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Best Solar Installers in Aurora, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Aurora: E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar & Energy Experts LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 139.

  3. 22

    Most-reviewed: Tron Solar, 989 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 139 ranked; ranked #22.

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

139 Aurora solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 139 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Aurora at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Aurora at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People865.0★ (48)Naperville, 20 mi away24/7Overall
2Solar & Energy Experts LLC865.0★ (41)Cicero, 20 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Ananta Energy Source845.0★ (10)Darien, 8 mi away24/7—
4AweSun Power835.0★ (15)Downers Grove, 20 mi away24/7—
5Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville834.8★ (185)Crest Hill, 12 mi away24/7—
6Adams824.8★ (379)Morris, 27 mi away24/7—
7Solar by Dave Stanton825.0★ (5)Bolingbrook, 13 mi away24/7—
8SUNRISE SOLAR824.9★ (173)Willowbrook, 20 mi awaySat—
9Smart Sky Solar824.9★ (46)Schaumburg, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Illinois Solar Power825.0★ (14)Montgomery, 22 mi away24/7—

The 139 best solar installers in Aurora, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  6. #6 Adams

    Based in Morris, 27 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1299 Leah Rd Suite A, Morris, IL 60450
    View profile for Adams(815) 200-1968

  8. #8 SUNRISE SOLAR

    Based in Willowbrook, 20 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    825 75th St UNIT E, Willowbrook, IL 60527
    View profile for SUNRISE SOLAR(800) 674-3587

  9. #9 Smart Sky Solar

    Based in Schaumburg, 24 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
    View profile for Smart Sky Solar(224) 219-0544

  12. #12 GreenGrids

    Based in Shorewood, 19 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    21403 Somerset St, Shorewood, IL 60404
    View profile for GreenGrids(815) 325-3892

  13. #13 Sunrun Solar

    Based in Des Plaines, 27 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    View profile for Sunrun Solar(833) 324-5886

  14. #14 1Earth Solar

    Based in Joliet, 20 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2108 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436
    View profile for 1Earth Solar(844) 803-2784

  15. #15 Kapital Electric, Inc.

    Based in Bensenville, 24 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
    View profile for Kapital Electric, Inc.(630) 833-2389

  17. #17 Ace GC Exteriors

    Based in Yorkville, 10 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2255 Northland Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560
    View profile for Ace GC Exteriors(630) 642-9960

  19. #19 Technique Tinting

    Based in Crystal Lake, 34 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    605 E Terra Cotta Ave unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    View profile for Technique Tinting(224) 358-2293

  21. #21 Triumph Solar

    Based in Tinley Park, 29 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8527 Scheer Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60487
    View profile for Triumph Solar(708) 498-3249

  22. #22 Tron Solar

    Based in Vernon Hills, 37 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (989).

    • 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for Tron Solar(800) 484-8766

  23. #23 Atlas Solar Advisors

    Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3152 W Devon Ave APT 2D, Chicago, IL 60659
    View profile for Atlas Solar Advisors(847) 773-7555

  25. #25 GoSolar

    Based in Cicero, 21 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for GoSolar(847) 881-3919

Solar installers ranked #26 to #50

#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 139 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.

solar installers in Aurora, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Greencore Solar, Inc.785.0★ (7)24 mi
27WindSoleil784.9★ (72)33 mi
28Volt Home Pros774.9★ (62)32 mi
29SLR Solar Panel Installer775.0★ (50)35 mi
30Illinois Solar Express, LLC774.9★ (31)20 mi
31PB Solar Panel Installer775.0★ (60)38 mi
32Priority Solar Installation774.9★ (61)38 mi
33My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning774.9★ (216)19 mi
34The Chicago Solar Energy Company765.0★ (5)28 mi
35Elegant Solar Inc765.0★ (6)30 mi
36The Solar Shop765.0★ (5)7 mi
37BB&C Solar Enterprises764.5★ (15)37 mi
38Unity Solar Group764.8★ (107)20 mi
39T&J Prestige764.9★ (38)16 mi
40Solar Services764.9★ (11)15 mi
41CF Solar Power762.7★ (7)19 mi
42Certasun764.8★ (306)35 mi
43Soleon Solar765.0★ (5)3 mi
44My Window Washing764.9★ (164)19 mi
45Solar Power Midwest LLC764.2★ (23)18 mi
46Palos Solar Panel Installation765.0★ (22)23 mi
47The Chicago Solar Energy Company765.0★ (3)28 mi
48Tesla Solar754.0★ (4)40 mi
49Global Adjusting & Construction754.9★ (178)20 mi
50Safeguard Solar LLC755.0★ (15)In Aurora

Also serving Aurora

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.

Unranked solar installers serving Aurora
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ACSS Energy5.0★ (2)18 mi
All Energy Solar5.0★ (1)In Aurora
Carlson Solar Energy5.0★ (1)20 mi
Continental Energy Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)21 mi
Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete5.0★ (2)27 mi
Evo Energy5.0★ (2)20 mi
Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc.4.5★ (2)36 mi
Global SunPower1.0★ (1)20 mi
Mammoth Roofing and Solar, Alsip, IL4.0★ (2)30 mi
MWSLR - Midwest Solar5.0★ (2)20 mi
NXT Solar Solutions5.0★ (1)11 mi
ProWash5.0★ (2)20 mi
Real Solar Incentives5.0★ (1)17 mi
Roderick Brown - Solterra Powered by Vivint Solar1.0★ (1)10 mi
Solar Service Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi
Solar SmartRoof by Powur5.0★ (2)20 mi
Solar with Jason5.0★ (1)18 mi
Solarmark Energy Solutions5.0★ (1)12 mi
Sunrun south chicago solutions1.0★ (2)31 mi
TruLight-Solar3.0★ (2)33 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Aurora?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Aurora?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,020$29,430$32,010Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Aurora solar installers

We scored 139 Aurora 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Aurora data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Aurora: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Aurora?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Aurora, IL is E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#2) and Ananta Energy Source (#3) follow. We ranked 139 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Aurora?

ContractorsRanked ranks 139 solar installers serving Aurora, IL. 1 of them is based in Aurora; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Aurora are open 24/7?

15 ranked solar installers in Aurora post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#1), Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#2) and Ananta Energy Source (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Aurora work on weekends?

85 of 139 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#1), Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#2) and Ananta Energy Source (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Aurora?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Aurora solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 139 rated solar installers in Aurora is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Tron Solar has the most, 989 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Aurora count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 139 solar installers serving Aurora.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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