60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
- 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2006 Sierra Pkwy, Arnold, MO 63010
Best Solar Installers in Columbia, IL (2026)
59 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbia: Bates Electric, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Streib Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Brda Electric, 817 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 59 ranked after Bates Electric; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 Columbia solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 59 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bates Electric | 60 | 4.8★ (1,366) | Arnold, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Streib Company | 59 | 4.9★ (679) | St. Louis, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | St. Louis, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AMA ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | 56 | 4.0★ (8) | Sappington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Astrawatt Solar | 55 | 4.7★ (47) | Olivette, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | StraightUp Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (128) | St. Louis, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Sun Solar Illinois | 55 | 4.6★ (77) | East Saint Louis, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SunSent Solar | 55 | 4.6★ (106) | Saint Charles, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Route 66 Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (119) | Edwardsville, 28 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Freedom Forever | 54 | 4.7★ (117) | Mascoutah, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 59 best solar installers in Columbia, 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 St. Louis, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 679 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 679 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9225 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126
Based in St. Louis, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5850 Macklind Ave #245, St. Louis, MO 63109
Based in Sappington, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Concord Ln, Sappington, MO 63128
Based in Olivette, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 9647 Dielman Rock Island Industrl Dr, Olivette, MO 63132
Based in St. Louis, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11696 Lilburn Park Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146
Based in East Saint Louis, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11 Industrial Dr, Sauget, IL 62206
Based in Saint Charles, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 106 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1710 Scherer Pkwy, St Charles, MO 63303
Based in Edwardsville, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2110 Troy Rd Suite B1, Edwardsville, IL 62025
#10 Freedom Forever
Based in Mascoutah, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9237 Beller Dr Suite B, Mascoutah, IL 62258
Based in Bridgeton, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 13730 Shoreline Ct E, Earth City, MO 63045
#12 Solar R&R Kings
Based in East Saint Louis, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
#13 Solar City STL
Based in St. Louis, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5526 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63123
#14 Brda Electric
Based in Ballwin, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1758 Chase Dr, Fenton, MO 63026
#15 proSOLAR
Based in Ballwin, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1710 Fenpark Dr Suite 475, Fenton, MO 63026
Based in Saint Charles, 30 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 201 Hughes Ln, St Charles, MO 63301
Based in Barnhart, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1035 Frisco Hollows Rd, Imperial, MO 63052
Based in Saint Charles, 28 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 119 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301
Based in Mascoutah, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 516 S Jefferson St, Mascoutah, IL 62258
Based in Kirkwood, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 101 W Argonne Dr #182, Kirkwood, MO 63122
#21 SunKey Solar
Based in St. Louis, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 12747 Olive Blvd Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141
#22 EFS Energy
Based in St. Louis, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2055 Craigshire Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
#23 SunSent Solar
Based in Fairview Heights, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 134 St Clair Square Unit T-64, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Based in Saint Peters, 30 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1236 Jungermann Rd D, St Peters, MO 63376
#25 eEquals Solar
Based in Edwardsville, 29 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 140 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 201 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Solar installers ranked #26 to #50
#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 59 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Brda Electric | 51 | 4.9★ (154) | 12 mi |
| 27 | BKJ Solar | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 26 mi |
| 28 | Constructors 911 | 51 | 4.9★ (158) | 12 mi |
| 29 | ARF Solar LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (28) | 33 mi |
| 30 | GRID LLC | 51 | 4.7★ (14) | 36 mi |
| 31 | All Green Energy | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Skyline Roofing & Solar | 50 | 4.8★ (19) | 6 mi |
| 33 | GreenWay Financial & Energy Solutions | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 30 mi |
| 34 | SunSent | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 31 mi |
| 35 | LVG Electrical & Communications | 50 | 4.9★ (75) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Solarize | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 37 | B-Raines Slate & Solar Roofing Co. | 50 | 4.4★ (19) | 16 mi |
| 38 | ECOcentrix | 49 | 5.0★ (60) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Pyramid Electrical Contractors, Inc. | 49 | 3.5★ (24) | 17 mi |
| 40 | Solar Luxury LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 21 mi |
| 41 | RoofTek | 49 | 4.9★ (28) | 19 mi |
| 42 | Statewide Solar | 49 | 2.3★ (3) | 29 mi |
| 43 | AKA Solar LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 28 mi |
| 44 | Solar Pals | 49 | 4.7★ (15) | 39 mi |
| 45 | 3MG Roofing & Solar | 48 | 4.7★ (14) | 27 mi |
| 46 | Midwest Solar Solutions | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 47 | five stars electric and solar LLC | 48 | 3.2★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 48 | RENAISSANCE Historic Exteriors | 48 | 4.8★ (39) | 17 mi |
| 49 | Exceptional Electric | 47 | 5.0★ (16) | 9 mi |
| 50 | Martin Roofing & Solar | 47 | 4.3★ (24) | 22 mi |
Also serving Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Patriot Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Azimuth Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| C a Jones Inc | 3.0★ (4) | In Columbia |
| Cardinal Roofing & Solar Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Gardner Capital | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| GoSolar | 1.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Grandinetti Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Lafser & Associates, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Midamerica Solar LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Oncore Solar STL | 13 mi | |
| Pivot Energy | 13 mi | |
| Premier Energy Group | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Roof Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Solar City STL Illinois | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| SolarIsland Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| STL Solar Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Supreme Solar Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| The Power Company | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Trost Plastics: Fence & Deck Company | 4.7★ (59) | In Columbia |
| US Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Columbia?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois 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 |
How we ranked Columbia solar installers
We scored 59 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Columbia, IL is Bates Electric with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Streib Company (#2) and Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 59 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 59 solar installers serving Columbia, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Columbia are open 24/7?
7 ranked solar installers in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bates Electric (#1), Streib Company (#2) and Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Columbia work on weekends?
24 of 59 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bates Electric (#1), Streib Company (#2) and Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Columbia?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Columbia solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated solar installers in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Bates Electric has the most, 1,366 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 solar installers serving Columbia.
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