213 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cheval: Lunex Power, CR Score 88/100; 4.7★ from 563 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Protek Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 213.
Most-reviewed: And Services, 10,363 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 213 ranked; ranked #5.
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213 Cheval solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 121 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 213 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lunex Power | 88 | 4.7★ (563) | Tampa, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Florida Electric & Solar | 88 | 5.0★ (800) | Tampa, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Protek Roofing & Solar | 87 | 4.9★ (1,052) | Tampa, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Fused Solar and Roofing | 86 | 5.0★ (30) | Odessa, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | And Services | 85 | 4.6★ (10,363) | Tampa, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Central Homes Roofing & Solar | 84 | 4.9★ (138) | Tampa, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Terra Astur LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (18) | Holiday, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Vinson Heating & Cooling. | 84 | 4.9★ (925) | Palm Harbor, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Red Bug Solar Solutions | 83 | 4.9★ (104) | Lakeland, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Universal Clean Energy | 83 | 4.8★ (48) | Land O' Lakes, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 availability: 4.7★ from 563 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 800 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,052 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10,363 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (10,363).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holiday, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Harbor, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 925 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dade City, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Port Richey, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 480 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 34 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 440 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holiday, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oldsmar, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wesley Chapel, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Harbor, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Port Richey, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunedin, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,117 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 213 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Energy Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Every Day Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Go Solar With Sunder | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| iConnectSolar | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Infinity Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| JDS Smart Power | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| McIntosh Solar Systems Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Parker Solar Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| ProSolar - Tampa | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Salvation Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Solar Energy Direct | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Solar Energy Tampa FL | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Solar Installer USA. | 4.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Solar is Smart | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Solar Panel Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Solar Solutionsrus Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Solarbridge | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| SolarCo FL | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Tampa ABM Office | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Unicity Solar Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida 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 213 Cheval 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 Cheval 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 |