19 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cambridge: Wolf River Electric, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 916 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Everlight Solar, 231 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 19 ranked after Wolf River Electric; ranked #7.
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19 Cambridge solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 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 | Wolf River Electric | 66 | 5.0★ (916) | Isanti, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Centauri Systems - Solar Company Minnesota | 55 | 5.0★ (154) | Blaine, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Minnesota Custom Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Elk River, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Cedar Creek Energy - Solar Company Minnesota | 54 | 4.9★ (70) | Blaine, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Tesla Rogers | 53 | 4.3★ (61) | Rogers, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | TruNorth Solar | 53 | 4.9★ (70) | Arden Hills, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Everlight Solar | 52 | 4.2★ (231) | Brooklyn Park, 31 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Apadana Solar and EV Charging | 50 | 4.8★ (28) | New Hope, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sota RV Solar | 50 | 4.9★ (42) | Big Lake, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Live Wire Solar | 50 | 4.5★ (8) | Ham Lake, 25 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 916 Google reviews, the most in Cambridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 30 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 29 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 31 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 36 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 31 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Hope, 39 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ham Lake, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 33 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Robbinsdale, 38 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 39 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 31 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Solar LLC MN | 36 mi | |
| BlueSky Electric, Solar, & EV Charging | 33 mi | |
| Champion Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Champlin HVAC Service Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Electro Solar | 29 mi | |
| Green 360 Inc. | 31 mi | |
| inBYLT | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| MinnStar Electric, LLC | 5.0★ (22) | In Cambridge |
| Ogreena Solar Systems | 29 mi | |
| Rent Solar (Rent.Solar) | 40 mi | |
| Sellers - Commercial Solar Companies | New Brighton Minnesota | 37 mi | |
| Solar Energy Technologies | 29 mi | |
| Solar Farm, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Solar Midwest, Inc. - Solatube Premier Dealer | 37 mi | |
| Tesla Solar | 39 mi | |
| Voltaic Technology | 38 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 19 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 |