53 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Apple Valley: Shared Solar Advisors USA, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunny Side Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 53.
Most-reviewed: All Energy Solar, 1,266 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #2.
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53 Apple Valley solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 53 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shared Solar Advisors USA | 87 | 5.0★ (425) | Bloomington, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | All Energy Solar | 86 | 4.8★ (1,266) | Saint Paul, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Sunny Side Solutions | 85 | 5.0★ (18) | Burnsville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Keyprime Roofing and Remodeling | 83 | 4.9★ (196) | Golden Valley, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | iSolar | 81 | 4.9★ (84) | Bloomington, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | SunPower® | 81 | 4.4★ (455) | Edina, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Everlight Solar | 80 | 4.6★ (851) | Shakopee, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Solaris Companies - Roofing | 80 | 5.0★ (94) | Burnsville, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Farmington Solar Farm | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Farmington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Solar Energy Insulation Pros | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Farmington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,266 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,266).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnsville, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 455 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnsville, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minnetonka, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 30 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 36 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Hope, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 53 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Full Service Battery Inc | 73 | 4.6★ (76) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Powerfully Green Solar | 73 | 4.8★ (18) | 17 mi |
| 28 | eRoof | 73 | 4.9★ (259) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Cooperative Energy Futures | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | 14 mi |
| 30 | New Energy Equity - Roseville Office | 72 | 4.3★ (18) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Everlight Solar | 72 | 4.2★ (231) | 30 mi |
| 32 | American Green Solar Group | 71 | 3.4★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Lucid Integrated Systems | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Greenway Solar | 71 | 3.9★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Subzero Solar | 71 | 5.0★ (8) | 29 mi |
| 36 | Geronimo Power | 71 | 3.7★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Estate Claim Services | 71 | 4.7★ (120) | 11 mi |
| 38 | St. Paul Solar | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 39 | Modus Locus | 70 | 4.4★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Sundial Solar | 70 | 4.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 41 | Novel Energy Solutions | 70 | 3.5★ (19) | 16 mi |
| 42 | Apadana Technology | 69 | 4.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 43 | St Anthony Solar Solutions | 69 | 4.6★ (16) | 20 mi |
| 44 | Live Wire Solar | 69 | 4.5★ (8) | 33 mi |
| 45 | Planet Solarity | 69 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 46 | Litty Solar | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 47 | Loch Monster Electric | 66 | 5.0★ (11) | 17 mi |
| 48 | Solcius | 66 | 2.3★ (26) | 17 mi |
| 49 | Knobelsdorff | 65 | 4.2★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 50 | The Oasis Group Inc. | 65 | 4.9★ (34) | 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Roofing Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In Apple Valley |
| BUILD Renewables | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Carroll's Exterior Remodeling, Inc. | 5.0★ (13) | In Apple Valley |
| Champion Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Fowler Solar Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Innovative Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Lightning Restoration | 3.2★ (47) | In Apple Valley |
| Mann Brothers Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| McDonald Construction | In Apple Valley | |
| Nations Roof | 1.0★ (1) | In Apple Valley |
| NextLight Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Renewable Energy Partners | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Renewable Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Solar Energy Installers Savage | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Solar Farm, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solar Smart MN | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Solar Spark Energy Consultants | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| SolarSafe Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| South Metro Mailbox Services and Installation | 5.0★ (19) | In Apple Valley |
| Twin City Tree Authority | 5.0★ (182) | In Apple Valley |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 53 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 |