Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 3514 River Rd, Eugene, OR 97404
16 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Eugene: KVA Solar, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Abundant Solar, 118 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Eugene solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KVA Solar | 85 | 5.0★ (6) | Eugene | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Solar Energy Eugene Oregon | 84 | 4.4★ (7) | Eugene | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Mac's Batteries | 84 | 5.0★ (66) | Eugene | — | — |
| 4 | Blue Sky Solar | 83 | 4.0★ (23) | Springfield, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Smart Solar Energy Springfield Oregon | 83 | 4.7★ (3) | Eugene | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Advanced Energy Systems | 82 | 4.9★ (41) | Eugene | — | — |
| 7 | Energy Design | 81 | 4.6★ (44) | Eugene | — | — |
| 8 | LightHarvest Solar | 77 | 4.7★ (48) | Eugene | — | — |
| 9 | Smart Solar Energy Albany Oregon | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Albany, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Grape Solar | 75 | 4.3★ (22) | Eugene | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
Based in Albany, 40 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eugene
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based in Corvallis, 39 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (118).
Based in Eugene
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based in Springfield, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drilling contractor”.
Based in Albany, 40 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Albany, 36 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based in Albany, 36 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Home Services LLC | 4.9★ (171) | In Eugene |
| Builders Electric Inc | 4.3★ (44) | In Eugene |
| Buzzline Roofing | 4.9★ (255) | In Eugene |
| Climatize | 5.0★ (12) | In Eugene |
| Gruwell Roofing & Restoration | 5.0★ (72) | In Eugene |
| Huey & Sons Roofing | 4.8★ (156) | In Eugene |
| IronHead Roofing | 4.9★ (84) | In Eugene |
| Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver | 4.8★ (302) | In Eugene |
| Knoll Electric | 5.0★ (30) | In Eugene |
| Solar RainFrame | In Eugene | |
| Solar Savers Eugene | In Eugene | |
| Unity Solar | 6 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Oregon 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 16 Eugene 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 Eugene 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 |