22 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clemson: Clear View Pressure Washing, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Feazel Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: U.S. Energy Solutions, 147 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 22 ranked after Clear View Pressure Washing; ranked #18.
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22 Clemson solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear View Pressure Washing | 84 | 5.0★ (186) | Anderson, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Feazel Roofing | 82 | 4.9★ (111) | Greenville, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Perfection Solar | 82 | 5.0★ (14) | Greenville, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Gold Path Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (43) | Greenville, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | KEE Roofing & Solar | 80 | 4.9★ (105) | Greenville, 26 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Elek Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (15) | Clemson | — | — |
| 7 | Statewide Roofing Specialist | 78 | 4.7★ (12) | Greenville, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Firefly Construction Group Inc. | 77 | 4.8★ (132) | Piedmont, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Detail Solar LLC | 77 | 4.9★ (60) | Taylors, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Upstate Solar LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Greenville, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (186).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 35 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 26 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 32 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 26 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, 105 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemson
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 26 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piedmont, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, 132 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 33 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 32 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Gantt, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 26 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 29 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Greenville, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 31 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 30 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, 147 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Five Forks, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Berea, 36 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Inn, 28 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Solar & Roofing Greenville | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| bestbuiltsouth solar | 16 mi | |
| Carolina Solar By the Sunshine | 24 mi | |
| Carolina Stellar Solar | 28 mi | |
| Composite Solar | 28 mi | |
| Earthwave Renewables | 27 mi | |
| EcoGen America | 27 mi | |
| Foothills Solar Plus | 24 mi | |
| Georgia Solar and Generators | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Green NRG | 1.5★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Greenville Solar | 28 mi | |
| Greenville Solar Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Gregory Electric Company, Inc. | 26 mi | |
| Highland Rigs | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| S-Tek Building Solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| SC Solar | 7 mi | |
| Socterra | 26 mi | |
| Solar Energy Partners Greenville | 25 mi | |
| Southern Current LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Upstate Solar | 29 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina 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 22 Clemson 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 Clemson 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 |