EL CAJON, Calif., July 21, 2026. SolarTech Energy Systems, Inc. (“SolarTech”) has been named to Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List, the 15th-anniversary edition of the solar industry’s most recognized ranking of solar and energy storage installation companies. It’s the third year running that SolarTech has made the list, following recognitions in 2024 and 2025, a streak that reflects the company’s steady growth across California and Arizona.
The Top Solar Contractors List has grown alongside an industry that’s matured considerably over the past decade and a half. More than 72% of this year’s listees have at least 10 years of solar experience, and 58% have been in solar, storage or energy construction for over 15 years. SolarTech, which has been designing and installing solar systems since 2001, brings 25-plus years of that history, among the longer track records on this year’s list.
“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.”
California once again led the country in installations this year, a trend SolarTech has felt firsthand as demand across San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire keeps pace with the state’s continued appetite for solar and storage. The company has also grown its residential footprint alongside a national shift toward more non-utility-scale work (installer-category listees grew 10% industry-wide this year) while continuing to serve commercial, multifamily and nonprofit clients across both states it operates in.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in El Cajon, SolarTech has completed more than 15,000 residential and commercial installations across California and Arizona, with offices in San Diego, Anaheim, Riverside, Inglewood and Phoenix. The company employs roughly 200 people and holds certified-installer status with Tesla Powerwall, Maxeon, REC, Enphase and NeoVolta, alongside membership in the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). SolarTech’s mission is to make clean, affordable energy accessible to homeowners, businesses and nonprofits alike, a focus the company credits for its consistent presence on the Top Solar Contractors List. On the 2026 list, SolarTech ranks No. 204 nationally, recognized in the Installer service category for the commercial and residential markets after installing 6,019 kW-DC of solar capacity in 2025. The company also placed No. 47 on this year’s California-specific ranking, with 5,264 kW-DC installed in-state.
About SolarTech
SolarTech Energy Systems, Inc. is a solar, energy storage, solar pool heating and roofing contractor headquartered in El Cajon, California, serving homeowners and businesses across California and Arizona since 2001. The company has completed more than 15,000 installations and has earned 1,500+ combined reviews on Google and Yelp. Learn more at solartechonline.com.
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.
