14 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Central Point: Smart Solar Energy Medford Oregon, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: True South Solar, 182 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
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14 Central Point solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Solar Energy Medford Oregon | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Central Point | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | True South Solar | 82 | 4.9★ (182) | Ashland, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Freedom Forever | 82 | 4.8★ (93) | Medford, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | SunPower® | 81 | 4.2★ (70) | Medford, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Stracker Solar | 79 | 4.3★ (6) | Ashland, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Solarman Company LLC. | 78 | 4.2★ (5) | Grants Pass, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Infinity Solar USA | 76 | 4.6★ (10) | Medford, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Solar Collection Inc | 75 | 3.7★ (3) | Talent, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sunworks Solar Inc. | 75 | 4.7★ (26) | Grants Pass, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Alternative Energy Systems Inc | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | Medford, 15 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (182).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Talent, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, 47 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Oregon 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 |
We scored 14 Central Point 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 Central Point 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 |