With 2026 proving to be a milestone year for many in the United States, Solar Power World has released the 15th anniversary edition of the solar industry's most recognized grouping of solar and energy storage installation companies. The 2026 Top Solar Contractors List was unveiled today, and Norwich Solar is one of the featured companies on the special list.
The United States recently surpassed 6 million individual solar installations and solar is regularly the most-installed source of new electricity in the country, proving that solar professionals are veteran members of the energy industry. That experience is reflected in the 2026 Top Solar Contractors List, with over 72% of listees having at least 10 years' experience in solar — 58% have more than 15 years' experience in solar, storage and energy construction. Norwich Solar has been installing solar locally since 2011.
"Despite policy and supply hurdles, the U.S. solar market shows no signs of slowing down," said Billy Ludt, managing editor of Solar Power World. "Well-run companies are those that can adapt to a changing industry, and we believe the 2026 Top Solar Contractors List features the strongest names in solar development, construction and installation."
While the Top 5 states for installations in 2026 matched last year (California, Illinois, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania), less recognized states made big gains. Maryland, Ohio and Wisconsin were particularly active markets for Top Solar Contractors in both the large-scale and residential sectors.
Small-scale contractors bucked national assumptions by increasing their presence on the Top Solar Contractors List, with more listees performing work in the residential market than any previous year. The "installer" service category distinction grew 10% from last year, as the 2026 Top Solar Contractors class completed more installations in the non-utility market.
"We are excited to the resilience of the solar energy market with this robust showing of installations for 2025 despite market turmoil, " said Kevin Davis, VP of Sales and Marketing for Norwich Solar. "We participate in the annual Top Solar Contractors survey each year and find the data invaluable for capturing the sentiments of the solar industry in the US."
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, market and states by 2025 installed capacity (in kWDC). Norwich Solar is featured on the EPC list.
Norwich Solar is ranked in the top three companies in Northern New England. In 2025 the company completed 18.7 MW DC of solar projects, up from 12.1 MW DC the previous year. This lands the company in the top 75 of EPC companies in the country!