86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Capitola, CA (2026)
142 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Capitola: Sunrise Electrical Contracting, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EnergyAid, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 142.
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Most-reviewed: EnergyAid, 842 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
142 Capitola solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 62 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 142 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Capitola at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Electrical Contracting | 86 | 5.0★ (118) | Capitola | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | EnergyAid | 86 | 4.8★ (842) | Fremont, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | California Glass and Solar | 85 | 5.0★ (28) | Campbell, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Nomadic Solar | 85 | 4.9★ (33) | Santa Cruz, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | ShineXD Pressure Washing ⋅ Building Maintenance ⋅ Elite Specialty Cleaning Professionals ⋅ PBID | 84 | 5.0★ (241) | Gilroy, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | TN Electrical and Solar Services | 84 | 5.0★ (107) | San Jose, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Fisher Electric | 84 | 4.8★ (134) | Scotts Valley, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Infinium Solar Roofing and Electric | 83 | 4.9★ (290) | Campbell, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister | 83 | 5.0★ (23) | Hollister, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Day One Solar | 82 | 4.5★ (16) | Santa Cruz, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 142 best solar installers in Capitola, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 EnergyAid
Based in Fremont, 38 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (842).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3300 Seldon Ct #11, Fremont, CA 94539
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 131B Lost Lake Ln, Campbell, CA 95008
Based in Santa Cruz, 3 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1146 Soquel Ave #4203, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Gilroy, 21 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 105 Leavesley Rd Suite 2A, Gilroy, CA 95020
Based in San Jose, 28 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 1150 Murphy Ave #240, San Jose, CA 95131
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 35 Buttermilk Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, 290 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1190 Dell Ave Suite O, Campbell, CA 95008
Based in Hollister, 34 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Florence Ct, Hollister, CA 95023
#10 Day One Solar
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 387 Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in San Jose, 28 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1150 Weldon Ln, San Jose, CA 95131
Based in San Jose, 26 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 670 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Based in Fremont, 33 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
Based in Soquel, 1 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2630 Orchard St Space 22, Soquel, CA 95073
#15 Sunrun Solar
Based in Milpitas, 33 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 281 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1181 Cadillac Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
Based in Salinas, 27 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1183 Rockhaven Ct, Salinas, CA 93906
Based in Marina, 23 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 301 9th St, Marina, CA 93933
Based in Sunnyvale, 28 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
#19 SolarGuru Energy
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 399 Clifton Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Based in Los Altos, 27 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 948 Dolores Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
#21 Tesla Solar
Based in Gilroy, 22 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 500 Automall Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
#22 Bright World
Based in San Jose, 28 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- Oakland Rd Suite 107, San Jose, CA 95131
Based in Los Gatos, 22 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#24 Allterra Solar
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 125-B McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
#25 NRG Clean Power
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 80 Google reviews
- Address
- 75 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
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 142 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Porter Solar Solutions | 78 | 5.0★ (205) | 27 mi |
| 27 | Fisher Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | 3 mi |
| 28 | Sandbar Solar & Electric | 78 | 4.9★ (55) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Highlight Solar | 78 | 4.8★ (59) | 28 mi |
| 30 | LUX Home Services | 78 | 5.0★ (43) | 32 mi |
| 31 | Evolution Solar inc | 78 | 4.5★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Semper Solaris | 77 | 4.4★ (88) | 20 mi |
| 33 | GGG HOME SERVICES | 77 | 5.0★ (34) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Cinnamon Energy Systems | 77 | 4.8★ (83) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Simmitri, Inc. | 76 | 4.8★ (98) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Skyfox Solar | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 37 | SolarHouse Co Cupertino | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Hertz Electric | 76 | 4.9★ (60) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Monterey Peninsula Window Cleaning | 76 | 5.0★ (17) | 29 mi |
| 40 | A&G Facility Services | 76 | 5.0★ (52) | 27 mi |
| 41 | American Green Energy | 76 | 4.9★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Solar Power Installers Cupertino | 76 | 3.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 43 | SEC Services - Solar Energy Consultants | 75 | 5.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Freedom Forever | 75 | 4.8★ (70) | 23 mi |
| 45 | SOLAR CLEANING BY FRITS | 75 | 5.0★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 46 | SunWork Renewable Energy Projects | 75 | 5.0★ (20) | 31 mi |
| 47 | Earth Electric Inc | 75 | 4.9★ (49) | 20 mi |
| 48 | VBN Solar Solution | 75 | 4.2★ (10) | 31 mi |
| 49 | Sungenix Energy | 75 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 50 | Solar Technologies Santa Cruz | 75 | 4.6★ (12) | 4 mi |
Also serving Capitola
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All One Solar Shine | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Boviet Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Bright Future Solar Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Clean Focus | 2.5★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Clear Solar Solutions, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Golden State Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Quality First Home Improvement | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Redwood Roofing | 5.0★ (155) | In Capitola |
| SEP | In Capitola | |
| SilRay, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Solar Customized SJ Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| SOLAR LIGHTWORKERS INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Solar San Jose | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Solar Service | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solar Switch | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Solar Technologies | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| SolarPaneLLink Jan Jose | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Sunpower | 1.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| TopLine SolarPanel Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| W3 Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Capitola?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Capitola solar installers
We scored 142 Capitola 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 Capitola 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 Capitola: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Capitola?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Capitola, CA is Sunrise Electrical Contracting with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. EnergyAid (#2) and California Glass and Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 142 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Capitola?
ContractorsRanked ranks 142 solar installers serving Capitola, CA. 1 of them is based in Capitola; 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 Capitola are open 24/7?
20 ranked solar installers in Capitola post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sunrise Electrical Contracting (#1), EnergyAid (#2) and California Glass and Solar (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Capitola work on weekends?
62 of 142 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sunrise Electrical Contracting (#1), EnergyAid (#2) and California Glass and Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Capitola?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Capitola solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 142 rated solar installers in Capitola is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. EnergyAid has the most, 842 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Capitola count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Capitola 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 Capitola
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 142 solar installers serving Capitola.
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