109 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Delano: Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Capital Energy Porterville, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 109.
Most-reviewed: LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating, 957 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #37.
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109 Delano solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 109 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning | 87 | 5.0★ (268) | Canyon Lake, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Top Tier Shine LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | Delano | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | M&J Solar Cleaning | 84 | 5.0★ (17) | Delano | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Renew Power | 84 | 4.9★ (530) | Bakersfield, 29 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | ECO Clean Solar Panel Cleaning LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (88) | Tulare, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Capital Energy Porterville | 83 | 4.7★ (15) | Porterville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Sun Brite Solar Panel Cleaning | 82 | 5.0★ (49) | Porterville, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Power Source Energy: Solar Service, Solar Repair, Solar Install | 81 | 5.0★ (33) | Bakersfield, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Quality Window Cleaning | 81 | 5.0★ (123) | Farmersville, 29 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Paramount Home Services | 81 | 5.0★ (29) | Bakersfield, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 29 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare, 32 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 28 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmersville, 29 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 26 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasco, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare, 29 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 30 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 40 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 31 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 33 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 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. We publish the top 50 of 109 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ample Power | In Delano | |
| Bakersfield Solar Panel Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Bright House Energy Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Constellation Operating Services | 13 mi | |
| Discount Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| EJ Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Delano |
| Elite Energy Corp | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| INNOVATIVE HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC. | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Justplug LLC | 17 mi | |
| LG Rexford site | In Delano | |
| Mamba Solar | 21 mi | |
| Newport Solar | 21 mi | |
| Schmidt Solar Providers | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Solar Maintenance Pro Broker | 10 mi | |
| Solar Power Showers | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Sun Image Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| SUNJOY SOLAR ENERGY LLC | 26 mi | |
| SunRun Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Vortex Electric and Solar Inc | 21 mi | |
| Window Bro's | 22 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 109 Delano 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 Delano 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 |