The Solar Electric Power Association has voted Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) as one of the top 10 utilities in the nation for the delivery of solar energy to its customers. According to an article written by Jim Kelly in KIUC's Currents publication, the addition of 800 customers increased the watts of solar by 167 per customer. "By the end of 2013, KIUC had nearly 20 megawatts of solar and 2,000 PV systems on its grid" said Kelly.