62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews, the most in Durham.
- 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2530 Zanella Way Ste A, Chico, CA 95928
Best Solar Installers in Durham, CA (2026)
41 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Durham: Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Urban Design, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: Climate & Energy Solutions, 562 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 41 ranked after Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Durham solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Durham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water | 62 | 4.7★ (718) | Chico, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Climate & Energy Solutions | 58 | 4.9★ (562) | Chico, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Urban Design | 58 | 4.9★ (226) | Paradise, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | OHM Solar Solutions | 57 | 4.5★ (193) | Chico, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | California Builders - Solar Contractor | 56 | 5.0★ (42) | Chico, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | On Point Electric | 56 | 4.6★ (21) | Redding, 29 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | North Valley Solar Power | 56 | 4.7★ (15) | Chico, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Opal Solar & Gutter Cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (53) | Yuba City, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Westhaven Power | 56 | 4.6★ (248) | Yuba City, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Connect Energy Mechanical | 55 | 5.0★ (65) | Chico, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 41 best solar installers in Durham, 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.
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 3268 Esplanade A, Chico, CA 95973
#3 Urban Design
Based in Paradise, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4742 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 193 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1300 Nord Ave Suite 100, Chico, CA 95926
Based in Chico, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 158 Commercial Ave, Chico, CA 95973
Based in Redding, 29 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–11 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 418 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928
Based in Yuba City, 38 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8:30 PM
- Address
- 871 Bromley Ave, Yuba City, CA 95993
Based in Yuba City, 35 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 248 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 800 Northgate Dr suite c, Yuba City, CA 95991
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 13251 Whitechurch Ln, Chico, CA 95973
Based in Chico, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1180 E Lassen Ave, Chico, CA 95973
#13 Solar Works
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3030 Thorntree Dr UNIT 2, Chico, CA 95973
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1612 W 5th St, Chico, CA 95928
Based in Yuba City, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1510 Poole Blvd Suite 100, Yuba City, CA 95993
Based in Chico, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Yuba City, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 610 Marie Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991
#18 Marks Solar
Based in Durham
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1632 Garden Rd, Durham, CA 95938
Based in Yuba City, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Durham
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15 Pepsi Way, Durham, CA 95938
Based in Linda, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–5 PM
Based in Chico, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3125 Southgate Ln, Chico, CA 95928
Based in Yuba City, 40 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2452 Oak Ct, Yuba City, CA 95991
#24 Tesla Solar
Based in Chico, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 349 Huss Dr, Chico, CA 95928
Based in Chico, 33 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
All 41 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Revamp Solar and Roofing LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Safe Haven Solar | 50 | 4.5★ (17) | 34 mi |
| 28 | Light It Up Solar and Electric | 50 | 4.8★ (13) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Bess Electric | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Phoenix Solar Energy | 49 | 3.2★ (41) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Valley Air & Electric | 49 | 4.4★ (33) | 35 mi |
| 32 | CMC Solar Cleaning | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 33 | GSC SOLAR | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 37 mi |
| 34 | PrismGlow | 48 | 4.4★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Bidwell Bright Cleaning | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 36 | Bunch Electric | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 37 | Chico Electric | 47 | 3.9★ (49) | 10 mi |
| 38 | Wing Solar & Wood Energy, Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 40 mi |
| 39 | Blake Electric LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Dotson Power Washing | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 38 mi |
| 41 | Hammond Electric | 43 | 5.0★ (10) | 30 mi |
Also serving Durham
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Electrical & Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Applegate Electric | 13 mi | |
| Brightedge Gutter & Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Brightshield | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Coronel Solar Chico | 7 mi | |
| Gibson Energy Solutions LLC | 7 mi | |
| Harrahs Shelters, Steel Fencing and Solar Carports | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| igreen | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Integrity Heating, Air & Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| MEC Solar & Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Rancho Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Royal Solar | 5 mi | |
| Shields Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| SMARTGEN | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Solagistics LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Solarize Our Society | 7 mi | |
| Truconnect electrical&solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| United Sun Energy | 4 mi | |
| Westhaven Solar HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Zaniroli Solar Advantage | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Durham?
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 |
How we ranked Durham solar installers
We scored 41 Durham 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 Durham 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 |
Solar installers in Durham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Durham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Durham, CA is Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Climate & Energy Solutions (#2) and Urban Design (#3) follow. We ranked 41 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Durham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 solar installers serving Durham, CA. 2 of them are based in Durham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Durham are open 24/7?
6 ranked solar installers in Durham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water (#1), Urban Design (#3) and On Point Electric (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Durham work on weekends?
25 of 41 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water (#1), Climate & Energy Solutions (#2) and Urban Design (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Durham?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Durham solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated solar installers in Durham is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water has the most, 718 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Durham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Durham 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 Durham
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 solar installers serving Durham.
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