61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–9 PM
Best Solar Installers in Cochrane, AB (2026)
50 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cochrane: Ark Renewable Energy, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lumier Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 50.
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Most-reviewed: Firefly Solar, 690 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Cochrane solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Calgary ranking. See Solar installers in Calgary
Top 10 solar installers in Cochrane at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ark Renewable Energy | 61 | 5.0★ (130) | Calgary, 27 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Firefly Solar | 61 | 4.8★ (690) | Calgary, 35 km away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Solar YYC | 59 | 4.9★ (511) | Calgary, 35 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Evalence Renewables | 58 | 5.0★ (93) | Calgary, 31 km away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Zeno Renewables - Calgary | 58 | 4.8★ (481) | Calgary, 36 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Northern PWR | 58 | 4.7★ (530) | Calgary, 35 km away | — | — |
| 7 | E-2 Solutions | Solar Panels & Installations Calgary | 58 | 5.0★ (58) | Calgary, 44 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Simply Renewable. | 58 | 4.9★ (37) | Calgary, 32 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | LUMI Renewables - Alberta | 57 | 5.0★ (77) | Calgary, 35 km away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Panel Upgrade Experts | 57 | 4.9★ (132) | Calgary, 31 km away | — | — |
The 50 best solar installers in Cochrane, 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 Calgary, 35 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 690 Google reviews, the most in Cochrane.
- 4.8★ from 690 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6020 2 St SE B5, Calgary, AB T2H 2L8
#3 Solar YYC
Based in Calgary, 35 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 511 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 511 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3915 8 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3A5
Based in Calgary, 31 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5723 10 St NE #222, Calgary, AB T2E 8W7
Based in Calgary, 36 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 481 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 481 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1200 59 Ave SE #350, Calgary, AB T2H 2M4
#6 Northern PWR
Based in Calgary, 35 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 530 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6940 Fisher Rd SE Unit 165, Calgary, AB T2H 0W3
Based in Calgary, 44 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 12159 44 St SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4H3
Based in Calgary, 32 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 330 5 Ave SW Suite 1800, Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
Based in Calgary, 35 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4030 8 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3A7
Based in Calgary, 31 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4838 Richard Rd SW #300, Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
#11 Lumier Solar
Based in Calgary, 31 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 620 36 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2L7
#12 EVOLVsolar
Based in Calgary, 46 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7350 110 Ave SE Unit #130, Calgary, AB T2C 3B8
#13 Solar Club
Based in Calgary, 34 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1316 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T3
#14 Orizon Energy
Based in Calgary, 37 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4312 Ogden Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V3
Based in Calgary, 39 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3645 48 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3N8
Based in Calgary, 43 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11198 42 St SE #119, Calgary, AB T2C 0J9
#17 Nova Renewables
Based in Calgary, 33 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1122 3 St SE ste 1906, Calgary, AB T2G 0E7
#18 Level Up Solar
Based in Calgary, 45 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 10 Wrangler Pl SE #11, Rocky View County, AB T1X 0L7
Based in Calgary, 38 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2880 45 Ave SE Unit 108, Calgary, AB T2B 3M1
#20 Flux Renewables
Based in Calgary, 36 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1915 Highfield Crescent SE Unit #5, Calgary, AB T2G 5M1
#21 Sol West Power
Based in Cochrane
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- Station Main, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A1
Based in Calgary, 38 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 10816 Macleod Trl SE 153, 440, Calgary, AB T2J 5N8
#23 Solar by Kuby
Based in Calgary, 39 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4519 35 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3K9
Based in Calgary, 36 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6030 5 St SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1L4
#25 Tenet Renewables
Based in Calgary, 31 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 500 4 Ave SW #2500, Calgary, AB T2P 2V6
How much do solar installers cost in Cochrane?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Cochrane. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Cochrane solar installers
We scored 50 Cochrane 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 Cochrane 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 Cochrane: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Cochrane?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Cochrane, AB is Ark Renewable Energy with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Firefly Solar (#2) and Solar YYC (#3) follow. We ranked 50 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Cochrane?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 solar installers serving Cochrane, AB. 1 of them is based in Cochrane; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Cochrane are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Cochrane posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Lumier Solar (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Cochrane work on weekends?
16 of 50 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ark Renewable Energy (#1), Firefly Solar (#2) and Evalence Renewables (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Cochrane?
Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Cochrane. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cochrane solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated solar installers in Cochrane is 5.0★, with a median of 32 reviews. Firefly Solar has the most, 690 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Cochrane count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Cochrane city centre, 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 Cochrane
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 solar installers serving Cochrane.
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