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Top U.S. Solar Company Stateline Solar
Stateline Solar
Stateline Solar of Ill. employees 14 local individuals since 2017.

LENA, Ill. — The U.S. solar industry is on the upswing, thanks to a pro-renewables presidential administration and increased concern over climate change. Stateline Solar has had a front-row seat to this action, with business increasing over the last year. Solar Power World has recognized the company’s installation success by ranking Stateline Solar at No. 350 on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list. 

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers in the United States. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific service, markets and states. 

“Not even COVID-19 closures and slowdowns could prevent the solar industry from installing fantastic numbers last year,” said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World. “The Solar Power World team is so glad to recognize over 400 companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list that not only survived a pandemic but thrived in spite of it.” 

The U.S. solar industry grew 43% in 2020, installing more solar panels on homes, businesses and across the country than any other year on record. The residential market saw an 11% increase, which is remarkable considering the difficulties of maneuvering home solar projects through pandemic precautions. 

Stateline Solar employs 14 local individuals, who helped to install 852 kW (DC) of solar power in 2020. Since Stateline Solar’s beginning in 2017, we have installed 2,305.63 kW (DC) of solar. Stateline Solar has been thriving since the start as our region widely accepts the solar movement, and more and more homes and businesses in the state-line area opt to go solar. 

“When my husband, Ethan Fiene, first started Stateline Solar in 2017, we were the first solar company in our county. The solar movement had not quite yet boomed in our corner of Illinois,” says Stateline Solar’s Chief Office Manager, Hilary Fiene. “Fast forward to the present day and there are a handful of solar companies in our county, and when taking even a short drive in the region you will see several solar arrays on local homes and businesses. Solar has made a huge impact on our region, as well as across the nation, and it is fantastic to see!”