Sunspear Energy rises to No. 199 on Solar Power World list

Sunspear Energy climbed 128 places to No. 199 nationally on Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List and moved to No. 2 among Hawaii solar developers. The ranking underscores the Honolulu company’s growth as Hawaii’s clean energy market continues to expand.

Why it matters: - Sunspear Energy’s jump signals stronger scale in Hawaii’s solar market and broader national recognition for a locally owned clean energy company. - The ranking comes as Hawaii continues shifting toward renewable power, where solar and battery storage can reduce customer electricity costs and improve resilience. - Solar Power World’s list is a closely watched benchmark because it ranks contractors by the amount of solar capacity installed in the prior year.

What happened: - Sunspear Energy was named to Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List. - The Honolulu-based company moved to No. 199 nationally, up from No. 327 in 2025. - Sunspear Energy rose from No. 3 to No. 2 among solar developers in Hawaii. - The company said the recognition marks its third consecutive year on the list. - Sunspear Energy said the company has engineering, designing and installing solar locally for more than a decade.

The details: - Sunspear Energy employs more than 69 local team members. - The team installed more than 6.1 MW of solar power across the Hawaii Islands in 2025. - Since founding in 2017, Sunspear Energy has installed more than 30 MW of residential and commercial solar projects on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui. - The company provides residential and commercial solar design, engineering, permitting, installation, financing and energy storage. - Sunspear Energy also offers customized solar and battery storage solutions for island customers. - The company has offices on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. - Solar Power World said more than 72% of listees have at least 10 years of solar experience, and 58% have more than 15 years in solar, storage and energy construction. - Solar Power World said the U.S. has surpassed 6 million individual solar installations and that solar is regularly the most-installed source of new electricity in the country.

Between the lines: - The ranking reflects a company that is expanding while staying focused on the Hawaii market, where local expertise matters for permitting, storage and island-grid conditions. - Billy Ludt, managing editor of Solar Power World, said well-run companies are those that can adapt to a changing industry. - Sunspear Energy CEO and founder Jeff Kaemmerlen said the company’s progress reflects its employees’ expertise and commitment across homes, businesses, nonprofits and public-sector projects. - Kaemmerlen also said Hawaii’s high electricity costs make solar and battery storage an important tool for customer control and state clean energy goals.

What’s next: - Sunspear Energy said its focus remains on delivering high-quality energy solutions that create long-term value for customers. - The company is continuing to build around solar and battery storage as Hawaii’s clean energy transition advances. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.