Belmont Solar Named a Top Solar Contractor 2026

[Gordonville, PA, July 2026] — Belmont Solar, a Gordonville, Pennsylvania-based solar panel installation company, was named to Solar Power World’s annual Top Solar Contractors Special Report 2026 for the second year in a row. The list, published each July, celebrates the work of hundreds of solar contractors and installers across the U.S. Belmont Solar, listed as the 353rd Top Solar Contractor 2026 in the U.S., was also listed at #34 in Pennsylvania, the 179th Residential Solar Contractor, the 238th Commercial Solar Contractor, and 167th Top Solar Installer for 2026. 

What Is Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors List?

Solar Power World is a premier media outlet for the U.S. solar market. Its annual Top Solar Contractor List includes hundreds of solar contractors and developers in the United States. This list is categorized by state, service, and market based on each company’s kilowatt capacity installed in the previous year, meaning that the rankings are determined by actual installation capacity. 

Belmont Solar was recognized for installing 867.7kW in 2025, in Pennsylvania, and as a residential and commercial installer. Overall, this year, Solar Power World reports that the U.S. Solar Industry has surpassed 6 million individual installations.

What This Recognition Means for Homeowners 

Awards like these celebrate the solar companies that put in the work and have tons of expertise in their specific sector. Solar companies that show up on these lists every year are teams capable of navigating permits, utilities, installation challenges, and the growing cost hardships that come with clean energy projects. 

A team that can build a reputation over time as a go-to solar installer, and one that invests time and resources into educating its community and sharing the power of solar, is one capable of continuing to grow its installation capacity. 

For Zook, the lists are “one more indication that we are actively trying and mostly succeeding in sharing the joy of solar power.” One of Belmont Solar’s primary goals is to help educate its community about how solar energy can benefit families and communities. 

Guided by the principles of “workmanship, trust, and friendship”, Belmont Solar seeks to help Pennsylvania residents understand their energy options, navigate their energy obstacles, and ultimately take ownership of their own energy production. 

More Than 20 Years of Helping Pennsylvania Families Go Solar 

Belmont Solar was founded in 2002 when owner Ben Zook combined solar panels with batteries to create an off-grid power supply. From there, Ben became North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certified, and Belmont Solar expanded to acquire Tough Trac, a leading designer and manufacturer of solar panel mounting systems, as well as partner with Solar for America, Sol-Ark, and Tesla.

Today, Belmont Solar is still a locally owned and operated business that continues to provide solar solutions to its customers across Pennsylvania and Maryland. 

Top Residential Solar Contractor 2026 

Named a top residential solar contractor on the 2026 and 2025 lists, Belmont Solar helps homeowners add solar panels to their homes in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Lower electricity bills, gain energy independence, and increase your home’s value with a solar system designed specifically for your home and needs. 

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Top Commercial Solar Contractor 2026 

Named a top commercial solar contractor on the 2026 Solar Power World list, Belmont Solar helps companies generate their own clean electricity, reduce dependence on utilities, and lower long-term operating costs. Add solar to offices, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. 

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Solar Panels for Farms in PA & MD 2026 

Now, Belmont Solar helps farmers throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland turn roof spaces, including underused barns, sheds, and agricultural building roofs, into productive solar energy systems. Add panels to your farm to reduce electricity costs or lease the space to do your part in feeding clean energy back into the local utility grid. 

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Looking Ahead: Continuing to Grow Solar in Pennsylvania

As the industry continues to grow and adjust to new energy and policy challenges, the future remains bright at Belmont Solar. Education remains a top priority as the team seeks to challenge objections to solar energy. According to Zook:

“There are a lot of misconceptions and old, outdated information that create a psychological barrier. People are not aware of what can be done; solar, large-scale or small-scale, is such a big plus.”

Looking to the future, Zook remains optimistic about the continued growth of renewable energy: “Using solar power is a lot like planting a tree. The best time was 20 years ago; the second-best time is today.

At Belmont Solar, we’re honored by this recognition and grateful for the community that we get to work in. We’re excited to see what we will build next. If you’re interested in what solar power can do for you, reach out for a free quote today.