19 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Beloit: Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Saint Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Greenlink Energy Solutions, 203 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked after Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; ranked #4.
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19 Beloit solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 87 | 4.8★ (396) | Elkhorn, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CCC Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | Loves Park, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Saint Electric | 82 | 4.4★ (47) | Beloit | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Greenlink Energy Solutions | 81 | 4.9★ (203) | Rockford, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cross Country Construction | 79 | 4.8★ (135) | Roscoe, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | All Energy Solar | 78 | 4.7★ (100) | Madison, 40 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | First Edge Solar & Contracting | 78 | 4.6★ (103) | Rockford, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Advanced Power USA | 77 | 5.0★ (17) | Marengo, 28 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Iconic Energy | 77 | 4.6★ (104) | Rockford, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Mr Fixit Electric | 75 | 4.7★ (56) | Idabel, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Beloit
Based in Elkhorn, 26 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (396).
Based in Loves Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Beloit
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Roscoe, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.
Based in Madison, 40 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Rockford, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, 103 Google reviews.
Based in Marengo, 28 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Idabel, 26 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Janesville, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based in Belvidere, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, 50 Google reviews.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Stoughton, 30 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Fox Lake, 39 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Loves Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Lake Mills, 38 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Freeport, 33 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based in Freeport, 35 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4K Techs LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Effortless Solar | 33 mi | |
| Greenlink Energy Solutions | 31 mi | |
| Mainstream Electric | 5.0★ (23) | In Beloit |
| Shared Solar Advisors | 40 mi | |
| Supreme Construction/Solar | 2 mi | |
| Trademark Restoration Inc. | 4.4★ (97) | In Beloit |
| Xceptional Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Zimmerman Solar | 33 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Wisconsin with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | 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) | October 2026 |
We scored 19 Beloit 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Beloit data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |