45 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Apex: 8MSolar, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 499 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar Clean Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
Most-reviewed: NC Solar Now, 717 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #6.
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45 Apex solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8MSolar | 94 | 5.0★ (499) | Raleigh, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Clean Pros | 91 | 5.0★ (61) | Apex | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 8MSolar | 89 | 5.0★ (37) | Cary, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Feazel Roofing | 86 | 4.7★ (597) | Durham, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Saltbox Construction | 86 | 5.0★ (84) | Apex | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | NC Solar Now | 84 | 5.0★ (717) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Yes Solar Solutions | 83 | 4.9★ (374) | Cary, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SunPower® | 83 | 4.3★ (519) | Cary, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Vyomaa Energy Inc | 82 | 5.0★ (31) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Southern Energy Management | 81 | 4.9★ (258) | Raleigh, 13 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 499 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 717 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (717).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 29 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 31 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garner, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Local Choice Electric | 75 | 4.9★ (113) | In Apex |
| 27 | Ridge Valley Exteriors, Inc | 74 | 4.9★ (41) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Homefix Roofing and Window Installation of Raleigh | 74 | 4.2★ (273) | 8 mi |
| 29 | SmartRoof - Roofing and Solar | 74 | 4.8★ (56) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Nutter Bros. Roofing | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Nexus Energy Systems | 73 | 4.7★ (40) | 33 mi |
| 32 | Noon Solar | 72 | 1.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Cypress Creek Renewables | 72 | 4.3★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Eagle Solar & Light | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Ecoplexus, Inc | 72 | 3.7★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Triangle Solar Solutions | 72 | 1.0★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 37 | ION Solar - North Carolina | 72 | 4.0★ (124) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Carolina Solar Services | 71 | 4.0★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Ovanova | 71 | 5.0★ (12) | 34 mi |
| 40 | Carolina Roofing & Vinyl Siding, LLC | 70 | 4.7★ (131) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Chapel Hill Reliable Solar Solutions | 70 | 3.7★ (9) | 16 mi |
| 42 | Creative Exterior LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (17) | 13 mi |
| 43 | GA Solar Services | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Progress Solar Solutions | 68 | 4.3★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 45 | Alpha Omega Construction Group of Raleigh, Inc. | 68 | 4.3★ (76) | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Power Company | 3.3★ (7) | In Apex |
| Artisan Quality Roofing | 5.0★ (377) | In Apex |
| AstroWatt Electric | 4.9★ (1,418) | In Apex |
| Baker Home Exteriors | 4.7★ (679) | In Apex |
| Carolina Solar Energy III, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| CentiMark Corporation | 4.6★ (18) | In Apex |
| Energy Catchers LLC | 4.4★ (80) | In Apex |
| GreenForm North Carolina | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Johnston Solar Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Limitless Energy Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mean Green Energy LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pinnacle Solar Installation New York | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Savings Highway Solar Energy | In Apex | |
| Solar 72 | In Apex | |
| Solar On | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| SolarForLife Raleigh | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Spark Power | 4.2★ (5) | In Apex |
| Supreme Solar System | In Apex | |
| Triangle Solar Energy Brokers | In Apex | |
| Window World of Raleigh | 4.6★ (859) | In Apex |
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 45 Apex solar installers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Apex data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |