29 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Atascadero: Serv Solar, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Solarponics, 495 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #3.
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29 Atascadero solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serv Solar | 86 | 5.0★ (24) | Atascadero | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrun Solar | 86 | 4.6★ (228) | San Luis Obispo, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Solarponics | 81 | 4.9★ (495) | Atascadero | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Kern Solar Cleaning | 80 | 5.0★ (89) | Bakersfield, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Golden Empire Solar Panel Cleaning and Bird Proofing | 79 | 4.6★ (12) | Bakersfield, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | MaxGen Energy Services | 78 | 2.8★ (9) | Paso Robles, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | California Power - Renewable Energy | 78 | 5.0★ (15) | Pismo Beach, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Photon Brothers | 77 | 4.6★ (143) | San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | San Luis Solar | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | San Luis Obispo, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pop's Soft Wash and Window Cleaning | 76 | 5.0★ (66) | Oceano, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
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 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 495 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (495).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 38 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 28 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Paso Robles, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pismo Beach, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Oceano, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 132 Google reviews, 132 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Hills, 39 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Paso Robles, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 26 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 38 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Grover Beach, 26 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 37 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews, 79 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | EC Renewables Inc | 68 | 5.0★ (10) | 35 mi |
| 27 | Electricraft Inc | 67 | 4.5★ (16) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Connected Energy 805 | 65 | 4.8★ (4) | 40 mi |
| 29 | Advanced Property Services Inc. | 65 | 5.0★ (20) | 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abraxas Energy Consulting | In Atascadero | |
| AEE Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Alltech Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (10) | In Atascadero |
| Central Coast Electric | 5.0★ (31) | In Atascadero |
| Central Coast Solar Brokers LLC | In Atascadero | |
| Good Neighbors Electric | 5.0★ (21) | In Atascadero |
| LGCY Power San Luis Obispo | 3.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Pure Energy Electrical Contractor | 5.0★ (4) | In Atascadero |
| REC Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Rex Moore Electrical & Systems Contractors & Engineers | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
| Ribas Roofing | 4.3★ (12) | In Atascadero |
| Rogee Hydronics | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| San Luis Electric | In Atascadero | |
| Seusaca, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Atascadero |
| SLO Gutters, Inc. | 5.0★ (38) | In Atascadero |
| SPOCK INDUSTRIES INC - AUTOMATIC GATE SERVICE & REPAIR | 5.0★ (4) | In Atascadero |
| SunWork Renewable Energy Projects | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Templeton Electric, Inc | 4.7★ (12) | In Atascadero |
| Valor EVT | 3.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Wicks Roofing and Solar, Inc. | Atascadero | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 29 Atascadero 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 Atascadero 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 |