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 Hawai‘i solar developers. The ranking underscores the Honolulu-based company’s growth as Hawai‘i expands its clean energy buildout.

Why it matters: - Sunspear Energy’s jump on Solar Power World’s annual ranking signals stronger scale in Hawai‘i’s solar market. - The company’s rise comes as solar and battery storage remain central to efforts to cut electricity costs and improve resilience on the islands. - The recognition also gives Sunspear Energy added visibility with homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, and public-sector customers across Hawai‘i.

What happened: - Sunspear Energy was named to Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List. - The Honolulu-based company 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 2026 ranking is the third straight year Sunspear Energy has appeared on the list. - Solar Power World announced the list on July 23, 2026.

The details: - Sunspear Energy says its team has been engineering, designing and installing solar in Hawai‘i for more than a decade. - The company employs more than 69 local team members. - Sunspear Energy installed more than 6.1 MW of solar power across the Hawai‘i 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 offers residential and commercial solar design, engineering, permitting, installation, financing and energy storage. - Sunspear Energy also provides customized solar and battery storage solutions built for the needs of the islands. - The company says it has offices on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - Solar Power World ranked contractors based on the amount of solar capacity installed in the previous year, with categories by service type, market and state. - The list is one of the industry’s most watched annual contractor rankings. - Solar Power World said more than 72% of listed companies have at least 10 years of solar experience, and 58% have more than 15 years in solar, storage and energy construction. - Billy Ludt, managing editor of Solar Power World, said the U.S. solar market “shows no signs of slowing down” despite policy and supply hurdles. - Jeff Kaemmerlen, Sunspear Energy’s CEO and founder, said the company’s ranking reflects the work and commitment of its employees. - Kaemmerlen also said solar and battery storage can help Hawai‘i customers control energy costs, improve resilience and support the state’s clean energy goals.

What's next: - Sunspear Energy is likely to keep leaning on solar and storage as Hawai‘i pushes toward a cleaner grid. - The company’s higher national ranking may help support future growth with residential, commercial and institutional customers. - The continued expansion of solar installations in the U.S. could keep contractor rankings competitive in coming years.

The bottom line: - Sunspear Energy is gaining ground fast, and its latest ranking puts the Hawai‘i company closer to the national top tier of solar contractors.