Top Solar Energy Producers in the United States and Their Installed Power Capacities
In the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy, a select group of companies are leading the charge in the United States. These trailblazers, including Lightsource bp, Arevon Energy, Renova Energy, Barton Malow, and Good Energy Solutions, are making significant strides in capacity installed, project scale, and geographic reach.
Lightsource bp, recognised as the number one solar developer in the USA by Solar Power World in 2025, achieved commercial operations on 14 projects across six states, totalling over 1.7 GW of solar capacity in 2024. A notable project includes a 180 MW solar facility in Louisiana, which not only supports US manufacturing but also boosts local economic growth [2].
Arevon Energy ranks in the top 5% of all solar companies nationwide, earning the number one developer spot in California and fourth largest nationwide in 2025. With over 4.7 GW of solar and energy storage projects across 17 states, Arevon Energy has more than 1.5 GW currently under construction and a 9 GW development pipeline [1].
Renova Energy is a leading company particularly strong in residential solar markets in California and Arizona. It was ranked #33 in the U.S. and California Residential categories for 2025. Renova focuses on clean smart home energy systems, integrating solar with battery storage to enhance energy independence, particularly in desert climates [3].
Barton Malow is ranked No. 37 nationally and No. 2 in Michigan. Having entered the renewable sector in 2008, Barton Malow handles diverse projects including solar, wind, and biomass. Recent work includes breaking ground on the Coldwater Solar project and growing its presence in Canada’s solar markets [4].
Good Energy Solutions was ranked No. 329 nationally, reflecting regional expansion efforts in Kansas and Missouri amid a booming national solar market. The company supports growing demand for clean energy in the midwest with significant installations in 2024 [5].
These companies are reshaping the American energy landscape by adding gigawatts of clean power to the grid, creating thousands of jobs, and helping states and corporations meet aggressive climate goals.
Enbridge, a diversified energy company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, is investing $900M towards the development of the 600 MW Clear Fork Solar Project in Texas, adding to its over 2 GW of developed solar capacity [6]. Similarly, NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy arm of NextEra Energy, one of the largest utilities in the U.S., has an estimated developed capacity of 2 GW of solar and has solar projects spread across multiple states [7].
Matrix Renewables, a fully integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP), has an estimated developed capacity of over 1 GW of solar and operates in key markets including the USA, with 5 solar projects currently in the USA [8]. The Clear Fork Solar Project in Texas, being developed by Enbridge, is committed to powering Meta's Data Center [9].
Meanwhile, Invenergy is constructing a solar panel manufacturing plant in Ohio that will meet half the capacity of all utility-scale solar installations made in the United States [10]. The Carriger Solar project, developed by Cypress Creek Renewables, is a utility-scale solar farm and battery energy storage system project in Washington [11].
As federal and state policies continue to support renewable energy growth, these companies are expected to expand their portfolios and push the U.S. further toward a sustainable energy future. AES Clean Energy operates the largest solar power plant in Hawaii - the Kuihelani solar plus storage facility [12].
In summary, these companies represent leading players in the U.S. solar sector with a range of large-scale utility projects, residential systems, and energy storage developments contributing to a cumulative several GW of capacity and substantial economic impact across multiple states [1][2][3][4][5].
References: [1] Arevon Energy [2] Lightsource bp [3] Renova Energy [4] Barton Malow [5] Good Energy Solutions [6] Enbridge [7] NextEra Energy Resources [8] Matrix Renewables [9] The Clear Fork Solar Project [10] Invenergy [11] Cypress Creek Renewables [12] AES Clean Energy
- The construction of a solar panel manufacturing plant by Invenergy in Ohio will contribute half of the capacity of all utility-scale solar installations made in the United States, further increasing the industry's capacity.
- The renewable-energy segments of Enbridge and NextEra Energy Resources have developed over 2 GW of solar capacity each, significantly contributing to the energy industry's finances.
- Barton Malow, a company involved in the renewable sector since 2008, has expanded its portfolio to include solar, wind, and biomass projects, diversifying the business in various sectors of the industry.
