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Best overall in Dardenne Prairie: SunSent Solar, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 106 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Streib Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Bates Electric, 1,366 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #3.
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50 Dardenne Prairie solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SunSent Solar | 57 | 4.6★ (106) | Saint Charles, 11 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Streib Company | 57 | 4.9★ (679) | St. Louis, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bates Electric | 56 | 4.8★ (1,366) | Arnold, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Shinnova Home + Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Bridgeton, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | StraightUp Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (128) | St. Louis, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | ARC - Solar Energy & Electric Services | 56 | 4.8★ (104) | Saint Charles, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Astrawatt Solar | 55 | 4.7★ (47) | Olivette, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Solar Alliance Mission | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Saint Charles, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Ltd Solar Consulting and Roofing | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | St. Louis, 27 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ram Roofing and Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Saint Peters, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.6★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 679 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arnold, 31 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,366 Google reviews, the most in Dardenne Prairie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olivette, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 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 St. Louis, 27 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sappington, 26 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Saint Louis, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Wentzville, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in St. Louis, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 27 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florissant, 20 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 32 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Exceptional Electric | 51 | 4.9★ (381) | 22 mi |
| 27 | AKA Solar LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Sustainable Solar | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Valoa Solar | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Exceptional Energy Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (17) | 31 mi |
| 31 | ARF Solar LLC | 50 | 4.9★ (28) | 36 mi |
| 32 | Statewide Solar | 50 | 2.3★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Solar Luxury LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Legacy Farm Solar | 49 | 2.6★ (10) | 4 mi |
| 35 | B-Raines Slate & Solar Roofing Co. | 49 | 4.4★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 36 | Greenergy Solar and Generator | 49 | 2.7★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Constructors 911 | 49 | 4.9★ (158) | 25 mi |
| 38 | RoofTek | 49 | 4.9★ (28) | 20 mi |
| 39 | Brda Electric | 49 | 4.9★ (154) | 27 mi |
| 40 | ECOcentrix | 47 | 5.0★ (60) | 29 mi |
| 41 | LVG Electrical & Communications | 47 | 4.9★ (75) | 29 mi |
| 42 | RENAISSANCE Historic Exteriors | 47 | 4.8★ (39) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Skyline Roofing & Solar | 47 | 4.8★ (19) | 32 mi |
| 44 | five stars electric and solar LLC | 46 | 3.2★ (11) | 28 mi |
| 45 | Clean Smart USA | 45 | 5.0★ (24) | 33 mi |
| 46 | Building Systems Technologies LLC (BST-STL) | 44 | 4.8★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 47 | Day & Night Solar | 44 | 4.3★ (12) | 39 mi |
| 48 | Exceptional Electric | 44 | 5.0★ (16) | 32 mi |
| 49 | Cain Electric, Inc. | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 50 | Camp Electric + Engineering Inc. | 42 | 4.2★ (10) | 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Patriot Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Azimuth Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Cardinal Roofing & Solar Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Commercial LED Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Consumer Advocate Roofing & Solar Consulting | In Dardenne Prairie | |
| Energy Pro-USA | 12 mi | |
| Excel Commercial Solar | 4 mi | |
| Gardner Capital | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Go Solar St. Louis | 12 mi | |
| GoSolar | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Grandinetti Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lafser & Associates, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Midamerica Solar LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Missouri Solar Applications | 9 mi | |
| Roof Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Solar Assure | In Dardenne Prairie | |
| SolarCol | 14 mi | |
| SolarIsland Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| STL Solar Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Wentzville Solar | 7 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Missouri with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 50 Dardenne Prairie 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 Dardenne Prairie 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 |