61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Branford, CT (2026)
144 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Branford: Freedom Power Solutions, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sun Path Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 144.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Trinity Solar, 1,007 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 144 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
144 Branford solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 144 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Branford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Power Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (189) | West Hills, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Long Island Power Solutions | 60 | 4.9★ (791) | Ronkonkoma, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Sunrun Solar | 60 | 4.9★ (287) | Cromwell, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Shoreline Solar | 60 | 5.0★ (67) | Hamden, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Trinity Solar | 60 | 4.5★ (1,007) | Cheshire, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Solarship Corp | 59 | 5.0★ (190) | Bristol, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | SUNation Energy | 59 | 4.7★ (930) | Ronkonkoma, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Green Power Energy | 59 | 4.8★ (166) | Wallingford Center, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sun Path Energy | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | Cheshire, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Better Home Solutions LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Branford | 24/7 | — |
The 144 best solar installers in Branford, ranked
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.
Based in Ronkonkoma, 37 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 791 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 791 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2060 Ocean Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
#3 Sunrun Solar
Based in Cromwell, 26 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 287 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 712 Brook St #104, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Based in Hamden, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 4133 Whitney Ave Suite 2G, Hamden, CT 06518
Based in Cheshire, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,007 Google reviews, the most in Branford.
- 4.5★ from 1,007 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7 McKee Pl, Cheshire, CT 06410
Based in Bristol, 29 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2080 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Based in Ronkonkoma, 38 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 930 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 171 Remington Blvd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Based in Wallingford Center, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 42 Ozick Dr #6, Durham, CT 06422
Based in Cheshire, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 526 W Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410
Based in Branford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 375 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
#11 Sunrun Solar
Based in North Haven, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 183 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 50 Devine St C, North Haven, CT 06473
#12 GreenLeaf Solar
Based in Centereach, 30 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11 Technology Dr, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733
Based in Middlebury, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 751 Straits Turnpike Suite 2000, Middlebury, CT 06762
Based in Darien, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Sunpol Solar
Based in Newington, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 125B Rockwell Rd, Newington, CT 06111
Based in West Haven, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2 Elizabeth St, West Haven, CT 06516
#17 Truth Solar
Based in Hauppauge, 39 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2150 Joshuas Path Suite 16, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Based in Calverton, 26 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 270 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 270 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
#19 Home Solar CT
Based in Oakville, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in West Hartford, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 71 Raymond Rd Suite 115, West Hartford, CT 06107
Based in Manchester, 39 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 135 Sheldon Rd Unit H, Manchester, CT 06042
Based in Farmington, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 553 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.9★ from 553 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 80 Clark Dr A1, East Berlin, CT 06023
Based in Coram, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Calverton, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7470 Sound Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
#25 A1 Solar
Based in Cheshire Village, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1348 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT 06037
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 144 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mystic Solar, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Liberty Energy Solar Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (42) | 32 mi |
| 28 | Sol Choice, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Go Solar with Sayles | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Aegis Solar Energy | 55 | 4.9★ (22) | In Branford |
| 31 | Prime Energy Solar | 55 | 4.6★ (89) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Solara Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (58) | 26 mi |
| 33 | SunQuest Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (80) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Harbor Energy Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | 26 mi |
| 35 | Empower Energy Solutions | 55 | 4.7★ (563) | 37 mi |
| 36 | PosiGen Home Solar | 55 | 4.0★ (337) | 19 mi |
| 37 | SUNZER0 LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | 28 mi |
| 38 | Leviathan Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (46) | 37 mi |
| 39 | L & R Solar Panel Cleaning LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (37) | 28 mi |
| 40 | Kohler Roofing Solar & Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 8 mi |
| 41 | LUX Pwr | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 42 | JD Solar Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (33) | 11 mi |
| 43 | Greenskies Clean Energy LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (34) | 8 mi |
| 44 | Unity Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 45 | Omega Energy LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (35) | 16 mi |
| 46 | LLK Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 47 | West Hartford Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | 32 mi |
| 48 | ECOVOLT: Solar Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 28 mi |
| 49 | Trinity Solar | 54 | 4.4★ (214) | 37 mi |
| 50 | Ion Solar - Connecticut | 54 | 4.2★ (33) | 16 mi |
Also serving Branford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMP'd Enterprises LLC | 4.9★ (78) | In Branford |
| Ascend Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| EcoSolar Installation, LLC | In Branford | |
| emh,llc | In Branford | |
| Energy Resources USA dba JK Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Forever Roofing LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| JoeyMcVetySellsSolar | In Branford | |
| Medford Solar Power | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Metro Sun Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| MYSUNWORK LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Nature's Power Source | In Branford | |
| New Britain Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Norwalk Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Powur solar consultant | In Branford | |
| Pro Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (23) | In Branford |
| Reasonable Solutions Llc | In Branford | |
| Renewable Energy CT | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solar Pros LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Solar Tech | 5.0★ (1) | In Branford |
| Source Lumen | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Branford?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Connecticut with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $28,990 | $32,790 | $35,670 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Branford solar installers
We scored 144 Branford 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 Branford 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 |
Solar installers in Branford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Branford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Branford, CT is Freedom Power Solutions with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Long Island Power Solutions (#2) and Sunrun Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 144 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Branford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 144 solar installers serving Branford, CT. 2 of them are based in Branford; 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 Branford are open 24/7?
15 ranked solar installers in Branford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Freedom Power Solutions (#1), Sun Path Energy (#9) and Better Home Solutions LLC (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Branford work on weekends?
86 of 144 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Freedom Power Solutions (#1), Long Island Power Solutions (#2) and Sunrun Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Branford?
Solar panel installation typically costs $28,990 to $35,670, with $32,790 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Connecticut. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Branford solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 144 rated solar installers in Branford is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. Trinity Solar has the most, 1,007 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Branford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Branford 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 Branford
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 144 solar installers serving Branford.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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