HONOLULU, HI, July 24, 2025 – Sunspear Energy, a leader in residential and commercial solar development in Hawai’i, has been recognized as one of the nation’s premier solar companies on Solar Power World’s 2025 Top Solar Contractors List for the second year in a row. The company ranks No. 327 overall in the United States and holds the No. 3 spot for developers in the Hawaii residential solar market.
The Top Solar Contractors List is the most recognized annual listing of solar contractors in the U.S. The list acknowledges the top solar developers, installers, and contractors driving progress in domestic energy production and helping meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable electricity in the United States. Rankings are based on the number of kilowatts (kW) installed in the previous year and categorized by service type, market, and state.
“Being named a Top Solar Contractor is a testament to our team’s deep commitment to developing innovative, accessible energy solutions for Hawaii homeowners and businesses,” said Jeff Kaemmerlen, CEO and founder of Sunspear Energy. “We’re proud to partner with homeowners, businesses, landowners, and municipalities to deliver real economic value and strengthen local infrastructure through our solutions. It’s an honor to be included among the top contractors shaping the future of Hawaiian energy.”
In 2024 alone, Sunspear installed 1,403 kilowatts of new residential solar capacity, and over 1,400 kilowatts to new commercial solar projects, contributing to a record-breaking year for the solar industry. Nearly 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity were added to the U.S. grid in 2024, with solar and storage accounting for 84% of all new electric generating capacity, more than any other energy technology in over two decades.
“At a time when the federal government is doing everything it can to cut solar power down, the gigawatts put up by our 2025 Top Solar Contractors emphasize just how crucial it is to our nation’s energy mix,” said Kelsey Misbrener, managing editor of Solar Power World. “From the smallest residential projects to the largest utility-scale solar farms, these installations keep the lights on and keep power affordable. We’re thrilled to recognize another outstanding class of Top Solar Contractors and look forward to persevering through legislative hurdles to celebrate our 15-year edition next year.”
Since its founding in 2017, Sunspear Energy has installed over 26,000 kW of residential and commercial solar projects across Oahu, Big Island, and Maui, Hawaii.
To learn more about Sunspear Energy’s solar solutions, visit www.sunspearenergy.com.
About Sunspear Energy
Sunspear Energy is one of Hawai’i’s leading providers of state-of-the-art solar power and battery storage systems. With deep experience in residential and commercial solar design, permitting, installation and financing, Sunspear is focused on providing renewable energy solutions for Hawai’i with the goal of helping the state reach its 100% renewable energy target. Founded in 2017 and locally owned and operated, Sunspear offers turn-key solutions to homeowners, commercial businesses, non-profit organizations, and public sector entities.
About Solar Power World Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors — including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets — grow their businesses and do their jobs better.
