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Best Solar Installers in Auburn, NY (2026)

18 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Auburn: Nickels Energy Solutions, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NOCO Fuels and Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 18.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: PTM SOLAR INC, 416 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

18 Auburn solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Auburn at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Auburn at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Nickels Energy Solutions574.9★ (38)Baldwinsville, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2PTM SOLAR INC574.6★ (416)Mattydale, 26 mi away—Most reviews
3New York Electric And Solar575.0★ (49)Syracuse, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Paradise Energy Solutions554.9★ (50)Geneva, 21 mi away——
5NOCO Fuels and Energy522.0★ (4)Syracuse, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
6Allstate Roofing & More LLC524.6★ (35)Syracuse, 22 mi away24/7—
7Green Visions Solar514.8★ (24)Syracuse, 32 mi away——
8Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS)514.3★ (50)Ithaca, 33 mi away——
9Michael C. Graham & Son515.0★ (113)Syracuse, 20 mi away——
10Albany County Solar Cleaning505.0★ (3)Albany, 26 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 18 best solar installers in Auburn, 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. #2 PTM SOLAR INC

    Based in Mattydale, 26 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.

    • 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6538 Baptist Way, East Syracuse, NY 13057
    View profile for PTM SOLAR INC(315) 455-2395

  3. #3 New York Electric And Solar

    Based in Syracuse, 23 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    351 S Warren St Suite 222, Syracuse, NY 13202
    View profile for New York Electric And Solar(315) 317-2141

  7. #7 Green Visions Solar

    Based in Syracuse, 32 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8533 E Seneca Turnpike, Manlius, NY 13104
    View profile for Green Visions Solar(315) 726-0088

  12. #12 SmallGrid

    Based in Geneva, 22 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44 Castle St #2608, Geneva, NY 14456
    View profile for SmallGrid(315) 230-4070

  13. #13 TAG MECHANICAL

    Based in Syracuse, 25 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews.

    • 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4019 New Ct Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206
    View profile for TAG MECHANICAL(315) 463-4455

  15. #15 Sungineer Solar

    Based in Ithaca, 36 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1653 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    View profile for Sungineer Solar(607) 270-0370

  17. #17 Empire Valorize

    Based in Ithaca, 35 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Danby Rd #140, Ithaca, NY 14850
    View profile for Empire Valorize(646) 998-6457

  18. #18 SunMaxx Solar

    Based in Ithaca, 31 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.

    • 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    View profile for SunMaxx Solar(877) 786-6299

Also serving Auburn

18 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.

Unranked solar installers serving Auburn
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Active Solar35 mi
Brownfield Group36 mi
Community Solar Authority - Central NY21 mi
E & V Energy4.6★ (125)In Auburn
E-Z Companies - Sitework/Excavating5.0★ (1)28 mi
LRM Community Solar1.0★ (1)28 mi
Omni Renewables25 mi
Onsite Solar5.0★ (1)23 mi
Radiant Energy CNY12 mi
RPS Community Solar23 mi
RYCOE Enterprises Inc4.9★ (17)In Auburn
Solar Home Factory21 mi
Solar Home Factory Sales Office22 mi
State Fair Solar Solutions5.0★ (2)24 mi
Steamback Renewable Thermal5.0★ (1)34 mi
Warner Energy LLC5.0★ (1)23 mi
West Energy Wisdom LLC32 mi
www.shopsolarlabels.com24 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Auburn?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Auburn?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$33,090$37,430$40,720Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Auburn solar installers

We scored 18 Auburn 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Auburn data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Auburn: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Auburn?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Auburn, NY is Nickels Energy Solutions with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. PTM SOLAR INC (#2) and New York Electric And Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 18 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Auburn?

ContractorsRanked ranks 18 solar installers serving Auburn, NY. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Auburn are open 24/7?

4 ranked solar installers in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are NOCO Fuels and Energy (#5), Allstate Roofing & More LLC (#6) and TAG MECHANICAL (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Auburn work on weekends?

7 of 18 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nickels Energy Solutions (#1), New York Electric And Solar (#3) and NOCO Fuels and Energy (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Auburn?

Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Auburn solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated solar installers in Auburn is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. PTM SOLAR INC has the most, 416 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 solar installers serving Auburn.

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