Updated: Jul 25, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
590 Paiea St, Honolulu, HI, 96819
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Malama Solar LLC
Full service solar photovoltaic installation company, specializing in battery storage and whole house backup systems that are both grid-tied and off-grid. Premium equipment, best-in-class warranties, multiple financing options, simple process.
We believe it's the responsibility of all businesses to give back to their communities, and we find that especially true in Hawaiʻi. When we first started down the path to what is now Mālama Solar, we knew two things: we wanted to be in solar because of all the benefits it provides to the environment and economy, and we wanted to give back to our community. More specifically, we wanted to give back to our islands. With these goals in mind, it made sense to choose the name "mālama" for our business.
Mālama means to take care of, or to care for, and we can't think of a better word to live by and to name our company after than that. Our kuleana, or responsibility, as a business and as a people, is to care for our environment and our community. That's why, at Mālama Solar, we pledge to donate a portion of all sales to different community organizations and charities that hold our same values. Not only that, but we're involved in various community organizations that promote sustainability and education.
From BuildZoom: Malama Solar LLC, 590 Paiea St, Honolulu, HI (Employees: Chris Ah Sue and Rachel Ah Sue) holds a Electrical Contractor license according to the Hawaii license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 119 ranks in the top 1% of 3,768 Hawaii licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Malama Solar LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Malama Solar LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (808) 425-9566
Address: 590 Paiea St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Malama Solar LLC Honolulu
Quality
119
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Malama Solar LLC has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 3,768 contractors in Hawaii.
Activity
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110 projects
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2025 |
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169 projects
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2024 |
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286 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Malama Solar LLC has worked on at least
565.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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18 projects
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New Constructions |
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12 projects
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Home Additions |
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541 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Malama Solar LLC mostly works on
solar installation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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47 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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373 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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123 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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9 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $32,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
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Solar water heater new building electrical work fence air conditioning retaining wall
2025-04-28
(bp #921968) [tmk: 37002005] 5799 kalanianaole hwy wong residence - new two story single family dwelling. [multi-app: all approvals on a2021-07-0966 new single family dwelling. (a2021-07-0966 new single family dwelling & demolish a2025-03-0028)]
Valuation:
$1,189,200
Permit #:
921968
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation only (no battery) electrical work
2025-04-14
(bp #921400) [tmk: 94128010] (3/19) 94-1355 waipio uka st. building. c public storage #23081 - new (264) module photovoltaic system to existing building. c photovoltaic module count: 264 photovoltaic inverter count: 2 # of photovoltaic circuits: 12
Valuation:
$265,000
Permit #:
921400
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Photovoltaic self...
Solar photovoltaic installation only (no battery) electrical work
2025-04-28
(bp #921447) [tmk: 4-5-015:022] [fmr tmk: 45015005] 45-1021 kam hwy public storage #20484 - new (87) module photovoltaic system to exist commercial building. inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 5 photovoltaic module count: 95 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 5
Valuation:
$133,076
Permit #:
921447
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Photovoltaic on s...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-01-08
(bp #000188) on-line permit [tmk: 84021057] maldonado iii edward - new solar photovoltaic installation with battery storage photovoltaic module count: 75 photovoltaic inverter count: 3 # of photovoltaic circuits: 9
Valuation:
$139,000
Permit #:
000188
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-06-03
(bp #923293) [tmk: 68013009] 68-770 crozier dr pacific grand rev tr - new (25) module photovoltaic system with (2) tesla battery storage to existing single family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 25 photovoltaic inverter count: 2 # of photovoltaic circuits: 5
Valuation:
$47,500
Permit #:
923293
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-05-12
(bp #922295) [tmk: 91096010] 91-1063 wili st baker & lunsford residence - new (29) module photovoltaic system with (2) tesla powerwall battery storage to existing single family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 29 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 4
Valuation:
$51,000
Permit #:
922295
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Photovoltaic inst...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-03-07
