Where Next Energy Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Next Energy compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Madison, where it accounts for 13% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | #3 | 111 | 13% |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | #7 | 21 | 4% |
What Next Energy Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.3 kW
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (70%)
- Silfab Solar (17%)
- Qcells (5%)
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Next Energy Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 111 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 21 |
| Waukesha, WI | 15 |
| Middleton, WI | 14 |
| Stoughton, WI | 14 |
| Verona, WI | 11 |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 8 |
| Whitewater, WI | 6 |
| Brookfield, WI | 5 |
| Edgerton, WI | 5 |
| Fort Atkinson, WI | 5 |
| Oregon, WI | 5 |
| Fitchburg, WI | 4 |
| Janesville, WI | 4 |
| Mcfarland, WI | 4 |
Installation records in California (823) also carry the name Next Energy. Next Energy isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Other Top Installers in Madison
The companies ranked next to Next Energy in Madison, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlight Solar | 345 | — | — |
| Midwest Solar Power | 115 | — | — |
| Arch Electric | 72 | — | — |
| Drews Solar | 69 | — | — |
| All Energy Solar | 46 | — | — |
| Sunpeak | 10 | — | — |
Next Energy: Common Questions
Is Next Energy still in business?
Next Energy was still installing home solar in 2025, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
What solar panels and inverters does Next Energy install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (70%), Silfab Solar (17%) and Qcells (5%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
Where does Next Energy install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Madison (111), Milwaukee (21), Waukesha (15), Middleton (14) and Stoughton (14). It is ranked in 2 cities in Wisconsin.
Before You Sign With Next Energy
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (715) 416-3022 or see Next Energy on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare Next Energy with other installers
The Madison ranking puts Next Energy next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Madison →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.