27 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Conover: Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, CR Score 84/100; 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #7.
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27 Conover solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory | 84 | 4.8★ (136) | Hickory, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Roof and Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (159) | Davidson, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | RenoSimplicity Roofing & Restoration | 78 | 5.0★ (64) | Huntersville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Peak Roofing & Solar | 78 | 4.8★ (89) | Greer, 37 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | SunPower® | 76 | 4.5★ (407) | Charlotte, 38 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Reliable Solar Mount Holly | 76 | 5.0★ (25) | Belmont, 31 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Palmetto Solar | 73 | 4.2★ (2,831) | Charlotte, 40 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | BYLD Solar | 73 | 4.5★ (91) | Charlotte, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Renewable Energy Group | 72 | 4.5★ (58) | Charlotte, 40 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | BlackCat Solar Inc | 72 | 5.0★ (30) | Mooresville, 24 mi away | Evenings | — |
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: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Davidson, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 37 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 31 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 40 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,831).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 40 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 189 Google reviews, 189 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aventura, 34 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 37 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 445 Google reviews, 445 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 31 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 35 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornelius, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | DCE Solar | 61 | 4.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Greenheck TAP | 60 | 4.4★ (19) | 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Rate Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Best Solar Now LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Blue Pacific Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Conover Solar Park | In Conover | |
| Flash Solar, LLC | In Conover | |
| Green Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Innovate Energy Group | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Lux Solar, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Pine Gate Renewables | 1.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| PRECISION PLUMBING OF TROUTMAN | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Progressive Electric Company | In Conover | |
| RCI Energy Services | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Reficiency Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Renewable Energy Integration Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Rust Mechanical, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Solar and Roofing of America | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Solar Farm | In Conover | |
| Solar Plant | In Conover | |
| Solar Products | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| T&T SOLAR | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North 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 27 Conover 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 Conover 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 |