(bp #919077) [tmk: 91095153] 91-1105 haoua st robert hall - phase 2 to existing photovoltaic bp #782680 - addition of 26 modules 4 strings 1 inverter and 2 tesla powerwall battery storage for existing single-family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 26 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 4
Valuation:
$48,000
Permit #:
919077
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
(bp #922811) [tmk: 91018035] 91-4098 hikuono st unit 10 george residence - new (22) module photovoltaic system with (2) franklin battery storage to existing single family dwelling. photovoltaic module count: 22 photovoltaic inverter count: 22 # of photovoltaic circuits: 2
Valuation:
$44,000
Permit #:
922811
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-05-14
(bp #922164) [tmk: 91018035] 91-4098 hikuono st #44 badillo residence - new photovoltaic system: (20) modules with (2) franklin apower battery storage systems for existing single family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 20 photovoltaic inverter count: 20 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$42,000
Permit #:
922164
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-07-08
(bp #924448) [tmk: 94006158] [cep] 94-1140 koakolo st. unit 76 asato residence - new (15) module photovoltaic system with (1) tesla powerwall-3 battery storages to existing single family dwelling. photovoltaic module count: 15 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$26,500
Permit #:
924448
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-05-07
(bp #922312) [tmk: 27003047] 740 wiliwili st (rear dwelling unit) lee residence - new solar photovoltaic system (14) modules with (1) battery storage on existing single family dwelling. battery: tesla powerwall 2. mm#2020-0031. photovoltaic module count: 14 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$25,500
Permit #:
922312
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Photovoltaic w ba...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-04-16
(bp #921540) [tmk: 91017206 *906151] 91-1640 honouliuli st unit 94 kanae residence - new photovoltaic system with (17) modules and (1) tesla powerwall-3 battery storage system for existing single family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 17 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$28,500
Permit #:
921540
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-02-28
(bp #919621) [tmk: 51011026] 51-407 lihimauna rd kaitlin banks - new ( 17) module photovoltaic system with ( 1) franklin apower battery storage to existing single family dwelling. photovoltaic module count: 17 photovoltaic inverter count: 17 # of photovoltaic circuits: 2
Valuation:
$28,500
Permit #:
919621
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-03-05
(bp #919410) [tmk: 91095027] 91-1082 pahe st abordonado residence - new 13 module photovoltaic system with 1 tesla powerwall battery storage for existing single-family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 13 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3 ***2/27/25: approved revised plans to adjust photovoltaic system size***
Valuation:
$28,500
Permit #:
919410
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage
2025-02-21
(bp #919409) [tmk: 94006133] 94-1251 hale halawai dr unit 35 markley residence - new (19) module photovoltaic system with (1) tesla powerwall battery storage to existing single family dwelling mm2021-0029. photovoltaic module count: 19 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$31,000
Permit #:
919409
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-02-13
(bp #919078) [tmk: 85035060] 85-1034 hoomaluhia st ryder na'auao - new 19 module photovoltaic system with 1 tesla powerwall battery storage for existing single-family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 19 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$30,500
Permit #:
919078
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage
2025-02-11
(bp #918988) [tmk: *654451] 91-655 wehelani st annette tupua - new (18) module photovoltaic system (1) tesla powerwall 3 inverter and (1) tesla powerwall 3 battery storage. photovoltaic module count: 18 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 4
Valuation:
$29,500
Permit #:
918988
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-03-12
(bp #918987) [tmk: 94079104] [cep] 94-427 lanikuhana apartment 1103 bogush residence - new (19) module photovoltaic system with (1) franklin battery storage to existing apartment photovoltaic module count: 19 photovoltaic inverter count: 19 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$30,500
Permit #:
918987
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Photovoltaic on t...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-02-21
(bp #918986) [tmk: 91096110] 91-1731 tenney st ramos residence - new 16 module photovoltaic system with 1 tesla powerwall battery storage to existing single-family dwelling photovoltaic module count: 16 photovoltaic inverter count: 1 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$27,500
Permit #:
918986
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Solar photovoltaic installation w battery storage electrical work
2025-02-03
(bp #918653) [tmk: 94130001] 94-508 lehuakona st chaterine ramos - phase 2 to existing photovoltaic bp #774145: adding 19 modules 19 micro-inverters and 1 franklin apower battery storage photovoltaic module count: 19 photovoltaic inverter count: 19 # of photovoltaic circuits: 3
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
918653
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
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Verified License
| License # | CT-36276 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Organization (Limited Liability Company) |
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119
BuildZoom Score
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| Insurer | Risk Placement Services Inc |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Hemic |
1.1K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Malama Solar LLC has worked on 1096 permitted projects.
Malama Solar LLC Employees
Chris Ah Sue
Co Founder/Owner
Rachel Ah Sue
Co Founder/Owner
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Honolulu, HI