24 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gatesville: Suncharge Solar, LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Artisan Roofing & Solar Central Tx, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 24.
Most-reviewed: ROAM Roof & Solar, 312 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #5.
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24 Gatesville solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suncharge Solar, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Buda, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar CenTex | 58 | 4.8★ (108) | Harker Heights, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | KaziBrothersLLC | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Fort Hood, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | American Dream Solar LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (52) | Arlington, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | ROAM Roof & Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (312) | Belton, 32 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Allegiance Solar | 55 | 4.6★ (97) | Harker Heights, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Artisan Roofing & Solar Central Tx | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Waco, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Bell County Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (32) | Belton, 40 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Texas Panel Clean Services | 53 | 4.9★ (13) | Killeen, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Solar Power Systems Killeen | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Killeen, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 27 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Hood, 27 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 33 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 32 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews, the most in Gatesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 35 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 40 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McGregor, 26 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrollton, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gatesville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 37 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 34 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 33 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 32 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lampasas, 37 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 36 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 34 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 31 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 26 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2EZ Solar | 24 mi | |
| Circle R Heating & Air Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Gatesville |
| Cleon Tollerson | 30 mi | |
| Elite Energy Solutions | 26 mi | |
| Ferguson Roofing | In Gatesville | |
| Green Solar Savings | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Kinetic Solar LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| M.A.N Power Electrical Systems, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Gatesville |
| Muegge Air - Gatesville | 4.7★ (203) | In Gatesville |
| Natalya Alternative Energy, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Precision Value Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Redemption Solar Power | 1.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Solar Screens - C6 Solar Control (Recommended) | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Solar Service | 25 mi | |
| Solar Shine Solutions & Enterprises | In Gatesville | |
| SolarCentralTexas | 25 mi | |
| SolarFIX TX | 24 mi | |
| Solarsavingtoday | 23 mi | |
| Suncastle Solar Power | 23 mi | |
| Venti Tech Solar | 3 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 24 Gatesville 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 Gatesville 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 |