New names take top spots on Solar Power World’s 2024 Top Solar Contractors List
The United States installed more solar in 2023 than ever before — 32.4 GW total and 51% more than the previous year. That significant expansion of the installation market is acknowledged this year in the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List released today by Solar Power World. The Top 5 solar contractors each installed more than 2 GW in 2023, while some exceeded 3 GW.
“Solar projects in every market — residential to utility-scale — are getting bigger and oftentimes more complicated in scope, financing and permitting. That’s why it’s all the more impressive when so many top installation companies have banner years,” said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World. “The Top Solar Contractors List is a great gauge for how strong individual companies are in their local markets.”
Many of the companies on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List overcame major hurdles last year — big net-metering changes in California, high interest rates nationwide, opposition to large-scale solar sites and much more. Due to this unfortunate turbulence, some companies exited the industry, which allowed new names to take top spots on the Top Solar Contractors List.
The main list has a new No. 1, with Florida-headquartered contractor Moss taking the top spot for the first time. The EPC completed 3.5 GW in 2023 and installed 1.5 GW in its home state.
“Moss’ solar business experienced exponential growth within the last six years — not only did this translate into an increase in energizations, but our workforce grew significantly too. Our ability to scale rapidly while maintaining high-quality standards and innovative practices has uniquely positioned us as leaders in the industry,” said Edwin Perkins, president of the solar division at Moss. “Reaching No. 1 on the Top Solar Contractors List reflects the hard work and dedication of every member of the Moss team and is a testament to our core values in action.”
The Top Solar Contractors List is the most recognized annual listing of solar contractors in the United States. Companies on the Top Solar Contractors List are grouped and listed by specific service (developer, electrical subcontractor, EPC, installation subcontractor, installer, sales partner), market (commercial, community solar, residential, utility) and states by 2023 installed capacity (in kWDC).
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Other interesting facts about the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List:
The 2024 Top Solar Contractors class installed solar in every state except North Dakota last year. Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico also had installations by TSC listees.
The Top 5 states in which TSCs installed are California, New York, Texas, Illinois and Florida.
80% of TSC listees participate in the commercial market, 64% work on residential projects, 37% work in the utility market and 34% completed community solar work.
A survey sent to all listees found 84% of contractors offer additional workmanship guarantees to customers besides just manufacturer warranties.
There is an even split on the type of solar panels TSC listees install — 51% primarily install bifacial panels while 49% primarily install monofacial panels.
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