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Best Solar Installers in College Park, MD (2026)

198 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in College Park: Uprise Solar and Roofing, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Maryland Community Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 198.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 198 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

198 College Park solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 115 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 198 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Germantown ranking. See Solar installers in Germantown

Top 10 solar installers in College Park at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in College Park at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Uprise Solar and Roofing895.0★ (65)Washington, D.C., 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Maryland Community Solar885.0★ (95)Columbia, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3American Home Contractors884.9★ (3,700)Washington, D.C., 12 mi away24/7Most reviews
4EDGE Energy874.8★ (56)Washington, D.C., 8 mi away24/7—
5EDGE Energy864.9★ (87)Reston, 23 mi away24/7—
6City Renewables864.9★ (94)Washington, D.C., 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Revolution Solar854.9★ (530)Washington, D.C., 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8PanelesSolaresenUSA.com855.0★ (153)Elkridge, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
9American Home Contractors844.9★ (2,385)Chantilly, 28 mi away24/7—
10GreenBrilliance844.4★ (371)Herndon, 26 mi away24/7—

The 198 best solar installers in College Park, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Based in Washington, D.C., 8 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 M St SE #600, Washington, DC 20003
  2. Based in Reston, 23 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #100, Reston, VA 20191
  3. Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
  4. Based in Washington, D.C., 7 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
  5. Based in Elkridge, 16 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    7530 Washington Blvd Suite G, Elkridge, MD 21075
  6. Based in Herndon, 26 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13655 Dulles Technology Dr Suite 130, Herndon, VA 20171
  7. Based in Washington, D.C., 1 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6500 Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD 20782
  8. Based in Goddard, 5 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8500 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, North Englewood, MD 20785
  9. Based in Beltsville, 6 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6854 Distribution Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705
  10. Based in Gaithersburg, 17 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7404 Lindbergh Dr suite g, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  11. Based in Columbia, 17 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste. 214, Columbia, MD 21044
  12. Based in Washington, D.C., 18 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    313 Najoles Rd Ste P, Millersville, MD 21108
  13. Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1140 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  14. Based in Baltimore, 24 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3600 Commerce Dr Suite 601, Baltimore, MD 21227
  15. Based in Laurel, 8 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 839 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14880 Sweitzer Ln suite a, Laurel, MD 20707
  16. Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Office #8, Washington, DC 20002
  17. Based in Baltimore, 26 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6340 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21207
  18. Based in Laurel, 10 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    20725, 324 Main St #518, Laurel, MD 20707
  19. Based in Bowie, 8 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    9701 Apollo Dr, Bowie, MD 20721

How much do solar installers cost in College Park?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maryland with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in College Park?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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

How we ranked College Park solar installers

We scored 198 College Park 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn College Park data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in College Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in College Park?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in College Park, MD is Uprise Solar and Roofing with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Maryland Community Solar (#2) and American Home Contractors (#3) follow. We ranked 198 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in College Park?

ContractorsRanked ranks 198 solar installers serving College Park, MD. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in College Park are open 24/7?

31 ranked solar installers in College Park post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Uprise Solar and Roofing (#1), Maryland Community Solar (#2) and American Home Contractors (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in College Park work on weekends?

115 of 198 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Uprise Solar and Roofing (#1), Maryland Community Solar (#2) and American Home Contractors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in College Park?

Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Maryland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do College Park solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 198 rated solar installers in College Park is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. American Home Contractors has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside College Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the College Park city center, 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 College Park

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 198 solar installers serving College Park.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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