89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #100, Reston, VA 20191
Best Solar Installers in Fairfax, VA (2026)
168 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairfax: EDGE Energy, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Home Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 168.
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Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 168 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
168 Fairfax solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 100 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 168 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Fairfax at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDGE Energy | 89 | 4.9★ (87) | Reston, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American Home Contractors | 88 | 4.9★ (2,385) | Chantilly, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Uprise Solar and Roofing | 87 | 5.0★ (65) | Washington, D.C., 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | GreenBrilliance | 87 | 4.4★ (371) | Herndon, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | EDGE Energy | 86 | 4.8★ (56) | Washington, D.C., 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Maryland Community Solar | 85 | 5.0★ (95) | Columbia, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | American Home Contractors | 85 | 4.9★ (3,700) | Washington, D.C., 30 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Benfield Electric Co. of Virginia | 85 | 4.9★ (730) | Manassas, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | City Renewables | 84 | 4.9★ (94) | Washington, D.C., 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Revolution Solar | 84 | 4.9★ (530) | Washington, D.C., 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 168 best solar installers in Fairfax, ranked
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.
Based in Chantilly, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,385 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,385 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14155 Sullyfield Cir Suite A, Chantilly, VA 20151
Based in Washington, D.C., 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 31 Sheridan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Based in Herndon, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13655 Dulles Technology Dr Suite 130, Herndon, VA 20171
#5 EDGE Energy
Based in Washington, D.C., 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 M St SE #600, Washington, DC 20003
Based in Columbia, 33 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10015 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
Based in Washington, D.C., 30 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,700 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,700).
- 4.9★ from 3,700 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11820 W Market Pl Ste f, Fulton, MD 20759
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 730 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 730 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12001 Wilton Meadows Ct, Manassas, VA 20109
Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
#10 Revolution Solar
Based in Washington, D.C., 16 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Based in Chantilly, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14501 George Carter Way, Chantilly, VA 20151
Based in Fairfax
83/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 10306 Eaton Pl Suite 300 Floor3, Fairfax, VA 22030
#13 Shanco Roofing
Based in Lorton, 10 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8350 Terminal Rd Suite A, Lorton, VA 22079
#14 Shanco Roofing
Based in Gaithersburg, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7404 Lindbergh Dr suite g, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Based in Elkridge, 37 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 7530 Washington Blvd Suite G, Elkridge, MD 21075
Based in Rockville, 19 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9806 Gable Ridge Terrace Apt I, Rockville, MD 20850
Based in Fairfax
81/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2817 Dorr Ave Unit K, Fairfax, VA 22031
Based in Mount Vernon, 16 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 137 National Plaza Ste 300 - #1, Forest Heights, MD 20745
#19 Solar150
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Reston, 8 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #100, Reston, VA 20191
#21 Uprise Solar
Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1140 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Based in Arlington, 14 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2111 Richmond Hwy Ste 301N, Arlington, VA 22202
Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Office #8, Washington, DC 20002
#24 Solar Nosh
Based in Annandale, 23 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#25 Kane Solar, LLC
Based in Goddard, 25 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8500 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, North Englewood, MD 20785
Solar installers ranked #26 to #50
#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 168 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Solar Sclera | 80 | 5.0★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 27 | SUNRIZE Solar & Roofing D.M.V. | 80 | 4.7★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 28 | EcoGen America | 80 | 4.8★ (9) | 35 mi |
| 29 | District Energy LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (55) | 16 mi |
| 30 | EDGE Energy | 80 | 4.8★ (231) | 27 mi |
| 31 | Solenergi | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 32 | M-TEC Solutions (Solar Rise Energy) | 80 | 4.8★ (26) | 5 mi |
| 33 | Circa Energy | 80 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Nova Solar, Inc. | 79 | 5.0★ (133) | 6 mi |
| 35 | Solar Energy World | 79 | 4.6★ (839) | 28 mi |
| 36 | Luna Heating Air Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (61) | 40 mi |
| 37 | On Call Contracting Group | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | In Fairfax |
| 38 | Gotsolar4you | 79 | 4.9★ (9) | 16 mi |
| 39 | ElevationBuild | 79 | 4.9★ (99) | 7 mi |
| 40 | Washington Solar | 79 | 4.6★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 41 | RAW Power Washing | 79 | 5.0★ (96) | 31 mi |
| 42 | Ipsun Solar | 79 | 4.7★ (193) | In Fairfax |
| 43 | Consider Solar, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 44 | EastWest Solar | 79 | 4.9★ (43) | 31 mi |
| 45 | Schmidt's Electrical Service LLC | 79 | 4.7★ (59) | 18 mi |
| 46 | Go Solar Virginia | 79 | 4.5★ (8) | In Fairfax |
| 47 | SunRayzor | 79 | 4.8★ (12) | 26 mi |
| 48 | Capitol Solar | 79 | 4.8★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 49 | Solar Solution DC | 78 | 4.8★ (510) | 16 mi |
| 50 | Insured Roofs - Stafford Branch | 78 | 5.0★ (49) | 26 mi |
Also serving Fairfax
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Electric Co. Inc. | 4.7★ (26) | In Fairfax |
| Colonial Remodeling LLC | 4.4★ (93) | In Fairfax |
| Core Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (131) | In Fairfax |
| Creative Contractors | 4.9★ (73) | In Fairfax |
| Curb Appeal Exterior | 5.0★ (10) | In Fairfax |
| Decarbonize Building Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Home Genius Exteriors | 4.8★ (174) | In Fairfax |
| Home Performance Solutions - Home Energy Audits | In Fairfax | |
| Illumine Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Pond Roofing & Exteriors | 4.9★ (735) | In Fairfax |
| Presidential Exteriors | 4.9★ (676) | In Fairfax |
| PRO Electric plus HVAC | 4.9★ (40) | In Fairfax |
| Rojas Electric, LLC | 5.0★ (105) | In Fairfax |
| Solari Solar Power | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Solaria Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| SwiftPro Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 5.0★ (534) | In Fairfax |
| United Air Temp | 4.7★ (124) | In Fairfax |
| USA Storm Roofing and Construction Group | 5.0★ (240) | In Fairfax |
| Washingtonfreesolae | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Wisconsin Solar Power | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Fairfax?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 |
How we ranked Fairfax solar installers
We scored 168 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 |
Solar installers in Fairfax: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Fairfax?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Fairfax, VA is EDGE Energy with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American Home Contractors (#2) and Uprise Solar and Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 168 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Fairfax?
ContractorsRanked ranks 168 solar installers serving Fairfax, VA. 5 of them are based in Fairfax; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Fairfax are open 24/7?
29 ranked solar installers in Fairfax post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are EDGE Energy (#1), American Home Contractors (#2) and Uprise Solar and Roofing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Fairfax work on weekends?
100 of 168 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EDGE Energy (#1), American Home Contractors (#2) and Uprise Solar and Roofing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Fairfax?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Fairfax solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 168 rated solar installers in Fairfax is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. American Home Contractors has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Fairfax count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fairfax 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.
Update log for Fairfax
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 168 solar installers serving Fairfax.
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