59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Carpentersville, IL (2026)
134 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carpentersville: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 134.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Burlington Fireplace & Solar, 1,754 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 134 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
134 Carpentersville solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 134 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Carpentersville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar & Energy Experts LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (41) | Cicero, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tron Solar | 59 | 4.8★ (989) | Vernon Hills, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Smart Sky Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (46) | Schaumburg, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Technique Tinting | 58 | 4.8★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Kapital Electric, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (715) | Bensenville, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sunrun Solar | 58 | 4.1★ (822) | Des Plaines, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Certasun | 57 | 4.8★ (306) | Buffalo Grove, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People | 57 | 5.0★ (48) | Naperville, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Ilumen Solar | 57 | 4.9★ (78) | Crystal Lake, 6 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Midwest Solutions Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (151) | Antioch, 27 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 134 best solar installers in Carpentersville, ranked
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.
#2 Tron Solar
Based in Vernon Hills, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 950 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Schaumburg, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Based in Crystal Lake, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 605 E Terra Cotta Ave unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Based in Bensenville, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
#6 Sunrun Solar
Based in Des Plaines, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
#7 Certasun
Based in Buffalo Grove, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1582 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Based in Naperville, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 Ilumen Solar
Based in Crystal Lake, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4 N Hillview Dr C, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Antioch, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 372 North Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
#11 SUNRISE SOLAR
Based in Willowbrook, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 825 75th St UNIT E, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Based in Highland Park, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1376 Cavell Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
#13 SunPower®
Based in Vernon Hills, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 200 N Fairway Dr Ste 180, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Burlington, 39 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,754 Google reviews, the most in Carpentersville.
- 5.0★ from 1,754 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 857 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington, WI 53105
#15 Semper Solr
Based in Rolling Meadows, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3701 W Algonquin Rd Suite 1020, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Based in Darien, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crest Hill, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 GoSolar
Based in Cicero, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Skokie, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4939 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Based in Barrington, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 118 Barrington Commons Ct Ste 222, Barrington, IL 60010
#21 AweSun Power
Based in Downers Grove, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 TruHome Pros
Based in Elgin, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 715 Tollgate Rd H, Elgin, IL 60123
Based in Franklin Park, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9230 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
#24 Tesla Solar
Based in Libertyville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1121 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
#25 WindSoleil
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 401 N Trumbull Ave # D, Chicago, IL 60624
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 134 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Greencore Solar, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Illinois Solar Express, LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (31) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Illinois Solar Power | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Atlas Solar Advisors | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | 29 mi |
| 30 | Unity Solar Group | 54 | 4.8★ (107) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Advanced Power USA | 53 | 5.0★ (17) | 20 mi |
| 32 | YourSolarHelp | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Elegant Solar Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 34 | Freedom Forever | 53 | 4.0★ (239) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Greenlink Energy Solutions | 53 | 4.9★ (203) | 40 mi |
| 36 | My Window Washing | 53 | 4.9★ (219) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Solar by Dave Stanton | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 30 mi |
| 38 | Global Adjusting & Construction | 53 | 4.9★ (178) | 12 mi |
| 39 | Solar Services | 53 | 4.9★ (11) | 18 mi |
| 40 | RxSun | 53 | 4.8★ (121) | 33 mi |
| 41 | Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (178) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Neighborhood Electric Inc | 52 | 4.9★ (98) | 18 mi |
| 43 | Aurora Solar Panel Installers | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | 27 mi |
| 44 | Fibonacci Energy LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | 6 mi |
| 45 | Aeos Energy | 52 | 4.3★ (18) | 21 mi |
| 46 | Grand Solar & Environmental | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 29 mi |
| 47 | My Window Washing | 52 | 4.9★ (164) | 15 mi |
| 48 | Windfree Solar Co | 52 | 4.6★ (107) | 28 mi |
| 49 | Sige Solar | 52 | 4.6★ (30) | 21 mi |
| 50 | Reficiency Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (37) | 24 mi |
Also serving Carpentersville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACSS Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| All Energy Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Apollo Solar Energies | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Caliber Energy LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Carlson Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Continental Energy Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Evo Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Global SunPower | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| JD Pro Electric INC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Mammoth Roofing and Solar, Alsip, IL | 4.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| NXT Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Poltech Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Real Solar Incentives | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Solar Connections International | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Solar SmartRoof by Powur | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Solarmark Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| TruLight-Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| USA Clean Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Carpentersville?
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 Carpentersville solar installers
We scored 134 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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 |
Solar installers in Carpentersville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Carpentersville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Carpentersville, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tron Solar (#2) and Smart Sky Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 134 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Carpentersville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 134 solar installers serving Carpentersville, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Carpentersville are open 24/7?
14 ranked solar installers in Carpentersville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#8) and Ananta Energy Source (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Carpentersville work on weekends?
80 of 134 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Smart Sky Solar (#3) and Technique Tinting (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Carpentersville?
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 Carpentersville solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 134 rated solar installers in Carpentersville is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. Burlington Fireplace & Solar has the most, 1,754 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Carpentersville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 134 solar installers serving Carpentersville.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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