48 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Garden City: Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 1,464 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 48.
Most-reviewed: Blue Gander, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked after Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc; ranked #15.
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48 Garden City solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 48 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc | 62 | 5.0★ (1,464) | Boise, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SunPower® | 62 | 4.5★ (908) | Boise, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Native Solar | 61 | 4.9★ (206) | Meridian, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Big Dog Solar | 60 | 4.6★ (359) | Meridian, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Idahome Energy | 59 | 4.8★ (274) | Boise, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | ObviSun Energy | 58 | 4.8★ (17) | Eagle, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | RevoluSun Idaho | 57 | 4.8★ (72) | Boise, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | EGT Solar | 57 | 4.9★ (97) | Meridian, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tiger Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (53) | Garden City | — | — |
| 10 | Powered Alliance Solar | 57 | 4.8★ (66) | Boise, 2 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 in Garden City
Based in Boise, 2 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,464 Google reviews, the most in Garden City.
Based in Boise, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 908 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 359 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eagle, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Garden City
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Caldwell, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews.
Based in Boise, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 1 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 1 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,228 Google reviews.
Based in Boise, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based in Boise, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 445 Google reviews.
Based in Meridian, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Meridian, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Skylight contractor”.
Based in Boise, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LinkUs Enterprises | 54 | 4.7★ (28) | 8 mi |
| 27 | LIBERTY SOLAR POWER | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 28 | Moment Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 3 mi |
| 29 | Elite Enterprise Group - Solar Division | 54 | 4.6★ (47) | 28 mi |
| 30 | Treasure Valley Exteriors | 53 | 4.8★ (640) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Defused Electrical Innovations LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (110) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Aurora Power & Design Inc. | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | 2 mi |
| 33 | Empowered Solar | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 3 mi |
| 34 | RALOS | 52 | 4.3★ (76) | 38 mi |
| 35 | Clēnera | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 36 | Power House Exteriors | 51 | 5.0★ (34) | 7 mi |
| 37 | YMC Inc. | 50 | 4.5★ (139) | 6 mi |
| 38 | Black Diamond Electric | 50 | 5.0★ (53) | 7 mi |
| 39 | Garden City Solar Panel Experts | 50 | 4.2★ (10) | In Garden City |
| 40 | Rooftops Energy Solutions | 50 | 4.9★ (130) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Columbia Roofing, LLC | 49 | 4.9★ (48) | 9 mi |
| 42 | Solar Tools USA | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 43 | Marvel Electric, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (12) | 4 mi |
| 44 | Four Seasons Insulation LLC | 48 | 4.4★ (54) | 21 mi |
| 45 | Sun Power Solar and Electric | 48 | 1.8★ (5) | 1 mi |
| 46 | Trail Ready RV | 47 | 5.0★ (13) | 10 mi |
| 47 | See in Clear | 46 | 5.0★ (25) | 39 mi |
| 48 | Renewable Energy NW LLC | 43 | 4.0★ (8) | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Idaho Solar and Electrical, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| AZ SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 5.0★ (1) | In Garden City |
| Dan Staples - Solar Man | 5 mi | |
| Emerald Solar Systems | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Evolve Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Fonroche Lighting America | 2 mi | |
| Gates Solar Energy Systems | 2 mi | |
| Here Comes The Sun, LLC | 6 mi | |
| Inty Power Idaho | 3 mi | |
| Kane Solar Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Pell Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Retro Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Russell Solar Energy Systems | 6 mi | |
| Solar Clicker of Idaho | 2 mi | |
| Solar of Boise | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Solar Warriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Stevens Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Suntria | Boise Solar Panel Installers | 5 mi | |
| Treasure Valley Energy | 7 mi | |
| Truth Solar Power | Boise ID | 5 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Idaho 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 48 Garden City solar installers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Garden City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |