTERS

Product Feature

At DEPCOM, our core business is to deliver best-in-class EPC services to our utility solar customers, including complete in-house capabilities. In addition to traditional EPC services, DEPCOM offers a broad spectrum of solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers throughout the value chain of utility solar projects, including Development Support Services, Project Optimization, Project Finance Solutions, Energy Storage Integration, Operations & Maintenance, and Plant Restoration and Recertification Services. DEPCOM operates in geographically diverse markets from coast to coast, with a primary focus on projects ranging from 20MW – 200MW individually. DEPCOM’s portfolio of projects; either completed, in construction, or in pre-construction phases is approximately 4GW.

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? Gibraltar Renewable Energy Group brings together leading solar brands across project software, mounting, tracker and eBOS to deliver supply, cost and ROI advantages. Seasoned experts from Sunfig, RBI Solar, TerraSmart and SolarBOS deliver a novel approach to utility and C&I solar integration. Contractors get to streamline projects with a single partner offering an integrated solution for stronger returns and better LCOE. With 19 GWs of solar capacity deployed across 4600 systems, Gibraltar’s team of 500 talented employees are driven by a singular mission to streamline projects.

MARKETS SERVED

506

EMPLOYEES

Buffalo, NY US HEADQUARTERS

630

Increase project value from start to finish Our efficient product and service integration spans the project lifecycle to help contractors increase profits, reduce costs, minimize risks and accelerate schedules. Our portfolio features: 1. Intelligent project modeling software from Sunfig supports early-stage development to maximize project returns and unlock hidden value -- faster, easier, and more accurately. 2. RBI Solar is known for custom-built, efficient pile systems, landfill expertise and industry-leading carport designs to deliver strong value to utility and C&I customers. 3. Designed for tough sites TerraSmart’s ground screw solution, flexible racking and tracker - TerraTrak, combined with civil and installation services, deliver reliable results in unreliable conditions. 4. SolarBOS is one of the top eBOS suppliers in the country with over 8.5 GWs of solar projects. In collaboration with TerraSmart and RBI Solar, SolarBOS wraps a complete DC offering.

TOTAL US CUSTOMERS Gibraltar’s Renewable Energy Group takes a full-cycle path to innovation across utility solar and C&I projects. Powered for progress, the Gibraltar ecosystem works seamlessly across the project development cycle to capture added value for developers, asset owners, and EPCs. Our ingenuity spans well beyond our portfolio of companies to our passionate people and optimized processes, all of them focused on delivering a streamlined project experience for stronger returns. Product Feature

TerraTrak

First of its kind, TerraTrak is a ground screw-based, single-axis A-frame tracker designed for performance and returns in challenging conditions. TerraTrak is the only SAT tracker that eliminates 100% refusal risks, which are usually assumed by the developer. Developers are now able to turn unusable land into valuable assets with TerraTrak’s ground screw foundation. The SAT is designed to contend with steep slopes (up to 20% N-S), environmentally sensitive land, refusal, and frost-susceptible soils. Combined with PeakYield™ -- TerraTrak’s advanced performance monitoring and controls software -- operators boost real-time visibility of trackers in the field, maximizing yield and returns while keeping assets safe and stable in all weather conditions.

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? Jinko supports U.S. contractors through the leading distributors in the country. We have local support functions that provide technical support and marketing/ brand collateral. One feature available to U.S. contractors is our EAGLE Academy, which includes many resources like short videos about technical topics or common questions. We also have our manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, which is one of the world’s most advanced module assembly operations. We are always looking to build closer relationships with our U.S. contractors and regularly host events with our distribution partners. We frequently raffle off prizes to our community of devoted contractors; this past year, we did a round of virtual raffles for cool prizes, including a MacBook Pro. Contractors should keep in touch with Jinko about the latest promotions. Because we know time is valuable, we have designed a durable product that has low defect rates, reducing the number of truck rolls to a customer’s site. We use thick front side glass, thick frames, and thick backsheets to make sure our modules can withstand the elements. We also use very long 2053 mm cables to make it easier on our contractors.

2006

YEAR FOUNDED

MARKETS SERVED

15,000 EMPLOYEES

JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. provides comprehensive, industry-leading, locally based sales and support to solar and storage installers and owners across the United States and Canada. We strive to be the best company in the industry to work for and the most dependable and trusted partner we can be to our customers.

Jacksonville, FL US HEADQUARTERS

Product Feature

EAGLE TR G4 JinkoSolar’s EAGLE TR G4 features new tiling ribbon (TR) technology which eliminates cell gaps between the module. This significantly increases module efficiency (reaching up to 21.16%), allowing for more power per square foot. Available in a 66-cell for residential, and a 78-cell (monofacial and bifacial) for commercial and utility, these modules can generate up to 390W and 475W respectively.

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How do you support U.S. solar installers? K2 Systems focuses on providing support to solar contractors across the US. We have a technical sales team that is in contact directly with installers. We provide support in different areas such as: project design, training on our Base design tool, providing guidance and any documentation needed for permits, technical training on our products and upcoming new innovations, and webinars. We also provide onsite training with our product specialists. We like to have a close relationship with our customers and support them in any way we can. K2 Systems is built on mutual trust; this applies to our customer service as well as within the company itself. We believe a trusting partnership leads to successful photovoltaic projects. Our employees place total focus on the needs and wishes of our customer.

2004

YEAR FOUNDED

MARKETS SERVED

K2 Systems stands for worldwide power generation from solar energy. The heart of the company is the development of installation-friendly mounting systems that are tailored to the needs of our customers, though the soul is the common spirit of all employees. Together we define technical innovation and set new service standards for a sustainable future.

210

EMPLOYEES

Vista, CA

US HEADQUARTERS

20% of residential market TOTAL US CUSTOMERS

Product Feature

K2 Systems is in the midst of releasing several new roof attachments to the market, one of them being the Splice Foot X & XL for composition shingle roofs. Available in two profiles, the Splice Foot is an all-in-one splice and mount with FlexFlash technology attached to the base.

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Mount and splice K2 FlexFlash technology 20+ years of proven water sealing technology on asphalt roofs Self-drilling lag screws = less tools needed Can be installed into the rafter or deck Optimized for CrossRail systems and components No L-Foot needed T-Bolt hardware included

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? With over 2.6 million solar installations across the country – ranging from rooftop solar panels for your home to large-scale solar systems powering our utilities – there’s enough clean electricity to power over 16 million homes. As more and more Americans rely on solar power, Megger is committed to manufacturing top-ofthe-line electrical test equipment needed to install, maintain, and troubleshoot your solar photovoltaic systems – keeping the solar power on. Our tough, yet light-weight handheld insulation resistance testers, irradiance meters, clamp meters, and thermal cameras are perfect for solar contractors. When paired with our solarspecific test leads and accessories for a complete solar testing kit, you get the full picture of the condition, state, and performance of your PV system. Whether you are commissioning a new system or re-energizing an array after maintenance, these electrical tests are essential to ensure that the system is safe. To better support solar contractors, our engineers recently partnered with solar-industry experts to create a free library of training resources—with videos and step-by-step tutorials—to support solar contractors in the field. To access these resources, visit us.megger. com/renewables.

1889

YEAR FOUNDED

MARKETS SERVED

300

(US BASED) EMPLOYEES

Valley Forge, PA US HEADQUARTERS

88,100 TOTAL US CUSTOMERS

Our mission is to help you keep your power on. We focus our expertise in developing innovative testing solutions that are world class on safety, performance, reliability, and ease-of-use. We are committed to providing you with the measurement results and insight to make informed decisions about your assets, increasing uptime and safety.

Product Feature

DCM1500S The DCM1500S is Megger’s new solar clamp meter. This multi-function tester gives solar technicians the ability to test higher voltages and current values—more flexibility in a single tool than ever before. With voltages up to 2,000Vdc and true RMS up to 1,500Vac, easily measure both the ac and dc side of the solar PV system. Additional features include built-in temperature measurement, a no-touch voltage sensor, an automatic flashlight, and inrush current measurements. Using the Megger Link app, easily transfer, store, and access results on any smart device with a Bluetooth connection.

