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

Sunspear Energy climbed 128 spots 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 highlights the Honolulu company’s growth as Hawaii continues to push toward cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Why it matters: - Sunspear Energy’s jump signals growing scale in Hawaii’s solar market and stronger national standing in a competitive industry. - The ranking also underscores how solar and battery storage continue to gain importance in a state with some of the highest electricity costs in the country. - Solar Power World’s list is a widely watched benchmark because it ranks contractors by installed solar capacity in the prior year.

What happened: - Sunspear Energy was named to Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List. - The Honolulu-based company rose to No. 199 nationally, up from No. 327 in 2025. - Sunspear Energy moved from No. 3 to No. 2 among solar developers in Hawaii. - The 2026 honor is Sunspear Energy’s third straight year on the list.

The details: - Sunspear Energy has been engineering, designing and installing solar in Hawaii for more than a decade. - The company said it employs more than 69 local team members. - Sunspear Energy installed more than 6.1 MW of solar power across the Hawaii Islands in 2025. - Since its founding in 2017, Sunspear Energy has installed more than 30 MW of residential and commercial solar projects across 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 systems for island customers. - The company has offices on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. - Sunspear Energy directs customers to its website for more information. - Solar Power World said the 2026 list reflects companies that can adapt to a changing industry. - Solar Power World’s managing editor Billy Ludt said the U.S. solar market shows no signs of slowing down despite policy and supply hurdles. - Solar Power World said more than 72% of listees have at least 10 years of solar experience. - Solar Power World said 58% of listees have more than 15 years of experience in solar, storage and energy construction. - The United States recently surpassed 6 million individual solar installations. - Solar is regularly the most-installed source of new electricity in the U.S.

Between the lines: - The ranking suggests Sunspear Energy is translating local execution into broader industry recognition. - Hawaii’s high power prices and island grid constraints make battery storage a practical part of the company’s pitch. - The company’s growth appears tied to demand from homeowners, businesses, nonprofits and public-sector customers across the islands. - Solar Power World’s list favors firms with installed capacity, so the jump likely reflects both project volume and operational momentum.

What's next: - Sunspear Energy said it will keep focusing on high-quality energy solutions for Hawaiian customers. - The company is positioning solar-plus-storage as a way for customers to control energy costs, improve resilience and support the state’s clean energy goals. - As Hawaii’s energy transition continues, Sunspear Energy is likely to compete for a larger share of residential and commercial projects across the islands.

The bottom line: - Sunspear Energy’s rise to No. 199 nationally marks a clear growth step for one of Hawaii’s better-known solar developers.