38 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Gold Path Solar, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Atlas Power Global, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Blue Raven Solar, 425 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #3.
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38 Columbus solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold Path Solar | 62 | 5.0★ (234) | Dublin, 11 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ohio Power Solutions, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (82) | Columbus | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Blue Raven Solar | 61 | 4.3★ (425) | Upper Arlington, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Atlas Power Global | 60 | 5.0★ (29) | Columbus | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | One Nation Solar | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | SolShine Solar Solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (24) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | EcoHouse Solar | 59 | 4.9★ (75) | Columbus | — | — |
| 8 | Bristlewood Roofing and Siding | 58 | 5.0★ (212) | Pataskala, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Gemini Solar LLC | 58 | 3.6★ (25) | Grandview Heights, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | YellowLite - Solar Installers in Columbus, Ohio | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Dublin, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Arlington, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #5 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 Columbus
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grandview Heights, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Columbus
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Arlington, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Columbus
Ranked #18 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 Columbus
Ranked #19 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 Worthington, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westerville, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Brooklyn, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | SkyCharge Energy | 53 | 4.9★ (234) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Modern Energy | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Solar Tint | 52 | 4.8★ (25) | In Columbus |
| 29 | Better Ohio Solar Services LLC | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 33 mi |
| 30 | N3 Energy | 52 | 3.4★ (5) | In Columbus |
| 31 | Union Ridge Solar | 51 | 2.9★ (8) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Davis Electrical & Solar Services, LLC | 51 | 4.7★ (12) | 30 mi |
| 33 | Solar Gals | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 33 mi |
| 34 | Kinnard's LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (14) | 34 mi |
| 35 | Fairfield Solar Plus | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | 27 mi |
| 36 | Solar Panels Sunbury | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Ohio Solar Connection LLC | 49 | 4.2★ (15) | 33 mi |
| 38 | Veregy, LLC | 47 | 4.9★ (8) | In Columbus |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AltoSun Solar Systems | In Columbus | |
| Avalon Power | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Carbon Recall Columbus | 8 mi | |
| Design Energy | In Columbus | |
| Exel Solar US | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Green Rack Solar | 12 mi | |
| Kokosing Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Midwest Solar Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Ohio Solar Initiative | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Ohio Solar Sales | 3.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Solar Associates LLC | In Columbus | |
| Solar Brokers | 9 mi | |
| Solar Charge Controller Store | 10 mi | |
| Solar One | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Solarra Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Swiger Solar, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| The Metal Roofing Company Inc. | 4.3★ (90) | In Columbus |
| Tipping Point Renewable Energy | 14 mi | |
| Tulane Solar Systems | In Columbus | |
| Woodward Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio 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 |
We scored 38 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 |