60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Best Solar Installers in Florence, SC (2026)
8 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Florence: Recon Renewable Energy, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solvana, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Element Exteriors, 65 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Florence solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 solar installers in Florence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recon Renewable Energy | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Concord, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Roofing Solar and More LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Indian Trail, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Von Loor and Sloof Energy | 56 | 3.2★ (5) | Apex, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Solvana | 55 | 4.8★ (5) | Bedminster, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Sunny day solar ways | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Belmont, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Gregory Electric Company, Inc. | 52 | 4.0★ (3) | Florence | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Element Exteriors | 52 | 5.0★ (65) | Conway, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Worthy Wizard Solar & Electric | 52 | 5.0★ (33) | Conway, 39 mi away | — | — |
The 8 best solar installers in Florence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Indian Trail, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Apex, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#4 Solvana
Based in Bedminster, 35 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Belmont, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Florence
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1911 W Sumter St #6918, Florence, SC 29501
Based in Conway, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Florence.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Conway, 39 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do solar installers cost in Florence?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina 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 Florence solar installers
We scored 8 Florence 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 Florence 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 |
Solar installers in Florence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Florence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Florence, SC is Recon Renewable Energy with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roofing Solar and More LLC (#2) and Von Loor and Sloof Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 8 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Florence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 solar installers serving Florence, SC. 1 of them is based in Florence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Florence are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Florence posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Solvana (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Florence work on weekends?
6 of 8 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Recon Renewable Energy (#1), Roofing Solar and More LLC (#2) and Von Loor and Sloof Energy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Florence?
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 South Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Florence solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated solar installers in Florence is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Element Exteriors has the most, 65 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Florence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Florence 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 Florence
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 solar installers serving Florence.
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