Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
8 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Galion: Better Ohio Solar Services LLC, CR Score 80/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Ambia, 146 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #6.
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8 Galion solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Ohio Solar Services LLC | 80 | 4.0★ (4) | The Village of Indian Hill, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Boundless Power Systems | 79 | 4.9★ (119) | Mount Vernon, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Solar Dunn Right | 79 | 5.0★ (24) | Brooklyn, 26 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Solar Brokers | 77 | 4.4★ (121) | Columbus, 26 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Solar Gals | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Brecksville, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ambia | 75 | 4.2★ (146) | Columbus, 29 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Ohio Solar Connection LLC | 70 | 4.2★ (15) | Dover, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Solar Panels Sunbury | 69 | 5.0★ (5) | Delaware, 32 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Mount Vernon, 30 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Brooklyn, 26 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Brecksville, 26 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Columbus, 29 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 146 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (146).
Based in Dover, 26 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Delaware, 32 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | 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) | October 2026 |
We scored 8 Galion 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 Galion 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 |