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Best Solar Installers in Dunkirk, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Dunkirk: Muck Electric LLC, CR Score 46/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Leading Grand Rapids Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 5.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: New Wave Energy, 448 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

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

5 Dunkirk solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 solar installers in Dunkirk at a glance

Top 5 solar installers in Dunkirk at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Muck Electric LLC465.0★ (13)Dunkirk—Overall
2New Wave Energy464.0★ (448)Buffalo, 37 mi away—Most reviews
3Solar Buffalo445.0★ (4)Fort Erie, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Leading Grand Rapids Electric445.0★ (8)Grand Rapids, 35 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Squeegee Bears434.8★ (16)Grand Island, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 5 best solar installers in Dunkirk, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Dunkirk

    #1 Muck Electric LLC

    Based in Dunkirk

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10660 Center Rd, Forestville, NY 14062
    View profile for Muck Electric LLC(716) 965-6010

  2. #2 New Wave Energy

    Based in Buffalo, 37 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 448 Google reviews, the most in Dunkirk.

    • 4.0★ from 448 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    410 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States
    View profile for New Wave Energy(716) 887-9700

  3. #3 Solar Buffalo

    Based in Fort Erie, 30 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Solar Buffalo(716) 241-9248

  5. #5 Squeegee Bears

    Based in Grand Island, 40 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Squeegee Bears(716) 994-4951

How much do solar installers cost in Dunkirk?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Dunkirk?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$33,090$37,430$40,720Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Dunkirk solar installers

We scored 5 Dunkirk 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 November 3, 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Dunkirk?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Dunkirk, NY is Muck Electric LLC with a CR Score of 46/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. New Wave Energy (#2) and Solar Buffalo (#3) follow. We ranked 5 solar installers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Dunkirk?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 solar installers serving Dunkirk, NY. 1 of them is based in Dunkirk; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which solar installers in Dunkirk are open 24/7?

1 ranked solar installer in Dunkirk posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Leading Grand Rapids Electric (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Dunkirk work on weekends?

3 of 5 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar Buffalo (#3), Leading Grand Rapids Electric (#4) and Squeegee Bears (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Dunkirk?

Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Dunkirk solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated solar installers in Dunkirk is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. New Wave Energy has the most, 448 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Dunkirk count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 solar installers serving Dunkirk.

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