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Best Solar Installers in Glen Allen, VA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Glen Allen: Cenvar Roofing - Richmond, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shanco Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: ION Solar, 1,961 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #2.

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

34 Glen Allen solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 34 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Mechanicsville ranking. See Solar installers in Mechanicsville

Top 10 solar installers in Glen Allen at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Glen Allen at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cenvar Roofing - Richmond855.0★ (117)Glen Allen24/7Overall
2ION Solar854.5★ (1,961)Ashland, 8 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Shanco Roofing834.9★ (260)Brandermill, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies
4RVA Softwash and Staining LLC835.0★ (117)Tuckahoe, 6 mi away24/7—
5RainSoft ProWash825.0★ (64)Chester, 9 mi away24/7—
6Horizon Solar814.7★ (12)Glen AllenSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Homefix Roofing and Window Installation of Richmond804.8★ (917)East Highland Park, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Light More Light Solar805.0★ (10)Bon Air, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9SolarTyme by AAPCO794.6★ (134)Richmond, 17 mi awaySat—
10Virginia Energy Solutions794.9★ (89)Brandermill, 21 mi awaySat—

The 34 best solar installers in Glen Allen, 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.

  2. #2 ION Solar

    Based in Ashland, 8 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,961 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,961).

    • 4.5★ from 1,961 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    116 Sylvia Rd Suite A&B, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for ION Solar(888) 781-7074

  3. #3 Shanco Roofing

    Based in Brandermill, 17 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3121 E Boundary Ct, Midlothian, VA 23112
    View profile for Shanco Roofing(804) 544-9400

  6. #6 Horizon Solar

    Based in Glen Allen

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2400 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Horizon Solar(309) 634-9907

  9. #9 SolarTyme by AAPCO

    Based in Richmond, 17 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6710 US-1, Richmond, VA 23237
    View profile for SolarTyme by AAPCO(804) 271-2669

  10. #10 Virginia Energy Solutions

    Based in Brandermill, 21 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8842 Emerald Dunes Cir, Chesterfield, VA 23832
    View profile for Virginia Energy Solutions(804) 592-0306

  12. #12 Nexus Energy Systems

    Based in Ashland, 4 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10964 Richardson Rd, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Nexus Energy Systems(804) 395-6621

  14. #14 Kilo Hollow Energy

    Based in Ashland, 5 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10097 Patterson Park Rd #207, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Kilo Hollow Energy(804) 508-9526

  15. #15 Freedom Forever

    Based in Highland Springs, 13 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 208 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4312 Eubank Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
    View profile for Freedom Forever(888) 557-6431

  16. #16 Rogue Solar

    Based in Richmond, 10 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    211 W 7th St, Richmond, VA 23224
    View profile for Rogue Solar(888) 890-8891

  17. #17 Baseline Solar Solutions

    Based in Richmond, 7 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2920 W Broad St Suite 21, Richmond, VA 23230
    View profile for Baseline Solar Solutions(540) 552-1511

  19. #19 Sunlight Solar LLC

    Based in Chester, 20 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10000 Chester Rd, Chester, VA 23831
    View profile for Sunlight Solar LLC(804) 452-7699

  21. #21 Solar Energy Solutions

    Based in Ashland, 4 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11132A Progress Rd, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Solar Energy Solutions(877) 312-7456

  22. #22 Douglas Roofing

    Based in Brandermill, 12 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7:30 PM.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9327 Midlothian Tpke #2h, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
    View profile for Douglas Roofing(804) 905-8021

How much do solar installers cost in Glen Allen?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Glen Allen?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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 Glen Allen solar installers

We scored 34 Glen Allen 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Glen Allen data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Glen Allen: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Glen Allen?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Glen Allen, VA is Cenvar Roofing - Richmond with a CR Score of 85/100. It has 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ION Solar (#2) and Shanco Roofing (#3) follow. We ranked 34 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Glen Allen?

ContractorsRanked ranks 34 solar installers serving Glen Allen, VA. 3 of them are based in Glen Allen; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Glen Allen are open 24/7?

5 ranked solar installers in Glen Allen post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cenvar Roofing - Richmond (#1), Shanco Roofing (#3) and RVA Softwash and Staining LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Glen Allen work on weekends?

17 of 34 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cenvar Roofing - Richmond (#1), ION Solar (#2) and Shanco Roofing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Glen Allen?

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 Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Glen Allen solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 34 rated solar installers in Glen Allen is 4.9★, with a median of 56 reviews. ION Solar has the most, 1,961 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 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 Glen Allen count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 solar installers serving Glen Allen.

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