Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025 — The renewable energy industry is entering a tumultuous time, with deep federal cuts to programs that stoked astronomical growth over the past four years. Still, the solar industry broke record after record in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. New Columbia Solar is one of the companies that contributed to the milestone installation year and is recognized as a 2025 Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World.
The Top Solar Contractors List is the most recognized annual listing of solar contractors in the United States. It is compiled annually by industry magazine Solar Power World to recognize the work of solar installers to decarbonize the grid and support home-grown, local energy. New Columbia Solar has been recognized by Solar Power World for our exceptional project quality and interconnection success rate. New Columbia Solar has demonstrated an industry-leading 93% rate of successfully connecting operational projects to the electric grid. This award testifies to our dedication delivering on the value we promise each of our partners.
“We approach each project with a deep commitment to deliver the best value to our partners,” said Michael Healy, President and CEO of New Columbia Solar. “We are honored to be recognized by Solar Power World for this commitment to quality, transparency, and ensuring we do exactly what we said we would.”
The country installed nearly 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, with solar and storage accounting for 84% of all new electric generating capacity added to the grid. Companies on the Top Solar Contractors List are undoubtedly preparing for a tough hill on the solarcoaster, but the need for quick buildout of new energy resources is only going to grow. New Columbia Solar is confident we have the partners and strategies in place to deliver on over 150+ MW of projects in our current development queue. Looking ahead, we are committed to continuing to innovate toward a more resilient company and solar industry.
“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 are keeping the lights on and keeping 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.”
New Columbia Solar employs over 40 workers and has installed over 74 MW of solar since our founding in 2016. New Columbia Solar is the DC metro area’s largest C&I solar developer, and is actively executing on a growth strategy to expand its footprint beyond DC and Maryland into new markets.
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About New Columbia Solar
New Columbia Solar is a Washington, DC-based solar energy company, financier, owner, and operator of commercial and industrial solar energy facilities. Founded in 2016, the company y has grown to be the largest and most comprehensive solar energy company in the District of Columbia. Our mission is to help landlord’s and their surrounding communities take advantage of renewable energy and the profits and energy resiliency it provides. For more information, visit: www.newcolumbiasolar.com
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