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Best Solar Installers in Columbia, MO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Titan Ridge Roofing and Solar, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Air & Water Solutions, 62 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #5.

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

10 Columbia solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Titan Ridge Roofing and Solar615.0★ (24)Columbia24/7Overall
2Green Leaf Solar595.0★ (12)ColumbiaSat—
3Missouri Solar Solutions585.0★ (24)Fulton, 21 mi awaySat—
4Modern Power LLC565.0★ (5)ColumbiaSat—
5Air & Water Solutions554.7★ (62)Columbia—Most reviews
6Solar Sam543.4★ (28)ColumbiaSat—
7Dogwood Solar545.0★ (15)Columbia——
8Missouri Solar Applications514.5★ (8)Jefferson City, 30 mi away——
9Green Home Systems502.0★ (4)Jefferson City, 27 mi awaySat—
10Gooch Electric LLC495.0★ (24)Jefferson City, 26 mi away——

The 10 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.

  1. Based in Columbia

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1406 B, Lakeview Ave, Columbia, MO 65201
  2. Based in Columbia

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    500 E Walnut St #105, Columbia, MO 65201
  3. Based in Columbia

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews.

    • 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3700 Interstate 70 Dr SE Suite 100-102, Columbia, MO 65201
  4. Based in Columbia

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1501 Creekwood Pkwy #110, Columbia, MO 65202
  5. Based in Jefferson City, 27 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Emerald Ln, Jefferson City, MO 65109
  6. Based in Jefferson City, 26 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    618 Apache Trail, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Also serving Columbia

5 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.

Unranked solar installers serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
M & H SolarIn Columbia
Missouri Solar ApplicationsIn Columbia
Missouri Solar Energy Industries AssociationIn Columbia
Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy7 mi
Sun Solar Columbia5.0★ (1)In Columbia

How much do solar installers cost in Columbia?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Columbia?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,570$30,060$32,700Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Columbia solar installers

We scored 10 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

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, MO is Titan Ridge Roofing and Solar with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Green Leaf Solar (#2) and Missouri Solar Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 10 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 10 solar installers serving Columbia, MO. 6 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Columbia are open 24/7?

1 ranked solar installer in Columbia posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Titan Ridge Roofing and Solar (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Columbia work on weekends?

6 of 10 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Titan Ridge Roofing and Solar (#1), Green Leaf Solar (#2) and Missouri Solar Solutions (#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 $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Missouri. 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 10 rated solar installers in Columbia is 5.0★, with a median of 20 reviews. Air & Water Solutions has the most, 62 reviews, and ranks #5. 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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 solar installers serving Columbia.