125 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Buda: 512 Solar, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 125.
Most-reviewed: ION Solar - Texas, 956 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 125 ranked; ranked #22.
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125 Buda solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 75 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 125 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 512 Solar | 94 | 5.0★ (515) | Austin, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Service | 90 | 5.0★ (632) | Austin, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Greenbelt Solar | 87 | 4.9★ (122) | Austin, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Suncharge Solar, LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (7) | Buda | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Air Central | 85 | 5.0★ (404) | Austin, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sun Gun | 85 | 4.9★ (120) | Brushy Creek, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Optimum Solar USA | 84 | 4.7★ (156) | Austin, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Freedom Power | 84 | 4.5★ (933) | Austin, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Austin Solar Attic Fans | 84 | 5.0★ (28) | Austin, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Good News Roofing & Solar | 84 | 5.0★ (524) | Kyle, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 632 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 10 mi away
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 on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 404 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brushy Creek, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 933 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kyle, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 524 Google reviews, 524 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Rock, 31 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brushy Creek, 38 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kyle, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 956 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (956).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 125 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Solar Holdings LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Austin Efficient Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Boost Electric LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Buda |
| City Buffalos HQ | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Cycle Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| FTC Solar Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| HOLT Renewables Commercial Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Ignite NRG | 1.0★ (1) | In Buda |
| Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal - Buda | 4.8★ (133) | In Buda |
| Lightsource bp | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Limitless Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| One Sun Home | 1.0★ (1) | In Buda |
| Open Road Solar LLC. | In Buda | |
| Origis Services | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Patriot Power Solar and Electrical | In Buda | |
| roofio - Solar Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solar Radiance Systems Austin TX | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Tesla Solar Austin | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tesla Solar Austin | 1.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Texas Off Grid | 5.0★ (1) | In Buda |
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 125 Buda 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 Buda 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 |