What's the NAICS and SIC code for a solar panel installer?
For a solar panel installer, use NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) in the US and SIC 43210 (Electrical installation) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Census indexes "Solar panel installation" under electrical contractors.
SBA small business limit: $19 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
43210 Electrical installation
Electrical installation.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 221114 | Solar Electric Power Generation | you own a solar farm and sell the electricity |
| SIC 35110 | Production of electricity | you generate and sell electricity |
Good to know
Installing panels is construction; selling the power they generate is a utility activity.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.