Sunspear Energy rises to No. 199 on Solar Power World’s 2026 contractor list

Sunspear Energy climbed 128 spots to No. 199 nationally on Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List and moved up to No. 2 among Hawai‘i solar developers. The ranking highlights the Honolulu company’s growth in residential and commercial solar and battery storage as Hawai‘i pushes deeper into clean energy.

Why it matters: - Sunspear Energy’s jump signals stronger scale in Hawai‘i’s solar market. - The ranking also reflects the company’s growing role in residential and commercial clean energy projects across the islands. - Hawai‘i’s high electricity costs make solar and battery storage especially relevant for customers seeking lower bills and better energy resilience.

What happened: - Solar Power World named Sunspear Energy to its 2026 Top Solar Contractors List. - Sunspear Energy ranked No. 199 nationally, up from No. 327 in 2025. - Sunspear Energy moved from No. 3 to No. 2 among solar developers in Hawai‘i. - The Honolulu-based company said the recognition marks its third straight year on the annual list.

The details: - Sunspear Energy has installed more than 30 MW of residential and commercial solar projects since its founding in 2017. - The company employed more than 69 local team members in 2025. - Sunspear Energy said those employees installed more than 6.1 MW of solar power across the Hawai‘i islands in 2025. - The company provides solar and battery storage services for homes, businesses, nonprofits and public-sector organizations. - Sunspear Energy’s work includes solar design, engineering, permitting, installation, financing and energy storage. - The company has offices on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. - Solar Power World said the 2026 list ranks contractors based on installed solar capacity in the previous year and organizes companies by service type, market and state. - Solar Power World said the U.S. has surpassed 6 million individual solar installations. - Solar Power World said more than 72% of listees have at least 10 years of solar experience, and 58% have more than 15 years of experience in solar, storage and energy construction.

Between the lines: - The ranking jump suggests Sunspear Energy is gaining share in a market where execution, local expertise and project volume matter. - The company is positioning solar plus storage as a practical answer to Hawai‘i’s grid and cost challenges, not just a climate solution. - Solar Power World framed the list as a snapshot of companies that can adapt to policy and supply chain pressure.

What’s next: - Sunspear Energy says it will keep focusing on customized solar and battery storage systems for Hawai‘i customers. - The company is also emphasizing long-term service and support as part of its clean energy offering. - More information is available on Sunspear Energy’s website.