45 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbia: JK Mechanical, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hurley Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 45.
Most-reviewed: Ethical Energy Solar, 789 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 45 ranked after JK Mechanical; ranked #2.
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45 Columbia solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JK Mechanical | 60 | 4.9★ (1,332) | Willow Street, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ethical Energy Solar | 60 | 4.9★ (789) | York, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Solarity Energy Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (74) | Harrisburg, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Green Way Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Mount Joy, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Hurley Electric | 57 | 4.8★ (609) | Schlusser, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Bright Eye Solar | 57 | 4.7★ (116) | Lancaster, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Zimmerman's Roofing | 57 | 4.9★ (556) | New Holland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Paradise Energy Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (162) | Willow Street, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Iddings Electric Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (276) | New Holland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Trinity Solar | 55 | 4.4★ (206) | Harrisburg, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 789 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schlusser, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Holland, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 556 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willow Street, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Holland, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 276 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 34 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampstead, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Hill, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Hill, 28 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Hill, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 26 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Cumberland, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 781 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Hill, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | East To West Solar and Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Coral Reef Partners, LLC | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Solar Renewable Energy, LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (5) | 26 mi |
| 29 | Emerald Energy Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 39 mi |
| 30 | Advanced Solar Ideas | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 49 | 4.1★ (45) | 39 mi |
| 32 | Electric Medic | 48 | 4.8★ (34) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Baugh Electric LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (25) | 24 mi |
| 34 | KC Green Energy | 48 | 4.5★ (38) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Trifecta Solar | 47 | 5.0★ (11) | 36 mi |
| 36 | Kautz Construction | 47 | 4.9★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 37 | Square One Solutions | 46 | 4.8★ (65) | 30 mi |
| 38 | Komfort Keepers | 46 | 4.1★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 39 | F.W. Behler, LLC | 46 | 4.0★ (22) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Ferris Electric, Solar & General Contracting | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Iron Peak Construction LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 42 | J S Electric, John Swartz | 45 | 5.0★ (44) | 39 mi |
| 43 | McClure Company | 44 | 5.0★ (12) | 29 mi |
| 44 | Barnhart Electric, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (11) | 28 mi |
| 45 | Vaccaro Electric Co, Inc. | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 31 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Solar Inspection and Maintenance | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| American Electric Solar, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Aquaworks Enterprises LLC | 16 mi | |
| Clark EcoEnergy | 15 mi | |
| EcoGen America | 14 mi | |
| EnLight.Energy | 4.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| GreenBrilliance | 3.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Habib Technologies | 12 mi | |
| Infinity Green LLC. | In Columbia | |
| LGCY Power | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| McClure Company | 2.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Sky Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Smart Solar Solutions LLC | 9 mi | |
| Solar Madness | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Solar Master Pro LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Solar Sunmax | 1 mi | |
| SolarwithJG | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Sunshine Solar power | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Trifecta Solar LLC | 10 mi | |
| US Solar Development, Inc. | 7 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Pennsylvania with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 45 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 |