45 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Caldwell: Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 45.
Most-reviewed: Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, 1,464 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #3.
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45 Caldwell solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (320) | Caldwell | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Native Solar | 59 | 4.9★ (206) | Meridian, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (1,464) | Boise, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Big Dog Solar | 59 | 4.6★ (359) | Meridian, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SunPower® | 59 | 4.5★ (908) | Boise, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Idahome Energy | 57 | 4.8★ (274) | Boise, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | EGT Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (97) | Meridian, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | ObviSun Energy | 55 | 4.8★ (17) | Eagle, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | LIBERTY SOLAR POWER | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Caldwell | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elite Enterprise Group - Solar Division | 55 | 4.6★ (47) | Meridian, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Caldwell
Based in Caldwell
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews.
Based in Meridian, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,464 Google reviews, the most in Caldwell.
Based in Meridian, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 359 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 908 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eagle, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Caldwell
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based in Meridian, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 445 Google reviews.
Based in Boise, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Skylight contractor”.
Based in Boise, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Boise, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,228 Google reviews.
Based in Meridian, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Garden City, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based in Boise, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 31 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Meridian, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 640 Google reviews.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Awaken Solar | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Magic Solar | 52 | 5.0★ (19) | 21 mi |
| 28 | G1 Solar | 52 | 4.4★ (74) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Signbright Solar Programs | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 30 | 116 solar | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Moment Solar | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Power House Exteriors | 50 | 5.0★ (34) | 16 mi |
| 33 | Aurora Power & Design Inc. | 50 | 4.5★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Empowered Solar | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 35 | Black Diamond Electric | 49 | 5.0★ (53) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Columbia Roofing, LLC | 48 | 4.9★ (48) | 14 mi |
| 37 | YMC Inc. | 48 | 4.5★ (139) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Clēnera | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Solar Tools USA | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 40 | Garden City Solar Panel Experts | 47 | 4.2★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 41 | Trail Ready RV | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 42 | See in Clear | 46 | 5.0★ (25) | 39 mi |
| 43 | Marvel Electric, LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | 19 mi |
| 44 | Sun Power Solar and Electric | 44 | 1.8★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 45 | Renewable Energy NW LLC | 43 | 4.0★ (8) | 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaco Solar | 14 mi | |
| All Idaho Solar and Electrical, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| American Mechanical Corporation | 4.1★ (14) | In Caldwell |
| AZ SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Eco Green LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Caldwell |
| Emerald Solar Systems | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Evolve Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Idaho Energy Association | In Caldwell | |
| idaho goes solar | In Caldwell | |
| Idaho HVAC Corporation | 4.4★ (11) | In Caldwell |
| Idaho Solar Service & Repair | In Caldwell | |
| Kane Solar Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Pell Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Probst Electric | 2.6★ (5) | In Caldwell |
| Retro Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Solar Advantage | 10 mi | |
| Solar of Boise | 1.0★ (1) | In Caldwell |
| Solar Warriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Caldwell |
| Stevens Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Valley Oak Roofing | 5.0★ (107) | In Caldwell |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Idaho with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,190 | $28,490 | $30,990 | 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) | October 2026 |
We scored 45 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 |