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Best Solar Energy Companies in Pennsylvania, United States

The 49 best Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Penn Energy Renewables.

49companies tracked
$244.6Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
15have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · SOLAR ENERGY × PENNSYLVANIA

Our analysis of 50 Solar Energy companies

$17.8b in tracked funding; 84% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

50companies analysed
84%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
2014median founding year
51median Fliar Index™
121kcombined LinkedIn audience
58%of audience held by top 3
3companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania

#CompanyDisclosed fundingEmployeesLast roundFounderTech stackWeb popularityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Sunworks
Solar power project developers
$457K625160 mo ago—————
2Solar Innovations
Manufacturer of doors, windows & glass products
—140
140 → 101 (-28%)
——WordPressMySQLPHP+30Top 5M——
3mcclure company
McClure Company is an engineering company specializing in mechanical design, construction, and service…
—123—William Weaver
CEO
WordPressMySQLPHP+27Top 10M—1 expansion
4Paradise Energy Solutions
Commercial & residential solar solutions provider, empowering energy independence and savings
—107
107 → 100 (-7%)
—Dale Good
CEO & President
WordPressZohoMySQL+33Top 5M—1 job opening
5Dynamic Energy
Full-service solar solutions provider for commercial, institutional, and utility customers
$5M101100 mo agoMichael Perillo
Founder & CEO
WordPressMySQLSalesforce+22Top 10M——
6Vision Solar
Residential & commercial solar power providers
—92——————
7Solar Technology
Manufacturer of solar traffic safety equipments
—76——WordPressMySQLPHP+17Top 10M175 patents
Mitigating solar cell LID and optimizing CVD doping/ gas distribution for PV manufacturing.
—
8Fortress Power
Manufacturer of solar powered products
—5155 mo ago—WordPressMySQLPHP+41Top 5M—1 launch

Top 12 Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania

#1
Seed · Allentown, Pennsylvania · founded 2023
$3Mraised
▾

Developer, builder, owner, and operator of distributed generation solar projects. The company focuses on advancing behind-the-meter distributed generation solar projects from origination through greenfield development and long-term operations. It partners with agricultural communities and farm operators. The company creates long-term value for local communities by supporting economic development through job creation and increased tax revenue, while delivering clean power and improved grid reliability.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 29how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
bottom 49%
Talent
bottom 45%
Global
bottom 25%
Funding: Raised $3.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (Apr 2026)
Talent: 1 named leader on record
Global: Single-market focus (United States)
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2026Seed$500K
  • Dec 2024Seed$2.5M
Founders & team
Matt ThielenCo-Founder
#2
Funding Raised · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2019
$40Mraised
▾

Developer of renewable solar energy power projects

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 25k LinkedIn followers — 20.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2023Conventional Debt$40M
Founders & team
Dori DavidovitzCo-FounderYaki NoymanCo-CEO
Investors
BHI
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerContact Form 7DatatablesGodaddyGoogle Font ApiGoogle Maps
#3
Funding Raised · Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · founded 2009
$125Mraised
▾

Penn Energy Renewables is focused on developing solar farms. The solar farms that Penn is developing in Ontario will employ stationary photovoltaic modules installed in fields, which will power the locales through distributed power generation mechanism

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2015Conventional Debt$125M
Founders & team
Donna GalvinCo-FounderSean McCloskeyCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Rabobank, KeyBank, National Bank of Canada
#4
Series C · Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania · founded 2006 · 27 employees
$62Mraised
▾

AE’s mission is to advance the competitiveness of the entire solar electric energy industry through the development of highly advanced production technologies and value added products

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2012Series C$2M
  • Apr 2012Conventional Debt—
  • Oct 2011Conventional Debt$8.5M
  • Jun 2010Series C$60M
Tech stack
MootoolsClickyCloudflareHttp/3
#5
Seed · Wayne, Pennsylvania · founded 2007 · 101 employees
$5.1Mraised
▾

Full-service solar solutions provider for commercial, institutional, and utility customers. They design, finance, build, and maintain solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. They offer turnkey service, lowering energy costs, improving cash flow, and achieving sustainability and financial goals. They strive to be the leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions to commercial and institutional customers by delivering energy projects that meet clients’ economic goals. This is achieved through financial advisory services, superior design and construction, and post-construction services. They develop projects across a wide variety of industries. They also offer an affiliate program for partners who want to provide sustainability solutions to their customers.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 20k LinkedIn followers — 16.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2018Conventional Debt$5.1M
  • May 2017Seed—
Founders & team
Michael PerilloFounder & CEO
Investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Key Equipment Finance
#6
Late Stage · Hatboro, Pennsylvania · founded 2009 · 41 employees
$4Mraised
▾

Manufactures inverters for solar industry

Funding rounds
  • 2012PE—
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$4M
Investors
Stephens, OSTI, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Tech stack
NginxGoogle AdsGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Ads Conversion TrackingOpen Graph
#7
Deadpooled · Allentown, Pennsylvania · founded 2006 · 13 employees
$3Mraised
▾

Designer and manufacturer of custom-made engagement rings. It offers a selection of diamonds and gemstones, allowing clients to build their rings from a setting, diamond, or budget. The company provides design services, creating unique pieces tailored to individual preferences. Production takes place in its own studio, ensuring quality control and craftsmanship throughout the process. Various metals and styles are available, catering to diverse tastes. The company also offers wedding bands and fine jewelry.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2008Series B$3M
Founders & team
Chip WardPresident / CEO
Investors
RockPort Capital, Element Partners
#8
Funding Raised · Reading, Pennsylvania · founded 2019 · 7 employees
$490Kraised
▾

