Bellmore business among top 500 solar contractors in U.S.

Coming off the biggest year ever for U.S. solar installations, Bellmore installer Built Well Solar was named one of the top solar contractors in the United States by Solar Power World magazine, for the fifth year in a row.

Built Well Solar achieved a rank of 333 out of the Top 500 solar companies in the nation.

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed by Solar Power World to recognize the work completed by solar contractors across the United States. Produced annually, the Top Solar Contractors list celebrates the achievements of U.S. solar developers, subcontractors and installers within the utility, commercial and residential markets. The list was released on July 25.

Built Well Solar is Long Island's original solar energy company, capturing the power of the sun since 200.

"All I can say is we are very honored to make this prestigious list for the fifth year in a row," said Built Well Solar founder and CEO Dan Sabia. "We are particularly proud of our longevity on Long Island, and our dedication to serving customers in the neighborhoods in which we grew up, raise families, and continue to live. It matters to us to be the go-to local company, and we believe that mattered also in our again being selected."

“The 2017 Top Solar Contractors list features 500 of the best solar contractors in the United States," said Kelly Pickerel, managing editor of Solar Power World. "From solar hotbeds on the coasts to the up-and-coming Midwest solar market, every installer adding even the smallest solar array to the grid is making a positive impact on our communities. We're proud to recognize these companies and their efforts to bring solar power to U.S. homes and businesses."

The U.S. solar market installed more than 14,700 MW of solar in 2016, nearly doubling the capacity installed in 2015. For the first time ever, solar was ranked as the No. 1 source of new electric generating capacity additions brought online throughout the year. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association predict the cumulative U.S. solar market to nearly triple in size over the next five years. By 2022, more than 18 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity will be installed annually, and [Company Name] will continue to be a major player in adding solar to the grid.