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Best Solar Installers in Dixon, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Dixon: Renew Tech, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Greenlink Energy Solutions, 203 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #3.

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

8 Dixon solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 solar installers in Dixon at a glance

Top 8 solar installers in Dixon at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Renew Tech835.0★ (18)DixonSatOverall
2CCC Solar805.0★ (18)Loves Park, 37 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Greenlink Energy Solutions794.9★ (203)Rockford, 36 mi away—Most reviews
4Iconic Energy754.6★ (104)Rockford, 36 mi away——
5First Edge Solar & Contracting754.6★ (103)Rockford, 40 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Braven Solar, LLC724.7★ (12)Rockford, 34 mi away——
7Nelrock Contracting665.0★ (18)Loves Park, 39 mi away——
8Bella Power Services633.8★ (5)Freeport, 31 mi away——

The 8 best solar installers in Dixon, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Dixon

    #1 Renew Tech

    Based in Dixon

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Renew Tech(815) 994-9688

  2. #2 CCC Solar

    Based in Loves Park, 37 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for CCC Solar(815) 985-6591

  4. #4 Iconic Energy

    Based in Rockford, 36 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4617 American Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
    View profile for Iconic Energy(815) 975-8303

  6. #6 Braven Solar, LLC

    Based in Rockford, 34 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    319 Peoples Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
    View profile for Braven Solar, LLC(815) 443-3155

  7. #7 Nelrock Contracting

    Based in Loves Park, 39 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    521 Loves Park Dr, Loves Park, IL 61115
    View profile for Nelrock Contracting(815) 246-2109

  8. #8 Bella Power Services

    Based in Freeport, 31 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1620 Woodside Cir, Freeport, IL 61032
    View profile for Bella Power Services(630) 765-5735

How much do solar installers cost in Dixon?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Dixon?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,020$29,430$32,010Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Dixon solar installers

We scored 8 Dixon 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Dixon data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Dixon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Dixon?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Dixon, IL is Renew Tech with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. CCC Solar (#2) and Greenlink Energy Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 8 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Dixon?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 solar installers serving Dixon, IL. 1 of them is based in Dixon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Dixon work on weekends?

3 of 8 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Renew Tech (#1), CCC Solar (#2) and First Edge Solar & Contracting (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Dixon?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Dixon solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated solar installers in Dixon is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Greenlink Energy Solutions has the most, 203 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Dixon count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Dixon 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.

Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Dixon

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 solar installers serving Dixon.

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