Manufacturer of solar powered products

Funding rounds
  • May 2022Grant (prize money)$150K
  • Jan 2021Grant (prize money)$340K
Founders & team
John FangmanCEO
Investors
CalSEED, ELAS, Greentown Labs
#9
Seed · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2023 · 4 employees
$100Kraised
▾

Manufacturer of solar wafers. It focuses on the renewable energy sector and contributes to the switch to solar energy in order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Funding rounds
  • 2023Seed$100K
Founders & team
John EasozFounder and ConsultantRandy EagerCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Gener8tor
#10
Seed · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2010
$1Mraised
▾

Developer of solar energy projects

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2011Seed$1M
Founders & team
Douglas BerryCEO & President
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpChart.JsBootstrapWpbakery
#11
Public · California, Pennsylvania · founded 1983 · 625 employees
$457.2Kraised
▾

Sunworks is a turnkey solar solutions provider that develops solar solutions for agricultural and commercial customers in California and Nevada. The company offers ground mounted, rooftop and carport solar systems along with a variety of financing and leasing options for homes and businesses. They develop their projects using a specialised 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximise the conversion of sunlight into electricity.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers — 3.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. SunPower Inc.) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2013Post IPO$15K
  • Oct 2012Post IPO$26.5K
  • Jul 2012Post IPO$69.5K
  • Apr 2012Post IPO$45K
#12
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2010 · 3 employees
$300Kraised
▾

Premier website for live soccer streaming, offering diverse sports content. This platform specializes in providing live streams of soccer matches from various leagues and tournaments worldwide. The website offers a user-friendly interface for sports enthusiasts to access real-time soccer action. It covers major European leagues, regional competitions, youth tournaments, beach soccer, and futsal events. The platform distinguishes itself through stable streaming, high-quality video and audio, and minimal latency. It aims to deliver a seamless viewing experience, ensuring fans can follow their favorite teams and players without interruption. The website is a go-to destination for soccer fans seeking comprehensive coverage and professional commentary.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2013Seed—
  • Oct 2011Seed$250K
  • 2011Seed$50K
Investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Robin Hood Ventures, NextFab
Tech stack
NginxGoogle CloudOpenrestyGoogle Cloud Cdn

Funding & investor landscape

$244.6Mtotal disclosed funding
13companies funded
24disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners4 rounds
Albion Capital Group1 rounds
BHI1 rounds
CalSEED1 rounds
ELAS1 rounds
Element Partners1 rounds
Gener8tor1 rounds
Greentown Labs1 rounds
Key Equipment Finance1 rounds
KeyBank1 rounds

Notable founders

Matt Thielen
Co-Founder · Susquehanna Solar
Dori Davidovitz
Co-Founder · Doral Renewables
Yaki Noyman
Co-CEO · Doral Renewables
Donna Galvin
Co-Founder · Penn Energy Renewables
Sean McCloskey
Co-Founder & CEO · Penn Energy Renewables
Michael Perillo
Founder & CEO · Dynamic Energy
Chip Ward
President / CEO · PPT Research
John Fangman
CEO · Solarflux
John Easoz
Founder and Consultant · SilisiumTech
Randy Eager
Co-Founder & CEO · SilisiumTech
Douglas Berry
CEO & President · Solar Renewable Energy
Steven Caseley
CEO · Solar Capture Technologies
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 675,620 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Solar Energy coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN PENNSYLVANIA · Energy

How research on Solar Pv in Pennsylvania is moving

A read on the academic research around Solar Pv in Pennsylvania — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 60 papers.

60 papers · stance +0.39 · 23% breakthrough · 26% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Pennsylvania State University51
  • University of Pennsylvania8
  • California University of Pennsylvania2
  • Team Pennsylvania Foundation1
leading researchers
Akhlesh Lakhtakia · Faiz Ahmad · Peter Monk · Benjamin J. Civiletti · Nutifafa Y. Doumon · Craig A. Grimes
prism intelligence · tone & topics
95% positive · 3% critical tone
EnergySustainabilityEnvironmentBusinessReal EstateAgriculture
▲ Breakthroughs13 · 22%
▼ 60%→16% share
▼0.3× share momentum4 median citations69% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are cooling (60%→16% of field), led by Photovoltaic system.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Photovoltaic system1→3
Landmark Visible Light Water Splitting Using Dye-Sensitized Oxide Semiconductors · 996 cites
◆ Advancements29 · 48%
▲ 20%→50% share
▲2.5× share momentum1 median citations86% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements are rising (20%→50% of field), led by Photovoltaic system.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Photovoltaic system1→8
  • Optoelectronics1→5
  • Solar cell1→4
Newly emergingSolar energy 0→7 · Band gap 0→5 · Renewable energy 0→4
Landmark Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Perovskites on the Move · 327 cites
▼ Concerns15 · 25%
▲ 0%→30% share
1 median citations100% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are rising (0%→30% of field), led by Solar energy.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Solar energy7
  • Band gap3
  • Photocatalysis3
  • Ternary operation2
  • Oxide2
Newly emergingSolar energy 0→7 · Band gap 0→3 · Photocatalysis 0→3
Landmark Characterization Tools to Probe Degradation Mechanisms in Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells · 17 cites

Common questions

How many Solar Energy companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 49 indexable Solar Energy companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $244.6M in disclosed equity funding across 13 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Solar Energy company in Pennsylvania, United States?
Penn Energy Renewables is the highest-funded Solar Energy company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $125M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
13 of the 49 Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Solar Energy unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Solar Energy companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Solar Energy companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Solar Energy companies on this list include Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Albion Capital Group, BHI, CalSEED, ELAS.
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