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Best Solar Installers in Cornelius, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cornelius: Elite Roof and Solar, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bluewhale Powerwash LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #12.

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

46 Cornelius solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Concord ranking. See Solar installers in Concord

Top 10 solar installers in Cornelius at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Cornelius at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Elite Roof and Solar875.0★ (159)Davidson, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Bluewhale Powerwash LLC825.0★ (192)Mint Hill, 21 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte814.9★ (76)Charlotte, 19 mi away24/7—
4RenoSimplicity Roofing & Restoration815.0★ (64)Huntersville, 6 mi away24/7—
5Alpha Energy814.7★ (104)High Point, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6SunPower®804.5★ (407)Charlotte, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory804.8★ (136)Hickory, 31 mi away24/7—
8Peak Roofing & Solar804.8★ (89)Greer, 27 mi away24/7—
9Reliable Solar Mount Holly795.0★ (25)Belmont, 16 mi away24/7—
10Solar Boy Energy784.4★ (32)Charlotte, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 46 best solar installers in Cornelius, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Alpha Energy

    Based in High Point, 23 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Alpha Energy(336) 355-0031

  6. #6 SunPower®

    Based in Charlotte, 14 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 AM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8301 University Executive Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
    View profile for SunPower®(800) 377-4480

  10. #10 Solar Boy Energy

    Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3214 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
    View profile for Solar Boy Energy(980) 900-7726

  12. #12 Palmetto Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,831).

    • 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1616 Camden Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Palmetto Solar(855) 339-1831

  13. #13 Renu Energy Solutions

    Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Pressley Rd STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for Renu Energy Solutions(704) 525-6767

  14. #14 Sun Service Specialists

    Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Pressley Rd Suite 100-C, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for Sun Service Specialists(888) 585-7861

  15. #15 BYLD Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 18 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1213 W Morehead St Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28208
    View profile for BYLD Solar(704) 286-6050

  16. #16 Renewable Energy Group

    Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1300 South Blvd Unit D, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Renewable Energy Group(980) 505-0047

  18. #18 BlackCat Solar Inc

    Based in Mooresville, 7 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
    View profile for BlackCat Solar Inc(704) 775-6514

  19. #19 Rose Energy LLC

    Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6135 Park S Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
    View profile for Rose Energy LLC(864) 907-5116

  23. #23 Solorax

    Based in Aventura, 15 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Solorax(954) 278-8955

  25. #25 Air 72 HVAC

    Based in Matthews, 26 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, 122 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13628 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
    View profile for Air 72 HVAC(704) 467-6717

How much do solar installers cost in Cornelius?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Cornelius?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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

How we ranked Cornelius solar installers

We scored 46 Cornelius 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cornelius data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Cornelius: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Cornelius?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Cornelius, NC is Elite Roof and Solar with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bluewhale Powerwash LLC (#2) and Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte (#3) follow. We ranked 46 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which solar installers in Cornelius are open 24/7?

8 ranked solar installers in Cornelius post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Roof and Solar (#1), Bluewhale Powerwash LLC (#2) and Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Cornelius work on weekends?

29 of 46 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Roof and Solar (#1), Bluewhale Powerwash LLC (#2) and Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Cornelius?

Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Cornelius solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 46 rated solar installers in Cornelius is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Palmetto Solar has the most, 2,831 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Cornelius count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cornelius 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.

Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Cornelius

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 solar installers serving Cornelius.

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