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Best Solar Installers in Freeport, IL (2026)

9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Freeport: CCC Solar, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Greenlink Energy Solutions, 203 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Freeport solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 solar installers in Freeport at a glance

Top 9 solar installers in Freeport at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1CCC Solar835.0★ (18)Loves Park, 17 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Greenlink Energy Solutions804.9★ (203)Rockford, 31 mi away—Most reviews
3First Edge Solar & Contracting764.6★ (103)Rockford, 33 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Iconic Energy764.6★ (104)Rockford, 31 mi away——
5Cross Country Construction764.8★ (135)Roscoe, 32 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Braven Solar, LLC724.7★ (12)Rockford, 28 mi away——
7RENAISSANCE Historic Exteriors724.8★ (50)Belvidere, 37 mi awaySat—
8Bella Power Services683.8★ (5)Freeport——
9Nelrock Contracting675.0★ (18)Loves Park, 29 mi away——

The 9 best solar installers in Freeport, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Freeport

    #1 CCC Solar

    Based in Loves Park, 17 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for CCC Solar(815) 985-6591

  4. #4 Iconic Energy

    Based in Rockford, 31 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4617 American Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
    View profile for Iconic Energy(815) 975-8303

  6. #6 Braven Solar, LLC

    Based in Rockford, 28 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    319 Peoples Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
    View profile for Braven Solar, LLC(815) 443-3155

  9. #9 Nelrock Contracting

    Based in Loves Park, 29 mi away

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    521 Loves Park Dr, Loves Park, IL 61115
    View profile for Nelrock Contracting(815) 246-2109

How much do solar installers cost in Freeport?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Freeport?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,020$29,430$32,010Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Freeport solar installers

We scored 9 Freeport 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Freeport data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Freeport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Freeport?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Freeport, IL is CCC Solar with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Greenlink Energy Solutions (#2) and First Edge Solar & Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 9 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Freeport?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 solar installers serving Freeport, IL. 1 of them is based in Freeport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Freeport work on weekends?

4 of 9 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CCC Solar (#1), First Edge Solar & Contracting (#3) and Cross Country Construction (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Freeport?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Freeport solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated solar installers in Freeport is 4.8★, with a median of 50 reviews. Greenlink Energy Solutions has the most, 203 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Freeport count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Freeport 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.

Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Freeport

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 solar installers serving Freeport.

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