62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, the most in Abilene.
Best Solar Installers in Abilene, TX (2026)
6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Abilene: West Texas Solar, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Crone Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Nivo Solar, 14 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 6 ranked after West Texas Solar; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Abilene solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 solar installers in Abilene at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Texas Solar | 62 | 4.8★ (92) | Abilene | — | Overall |
| 2 | Nivo Solar | 59 | 3.9★ (14) | Abilene | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Crone Roofing | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Abilene | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Crystal Clear Windows | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Abilene | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Veterans Solar Panel Cleaning Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Abilene | — | — |
| 6 | Pool Techs | 49 | 4.4★ (7) | Abilene | — | — |
The 6 best solar installers in Abilene, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Nivo Solar
Based in Abilene
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Abilene
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Abilene
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.
Based in Abilene
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.
#6 Pool Techs
Based in Abilene
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
How much do solar installers cost in Abilene?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Abilene solar installers
We scored 6 Abilene solar installers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Abilene data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Solar installers in Abilene: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Abilene?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Abilene, TX is West Texas Solar with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews. Nivo Solar (#2) and Crone Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Abilene?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving Abilene, TX. 6 of them are based in Abilene; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which solar installers in Abilene are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Abilene posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Crone Roofing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Abilene work on weekends?
3 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nivo Solar (#2), Crone Roofing (#3) and Crystal Clear Windows (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Abilene?
Solar panel installation typically costs $25,490 to $31,360, with $28,830 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Texas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Abilene solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Abilene is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. West Texas Solar has the most, 92 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank solar installers?
Each solar installer gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Abilene count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Abilene city center, our service radius for solar installers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Abilene
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Abilene.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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