46 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Eliot: Harvey Woods, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LaPlante Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.
Most-reviewed: LaPlante Electric, 1,260 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #2.
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46 Eliot solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Woods | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Durham, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | LaPlante Electric | 56 | 4.9★ (1,260) | Buxton, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Brighter earth energy | 56 | 4.9★ (59) | Brookline, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Porter Electrical Contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (35) | Pembroke, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Venture Home | 55 | 4.8★ (207) | Biddeford, 28 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Net Meter NH Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Exeter, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Harmony Energy Works Incorporated | 55 | 4.4★ (27) | Hampton, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sunup Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (46) | Auburn, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Maine Energy Experts | 54 | 5.0★ (178) | Old Orchard Beach, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Helios Solar Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Methuen, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 35 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,260 Google reviews, the most in Eliot.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 28 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 30 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Orchard Beach, 32 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Methuen, 35 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 29 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 37 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 29 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Derry, 32 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Londonderry, 35 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 30 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 34 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Concord, 37 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 29 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 35 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sunday Energy | 51 | 4.9★ (19) | 38 mi |
| 27 | Summit Energy Group | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Seventh Gen Solar | 51 | 4.5★ (16) | 36 mi |
| 29 | All Weather Exteriors LLC | 51 | 4.8★ (153) | 35 mi |
| 30 | East Coast Energy Solutions | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | 33 mi |
| 31 | Solar For All | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 31 mi |
| 32 | Mass Solar Initiative | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 33 | VAALT Energy | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 39 mi |
| 34 | Invaleon Technologies Corporation | 49 | 3.9★ (48) | 31 mi |
| 35 | Energy Shield of New Hampshire, LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (137) | 37 mi |
| 36 | Spectrum Energy | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 38 mi |
| 37 | Energy Audits Unlimited LLC | 48 | 4.0★ (3) | 37 mi |
| 38 | New England Clean Energy - New Hampshire Office | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 37 mi |
| 39 | EMR Plumbing and Heating | 47 | 4.9★ (59) | 39 mi |
| 40 | Cazeault Solar & Home | 47 | 4.6★ (67) | 37 mi |
| 41 | Sentry Roofing | 47 | 4.7★ (181) | 35 mi |
| 42 | Solari Property Care & Excavation | 46 | 4.0★ (20) | 26 mi |
| 43 | Mains Electric, LLC | 45 | 4.9★ (20) | 29 mi |
| 44 | Somos Green Innovations, Inc. | 43 | 3.7★ (3) | 29 mi |
| 45 | JD Power and Electric | 42 | 5.0★ (7) | 33 mi |
| 46 | Industrial Roofing Company | 41 | 4.7★ (3) | 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anar Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| BD Electrical & Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Blue Selenium Solar | 12 mi | |
| Clean Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Milhouse Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Modern Solar USA | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Oasis Energy | 22 mi | |
| Portside Systems, LLC | 3 mi | |
| Powur Solar Massachusetts | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Renewables Worldwide, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Solar Powered Design Services | 23 mi | |
| Solarize Window Insulators | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| SolarNara | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| SRsolarNH | 14 mi | |
| Stellar Energy,LLC | 10 mi | |
| Sun Hour Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Sunergy Solutions LLC | 13 mi | |
| Sunergy Solutions LLC | 22 mi | |
| Sunweaver | 22 mi | |
| The Energy Hound | 24 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maine with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $28,990 | $32,790 | $35,670 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 46 Eliot 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 Eliot 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 |