49 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Charles Town: GreenBrilliance, CR Score 57/100; 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EDGE Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 2,385 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #3.
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49 Charles Town solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GreenBrilliance | 57 | 4.4★ (371) | Herndon, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | EDGE Energy | 57 | 4.9★ (87) | Reston, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | American Home Contractors | 56 | 4.9★ (2,385) | Chantilly, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Benfield Electric Co. of Virginia | 54 | 4.9★ (730) | Manassas, 40 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Red Rock Farms | 54 | 4.8★ (27) | Thurmont, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sky NRG Solar Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (66) | Reston, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Shanco Roofing | 53 | 4.9★ (401) | Gaithersburg, 39 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Glim Solar LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (58) | Gaithersburg, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Solarsimple | 53 | 5.0★ (66) | Front Royal, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Solar Solutions For All LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (11) | Leesburg, 20 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 36 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chantilly, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,385 Google reviews, the most in Charles Town.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 40 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 730 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thurmont, 33 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 36 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 39 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 36 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal, 31 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leesburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 37 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 31 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hagerstown, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chantilly, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Garage door supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hagerstown, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 26 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 28 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charles Town
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 37 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 27 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 39 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksburg, 28 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 563 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 26 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 36 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 37 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Prospect Solar LLC | 49 | 4.1★ (26) | 30 mi |
| 27 | Nationwide Energy Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 26 mi |
| 28 | Eastern Exteriors, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (89) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Trinity Wiring Solutions, LLC | 49 | 4.7★ (443) | 35 mi |
| 30 | NVB Contracting | 49 | 4.9★ (124) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Homefix | 49 | 4.9★ (186) | 37 mi |
| 32 | 4i Energy LLC | 48 | 4.8★ (9) | 37 mi |
| 33 | Mosaic Home Remodeling DBA Capital Property Restoration | 48 | 4.9★ (37) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Vesta Home Energy | 48 | 5.0★ (49) | 31 mi |
| 35 | Home Tech Exterior | 48 | 4.7★ (220) | 40 mi |
| 36 | Standard Solar Inc. | 47 | 4.5★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 37 | Legacy Roofing & Solar, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 36 mi |
| 38 | ARHT Home Solutions | 47 | 5.0★ (160) | 40 mi |
| 39 | On Call Contracting Group | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 40 | Tesla Solar | 46 | 1.6★ (7) | 40 mi |
| 41 | Mason's Pressure & Soft Washing | 46 | 5.0★ (42) | 37 mi |
| 42 | Northeast Construction Inc, NCI | 46 | 4.9★ (32) | 36 mi |
| 43 | A1 Titan Service And Sales | 45 | 4.3★ (40) | 31 mi |
| 44 | Beyond Exteriors | 45 | 4.7★ (73) | 35 mi |
| 45 | BRAM Electric | 44 | 4.8★ (22) | 31 mi |
| 46 | Wil the Roofer | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 47 | Evergreen Solar Service | 44 | 1.0★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 48 | MDZ General Services | 44 | 5.0★ (12) | 40 mi |
| 49 | Thos C Johnson Inc | 43 | 4.7★ (9) | 39 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Contracting, Inc. | 3.5★ (11) | In Charles Town |
| Berkeley Home Technologies | 14 mi | |
| CASA Energy | 33 mi | |
| ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS LLC | 21 mi | |
| Enerone Group | 34 mi | |
| Fesco Energy | 25 mi | |
| Home Source Solar | 21 mi | |
| Infinergy Wind and Solar of Germantown | 34 mi | |
| IREA | 36 mi | |
| Lightility | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Raynora Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| RNR Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Simply Remodel Group | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Solar Eclipse Glass Tinting, Inc. | 20 mi | |
| Solar Shampoo Panel | 25 mi | |
| Solari Solar Power | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| SONERGY USA | 26 mi | |
| Universal Solar Energy System | 21 mi | |
| Vesta-NOW | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Zolar Clean Energy | 32 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for West Virginia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 49 Charles Town 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 23, 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 Charles Town 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 |