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Best Solar Installers in Dartmouth, NS (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Dartmouth: Polaron Solar Energy, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 434 Google reviews.

  2. 25

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bergman Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #25 of 29.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Greenfoot Energy Solutions, 1,215 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #7.

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

29 Dartmouth solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 solar installers in Dartmouth at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Dartmouth at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Polaron Solar Energy604.7★ (434)Dartmouth—Overall
2Maritime Solar595.0★ (124)Dartmouth——
3Renewly Solar594.5★ (27)DartmouthSat · Sun · Evenings—
4HFX Solar Inc.595.0★ (88)Dartmouth——
5Stellr Solar585.0★ (25)DartmouthSat—
6Solar Ascent565.0★ (69)Halifax, 17 km away——
7Greenfoot Energy Solutions564.8★ (1,215)Dartmouth—Most reviews
8Alto Solar Inc..565.0★ (28)Dartmouth——
9Firefly Solar564.9★ (43)Halifax, 8 km away——
10TreeTop Solar inc565.0★ (35)Cole Harbour, 11 km away——

The 29 best solar installers in Dartmouth, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Dartmouth

    #1 Polaron Solar Energy

    Based in Dartmouth

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 434 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Akerley Blvd Unit 115A, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R7
    View profile for Polaron Solar Energy(888) 318-1988

  2. #2 Maritime Solar

    Based in Dartmouth

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Builders Dr, Harrietsfield, NS B3V 0G5
    View profile for Maritime Solar(902) 700-7060

  3. #3 Renewly Solar

    Based in Dartmouth

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Renewly Solar(902) 324-4023

  4. #4 HFX Solar Inc.

    Based in Dartmouth

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    311 Rocky Lake Dr Unit 7, Bedford, NS B4A 2T3
    View profile for HFX Solar Inc.(902) 701-0500

  5. #5 Stellr Solar

    Based in Dartmouth

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 Ralston Ave Suite 100, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1H7
    View profile for Stellr Solar(800) 971-1295

  6. #6 Solar Ascent

    Based in Halifax, 17 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1880 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1P4
    View profile for Solar Ascent(782) 482-1800

  7. #7 Greenfoot Energy Solutions

    Based in Dartmouth

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,215 Google reviews, the most in Dartmouth.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,215 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    133 Ilsley Ave Unit H, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T1
    View profile for Greenfoot Energy Solutions(902) 706-0917

  8. #8 Alto Solar Inc..

    Based in Dartmouth

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Frazee Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Z4
    View profile for Alto Solar Inc..(902) 403-7195

  9. #9 Firefly Solar

    Based in Halifax, 8 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Lovett Lake Ct, Halifax, NS B3S 1B8
    View profile for Firefly Solar(888) 912-9462

  10. #10 TreeTop Solar inc

    Based in Cole Harbour, 11 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2045 Lawrencetown Rd, Lawrencetown, NS B2Z 1C5
    View profile for TreeTop Solar inc(902) 579-1230

  11. #11 Nova Scotians Going Solar

    Based in Dartmouth

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    767 Old Sambro Rd, Harrietsfield, NS B3V 0G5
    View profile for Nova Scotians Going Solar(902) 664-1341

  12. #12 Stanton Power

    Based in Halifax, 2 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
    Address
    1959 Upper Water St suite 1301 Tower 1, Halifax, NS B3J 3N2
    View profile for Stanton Power(902) 410-6406

  13. #13 SolarU

    Based in Halifax, 4 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3630 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9
    View profile for SolarU(902) 608-5115

  14. #14 1st Electric Inc.

    Based in Halifax, 15 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    633 Lucasville Rd, Lucasville, NS B4B 1R9
    View profile for 1st Electric Inc.(902) 830-1226

  15. #15 Solar X Inc.

    Based in Halifax, 2 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3045 Robie St Suite 247, Halifax, NS B3K 4P6
    View profile for Solar X Inc.(902) 704-1579

  17. #17 Sunly Energy

    Based in Halifax, 3 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Sunly Energy, 1533 Barrington St #302, Halifax, NS B3J 1E6
    View profile for Sunly Energy(833) 467-8659

  18. #18 Shift Energy Group - Nova Scotia

    Based in Halifax, 27 km away

    53/100CR Score

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

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14B Alicia Scott Ave, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0
    View profile for Shift Energy Group - Nova Scotia(844) 507-4438

  20. #20 Evergreen Electric Ltd.

    Based in Dartmouth

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Wright Ave Unit 3, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1G6
    View profile for Evergreen Electric Ltd.(902) 706-0348

  21. #21 JC Power Solutions

    Based in Dartmouth

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Raddall Ave UNIT #5, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T2
    View profile for JC Power Solutions(902) 497-0751

  22. #22 Aztek Solar Ltd

    Based in Lower Sackville, 12 km away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 Glendale Ave, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 3M1
    View profile for Aztek Solar Ltd(902) 407-7778

  23. #23 Molen Services Inc

    Based in Dartmouth

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Ilsley Ave Unit L, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L3
    View profile for Molen Services Inc(866) 736-6536

  24. #24 Wadden Electric

    Based in Dartmouth

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    160 Thornhill Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S3
    View profile for Wadden Electric(902) 405-1475

  25. #25 Bergman Electric

    Based in Halifax, 39 km away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1662 Hwy 2, Milford, NS B0N 1Y0
    View profile for Bergman Electric(902) 758-3273

How much do solar installers cost in Dartmouth?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Dartmouth. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do solar installers cost in Dartmouth?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installationCA$38,690CA$43,760CA$47,600Per 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 Dartmouth solar installers

We scored 29 Dartmouth 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Dartmouth data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Dartmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Dartmouth?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Dartmouth, NS is Polaron Solar Energy with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 434 Google reviews. Maritime Solar (#2) and Renewly Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 29 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Dartmouth?

ContractorsRanked ranks 29 solar installers serving Dartmouth, NS. 12 of them are based in Dartmouth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Dartmouth are open 24/7?

1 ranked solar installer in Dartmouth posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Bergman Electric (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Dartmouth work on weekends?

3 of 29 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Renewly Solar (#3), Stellr Solar (#5) and Bergman Electric (#25). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Dartmouth?

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 Dartmouth. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Dartmouth solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated solar installers in Dartmouth is 5.0★, with a median of 35 reviews. Greenfoot Energy Solutions has the most, 1,215 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Dartmouth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 solar installers serving Dartmouth.

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