61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Glendale Heights, IL (2026)
141 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Glendale Heights: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 141.
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Most-reviewed: Tron Solar, 989 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 141 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
141 Glendale Heights solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 88 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 141 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Glendale Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar & Energy Experts LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (41) | Cicero, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kapital Electric, Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (715) | Bensenville, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Sunrun Solar | 60 | 4.1★ (822) | Des Plaines, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People | 60 | 5.0★ (48) | Naperville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | SUNRISE SOLAR | 59 | 4.9★ (173) | Willowbrook, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Tron Solar | 59 | 4.8★ (989) | Vernon Hills, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Smart Sky Solar | 59 | 4.9★ (46) | Schaumburg, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville | 57 | 4.8★ (185) | Crest Hill, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ananta Energy Source | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Darien, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | AweSun Power | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Downers Grove, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 141 best solar installers in Glendale Heights, 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.
Based in Bensenville, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
#3 Sunrun Solar
Based in Des Plaines, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
Based in Naperville, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Willowbrook, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
#6 Tron Solar
Based in Vernon Hills, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, the most in Glendale Heights.
- 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
Based in Schaumburg, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
Based in Crest Hill, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Darien, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 AweSun Power
Based in Downers Grove, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
#11 Certasun
Based in Buffalo Grove, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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
#12 GoSolar
Based in Cicero, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
Based in Oak Brook, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1111 W 22nd St suite 240, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Based in Franklin Park, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9230 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Based in Elmhurst, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
#16 WindSoleil
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 401 N Trumbull Ave # D, Chicago, IL 60624
Based in Skokie, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4939 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
#18 Semper Solr
Based in Rolling Meadows, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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
Based in Highland Park, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1376 Cavell Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Crystal Lake, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
#21 SunPower®
Based in Vernon Hills, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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
Based in Wood Dale, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 955 Lively Blvd, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3152 W Devon Ave APT 2D, Chicago, IL 60659
Based in Bolingbrook, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 498 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Based in Montgomery, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 141 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Midwest Solutions Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (151) | 40 mi |
| 27 | Solar Services | 55 | 4.9★ (11) | 2 mi |
| 28 | RxSun | 55 | 4.8★ (121) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Priority Solar Installation | 55 | 4.9★ (61) | 27 mi |
| 30 | Grand Solar & Environmental | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Triumph Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (49) | 28 mi |
| 32 | Ilumen Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (78) | 20 mi |
| 33 | My Window Washing | 55 | 4.9★ (164) | 3 mi |
| 34 | Windfree Solar Co | 55 | 4.6★ (107) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Aeos Energy | 54 | 4.3★ (18) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Neighborhood Electric Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (98) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Reficiency Solar | 54 | 4.7★ (37) | 8 mi |
| 38 | GreenGrids | 54 | 4.7★ (33) | 30 mi |
| 39 | Palos Solar Panel Installation | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | 19 mi |
| 40 | My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning | 54 | 4.9★ (216) | 10 mi |
| 41 | Elegant Solar Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Global Adjusting & Construction | 54 | 4.9★ (178) | 6 mi |
| 43 | Freedom Forever | 54 | 4.0★ (239) | 10 mi |
| 44 | Volt Home Pros | 54 | 4.9★ (62) | 31 mi |
| 45 | FreeWorld Electric & Solar | 54 | 4.9★ (58) | 20 mi |
| 46 | Aurora Solar Panel Installers | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | 19 mi |
| 47 | The Chicago Solar Energy Company | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 48 | Green Home Makeover | 54 | 4.6★ (47) | 13 mi |
| 49 | My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning | 53 | 4.9★ (259) | 17 mi |
| 50 | Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar | 53 | 4.7★ (178) | 10 mi |
Also serving Glendale Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACSS Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| AJA Energies | 4.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| All Energy Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Carlson Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Continental Energy Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Evo Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Global SunPower | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| JD Pro Electric INC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Mammoth Roofing and Solar, Alsip, IL | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| NXT Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Poltech Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| ProWash | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Solar Service Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Solar SmartRoof by Powur | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Solar with Jason | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Solarmark Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Sunrun south chicago solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| TruLight-Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Glendale Heights?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | 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) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Glendale Heights solar installers
We scored 141 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights 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 |
Solar installers in Glendale Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Glendale Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Glendale Heights, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kapital Electric, Inc. (#2) and Sunrun Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 141 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Glendale Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 141 solar installers serving Glendale Heights, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Glendale Heights are open 24/7?
15 ranked solar installers in Glendale Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#4) and Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Glendale Heights work on weekends?
88 of 141 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Sunrun Solar (#3) and E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Glendale Heights?
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 Glendale Heights solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 141 rated solar installers in Glendale Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Tron Solar has the most, 989 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Glendale Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 141 solar installers serving Glendale Heights.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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