61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, the most in Courtenay.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Best Solar Installers in Courtenay, BC (2026)
8 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Courtenay: Coastline Property Service, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Greencoast Power, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Small Planet Energy Inc, 65 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked after Coastline Property Service; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Courtenay solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Campbell River ranking. See Solar installers in Campbell River
Top 8 solar installers in Courtenay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastline Property Service | 61 | 5.0★ (145) | Courtenay | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Netzero-Solar Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Colwood, 13 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Island Valley Electrical | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Courtenay | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Terratek Energy West Coast | 54 | 4.0★ (16) | Campbell River, 46 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Small Planet Energy Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (65) | Campbell River, 42 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Coast Solar Solutions | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Nanaimo, 62 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Greencoast Power | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | North Cowichan, 62 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Southwest Solar and Heating | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | Colwood, 62 km away | — | — |
The 8 best solar installers in Courtenay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Colwood, 13 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Courtenay
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1586 A Elm Ave, Comox, BC V9M 2G6
Based in Campbell River, 46 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
Based in Campbell River, 42 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 674 Homewood Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 3N5
Based in Nanaimo, 62 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in North Cowichan, 62 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Colwood, 62 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do solar installers cost in Courtenay?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Courtenay. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Courtenay solar installers
We scored 8 Courtenay 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 Courtenay 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 |
Solar installers in Courtenay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Courtenay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Courtenay, BC is Coastline Property Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Netzero-Solar Inc (#2) and Island Valley Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 8 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Courtenay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 solar installers serving Courtenay, BC. 2 of them are based in Courtenay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Courtenay are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Courtenay posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Greencoast Power (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Courtenay work on weekends?
3 of 8 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coastline Property Service (#1), Island Valley Electrical (#3) and Greencoast Power (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Courtenay?
Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Courtenay. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Courtenay solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated solar installers in Courtenay is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Coastline Property Service has the most, 145 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Courtenay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Courtenay city centre, 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.
Update log for Courtenay
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 solar installers serving Courtenay.
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