36 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chesterton: Priority Solar Installation, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Most-reviewed: Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC, 194 Google reviews at 3.2★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #17.
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36 Chesterton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priority Solar Installation | 56 | 4.9★ (61) | Chicago, 28 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | WindSoleil | 55 | 4.9★ (72) | Chicago, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | RxSun | 54 | 4.8★ (121) | Chicago, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Volt Home Pros | 54 | 4.9★ (62) | Frankfort, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Triumph Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | Tinley Park, 40 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Solar Professionals of Illinois | 54 | 4.8★ (24) | Richton Park, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Brilliant Solar Solutions, LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (15) | Valparaiso, 8 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 8 | FreeWorld Electric & Solar | 53 | 4.9★ (58) | Chicago, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ailey Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (57) | Chicago, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | BB&C Solar Enterprises | 52 | 4.5★ (15) | Frankfort, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 38 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 39 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinley Park, 40 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richton Park, 35 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 37 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 37 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midlothian, 36 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 194 Google reviews, the most in Chesterton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 36 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 38 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 36 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Headline Solar | 45 | 3.7★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 27 | Sunrun Solar | 45 | 2.3★ (3) | 38 mi |
| 28 | Tesla Solar Chicago | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 29 | Solar Winds Heating And Cooling LLC | 45 | 4.3★ (6) | 34 mi |
| 30 | SosaEcoSolar | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 34 mi |
| 31 | Chicago Solar Panels & Green Energy | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | 35 mi |
| 32 | Solar Installers Chicago | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
| 33 | Solar Installers Glenview | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 36 mi |
| 34 | Tesla Solar Chicago | 42 | 4.0★ (3) | 35 mi |
| 35 | GrimeOut | 40 | 5.0★ (3) | 39 mi |
| 36 | Solectric | 40 | 5.0★ (3) | 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 548 Energy | 35 mi | |
| Chicago Solar Installation Experts | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Cohesive Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Ekansh Services | 34 mi | |
| Mammoth Roofing and Solar, Alsip, IL | 4.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Midwest Solar Additions | 22 mi | |
| Midwest United Solar | 30 mi | |
| MSS INNOVATIONS | 33 mi | |
| NwiSun | In Chesterton | |
| Pivot Energy | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Rofa Solar | 34 mi | |
| Selenium Solar | 33 mi | |
| Sister Solar Services LLC | 33 mi | |
| Solar Power From Above | 18 mi | |
| Solar Us Shop | 4.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Sunrun south chicago solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| SunVest Solar LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Tellus Solar | 34 mi | |
| Tron Solar | 19 mi | |
| TruLight-Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 |
We scored 36 Chesterton 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 Chesterton 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 |