172 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Auburndale: Red Bug Solar Solutions, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stronghold Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 172.
Most-reviewed: Equity Solar, 1,425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 172 ranked; ranked #5.
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172 Auburndale solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 102 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 172 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bug Solar Solutions | 61 | 4.9★ (104) | Lakeland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stronghold Roofing & Solar | 60 | 4.9★ (440) | Lakeland, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | MidKnight Solar | 60 | 5.0★ (298) | Orlando, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Solaris - Solar Panel Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (198) | Coral Gables, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Equity Solar | 59 | 4.9★ (1,425) | Saint Cloud, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | 1 Stop Total Solutions- Security, Solar, Communications | 59 | 4.8★ (261) | Orlando, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All Solar Cleaning Services | 58 | 5.0★ (183) | Azalea Park, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Switch Solar LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (264) | Orlando, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sunbright Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (706) | Orlando, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Protek Roofing & Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (1,052) | Tampa, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 440 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 38 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coral Gables, 35 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 35 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 35 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Azalea Park, 31 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 34 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 706 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,052 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 27 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 797 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gibsonton, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kissimmee, 28 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartow, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medulla, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kissimmee, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneola, 35 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 34 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kissimmee, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 172 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Roofing, Inc. | 4.8★ (223) | In Auburndale |
| Copeland's Complete Construction LLC | 5.0★ (164) | In Auburndale |
| DCC Builders | 4.9★ (27) | In Auburndale |
| Dinnall Electric | 4.0★ (37) | In Auburndale |
| Florida Air Express | 4.8★ (47) | In Auburndale |
| Green Alliance USA | 4.8★ (39) | In Auburndale |
| LSE LLC (Lumanet Solar Energy LLC) | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburndale |
| Polk County Insulation | 4.5★ (64) | In Auburndale |
| ROMEO'S ROOFING LLC | 4.6★ (34) | In Auburndale |
| Salvation Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| SJ Solar & More | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Solar Energy Direct | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Solar Energy Light | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Solar Grids Polk | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Solar Powered Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Spartan Impact Group Solar - Florida Division | In Auburndale | |
| Straight Forward Construction | 4.9★ (107) | In Auburndale |
| Sunrun Partner Central Florida | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| The Reserve at Van Oaks by Meritage Homes | 4.4★ (16) | In Auburndale |
| West Orange Roofing | 4.6★ (41) | In Auburndale |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida 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 172 Auburndale 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 Auburndale 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 |