Effingham, IL – Tick Tock Energy, a local solar installer, is excited to be named a top U.S. solar contractor for the 11th consecutive year, bringing the total number of kilowatts installed since the company’s founding to over 13,000 kW!
The Top Solar Contractors List is compiled annually by industry magazine, Solar Power World, and recognizes the work of solar installers to support home-grown, local energy. Ranked #243 out of over 10,000 solar contractors in the nation, Tick Tock Energy energized 3,455 kilowatts (kW) of solar installations in homes, farms, businesses, and non-profit facilities in 2024, more than doubling prior capacity, and moving the company up 67 spots in the rankings from last year!
Family owned, with nearly 20 years of experience, Tick Tock Energy is one of the earliest and longest established solar providers in Illinois. Not only do they provide customized solar solutions for commercial, farm, non-profit, and residential customers, but they pride themselves on quality installations strong customer education about the benefits of solar energy.
Constantly evolving with the times, they have recently unveiled a new website showcasing not only their portfolio, but advice to customers on how to make the most of the ever-changing solar industry landscape. What hasn’t changed over the course of almost 2 decades is their focus on achieving specific customer goals. By making quality personal, their customer-focused business has enjoyed longevity that most of their competitors have not.
This past year Tick Tock Energy completed numerous innovative projects. The most notable project was a 963 kW ground-mounted 1-axis tracker for Starfire Industries, LLC, in Champaign, Illinois. Tick Tock Energy led development and turnkey installation, which consisted of 3 subarrays located on a former parking lot and unused greenspace at the company’s 194,000 square foot technology center. Other highlights included a 511 kW installation for Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) in Decatur, IL and a 345 kW solar project featuring a roof-integrated rack for Total Printing Systems, in Newton, IL. Local utility EJ Water now hosts a 291 ground-mounted array installed by Tick Tock at it’s Gila, IL water plant. Many other projects rounded out the companies installations in 2024.
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, Tick Tock Energy expects continued tremendous growth, with additional large commercial solar projects and numerous canopy solar installations scheduled. Solar canopy structures are an exciting new development in the field that have the unique advantage of providing both weather protection and power. Coupling solar with battery energy storage systems for larger commercial applications and farms is another exciting growth area for the company.
Tick Tock Energy advises commercial businesses and farms to reach out soon to benefit from current financial incentives and grid accessibility. As solar grows in popularity, high concentration of solar installations in some areas are making it tough to add new capacity. Energy storage may be key in helping solve grid challenges while helping customers constrain rapidly rising electricity costs.
Further new changes to the federal solar investment tax credit are expected to create a high demand for new projects, particular for the company’s commercial, non-profit, and farm customers. Residential customers will see an accelerated phase-out of the solar tax credit by end of 2025 and should act soon. If you are interested in breaking free of dependence on the electrical grid and are looking for a trusted authority in the solar field, reach out to Tick Tock Energy today.
More information can be found at www.ticktockenergy.com.
