Despite shifting federal support that has introduced uncertainty across the renewable energy landscape, the solar industry continued to grow rapidly in 2024—marking the largest single-year addition of solar capacity to the U.S. electric grid in over two decades. Helping to drive this milestone year is Sonne Energy Solutions, LLC, which has been recognized as a 2025 Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World.
The Top Solar Contractors List is the most respected annual ranking of solar companies in the U.S., compiled by Solar Power World to highlight businesses contributing to grid decarbonization and the growth of local energy economies. Companies are ranked by market (residential, commercial, utility), service category (installer, EPC, developer), and 2024 installed solar capacity (kWDC).
“From the smallest residential projects to the largest utility-scale solar farms, these installations are keeping the lights on and keeping power affordable,” said Kelsey Misbrener, Managing Editor of Solar Power World. “We’re thrilled to recognize another outstanding class of Top Solar Contractors.”
Sonne Energy Solutions is a locally owned company based in Teutopolis, Illinois. Owners Tony and Traci Martin bring more than 30 years of combined experience to the business, which has served homeowners and small businesses across Effingham County and surrounding areas since 2019. To date, the company has installed over one megawatt of solar capacity and is a proud partner of the Illinois Shines program, which provides cash incentives to customers for energy produced by their solar systems.
“We’re honored to be named a Top Solar Contractor for the third year in a row,” said Tony Martin, co-owner of Sonne Energy. “It’s a testament to our mission, our customer-first model, and the trust we’ve built in this community. We believe in transparency, quality, and staying local—and we’re excited to keep growing with our neighbors.”