Solar Panels Companies and Manufacturers in the
A guide to the top suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of solar panels in the USA, including the top featured solar panel
Here's more information about five of the biggest, best companies that make solar panels in the USA. The top five solar panel manufacturers in the U.S. are First Solar, Qcells, Canadian Solar, Illuminate USA, and T1 Energy. These companies produce high-performance solar panels for residential, commercial, and utility-scale installations.
Thomas has more than 580 solar panel suppliers across the US. As you can see in the infographic below, these solar panel companies are geographically distributed across the country, with a large majority (174) located in California. Florida follows with 45, then New York with 40, Texas with 35, New Jersey with 34, and 32 in Pennsylvania.
Like the two companies above it on this list, T1 Energy's manufacturing plant can produce 5 GW of solar panels in a year. Trina Solar earned 8th place in our 2025 top solar panel rankings. It is interesting to note that only one of those five companies (First Solar) is fully based in the United States.
Thomas has been North America's number one industrial sourcing platform for more than 125 years. On Thomasnet, you'll find more than 580 suppliers of solar panels in the USA. You can filter these companies by location, certifications, and more factors to easily find and connect with the right supplier for your needs.
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