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Best Solar Installers in Gilberts, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gilberts: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 120.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Tron Solar, 989 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #2.

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

120 Gilberts solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 74 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 120 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Gilberts at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Gilberts at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Solar & Energy Experts LLC595.0★ (41)Cicero, 20 mi away24/7Overall
2Tron Solar594.8★ (989)Vernon Hills, 23 mi away—Most reviews
3Technique Tinting584.8★ (45)Crystal Lake, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Kapital Electric, Inc.584.8★ (715)Bensenville, 23 mi away——
5Smart Sky Solar584.9★ (46)Schaumburg, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Sunrun Solar584.1★ (822)Des Plaines, 24 mi awaySat · Sun—
7E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People575.0★ (48)Naperville, 36 mi away24/7Emergencies
8Midwest Solutions Inc574.9★ (151)Antioch, 30 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Certasun574.8★ (306)Buffalo Grove, 23 mi away——
10Ilumen Solar564.9★ (78)Crystal Lake, 11 mi awayEvenings—

The 120 best solar installers in Gilberts, ranked

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.

  2. #2 Tron Solar

    Based in Vernon Hills, 23 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, the most in Gilberts.

    • 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for Tron Solar(800) 484-8766

  3. #3 Technique Tinting

    Based in Crystal Lake, 11 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    605 E Terra Cotta Ave unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    View profile for Technique Tinting(224) 358-2293

  4. #4 Kapital Electric, Inc.

    Based in Bensenville, 23 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
    View profile for Kapital Electric, Inc.(630) 833-2389

  5. #5 Smart Sky Solar

    Based in Schaumburg, 15 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
    View profile for Smart Sky Solar(224) 219-0544

  6. #6 Sunrun Solar

    Based in Des Plaines, 24 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    View profile for Sunrun Solar(833) 324-5886

  8. #8 Midwest Solutions Inc

    Based in Antioch, 30 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    372 North Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
    View profile for Midwest Solutions Inc(888) 751-4511

  9. #9 Certasun

    Based in Buffalo Grove, 23 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1582 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    View profile for Certasun(312) 638-0800

  10. #10 Ilumen Solar

    Based in Crystal Lake, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 N Hillview Dr C, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Ilumen Solar(847) 852-3370

  11. #11 SUNRISE SOLAR

    Based in Willowbrook, 33 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    825 75th St UNIT E, Willowbrook, IL 60527
    View profile for SUNRISE SOLAR(800) 674-3587

  12. #12 SunPower®

    Based in Vernon Hills, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 N Fairway Dr Ste 180, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for SunPower®(800) 377-4480

  15. #15 Semper Solr

    Based in Rolling Meadows, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3701 W Algonquin Rd Suite 1020, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    View profile for Semper Solr(630) 454-9485

  17. #17 TruHome Pros

    Based in Elgin, 5 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    715 Tollgate Rd H, Elgin, IL 60123
    View profile for TruHome Pros(847) 994-4511

  19. #19 Advanced Power USA

    Based in Marengo, 16 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    418 E Washington St, Marengo, IL 60152
    View profile for Advanced Power USA(815) 382-6486

  20. #20 GoSolar

    Based in Cicero, 22 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for GoSolar(847) 881-3919

  21. #21 AweSun Power

    Based in Downers Grove, 36 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for AweSun Power(630) 277-9321

  25. #25 Illinois Solar Express, LLC

    Based in Elmhurst, 28 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1 Mid America Plaza 3rd Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    View profile for Illinois Solar Express, LLC(773) 876-7676

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

solar installers in Gilberts, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26WindSoleil544.9★ (72)37 mi
27Unity Solar Group544.8★ (107)28 mi
28Atlas Solar Advisors535.0★ (18)35 mi
29Greencore Solar, Inc.535.0★ (7)22 mi
30Freedom Forever534.0★ (239)17 mi
31Illinois Solar Power535.0★ (5)30 mi
32Tesla Solar534.0★ (4)24 mi
33Solar by Dave Stanton535.0★ (5)31 mi
34Neighborhood Electric Inc534.9★ (98)18 mi
35Aurora Solar Panel Installers535.0★ (17)25 mi
36My Window Washing534.9★ (219)20 mi
37YourSolarHelp535.0★ (9)28 mi
38Global Adjusting & Construction534.9★ (178)16 mi
39Elegant Solar Inc535.0★ (6)25 mi
40Solar Services524.9★ (11)20 mi
41My Window Washing524.9★ (164)18 mi
42Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar524.7★ (178)17 mi
43RxSun524.8★ (121)38 mi
44Windfree Solar Co524.6★ (107)33 mi
45Grand Solar & Environmental525.0★ (8)32 mi
46Aeos Energy524.3★ (18)26 mi
47Fibonacci Energy LLC525.0★ (9)11 mi
48Iconic Energy524.6★ (104)35 mi
49Sunrise Solar Solutions524.5★ (16)14 mi
50Reficiency Solar524.7★ (37)26 mi

Also serving Gilberts

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 Gilberts
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ACSS Energy5.0★ (2)27 mi
All Energy Solar5.0★ (1)21 mi
Caliber Energy LLC1.0★ (1)15 mi
Carlson Solar Energy5.0★ (1)23 mi
Continental Energy Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)28 mi
Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete5.0★ (2)34 mi
Evo Energy5.0★ (2)36 mi
Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc.4.5★ (2)27 mi
Global SunPower1.0★ (1)16 mi
JD Pro Electric INC5.0★ (1)21 mi
NXT Solar Solutions5.0★ (1)14 mi
Poltech Electric Inc.5.0★ (1)13 mi
Real Solar Incentives5.0★ (1)7 mi
Roderick Brown - Solterra Powered by Vivint Solar1.0★ (1)24 mi
Solar Connections International5.0★ (1)10 mi
Solar SmartRoof by Powur5.0★ (2)5 mi
Solarmark Energy Solutions5.0★ (1)16 mi
TruLight-Solar3.0★ (2)36 mi
USA Clean Solar1.0★ (1)22 mi
Xceptional Exteriors LLC5.0★ (1)26 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Gilberts?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Gilberts?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,020$29,430$32,010Per 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

How we ranked Gilberts solar installers

We scored 120 Gilberts 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gilberts data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Gilberts: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Gilberts?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Gilberts, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tron Solar (#2) and Technique Tinting (#3) follow. We ranked 120 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Gilberts?

ContractorsRanked ranks 120 solar installers serving Gilberts, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Gilberts are open 24/7?

12 ranked solar installers in Gilberts post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#7) and Ananta Energy Source (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Gilberts work on weekends?

74 of 120 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Technique Tinting (#3) and Smart Sky Solar (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Gilberts?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Gilberts solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 120 rated solar installers in Gilberts is 4.9★, with a median of 31 reviews. Tron Solar has the most, 989 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Gilberts count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 120 solar installers serving Gilberts.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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