Boston, Massachusetts – August 15, 2018 - For the second consecutive year, BlueWave Solar has been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. The exclusive annual list represents the most comprehensive look at a critical segment of the economy — America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

“It is truly an honor to be named to the Inc. 5000 list for a second consecutive year,” said Trevor Hardy, BlueWave’s CEO and co-founder. “Since 2012, BlueWave has worked hard to deliver innovative solar solutions to our partners and customers. Over the past year, our team has nearly doubled in size while vastly expanding the range of residential loan and community solar products and services we offer. We are also incredibly proud of our certification as a B Corp, joining leading socially responsible companies in a commitment to transparency and accountability. Our ability to scale quickly while staying true to our core values is unquestionably our greatest accomplishment.”

BlueWave is ranked #1449 overall on the Inc. 5000 list, also ranking #41 out of 94 energy companies, #13 out of 31 Boston-based companies and #30 out of 147 Massachusetts-based companies.

The 2018 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com, is one of the most competitive crops in the list’s history. Collectively, the companies on this year’s list amassed $206.2 billion in revenue in 2017, up 158 percent from $79.8 billion in 2014. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

The announcement comes just one year after BlueWave made the list for the first time in 2017 as America’s #585th fastest growing private company. BlueWave was also recognized in Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50 in 2017 and 2018 as one of Boston’s fastest growing companies.