52 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest Lake: Wolf River Electric, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 916 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Keyprime Roofing and Remodeling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 52.
Most-reviewed: All Energy Solar, 1,266 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #2.
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52 Forest Lake solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf River Electric | 90 | 5.0★ (916) | Isanti, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | All Energy Solar | 85 | 4.8★ (1,266) | Saint Paul, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Shared Solar Advisors USA | 83 | 5.0★ (425) | Bloomington, 34 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Keyprime Roofing and Remodeling | 81 | 4.9★ (196) | Golden Valley, 28 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Centauri Systems - Solar Company Minnesota | 80 | 5.0★ (154) | Blaine, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | iSolar | 79 | 4.9★ (84) | Bloomington, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Minnesota Custom Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | Elk River, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cedar Creek Energy - Solar Company Minnesota | 77 | 4.9★ (70) | Blaine, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SunPower® | 77 | 4.4★ (455) | Edina, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | TruNorth Solar | 77 | 4.9★ (70) | Arden Hills, 18 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 916 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,266 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,266).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 34 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 28 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 30 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 455 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minnetonka, 31 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 40 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 29 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 28 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Hope, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ham Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 29 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 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 52 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cooperative Energy Futures | 71 | 5.0★ (10) | 28 mi |
| 27 | Lucid Integrated Systems | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Sota RV Solar | 70 | 4.9★ (42) | 24 mi |
| 29 | iDEAL Energies | 70 | 5.0★ (11) | 33 mi |
| 30 | eRoof | 70 | 4.9★ (259) | 35 mi |
| 31 | Subzero Solar | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 38 mi |
| 32 | Greenway Solar | 69 | 3.9★ (9) | 26 mi |
| 33 | St Anthony Solar Solutions | 69 | 4.6★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Apadana Technology | 69 | 4.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 35 | Novel Energy Solutions | 69 | 3.5★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 36 | Reliable and Renewable Energy | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 40 mi |
| 37 | American Green Solar Group | 69 | 3.4★ (5) | 38 mi |
| 38 | St. Paul Solar | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | 32 mi |
| 39 | Modus Locus | 68 | 4.4★ (7) | 27 mi |
| 40 | Sundial Solar | 68 | 4.0★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Planet Solarity | 68 | 3.7★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 42 | Litty Solar | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Estate Claim Services | 67 | 4.7★ (120) | 32 mi |
| 44 | Minneapolis St. Paul Commercial Roofing | 67 | 4.0★ (12) | 28 mi |
| 45 | Geronimo Power | 67 | 3.7★ (3) | 35 mi |
| 46 | The Oasis Group Inc. | 67 | 4.9★ (34) | 28 mi |
| 47 | Landmark Electric Inc. | 66 | 4.8★ (20) | 22 mi |
| 48 | Solcius | 64 | 2.3★ (26) | 25 mi |
| 49 | Loch Monster Electric | 64 | 5.0★ (11) | 29 mi |
| 50 | Knobelsdorff | 62 | 4.2★ (5) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BlueSky Electric, Solar, & EV Charging | 20 mi | |
| Champion Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Champlin HVAC Service Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Electro Solar | 15 mi | |
| Fowler Solar Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Good Plumbing & Heating | In Forest Lake | |
| inBYLT | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Innovative Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Mann Brothers Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| NextLight Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Ogreena Solar Systems | 13 mi | |
| Renewable Energy Partners | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Renewable Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Sellers - Commercial Solar Companies | New Brighton Minnesota | 20 mi | |
| Solar Energy Technologies | 12 mi | |
| Solar Farm, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Solar Smart MN | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| SolarSafe Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Tesla Solar | 18 mi | |
| Vinco | 4.1★ (24) | In Forest Lake |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 52 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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 |