64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, the most in Champaign.
- 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1902 Fox Dr Suite 29, Champaign, IL 61820
Best Solar Installers in Champaign, IL (2026)
14 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Champaign: Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Atlas Total Home, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Sharper iron Developers, 114 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked after Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Champaign solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Champaign at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 64 | 4.9★ (830) | Champaign | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Atlas Total Home | 59 | 4.9★ (88) | Danville, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Route 66 Solar | 58 | 4.8★ (70) | Champaign | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sangamon Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Champaign | Evenings | — |
| 5 | New Prairie Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Urbana, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Community Solar Representatives | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Big Lake, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 54 | 3.7★ (6) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Harvest Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Champaign | — | — |
| 9 | Sharper iron Developers | 53 | 5.0★ (114) | Bloomington, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Firefly Energy | 52 | 5.0★ (13) | Springfield, 33 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 14 best solar installers in Champaign, 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.
Based in Danville, 32 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2603 Georgetown Rd, Westville, IL 61883
Based in Champaign
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1807 S Neil St Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820
Based in Champaign
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 807 Dennison Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
Based in Urbana, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2005 N Linview Ave Unit D, Urbana, IL 61801
Based in Big Lake, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Champaign
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3302 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61822
Based in Champaign
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2901 Boardwalk Dr Suite E – H, Champaign, IL 61822
Based in Bloomington, 37 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 Firefly Energy
Based in Springfield, 33 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Champaign
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1069 County Rd 900 E, Champaign, IL 61822
Based in Urbana, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2005 N Linview Ave Ste. A, Urbana, IL 61801
#13 AMS INC.
Based in Clinton, 38 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 217 E Main St, Clinton, IL 61727
Based in Douglas, 36 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Champaign
9 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 Things Roofing And Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| chambersnetworkllc | 2 mi | |
| Crown Exteriors & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | In Champaign | |
| Excel Energy | 28 mi | |
| PV Precision Systems | 29 mi | |
| Smith Solar Advantage | 5.0★ (2) | In Champaign |
| Solar Energy Solutions | In Champaign | |
| Surge Commercial Solar | 38 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Champaign?
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 Champaign solar installers
We scored 14 Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Champaign?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Champaign, IL is Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Atlas Total Home (#2) and Route 66 Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 14 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Champaign?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 solar installers serving Champaign, IL. 6 of them are based in Champaign; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Champaign are open 24/7?
5 ranked solar installers in Champaign post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#1), Atlas Total Home (#2) and Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Champaign work on weekends?
7 of 14 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#1), Atlas Total Home (#2) and Community Solar Representatives (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Champaign?
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 Champaign solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated solar installers in Champaign is 4.9★, with a median of 31 reviews. Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar has the most, 830 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Champaign count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Champaign 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 Champaign
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 solar installers serving Champaign.
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