Between 2022 and 2024, 107 companies pulled 14,393 permits for solar panels on homes in the City and County of Honolulu (Oahu). Sunrun pulled the most (3,421, or 24%), followed by Revolusun (1,955) and Hawaii Energy Connection (1,456). Every company in the ranking was still pulling permits in 2024; installers that have since closed are left out.
This ranking counts residential solar permits issued in the City and County of Honolulu (Oahu), not finished installations: a few permits are never completed, and the permit is filed by the licensed company doing the work, which is usually but not always the company that sold the system. Permit records don't include prices or whether a system is leased. The City and County of Honolulu portal stopped publishing new permits partway through 2025.
Top 10 Solar Companies in Honolulu by Home Solar Permits
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- Most permits
- (833) 420-5550
- sunrun.com
- 2839 Mokumoa St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Sunrun has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019. It is also among the top installers in 107 other cities we rank, including New York City, NY and Bakersfield, CA.
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Revolusun
- (808) 427-0611
- revolusun.com
- 660 Ala Moana Blvd #220a, Honolulu, HI 96813
Revolusun has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Hawaii Energy Connection
- (808) 524-7336
- kumukit.com
- 99-1350 Koaha Pl, Aiea, HI 96701
Hawaii Energy Connection has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Alternate Energy
Serves Honolulu, HI · no office address listed
Alternate Energy has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Serves Honolulu, HI · no office address listed
Tesla Energy has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019. It is also among the top installers in 84 other cities we rank, including Fremont, CA and Sunnyvale, CA.
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ECO Solar
- (808) 744-2274
- ecosolarhawaii.com
- 94-1388 Moaniani St #229, Waipahu, HI 96797
ECO Solar has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Solartech Hawaii
Serves Honolulu, HI · no office address listed
Solartech Hawaii has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Malama Solar
- (808) 425-9566
- malamasolar.com
- 111 Sand Island Access Rd # I1, Honolulu, HI 96819
Malama Solar has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Hawaii Unified Industries
Serves Honolulu, HI · no office address listed
Hawaii Unified Industries has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2019.
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Independent Energy Systems
- (808) 460-6015
- independentenergyhawaii.com
- 1580 Makaloa St #1210, Honolulu, HI 96814
Independent Energy Systems has pulled solar permits in Honolulu since at least 2021.
Comparing quotes in Honolulu?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Ask at least three of the companies above to quote the same system size. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in Honolulu by the Numbers
Based on 14,788 residential solar permits issued in the City and County of Honolulu (Oahu) between 2022 and 2024, from the City and County of Honolulu's open data.
Home solar permits per year
2025: 2,166 permits in the records so far. The year isn't complete, so it isn't counted in the ranking.
Home Solar Across Hawaii
City permits record who installed each system, but not what it cost or whether it was leased. For that, here is the picture across Hawaii.
Utilities in Hawaii reported 108,289 homes with rooftop solar in July 2026, averaging 5.8 kW per home. That is 6,787 more than a year earlier (+7%). Hawaii ranks 13 of 44 states by homes with solar. Home batteries paired with those systems add up to 340 MW.
Homes with solar: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M, net metering (homes enrolled in net metering or a similar program).
Solar Panel Repair in Honolulu
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above pulled permits in Honolulu through 2024, so they know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Honolulu
Companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy pulled 332 home solar permits in Honolulu since 2019. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- PetersenDean332 permits in Honolulu
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020; its assets were sold in 2021. Source: Solar Power World
- Vivint Solar681 permits in Honolulu
Acquired by Sunrun in October 2020. Vivint Solar became a Sunrun subsidiary, so Sunrun is the company to contact about these systems. Source: SEC filing
- Skyta Construction334 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Poncho's Solar247 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2022 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Triple A Electrical Service62 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2022 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Sunetric53 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2019 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- American Electric40 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Hawaii Retail Services37 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Walter's Electric24 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2019 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Ypo Electric22 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Sun Force21 permits in Honolulu
No solar permits in Honolulu after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Honolulu: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Honolulu?
In the three most recent complete years (2022–2024), Sunrun pulled 3,421 permits for solar on homes in Honolulu, more than any other company. Revolusun (1,955) and Hawaii Energy Connection (1,456) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
Who repairs solar panels in Honolulu?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: Sunrun, Revolusun and Hawaii Energy Connection did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Honolulu and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Honolulu pay for electricity?
Residential customers in Hawaii pay an average of 52.72¢ per kWh, 202% above the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
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How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the residential solar permits they pulled here in 2022–2024, counting one permit per address per year; each needs at least 10 permits and at least one in 2024. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
Source: Building Permits, City and County of Honolulu (open data). Company names standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.
Solar system not producing in Honolulu?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.