57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, the most in East Moline.
Best Solar Installers in East Moline, IL (2026)
5 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in East Moline: Falcon GC - QC / DFW / OKS, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 AM.
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Most-reviewed: Century Electric & Solar, 17 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 5 ranked after Falcon GC - QC / DFW / OKS; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 East Moline solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 solar installers in East Moline at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falcon GC - QC / DFW / OKS | 57 | 4.8★ (70) | Davenport, 7 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Iowa Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Davenport, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Timberlyn, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Geneseo, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Century Electric & Solar | 52 | 4.4★ (17) | Eldridge, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Illinois Solar | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Quincy, 40 mi away | — | — |
The 5 best solar installers in East Moline, 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.
#2 Iowa Solar
Based in Davenport, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Geneseo, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eldridge, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based in Quincy, 40 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
How much do solar installers cost in East Moline?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | 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) | October 2026 |
How we ranked East Moline solar installers
We scored 5 East Moline 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In East Moline 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 East Moline: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in East Moline?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in East Moline, IL is Falcon GC - QC / DFW / OKS with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 AM. Iowa Solar (#2) and Timberlyn, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 5 solar installers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in East Moline?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 solar installers serving East Moline, IL. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which solar installers in East Moline work on weekends?
1 of 5 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Falcon GC - QC / DFW / OKS (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in East Moline?
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 East Moline solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated solar installers in East Moline is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Falcon GC - QC / DFW / OKS has the most, 70 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 East Moline count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Moline 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 East Moline
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 solar installers serving East Moline.
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