116 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ballenger Creek: EDGE Energy, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Maryland Community Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 116.
Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 116 ranked; ranked #4.
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116 Ballenger Creek solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 68 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 116 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDGE Energy | 58 | 4.9★ (87) | Reston, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Maryland Community Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (95) | Columbia, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | GreenBrilliance | 57 | 4.4★ (371) | Herndon, 29 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | American Home Contractors | 57 | 4.9★ (3,700) | Washington, D.C., 32 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Key Solar Solutions | 57 | 4.9★ (109) | Spring Ridge, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Celestial Solar Innovations | 57 | 5.0★ (184) | Eldersburg, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Uprise Solar and Roofing | 56 | 5.0★ (65) | Washington, D.C., 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Red Rock Farms | 56 | 4.8★ (27) | Thurmont, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Revolution Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (530) | Washington, D.C., 38 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | American Home Contractors | 56 | 4.9★ (2,385) | Chantilly, 33 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 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 34 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herndon, 29 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 32 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,700 Google reviews, the most in Ballenger Creek.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Ridge, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 36 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thurmont, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 38 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chantilly, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,385 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkridge, 38 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 35 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 40 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beltsville, 37 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 37 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 36 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 510 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 38 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 32 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 31 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Washington, D.C., 40 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 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 116 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Uprise Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (78) | 40 mi |
| 27 | American Solar Enterprises LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (63) | 24 mi |
| 28 | FREDERICK SOLAR CO | 53 | 3.7★ (6) | 4 mi |
| 29 | Sunrun Solar | 53 | 4.0★ (495) | 36 mi |
| 30 | Got Electric, LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (563) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Nova Solar, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (133) | 38 mi |
| 32 | Nationwide Energy Solutions | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 4 mi |
| 33 | Solar Solutions For All LLC | 52 | 4.3★ (11) | 19 mi |
| 34 | Solar Sclera | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | 38 mi |
| 35 | Solar Garage Door Repair Installation | 52 | 4.9★ (40) | 34 mi |
| 36 | Maryland State Solar | 52 | 4.9★ (37) | 37 mi |
| 37 | Eastern Exteriors, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (89) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Ipsun Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (193) | 36 mi |
| 39 | Falcon Roofing & Solar | 52 | 4.9★ (278) | 36 mi |
| 40 | SmartRoof - Roofing and Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (1,135) | 30 mi |
| 41 | JC Solar, LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (22) | 27 mi |
| 42 | RAF SOLAR POWER LLC. | 51 | 5.0★ (18) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Klekner Solar Energy Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (39) | 40 mi |
| 44 | Aduu Solar | 51 | 4.7★ (24) | 34 mi |
| 45 | Paradise Energy Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (30) | 27 mi |
| 46 | ROI Construction | 51 | 4.9★ (311) | 35 mi |
| 47 | Greenway home improvements | 51 | 5.0★ (264) | 36 mi |
| 48 | Mosaic Home Remodeling DBA Capital Property Restoration | 51 | 4.9★ (37) | 3 mi |
| 49 | Solar Panels | 51 | 4.3★ (6) | 33 mi |
| 50 | Washington Solar | 51 | 4.6★ (5) | 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ameresco | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Constellation Home | 4.8★ (93) | In Ballenger Creek |
| EDF Renewables | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| GreenBrilliance | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Illumine Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Lightility | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| McClure Company | 2.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| MTEC Solutions | In Ballenger Creek | |
| New Columbia Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Politz Enterprises Roofing Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Raynora Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| RIFE International, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| RNR Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| SEDC Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Simply Remodel Group | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Smiling Sun Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| SunRun Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Washingtonfreesolae | 3.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Wisconsin Solar Power | 3.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Zolar Clean Energy | In Ballenger Creek |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maryland 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 116 Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek 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 |