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? Preformed Line Products (PLP) is a major US manufacturer of PV Solar mounting solutions. Since 1993, professional installers from coast to coast rely on our high-strength and easy-to-install solar product solutions for roof, ground, and pole mounting applications. PLP delivers added value to our installation partners through technical expertise, installation support, and unparalleled customer service. Our domestic manufacturing capabilities and PV solar industry experience allow us to respond to the clients’ needs quickly and accurately.

1947

YEAR FOUNDED

The Connection You Can Count On

MARKETS SERVED

3,000+ EMPLOYEES

Cleveland, OH US HEADQUARTERS

500+

TOTAL US CUSTOMERS

Product Feature

PLP’s Solar Carport PLP Carports are engineered and optimized to site-specific applications and PV solar installation. The modular structures feature a simplified design and integrated PV module mounting system designed to provide faster assembly rates and labor savings on every project. These solar support structures feature tilt angles that offer 0, 5, and 10 degree positions and an optional gasket sealing solution. PLP’s unique module clamping system offers 50 percent few components than traditional systems and has built-in 3⁄4” spacing. This system offers 4-high or 7-high in portrait module mounting for a single row or double row car parking with built-in wire management channels.

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? 2014

Quest Renewables partners with Engineering, Procurement and Construction companies (EPCs) to design, engineer, and fabricate QuadPod™ solar canopies, offering solar canopy solutions for surface lots and parking garages. Quest Renewables supports EPCs by removing the complexity from solar racking. EPCs choose to partner with Quest because we address the major challenges of solar construction. First, we provide creative solutions, through layouts, foundation recommendations, etc., that help customers achieve better results for each unique carport project. Second, we provide fast, responsive customer service and straightforward answers. Our customers know exactly what they are getting and can quickly communicate with their customers. Third, Quest has a flexible, lean business model that allows EPCs to leverage their local construction partners to drive construction costs down. EPCs and developers have different levels of vertical integration, and we flex our support to allow them to make the best use of their company’s relationships. Lastly, we offer high touch, on-site support via certified installers or Precision Solar’s installation support team to make sure construction goes smoothly. We literally stand behind (and under) our carports.

YEAR FOUNDED

MARKETS SERVED

10

EMPLOYEES

Atlanta, Ga US HEADQUARTERS

450 TOTAL US CUSTOMERS Quest Renewables believes that solar energy, particularly distributed generation, is critical to building a sustainable future. To that end, we have created a purpose-built solar company that enables our customers to eliminate waste, increase value and enter new markets.

Product Feature

QuadPod™ solar canopies QuadPod™ solar canopies are designed, engineered and purpose built and to be used as solar carport systems. Their repeatable, straight-forward construction methodology is the ideal solution for a host of potential sites, including surface lots, parking garages, and other carport applications. Systems are panelized on the ground, improving safety and expediting the construction process. These features allow for fewer days on site and the lowest possible construction cost.

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ADVERTORIAL

How do you support U.S. solar installers? We owe our success in the solar market to our 30+ years of experience with importing and shipping. This is one of the key factors that set us apart from our competitors. We believe in stocking a massive inventory to get you the parts you need. We’ve had very few stock outages and little or no difficulty shipping product, even during these unprecedented times. When necessary, our warehouses across the country can ship orders in 24 hours, and often same-day. In addition to our unbeatable expertise with shipping, we offer our products at a very competitive price that never sacrifices quality. Our family-owned and operated business works hard to solve your problems and make solar installation easy. We’re forward thinkers with a highly trained and experienced team that’s ready to discuss your concerns to ensure you get the product you need. We can produce custom products from start to finish in 90 days and are continually working with installers to deliver the exact products needed for any type of roof. Our fast, simple solutions are easy to install, saving you time and money on your solar projects. We set ourselves apart by providing you with streamlined purchasing – In addition to distribution, our mounting solutions are available for purchase directly on our website, so YOU can decide how you get what you need.

