GRID Alternatives is the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer. GRID was founded in 2004 by Erica Mackie and Tim Sears, who developed a model to make solar PV technology accessible for income-qualified communities, while providing pathways to clean energy jobs. Today, GRID serves families throughout California, Colorado, the Mid-Atlantic region, and tribal communities nationwide. Our Energy For All Program offers single-family, multifamily and community solar installation services. We offer multiple levels of workforce development, including volunteerism, solar training, and our SolarCorps fellowship. GRID’s international program partners with communities in Nicaragua, Nepal and Mexico to address their energy access issues.

2021 STATISTICS Rank #205 Total Kilowatts Installed 2021: 5,985 Employees: 490 Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded:78,481 Primary Market: Residential   Primary Service: Installer

 

 

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2020 STATISTICS Rank #180 Total Kilowatts Installed 2020: 6,209 Employees: 340 Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded:78,481 Primary Market: Residential   Primary Service: Rooftop Contractor

 

 

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2019 STATISTICS Rank #123 Total Kilowatts Installed 2019: 8,380 Employees: 385 Primary Market: Residential Primary Service: Rooftop Contractor

2019 Solar Installations by Company in Specific States and Territories

State / Territory kW Installed   Arizona 1.0 View State California 6,114.0 View State Colorado 1,451.0 View State Washing D.C. 508.0 View State New Mexico 26.0 View State South Dakota 276.0 View State Virginia 2.0 View State

 

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2018 STATISTICS Rank #114 Total Kilowatts Installed 2018: 8,085.3 Employees: 419 Primary Service: Rooftop Contractor Primary Market: Residential

 

2017 STATISTICS 2018 Rank #102 Total Kilowatts Installed 2017: 11,235.2 Employees: 350 Primary Market: Residential Primary Service: Rooftop Contractor

 

2016 STATISTICS 2017 Rank #153 Total Kilowatts Installed 2016: 6,442 Employees: 350 Primary Market: Residential Primary Service: Rooftop Contractor

 

2015 STATISTICS 2015 Rank #156 Total Megawatts Installed 2015: 4.79 Employees: 300 Primary Market: Residential Primary Service: Rooftop Contractor

 

2014 STATISTICS 2014 Rank #144 Total Megawatts Installed 2014: 3.645 Employees: 200 Primary Market: Residential Primary Service: Non-Profit Contractor

 

2013 STATISTICS 2013 Rank #111 Total Megawatts Installed 2013: 3.591 Employees: 140