In a year marked by milestones and megawatts, M Bar C Construction proudly celebrates national recognition on the 2025 Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors List.
M Bar C Construction, a nationwide leader in the design and installation of steel carports, has been recognized once again by Solar Power World as a top contractor in its annual 2025 Top Solar Contractors List. Known for its high-quality structural work and experienced installation teams, M Bar C earned multiple national and state-level honors:
- #58 Overall Top Solar Contractor in the U.S.
- #2 Top Solar Commercial Contractor in the U.S.
- #11 Top Solar Installation Subcontractor in the U.S.
- #7 Top Solar Contractors in California
- #2 Top Solar Installation Subcontractor in California
- #1 Top Solar Commercial-Only Installer in California
This recognition comes during a record-breaking year for solar development, with nearly 50 GW of new capacity added to the U.S. grid in 2024. M Bar C Construction supported this momentum through its nationwide carport installations, providing essential infrastructure that enables solar developers to bring clean energy projects to life.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Solar Carport
In 2024, M Bar C completed structural carport installations representing over 77,000 kW of renewable energy, for a wide range of high-impact commercial, institutional, and public sector projects, including:
- LEGOLAND California Resort (Carlsbad, CA) – A dual installation featuring carport and parking garage structures, designed to support 1.2 MW of solar capacity while providing shade and functionality for guests.
- MassDOT (New Bedford, MA) – A large-scale carport installation supporting 580.56 kW of renewable energy as part of Massachusetts’ public infrastructure upgrades.
- Magic Mountain Six Flags (Valencia, CA) – One of the nation’s largest solar carports, the M Bar C installed carport structure spans over 637,000 square feet of parking and supports 12.37 MW of energy-generating solar panels.
- Viejas Casino & Resort (Alpine, CA) – A record-setting 15 MW solar carport and parking garage installation benefiting the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and supporting one of the most ambitious tribal sustainability initiatives in the country.
- Decatur Civic Center (Decatur, IL) – M Bar C installed carports designed to produce 960 kW of renewable energy, reducing energy costs and enhancing the city’s long-term sustainability goals.
Every M Bar C installation is self-performed by our own skilled crews, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage. This approach enables M Bar C to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency throughout all projects, from inception to completion.
This industry recognition coincides with a major milestone: M Bar C’s 50th anniversary. Founded in 1975 as M Bar C Carports, the company initially focused on building agricultural shade structures. Over the past five decades, it has grown into one of the nation’s most trusted carport contractors, specializing in the design and construction of steel canopy systems for commercial, government, educational, and institutional projects. Today, M Bar C Construction plays a vital role in supporting solar developers by delivering the structural foundations that power solar carport installations across the United States.
With more than 1 GW of installed structural capacity to date, M Bar C continues to set the standard for carport solutions tailored to commercial, educational, and government clients nationwide.