36 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbia: Broker Solar, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EcoGen America, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Sunpro Solar, 182 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #5.
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36 Columbia solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broker Solar | 93 | 4.9★ (103) | Lexington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SunPower® | 85 | 4.5★ (106) | Columbia | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | EcoGen America | 85 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Palmetto Energy Solutions | 85 | 4.8★ (24) | Concord, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sunpro Solar | 85 | 3.8★ (182) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Southeast Energy Resources | 84 | 5.0★ (15) | Charleston, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | South Coast Solar | 84 | 4.7★ (50) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 8 | Stellar Roofing and Solar - South Carolina | 83 | 4.9★ (8) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Renu Energy Solutions | 83 | 4.7★ (105) | Columbia | — | — |
| 10 | Elite Roof and Solar - Columbia | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 182 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (182).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 28 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian Trail, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gantt, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 35 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, 50 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 28 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill, 34 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews, 88 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Columbia, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Vision Solar | 74 | 3.5★ (8) | In Columbia |
| 27 | 3A LLC | 73 | 4.3★ (32) | 6 mi |
| 28 | Ion Solar - Columbia | 73 | 3.4★ (5) | In Columbia |
| 29 | Voltaic Solar Solutions | 73 | 4.1★ (9) | 38 mi |
| 30 | Solcius | 72 | 3.4★ (8) | 6 mi |
| 31 | Solar Chief | 71 | 3.5★ (22) | In Columbia |
| 32 | Alpha Omega Construction Group, Inc. | 70 | 4.7★ (15) | In Columbia |
| 33 | Warmac Energy | 70 | 4.6★ (9) | 28 mi |
| 34 | U-Save Solar & Construction LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | In Columbia |
| 35 | Apollo | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 36 | Hemphill & Associates Inc | 65 | 2.3★ (3) | In 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAROK | 4.9★ (946) | In Columbia |
| AP Sun Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Armour Roofing | 4.9★ (349) | In Columbia |
| Atlas Roofing and Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Bright Star Solar, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Carolina Solar Light & Tubular | In Columbia | |
| Erus Energy | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Fogel Services, Inc. | 4.8★ (86) | In Columbia |
| Genesis Energy Development LLC | In Columbia | |
| Gregory Electric Company, Inc. | 4.6★ (24) | In Columbia |
| M&M Photovoltaics | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| McGee's Home Solutions | 4.8★ (47) | In Columbia |
| Palmetto Pro Tint | 4.5★ (94) | In Columbia |
| Platinum Solar LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Power Roofs | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| RedWave SRE & Services | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Solar Foundations USA | 3.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Southern National Roofing | In Columbia | |
| SunVera Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Touchstone | 5.0★ (23) | In Columbia |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | 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) | October 2026 |
We scored 36 Columbia 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Columbia data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |