Sunspear Energy ranks No. 905 on 2026 Inc. 5000 list

Sunspear Energy landed at No. 905 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 and No. 2 among Hawaii companies after posting 384% three-year revenue growth. The Honolulu solar and battery storage company is making its third straight appearance on the list as Hawaii’s renewable energy market keeps shifting.

Why it matters: - Sunspear Energy’s placement on the Inc. 5000 highlights how a Hawaii-based clean energy company scaled through shifting solar policy, incentive, and utility conditions. - The ranking also signals continued momentum for local solar and battery storage providers serving homes, businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations across Hawaii.

What happened: - Sunspear Energy said Sept. 1, 2026, that it ranked No. 905 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. - The Honolulu company ranked No. 2 among Hawaii companies on the list. - The recognition marks Sunspear Energy’s third consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000. - Sunspear Energy reported 384% three-year revenue growth.

The details: - Inc. 5000 ranks companies by percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. - To qualify, companies had to be founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. - Eligible companies had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent as of Dec. 31, 2025. - The minimum revenue required was $100,000 in 2022 and $2 million in 2025. - This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees span industries including technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, consumer products and professional services. - Companies on the 2026 list added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years, with a median three-year revenue growth rate of 130%. - Past Inc. 5000 honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia.

Between the lines: - CEO Jeff Kaemmerlen said the recognition reflects how Sunspear Energy adapted to dramatic changes in solar policy, incentives and market conditions for residential and commercial projects in Hawaii. - The company’s growth came alongside expansion in its team and capabilities, not just revenue. - Sunspear Energy’s focus on local ownership and island-specific energy systems positions the company to benefit from Hawaii’s push for resilience and energy independence. - The broader Inc. 5000 list suggests renewable energy remains a growth category even as policy and economics shift.

What’s next: - Sunspear Energy says it will keep investing in employees, customers, technology and Hawaii’s clean energy future. - The company also plans to continue delivering turnkey solar and battery storage solutions from offices on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. - More information on the full Inc. 5000 list is available here. - Sunspear Energy’s company information is available here.

The bottom line: - Sunspear Energy is turning sustained revenue growth into a bigger footprint in Hawaii’s clean energy market, and the Inc. 5000 ranking underscores that traction.