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Best Solar Installers in Friendly, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Friendly: Uprise Solar and Roofing, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EDGE Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #5.

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

180 Friendly solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 105 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 180 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Friendly at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Friendly at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Uprise Solar and Roofing875.0★ (65)Washington, D.C., 15 mi away24/7Overall
2EDGE Energy874.8★ (56)Washington, D.C., 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3EDGE Energy864.9★ (87)Reston, 25 mi away24/7—
4Maryland Community Solar865.0★ (95)Columbia, 30 mi away24/7—
5American Home Contractors854.9★ (3,700)Washington, D.C., 28 mi away24/7Most reviews
6City Renewables854.9★ (94)Washington, D.C., 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7American Home Contractors854.9★ (2,385)Chantilly, 26 mi away24/7—
8Revolution Solar854.9★ (530)Washington, D.C., 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9GreenBrilliance844.4★ (371)Herndon, 27 mi away24/7—
10SunGaze Solar, L.L.C.835.0★ (17)Mount Vernon, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 180 best solar installers in Friendly, 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.

  2. #2 EDGE Energy

    Based in Washington, D.C., 9 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for EDGE Energy(771) 444-7782

  3. #3 EDGE Energy

    Based in Reston, 25 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for EDGE Energy(571) 462-2218

  6. #6 City Renewables

    Based in Washington, D.C., 11 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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
    View profile for City Renewables(571) 378-3986

  8. #8 Revolution Solar

    Based in Washington, D.C., 12 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for Revolution Solar(202) 827-6527

  9. #9 GreenBrilliance

    Based in Herndon, 27 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for GreenBrilliance(703) 657-0090

  10. #10 SunGaze Solar, L.L.C.

    Based in Mount Vernon, 3 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for SunGaze Solar, L.L.C.(844) 786-4293

  11. #11 PanelesSolaresenUSA.com

    Based in Elkridge, 32 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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
    View profile for PanelesSolaresenUSA.com(800) 804-7037

  12. #12 Shanco Roofing

    Based in Lorton, 12 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    View profile for Shanco Roofing(703) 879-7401

  13. #13 Solar Nosh

    Based in Annandale, 12 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    View profile for Solar Nosh(703) 350-3360

  16. #16 Uprise Solar

    Based in Washington, D.C., 11 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    View profile for Uprise Solar(202) 750-5718

  17. #17 Kane Solar, LLC

    Based in Goddard, 15 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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
    View profile for Kane Solar, LLC(240) 230-6054

  18. #18 Sustainable You LLC

    Based in Washington, D.C., 11 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for Sustainable You LLC(202) 902-7572

  21. #21 Solar Sclera

    Based in Washington, D.C., 15 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6500 Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD 20782
    View profile for Solar Sclera(240) 891-2115

  22. #22 Shanco Roofing

    Based in Gaithersburg, 30 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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
    View profile for Shanco Roofing(301) 208-0848

  25. #25 EDGE Energy

    Based in Beltsville, 22 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6854 Distribution Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705
    View profile for EDGE Energy(301) 321-7868

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 180 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.

solar installers in Friendly, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Solar-Verse815.0★ (271)30 mi
27SunRayzor814.8★ (12)13 mi
28Sun Energy Consultants805.0★ (5)28 mi
29Why Free Solar Company805.0★ (21)4 mi
30Solenergi805.0★ (7)11 mi
31EcoGen America804.8★ (9)33 mi
32Lumina Solar804.9★ (763)38 mi
33Solar Garage Door Repair Installation804.9★ (40)27 mi
34Circa Energy805.0★ (6)11 mi
35Prestige Restorations804.9★ (139)26 mi
36Solar Energy World804.6★ (839)24 mi
37Greenway home improvements805.0★ (264)19 mi
38Circa Energy795.0★ (23)30 mi
39EastWest Solar794.9★ (43)25 mi
40Solar150795.0★ (12)14 mi
41The Solar Brokers of Maryland795.0★ (54)20 mi
42Capitol Solar794.8★ (6)11 mi
43Solar Solution DC794.8★ (510)14 mi
44Washington Solar794.6★ (5)16 mi
45Falcon Roofing & Solar794.9★ (278)16 mi
46Elite Builders795.0★ (88)10 mi
47Black Sun Restorations, LLC784.6★ (10)2 mi
48Sunrun Solar784.0★ (495)22 mi
49EcoSun Wash785.0★ (18)33 mi
50Solar Geeks LLC784.7★ (20)10 mi

Also serving Friendly

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.

Unranked solar installers serving Friendly
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
410 New Roof5.0★ (2)6 mi
Beacon Home Advisors5.0★ (1)9 mi
Decarbonize Building Systems5.0★ (2)14 mi
Distributed Sun3.0★ (1)11 mi
Illumine Solar5.0★ (2)13 mi
New Columbia Solar5.0★ (2)12 mi
Okovate Sustainable Energy5.0★ (1)11 mi
Power-On5.0★ (2)16 mi
Revolution Solar at Capitol Heights5.0★ (2)10 mi
RNR Energy Solutions5.0★ (2)39 mi
Save With Solar5.0★ (1)12 mi
SEDC Solar1.0★ (1)11 mi
SMECO Solar5.0★ (2)17 mi
Sol contracting llc5.0★ (2)35 mi
Solar photovoltaic power plant3.0★ (2)13 mi
Solari Solar Power5.0★ (2)28 mi
Solaria Solar5.0★ (2)7 mi
SunSavers Energy, LLC5.0★ (1)11 mi
Washingtonfreesolae3.0★ (2)11 mi
Wisconsin Solar Power3.0★ (2)10 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Friendly?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Friendly?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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 Friendly solar installers

We scored 180 Friendly 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 Friendly 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 Friendly: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Friendly?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Friendly, MD is Uprise Solar and Roofing with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. EDGE Energy (#2) and EDGE Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 180 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Friendly?

ContractorsRanked ranks 180 solar installers serving Friendly, MD. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Friendly are open 24/7?

28 ranked solar installers in Friendly post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Uprise Solar and Roofing (#1), EDGE Energy (#2) and EDGE Energy (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Friendly work on weekends?

105 of 180 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Uprise Solar and Roofing (#1), EDGE Energy (#2) and EDGE Energy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Friendly?

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 Maryland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Friendly solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 180 rated solar installers in Friendly is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. American Home Contractors has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Friendly count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Friendly 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 Friendly

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 solar installers serving Friendly.

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