Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
38 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albemarle: Alpha Energy, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar Clean Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #6.
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38 Albemarle solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Energy | 57 | 4.7★ (104) | High Point, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Clean Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (61) | Apex, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SunPower® | 55 | 4.5★ (407) | Charlotte, 32 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Elite Roof and Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (159) | Davidson, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Nextgen Solar Energy Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Concord, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Palmetto Solar | 53 | 4.2★ (2,831) | Charlotte, 38 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | MJAK Company | 52 | 4.7★ (451) | High Point, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bluewhale Powerwash LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (192) | Mint Hill, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | TayCo Electric & Solar Inc. | 52 | 4.9★ (118) | Indian Trail, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte | 52 | 4.9★ (76) | Charlotte, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Apex, 37 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 32 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Davidson, 38 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Concord, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most in Albemarle.
Based in High Point, 33 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 451 Google reviews.
Based in Mint Hill, 34 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based in Indian Trail, 32 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Charlotte, 35 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 35 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Lexington, 34 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Apex, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Portsmouth, 37 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Charlotte, 28 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 525 Google reviews.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Mooresville, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Matthews, 31 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based in Charlotte, 37 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Davidson, 37 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Burlington, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pure Power Contractors | 47 | 4.2★ (18) | 31 mi |
| 27 | Southern Home Services | 47 | 5.0★ (165) | 34 mi |
| 28 | Cams Electric | 47 | 5.0★ (21) | 30 mi |
| 29 | Spot On Roofing and Solar | 46 | 5.0★ (15) | 32 mi |
| 30 | 10 Star Solar & Electric | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 31 | National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) | 45 | 4.0★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 32 | Action Solar & Electric, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Dlux Developers | 44 | 5.0★ (21) | 37 mi |
| 34 | hindu priest services | 43 | 4.8★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 35 | Cornerstone Construction - Roofing & Solar | 43 | 4.4★ (7) | 38 mi |
| 36 | DCE Solar | 40 | 4.0★ (3) | 40 mi |
| 37 | American Solar Integrators | 40 | 1.0★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 38 | Northpoint Roofing Systems | 40 | 4.4★ (14) | 39 mi |
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Rate Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Best Solar Now LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Blue Pacific Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Carolina Custom Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Carolina Solar Works | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| ClimateMax Heating and Cooling | 4.8★ (82) | In Albemarle |
| D & L Water Treatment Company, LLC | 4.9★ (52) | In Albemarle |
| Deese Electric Heating & Cooling | 4.4★ (41) | In Albemarle |
| Eclipse Solar Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Go Solar Energy NC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Green State Power | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Innovate Energy Group | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Interactive WM, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| JPO Solar Solutions | 3.5★ (2) | 28 mi |
| KB Solar of Charlotte | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Pine Gate Renewables | 1.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| RCI Energy Services | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Sirius Power Solar & Roofing Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Solar and Roofing of America | 3.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Tecta America Carolinas Commercial Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 38 Albemarle 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 October 22, 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 Albemarle 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 |