The Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list includes Vista-based solar firm Vista, CA – More than 10,600 megawatts of solar power were installed last year in the United States, and local installer Cosmic Solar, Inc. has been recognized by Solar Power World magazine for its contributions to the industry. Cosmic Solar, Inc. achieved a rank of 251 of the top solar companies on the magazine’s 2018 Top Solar Contractors list nationally and a rank of 45 Top Rooftop Contractors in California by volume.
The Top Solar Contractors list is developed by Solar Power World to recognize the work completed by solar contractors across the United States. Produced annually, the Top Solar Contractors list celebrates the achievements of U.S. solar developers, subcontractors and installers within the utility, commercial and residential markets, and ranks contractors by kilowatts installed in the previous year. The 2018 list was released on July 24.
“Solar Power World is very excited about the 2018 class of Top Solar Contractors,” said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World.
“Our 2017 list showed impressive installation numbers after 2016’s huge rush to meet ITC requirements, and many companies were hesitant to show unavoidable installation dips after last year’s high. We’re happy to feature a strong group of thriving U.S. solar installers on the 2018 Top Solar Contractors list. These companies truly are at the top of their markets.”
The U.S. solar market had its biggest year ever in 2016, installing more than 15,000 MW. Although installations in 2017 dropped to 10,608 MW, the total still represents 40% growth over 2015 numbers. The year-over-year downturn can be attributed to the large influx of 2016 projects rushing to meet the anticipated expiration of a 30% federal tax credit that was eventually renewed. Last year also saw uncertainty surrounding potential Section 201 tariffs on imported solar panels, which may have led to delayed or canceled projects. Cosmic Solar, Inc. has grown its customer base every year over the last 10 years and 2017 was no exception. The company continued to grow its customer base faithfully while providing top-flight customer service and the highest quality installations for a strong value.
A major highlight of 2017 was the non-residential market growing 28% year-over-year, the fourth straight year of annual growth for commercial, industrial and community solar. Cosmic Solar, Inc. added hundreds of new customers in 2017, in addition to the thousands of others who have become energy independent by going solar over the years. In 2017, 30% of all new electric generating capacity brought online in the United States came from solar, second only to new natural gas capacity.
The first quarter of 2018 showed a 13% growth over the first quarter of 2017, and Cosmic Solar, Inc. will continue to contribute to the wave of increasing solar generation. By 2023, more than 15,000 MW of solar is expected to be installed annually.
Cosmic Solar, Inc. employs 17 workers who installed 1687.5 KW of solar power in 2017. Since its founding in 2007, the company has installed 17,000 MW of solar. The company is fully dedicated to the promotion of clean solar energy as an attractive and logical alternative.
Their mission is to provide the best value for their customers while offering the highest quality products and services and their unconditional guarantee for complete customer satisfaction.
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Cosmic Solar, Inc.
Judith Shadzi, Vice President
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Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief
216-860-5259
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