169 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Eldersburg: Maryland Community Solar, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Home Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 169.
Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 169 ranked; ranked #2.
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169 Eldersburg solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 95 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 169 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Community Solar | 88 | 5.0★ (95) | Columbia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American Home Contractors | 87 | 4.9★ (3,700) | Washington, D.C., 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Celestial Solar Innovations | 85 | 5.0★ (184) | Eldersburg | Sat | — |
| 4 | PanelesSolaresenUSA.com | 85 | 5.0★ (153) | Elkridge, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Uprise Solar and Roofing | 85 | 5.0★ (65) | Washington, D.C., 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cosmo Solaris | 84 | 4.5★ (27) | Baltimore, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Key Solar Solutions | 84 | 4.9★ (109) | Spring Ridge, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | EDGE Energy | 83 | 4.9★ (87) | Reston, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Lumina Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (763) | Baltimore, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | EcoGen America | 83 | 4.8★ (9) | Columbia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,700 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,700).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkridge, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 30 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Ridge, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 38 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 37 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herndon, 40 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 28 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 34 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 34 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beltsville, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arbutus, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 169 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rising Sun Solar Solutions LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (19) | 26 mi |
| 27 | Innovative Energies Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 28 | ROI Construction | 79 | 4.9★ (311) | 21 mi |
| 29 | JC Solar, LLC | 79 | 4.3★ (22) | In Eldersburg |
| 30 | Solar Panels | 79 | 4.3★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Kane Solar, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (22) | 32 mi |
| 32 | RAW Power Washing | 79 | 5.0★ (96) | 32 mi |
| 33 | Revolution Solar | 79 | 4.9★ (71) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Solar Sclera | 78 | 5.0★ (16) | 30 mi |
| 35 | Red Rock Farms | 78 | 4.8★ (27) | 26 mi |
| 36 | AC Matthews, Roofing & Exteriors | 78 | 5.0★ (46) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Sunrun Solar | 78 | 4.0★ (495) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Solar Jedi Empire | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Glim Solar LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (58) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Circa Energy | 78 | 5.0★ (23) | 38 mi |
| 41 | Uprise Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (78) | 35 mi |
| 42 | Prestige Restorations | 78 | 4.9★ (139) | 39 mi |
| 43 | Sustainable You LLC | 78 | 4.9★ (108) | 34 mi |
| 44 | Klekner Solar Energy Solutions | 77 | 5.0★ (39) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Allstate Roofing & More LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 46 | SunRayzor | 77 | 4.8★ (12) | 35 mi |
| 47 | The Solar Brokers of Maryland | 77 | 5.0★ (54) | 33 mi |
| 48 | Renewable Energy Corporation | 77 | 4.7★ (342) | 18 mi |
| 49 | District Energy LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (55) | 35 mi |
| 50 | Insured Roofs - Arlington Branch | 76 | 5.0★ (57) | 38 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 410 New Roof | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| American Electric Solar, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Bad Monkey Electric (Tim Kyle Electric Company) | 4.9★ (217) | In Eldersburg |
| Freedom Electric Contractor | 5.0★ (10) | In Eldersburg |
| McClure Company | 2.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| New Columbia Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Potomac View Energy | 4.9★ (36) | In Eldersburg |
| Power-On | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Revolution Solar at Capitol Heights | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| RNR Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Sol contracting llc | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Solar photovoltaic power plant | 5.0★ (1) | In Eldersburg |
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| Solar photovoltaic power plant | In Eldersburg | |
| Solar photovoltaic power plant | In Eldersburg | |
| Solar photovoltaic power plant | 3.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Solaria Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| The Restoration Guys | 4.9★ (56) | In Eldersburg |
| Washingtonfreesolae | 3.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Wisconsin Solar Power | 3.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maryland with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 169 Eldersburg 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Eldersburg data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |