88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 3119 Royal Gardens Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Best Solar Installers in Gateway, FL (2026)
70 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gateway: Green Panda Energy, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Water Heater Guy / Toilet / Tankless / Hybrid / Gas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 70.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Service First Heating & Air Conditioning, 713 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Gateway solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Gateway at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Panda Energy | 88 | 5.0★ (79) | Fort Myers, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Water Heater Guy / Toilet / Tankless / Hybrid / Gas | 87 | 4.8★ (503) | Fort Myers, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | All Phase Electric Service | 87 | 4.9★ (329) | Fort Myers, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Advance Solar & Spa | 85 | 4.7★ (432) | Fort Myers, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Service First Heating & Air Conditioning | 85 | 4.9★ (713) | Punta Gorda, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Florida Solar Design Group | 84 | 4.9★ (317) | Fort Myers, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Sun City Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | Cape Coral, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Solar Techs | 83 | 4.7★ (48) | Fort Myers, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Nova NRG | 83 | 4.8★ (129) | Glenvar Heights, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Momentum Solar Fort Myers | 82 | 4.0★ (228) | Fort Myers, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 70 best solar installers in Gateway, 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.
Based in Fort Myers, 7 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 503 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 503 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3343 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Based in Fort Myers, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2340 Bruner Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Based in Fort Myers, 7 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 432 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 432 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2431 Crystal Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Based in Punta Gorda, 30 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 713 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (713).
- 4.9★ from 713 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 255 Boca Grande Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Based in Fort Myers, 1 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 317 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 317 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 12801 Commerce Lakes Dr Ste 12, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Based in Cape Coral, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#8 Solar Techs
Based in Fort Myers, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2506 Second St #206, Fort Myers, FL 33901
#9 Nova NRG
Based in Glenvar Heights, 35 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–8:30 PM
Based in Fort Myers, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 228 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 13099 S Cleveland Ave STE 510, Fort Myers, FL 33907
#11 Solar Now Power
Based in Punta Gorda, 30 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd #356, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Based in Port Charlotte, 36 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23500 Peachland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Based in Cape Coral, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Golden Gate, 18 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Stilwell Solar
Based in Estero, 10 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 20778 Estero Ct, Estero, FL 33928
Based in Cape Coral, 15 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 627 Cape Coral Pkwy W STE 202-170, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Based in Fort Myers, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3620 Colonial Blvd #210, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Based in Rotonda West, 39 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18 Long Meadow Rd, Rotonda West, FL 33947
Based in Fort Myers, 15 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
- Address
- 11000 Metro Pkwy #43, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Based in Cape Coral, 13 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4310 Country Club Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Based in Cape Coral, 15 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2528 Andalusia Blvd UNIT 2, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Based in Fort Myers, 8 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1965 Custom Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Based in Fort Myers, 7 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.1★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5802 Corporation Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33905
#24 Rack Electric
Based in Naples, 25 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6017 Pine Ridge Rd Suite 300, Naples, FL 34119
#25 Inti Power
Based in Cape Coral, 14 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 1110 NE Pine Island Rd #9, Cape Coral, FL 33909
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 70 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gateway
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Building and Development Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Certified Electric-Solar Power | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Core Power FL, LLC - Solar Solutions | Tesla Powerwall 3 Installations | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Empower Solar Installation Cape Coral | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Evotec LLC - ELETRIC | HVAC | SOLAR | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Florida Best Solar Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Florida Solar Power Consultant | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Go GreenMan Solar | 6 mi | |
| Go Solar Power | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hero Construction Group | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Miller-Morgan LLC Water & Solar Services | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Mpyr Solar | 7 mi | |
| Solar Power and Light USA LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Solar Side Up | 6 mi | |
| SunTech Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Sunterra Energy Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| SW Solar Power | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Unity Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Vertical Roofing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| ZERO DOWN SOLAR ENERGY LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Gateway?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | 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) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Gateway solar installers
We scored 70 Gateway 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 Gateway 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 |
Solar installers in Gateway: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Gateway?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Gateway, FL is Green Panda Energy with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Water Heater Guy / Toilet / Tankless / Hybrid / Gas (#2) and All Phase Electric Service (#3) follow. We ranked 70 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Gateway?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 solar installers serving Gateway, FL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Gateway are open 24/7?
16 ranked solar installers in Gateway post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Water Heater Guy / Toilet / Tankless / Hybrid / Gas (#2), All Phase Electric Service (#3) and Service First Heating & Air Conditioning (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Gateway work on weekends?
38 of 70 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Panda Energy (#1), Water Heater Guy / Toilet / Tankless / Hybrid / Gas (#2) and All Phase Electric Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Gateway?
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 Florida. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Gateway solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated solar installers in Gateway is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Service First Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 713 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 Gateway count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gateway 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 Gateway
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 solar installers serving Gateway.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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