78 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Flowing Wells: Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 3,509 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Drones LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
Most-reviewed: Strongbuilt Plumbing, Air, Solar & Electric, 2,759 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked after Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric; ranked #4.
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78 Flowing Wells solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 78 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric | 91 | 4.8★ (3,509) | Tucson, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Desert Drones LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (75) | Tucson, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric | 86 | 5.0★ (175) | Tucson, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Strongbuilt Plumbing, Air, Solar & Electric | 86 | 4.8★ (2,759) | Tucson, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | SOLIS Energy | 86 | 4.8★ (17) | Tucson, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Peoples Power | 84 | 4.9★ (63) | Oro Valley, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Saguaro Solar Company | 84 | 4.5★ (209) | Tucson, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Desert Peak Power | 84 | 4.3★ (12) | Tucson, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | energy innovations solar & electric llc | 83 | 5.0★ (13) | Catalina Foothills, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | PwrAmerica | 83 | 5.0★ (19) | Tucson, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Flowing Wells
Based in Tucson, 4 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,509 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,509).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,759 Google reviews, 2,759 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oro Valley, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catalina Foothills, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casas Adobes, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Casas Adobes, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 3 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 1 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Casas Adobes, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 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 78 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st American Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| ABCO Solar, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Arizona Solar Service & Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Brighten America | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Clearview Solar Energy Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Dynamic Window and Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| J&S Self-Cleaning Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| JM Solar Energy Efficient Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| MaranaAZSolar LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| New Sun Energies | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pride Solar Panel Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Solar Advantage | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Solar Path Llc | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| SolarTech International | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Sonoran Eco Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Southwest Solar Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Tanque Verde Landscapes And Solar Screens | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| TopNotch Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Tucson Solar Insider | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Tucson Solar Shine | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Arizona with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,190 | $28,490 | $30,990 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 78 Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells 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 |