120 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Austin: 512 Solar, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 120.
Most-reviewed: ION Solar - Texas, 956 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #31.
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120 Austin solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 70 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 120 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 512 Solar | 68 | 5.0★ (515) | Austin | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Service | 64 | 5.0★ (632) | Austin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Greenbelt Solar | 63 | 4.9★ (122) | Austin | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Freedom Power | 63 | 4.5★ (933) | Austin | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Optimum Solar USA | 62 | 4.7★ (156) | Austin | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Divergent Solar | 61 | 4.9★ (60) | Austin | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Air Central | 61 | 5.0★ (404) | Austin | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sun Gun | 61 | 4.9★ (120) | Brushy Creek, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Lighthouse Solar | 60 | 4.9★ (223) | Austin | — | — |
| 10 | Smart Solar Pros | 60 | 4.7★ (19) | Austin | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 632 Google reviews.
Based in Austin
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 933 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 404 Google reviews.
Based in Brushy Creek, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Round Rock, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Brushy Creek, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 534 Google reviews.
Based in Austin
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Austin
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
#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 120 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | M2 Power Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | In Austin |
| 27 | NATiVE Solar | 57 | 4.6★ (84) | In Austin |
| 28 | HESOLAR | 57 | 5.0★ (116) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Good News Roofing & Solar | 57 | 5.0★ (524) | 21 mi |
| 30 | EcoGen America | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | In Austin |
| 31 | ION Solar - Texas | 57 | 4.2★ (956) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Trident Renewables | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | In Austin |
| 33 | Big Texas Roofing and Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (51) | In Austin |
| 34 | Flagstone Roofing & Exteriors | 57 | 4.8★ (436) | In Austin |
| 35 | Longhorn Solar - Austin | 57 | 4.6★ (356) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Energy Experts Solar of Austin | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | In Austin |
| 37 | Alba Energy | 57 | 4.6★ (52) | In Austin |
| 38 | USA Sun Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Girasolve Energy LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (37) | 17 mi |
| 40 | ATX Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (200) | In Austin |
| 41 | M2 Power Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | 15 mi |
| 42 | Koala Solar | 56 | 4.6★ (11) | In Austin |
| 43 | ATLS Solar | Austin, TX | Solar Energy Specialists | 56 | 4.6★ (11) | In Austin |
| 44 | Power TX | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 45 | roofio | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | In Austin |
| 46 | Texas Solar Guys | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | 15 mi |
| 47 | Liberty Solar USA | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 48 | 1904 Electric & Solar | 54 | 4.8★ (22) | 18 mi |
| 49 | AltoService LLC. Electrical Contractor | 53 | 5.0★ (67) | 26 mi |
| 50 | Charge Pro Texas | 53 | 5.0★ (157) | 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Choice Energy | 4.9★ (38) | In Austin |
| 787 Construction | 5.0★ (101) | In Austin |
| Affordable Screens & Glass, L.L.C. | 4.7★ (14) | In Austin |
| Allied Siding & Windows | 4.7★ (187) | In Austin |
| AP Solar Holdings LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| Austin Efficient Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| City Buffalos HQ | 5.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| Cycle Solar | 5.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| D&D Contracting | 5.0★ (23) | In Austin |
| FTC Solar Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| HOLT Renewables Commercial Solar | 5.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| Isaiah Electric Co. | 3.9★ (7) | In Austin |
| Lightsource bp | 5.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| Origis Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| Quality Roofing Austin | 4.8★ (154) | In Austin |
| RES | 2.8★ (4) | In Austin |
| Solar Radiance Systems Austin TX | 3.0★ (2) | In Austin |
| Storm Guard Roofing of Austin | 5.0★ (215) | In Austin |
| Tesla Solar Austin | 1.5★ (2) | In Austin |
| Tesla Solar Austin | 3.0★ (2) | In Austin |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 120 Austin 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 Austin 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 |