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Best Solar Installers in Brighton, CO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Brighton: Elite Roofing & Solar, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 627 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Human, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 218.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: ION Solar - Colorado, 1,652 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 218 ranked; ranked #6.

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

218 Brighton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 112 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 218 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Brighton at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Brighton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Elite Roofing & Solar614.9★ (627)Denver, 13 mi away24/7Overall
2Independent Power604.9★ (373)Boulder, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Smart Human604.8★ (25)Brighton24/7Emergencies
4Solar RNR595.0★ (248)Denver, 17 mi awaySat—
5ARE Solar595.0★ (67)Erie, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—
6ION Solar - Colorado594.0★ (1,652)Denver, 15 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
7Raven Solar Services LLC.594.8★ (70)Northglenn, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
8ARE Solar594.9★ (138)Denver, 23 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Solar Power Pros584.8★ (235)Centennial, 28 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Dodge Key Replacement584.8★ (134)Longmont, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 218 best solar installers in Brighton, 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.

  2. #2 Independent Power

    Based in Boulder, 23 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2830 Wilderness Pl Units A&B, Boulder, CO 80301
    View profile for Independent Power(303) 502-5402

  3. #3 Smart Human

    Based in Brighton

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Smart Human(720) 807-4389

  4. #4 Solar RNR

    Based in Denver, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4771 Fox St, Denver, CO 80216
    View profile for Solar RNR(720) 410-5554

  5. #5 ARE Solar

    Based in Erie, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    388 Montgomery Dr, Erie, CO 80516
    View profile for ARE Solar(719) 212-2999

  8. #8 ARE Solar

    Based in Denver, 23 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1155 S Tejon St, Denver, CO 80223
    View profile for ARE Solar(720) 706-2773

  9. #9 Solar Power Pros

    Based in Centennial, 28 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 235 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7332 S Alton Way Ste 13K, Centennial, CO 80112
    View profile for Solar Power Pros(303) 797-6527

  10. #10 Dodge Key Replacement

    Based in Longmont, 22 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1811 Hover St C, Longmont, CO 80501
    View profile for Dodge Key Replacement(303) 731-2069

  13. #13 Sunrun Solar

    Based in Denver, 19 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 773 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 773 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    717 17th St #500, Denver, CO 80202
    View profile for Sunrun Solar(833) 324-5886

  14. #14 Detach Reset Solar

    Based in Centennial, 28 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7344 S Alton Way Building 8 Suite D, Centennial, CO 80112
    View profile for Detach Reset Solar(800) 833-7040

  15. #15 SunPower®

    Based in Denver, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 952 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.2★ from 952 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3980 Quebec St #120A, Denver, CO 80207
    View profile for SunPower®(800) 377-4480

  18. #18 Smart Wave Solar

    Based in Denver, 16 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 545 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 545 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4201 Madison St, Denver, CO 80216
    View profile for Smart Wave Solar(720) 547-3422

  19. #19 Photon Brothers

    Based in Broomfield, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 457 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 457 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7705 W 108th Ave Ste 100, Broomfield, CO 80021
    View profile for Photon Brothers(720) 370-3344

  20. #20 Best Roof and Solar

    Based in Golden, 25 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14143 Denver W Pkwy Suite 112, Golden, CO 80401
    View profile for Best Roof and Solar(720) 445-3978

  21. #21 Seed Solar Denver

    Based in Denver, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2133 S Bellaire St Unit 11, Denver, CO 80222
    View profile for Seed Solar Denver(720) 713-7695

  22. #22 Namaste Solar

    Based in Denver, 21 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    888 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
    View profile for Namaste Solar(303) 558-6159

  24. #24 Solar Wave

    Based in Denver, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2301 Blake St Suite 100, Denver, CO 80205
    View profile for Solar Wave(720) 730-4129

  25. #25 Namaste Solar

    Based in Boulder, 21 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 312 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 312 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6707 Winchester Cir #700, Boulder, CO 80301
    View profile for Namaste Solar(303) 558-6159

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

solar installers in Brighton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Empire Solar Group, LLC564.4★ (136)15 mi
27Apollo Solar Energy564.9★ (137)14 mi
28Total Care Solar565.0★ (6)In Brighton
29Upslope Solar565.0★ (57)19 mi
30Red Rock Roofing564.9★ (528)15 mi
31Colorado Energy Experts564.8★ (78)19 mi
32Solar-Estimate.org564.6★ (406)19 mi
33Glyde Solar564.2★ (329)16 mi
34Vanguard Solar Services565.0★ (84)26 mi
35Renewable Energy Advisors565.0★ (22)19 mi
36Interstate Electric and Solar554.9★ (161)31 mi
37Blue Spruce Construction Group554.9★ (118)12 mi
38Lifetime Roof & Solar - Denver555.0★ (438)15 mi
39LUXRAY ELECTRIC & SOLAR555.0★ (41)In Brighton
40Sun Nerds554.9★ (48)23 mi
41Sopris Solar554.6★ (60)19 mi
42Somerville Solar LLC555.0★ (4)15 mi
43Green Collar Crew555.0★ (24)17 mi
44Progreen Solar554.7★ (45)19 mi
45Lemons Heating & Cooling544.9★ (298)28 mi
46Solar 4 Planet A544.9★ (72)30 mi
47Best Life Solar544.8★ (18)In Brighton
48Off Grid Designs545.0★ (15)13 mi
49Core Roofing + Solar544.9★ (399)16 mi
50Premier Renewables544.6★ (11)15 mi

Also serving Brighton

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 Brighton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Access Solar Energy Inc5.0★ (2)26 mi
Advanced Electric Solutions Corp5.0★ (2)25 mi
Affordable 1 Solar1.0★ (1)In Brighton
Expert Energy Solutions Company1.0★ (2)27 mi
HG Solar1.0★ (2)31 mi
Hyperion Solar Cleaning5.0★ (2)19 mi
Joe & Company - Residential Solar5.0★ (2)25 mi
Juwi Solar Inc5.0★ (2)23 mi
Next Up Roofing of Brighton5.0★ (35)In Brighton
Radiant Engineering LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
RD Energy Solutions4.9★ (38)In Brighton
Renegade Solar LLCIn Brighton
RV Solar Connection, llc5.0★ (2)16 mi
Skyview Solar1.0★ (2)18 mi
SolarHouse BannockCo5.0★ (2)20 mi
Storm Guard Roofing of North Metro Denver5.0★ (202)In Brighton
Tesla5.0★ (2)30 mi
The Ramos Roofing Company4.4★ (16)In Brighton
The Solar DudeIn Brighton
UpNext Solar5.0★ (2)20 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Brighton?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Brighton?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$25,190$28,490$30,990Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Brighton solar installers

We scored 218 Brighton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Brighton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Brighton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Brighton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Brighton, CO is Elite Roofing & Solar with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 627 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Independent Power (#2) and Smart Human (#3) follow. We ranked 218 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Brighton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 218 solar installers serving Brighton, CO. 4 of them are based in Brighton; 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 Brighton are open 24/7?

18 ranked solar installers in Brighton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Roofing & Solar (#1), Smart Human (#3) and Controlling Systems Heating, AC, and Electrical Repair (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Brighton work on weekends?

112 of 218 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Roofing & Solar (#1), Independent Power (#2) and Smart Human (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Brighton?

Solar panel installation typically costs $25,190 to $30,990, with $28,490 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Colorado. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Brighton solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 218 rated solar installers in Brighton is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. ION Solar - Colorado has the most, 1,652 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Brighton count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 218 solar installers serving Brighton.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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