89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4703 North Ellen Court, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Best Solar Installers in Canton, IL (2026)
13 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Canton: SOLAR PANTHER, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Quality Electric and Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 13.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Solar Shield, 380 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Canton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Pekin ranking. See Solar installers in Pekin
Top 10 solar installers in Canton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR PANTHER | 89 | 5.0★ (79) | Peoria Heights, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrun Solar | 86 | 4.6★ (312) | East Peoria, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Sun Collectors | 85 | 5.0★ (264) | Peoria, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | 1Earth Solar | 85 | 4.8★ (79) | Creve Coeur, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Quality Electric and Solar | 80 | 4.8★ (13) | Peoria, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Solar Shield | 78 | 5.0★ (380) | East Peoria, 26 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | One Energy Solutions, LLC | 76 | 4.4★ (21) | Peoria, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Freedom Forever | 73 | 4.1★ (126) | Peoria, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Halo Solar LLC | 73 | 4.9★ (29) | East Peoria, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | 360 Electric Heating/Cooling | 70 | 4.9★ (89) | Morton, 30 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best solar installers in Canton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Sunrun Solar
Based in East Peoria, 26 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 688 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611
Based in Peoria, 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4507 N Sterling Ave #400, Peoria, IL 61615
#4 1Earth Solar
Based in Creve Coeur, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2527 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria, IL 61604
Based in Peoria, 25 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#6 Solar Shield
Based in East Peoria, 26 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 380 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (380).
- 5.0★ from 380 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 717 Sabrina Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
Based in Peoria, 27 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7501 N University St # 207, Peoria, IL 61614
Based in Peoria, 27 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 126 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8635 N Industrial Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
Based in East Peoria, 40 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7 Legacy Dr, Goodfield, IL 61742
Based in Morton, 30 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, 89 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 180 Detroit Ave, Morton, IL 61550
Based in Pekin, 21 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2321 Lakeshore Dr, Pekin, IL 61554
Based in Peoria, 26 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4732 N University St Unit B, Peoria, IL 61614
Based in Peoria, 27 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2729 NE Adams St, Peoria, IL 61603
How much do solar installers cost in Canton?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Canton solar installers
We scored 13 Canton 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 Canton 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 |
Solar installers in Canton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Canton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Canton, IL is SOLAR PANTHER with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sunrun Solar (#2) and Sun Collectors (#3) follow. We ranked 13 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Canton are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Canton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SOLAR PANTHER (#1) and Quality Electric and Solar (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Canton work on weekends?
7 of 13 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SOLAR PANTHER (#1), Sunrun Solar (#2) and Sun Collectors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Canton?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Canton solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated solar installers in Canton is 4.8★, with a median of 79 reviews. Solar Shield has the most, 380 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Canton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Canton 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Canton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 solar installers serving Canton.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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