84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 257 Haywood Rd Suite 201, Asheville, NC 28806
Best Solar Installers in Cullowhee, NC (2026)
13 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cullowhee: Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Sugar Hollow Solar, 178 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Cullowhee solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Cullowhee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville | 84 | 5.0★ (82) | Asheville, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Renewable Efficiencys & Detailing | 77 | 5.0★ (6) | Asheville, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC | 76 | 4.4★ (14) | Waynesville, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Asheville Solar Company LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (34) | Fletcher, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sugar Hollow Solar | 74 | 4.8★ (178) | Asheville, 38 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Renu Energy Solutions | 74 | 4.8★ (30) | Asheville, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | STG Solar | 73 | 4.5★ (17) | Mills River, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Buckingham Electric Inc. | 72 | 4.9★ (163) | Asheville, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | DLV Roofing Systems | 71 | 4.7★ (166) | Mills River, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Power to the People | 71 | 4.8★ (138) | Asheville, 37 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best solar installers in Cullowhee, 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.
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 3:30 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
Based in Waynesville, 15 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 241 Brunswick Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786
Based in Fletcher, 38 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 39 American Way, Fletcher, NC 28732
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (178).
- 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 100 Westside Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 139 Glenn Bridge Rd, Arden, NC 28704
#7 STG Solar
Based in Mills River, 31 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 37 Grove Bridge Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Based in Asheville, 38 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, 163 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15 Glenn Bridge Rd Suite E, Arden, NC 28704
Based in Mills River, 35 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews, 166 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8 Brandy Branch Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
Based in Asheville, 37 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 138 Google reviews, 138 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 138 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7 Rumbough Pl, Asheville, NC 28806
#11 Pisgah Energy
Based in Asheville, 40 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 53 Asheland Ave STE 103, Asheville, NC 28801
Based in Asheville, 39 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 130 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801
#13 HAYNES Solar
Based in Asheville, 37 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 187 Deaverview Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Also serving Cullowhee
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A better solar solution | 40 mi | |
| B C's Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| BlueSky Solar | 39 mi | |
| Catamount Electric Inc. | 4.9★ (265) | In Cullowhee |
| Cypress Creek Renewables | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| L. Webb Electric | 4.9★ (37) | In Cullowhee |
| Renewable Design Associates, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Solar Contracting Services | 39 mi | |
| Solar Dynamics Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Solar Jack | 36 mi | |
| Summit Energy Group | 40 mi | |
| Thermacraft Energy Services LLC | 40 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Cullowhee?
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 |
How we ranked Cullowhee solar installers
We scored 13 Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee 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 |
Solar installers in Cullowhee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Cullowhee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Cullowhee, NC is Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Renewable Efficiencys & Detailing (#2) and Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 13 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Cullowhee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 solar installers serving Cullowhee, NC. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Cullowhee are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Cullowhee posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Cullowhee work on weekends?
2 of 13 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville (#1) and Renewable Efficiencys & Detailing (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Cullowhee?
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 Cullowhee solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated solar installers in Cullowhee is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Sugar Hollow Solar has the most, 178 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Cullowhee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cullowhee 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.
Update log for Cullowhee
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 solar installers serving Cullowhee.
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