175 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in El Rio: Keep It Simple Solar, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): August Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 175.
Most-reviewed: Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing, Inc., 1,762 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 175 ranked; ranked #11.
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175 El Rio solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 92 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 175 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep It Simple Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (42) | Calabasas, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrun Solar | 58 | 4.2★ (237) | Camarillo, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | August Roofing & Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (250) | Simi Valley, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Codella Solar & Associates | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Ventura, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Squeaky Clean Solar | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Simi Valley, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | DC Energy - Solar + Back Up Battery | 57 | 5.0★ (24) | Camarillo, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Energy Loan Network | 57 | 4.9★ (489) | Simi Valley, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Coastal Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (92) | Ventura, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Real Pwr | 56 | 5.0★ (62) | Woodland Hills, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sol Shine USA | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Mira Monte, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 26 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 33 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Monte, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 37 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,762 Google reviews, the most in El Rio.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorpark, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatsworth, 32 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 32 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 32 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northridge, 34 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 175 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Plumbing & Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| All Clean Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| APT Solar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| ASE Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Avatar Solar, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| DC Energy - Solar + Battery Back Up | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Energy Efficiency Solar Panels & Windows | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| GHESolar Company | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| INOV8 Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Los Angeles Solar Select | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| O.R. Nikken Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| SoCal Hydronics | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Solar Choice Solutions Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solar Mensch | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| SolarPanel Aesthetics & Tiles | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Star Power Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Sundam Solar - Industrial Solar Panel & Solar Energy Equipment Installation | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Tesla Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Tesla Solar California | 3.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| United Solar & Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 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 175 El Rio 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 El Rio 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 |