1958

YEAR FOUNDED

MARKETS SERVED

27

Our mission is to provide effective, straightforward mounting solutions through our innovative products and high-quality customer service.

EMPLOYEES

Livermore, CA Rock Hill, SC US HEADQUARTERS

Product Feature

QB2 with Microflasing® We’ve made further innovations to QB2 with Microflashing®, part of our Original Top Mount line. Our newest mount comes with a Split-Top L-Foot for compatibility with saddle attachments and increased versatility. The Split-Top speeds up installation time further, making it easy to drop in rails. QB2 is simple and easy to use with only 3 parts, 15 seconds to mount, and no sealant required to achieve a watertight seal. Our patented BoltSeal™ technology creates a mechanical compression-seal as you drive the bolt. Get this mount in black for a sleek appearance that blends right into the roof so you can offer your customers an even better looking array.

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AD INDEX AceClamp .................................................. 56 Allied Moulded Products ......................... 129 Anderson Optimization .............................. 50 APA Solar ......................................................5 Aurora ........................................................ 19 Bailey Specialty Cranes ............................... 79 Baja Carports ............................................. 21 Blattner Co.....................................................1 Chem-Link ................................................. 125 Chiko .......................................................... 61 Chint .......................................................... 17 Continental Control Systems ................... 131 DEPCOM .................................................. 23 Enel X North America ................................ 87 Energetech ...................................................4 Environmental Products & Applications Inc 53 Fortress Power ........................................... 27 Get The Referral ........................................ 33 Gibraltar Energy Group............................... 71 Hardrock Drilling LLC ................................. 29 Jinko Solar ................................................IBC K2 Everest Systems .................................... 74 Kensington Electronic, LTD ........................ 85 M Bar C ................................................47, 81 Megger ...................................................... 55 Nine Fasteners ......................................... 117 OMCO Solar ............................................... 57

Ontility ........................................................ 41 OTT HydroMet ............................................ 73 Panasonic Eco ................................................7 Preformed Line Products........................... 133 PV Labels Inc. ............................................ IFC Quest Renewables ..................................... 13 QuickBOLT ....................................................2 REC Americas ............................................ 63 Roof Tech ................................................... 24 S-5! ............................................................ 43 Shoals Technologies Group ....................... BC Snake Tray .................................................. 36 SnapNRack ................................................. 64 Solar FlexRack ............................................ 67 Solar Power International .......................... 91 SOLARGRAF .............................................. 59 Solaria ........................................................ 15 SolarPod .......................................................4 SolaX Power ............................................. 121 Sollega ....................................................... 25 STANLEY Engineered Fastening ................. 45 Sunmodo .................................................... 28 Swinerton ................................................... 39 Ulteig .......................................................... 75 WECS ....................................................... 114 Western Land Services ............................... 53

TOP SOLAR SUPPORTERS Allied Molded Products ........................... 140 Aurora ...................................................... 141 Baja Carports ........................................... 142 DEPCOM ................................................ 143 Gibraltar ................................................... 144 Jinko Solar ............................................... 145

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K2 Everest ................................................ 146 Megger .................................................... 147 Preformed Line Products .......................... 148 Quest Renewables ................................... 149 QuickBOLT ............................................... 150

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THICKER FRONT SIDE GLASS FOR ADDED HAIL PROTECTION

3.2mm

THICKER FRAME FOR HIGHER DURABILITY

35mm

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The first and only above-ground, patent-pending system that does not require combiner boxes or in-array trenching, and can offer $avings in the field up to 62.5%

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The BLA (Big Lead Assembly®) takes all the guesswork out of wiring your solar field. Using Shoals’ latest in-line fuse and wire manufacturing technology, we offer you a site free of DC string combiners. The entire load is combined into a single pair of aluminum conductors running from the string combiner to the inverter. There’s no need to trench for DC feeders or hang string combiner boxes. And when terminated with the BAC connector, the whole array is plug-&-play. Plug in the panel strings, plug into the inverter, and just walk away!

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