84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
11 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grand Rapids: The Solar Difference, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kearns Brothers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
- 5
Most-reviewed: SunPower®, 103 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Grand Rapids solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Grand Rapids at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Solar Difference | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Fort Wayne, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kearns Brothers | 81 | 4.5★ (36) | Wyoming, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tiger Solar | 81 | 4.9★ (65) | Comstock Park, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Agathon Solar | 79 | 4.9★ (38) | Grand Haven, 26 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | SunPower® | 79 | 3.5★ (103) | Grand Rapids | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Augustine Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (35) | Allendale, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mitten Solar Consultants | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Rockford, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Green Panel | 74 | 4.5★ (17) | Byron Center, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | MI Solar And Roofing Pros | 73 | 4.8★ (27) | Allendale, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Portable Sun LLC | 72 | 4.6★ (37) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
The 11 best solar installers in Grand Rapids, 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 Wyoming, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1416 44th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
#3 Tiger Solar
Based in Comstock Park, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 848 W River Center Dr NE STE B, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Based in Grand Haven, 26 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 14721 Cleveland St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
#5 SunPower®
Based in Grand Rapids
79/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 103 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (103).
- 3.5★ from 103 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–11 PM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3040 Charlevoix Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Based in Allendale, 15 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7208 Timbercreek Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
Based in Rockford, 5 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Byron Center, 10 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7978 Clyde Park Ave SW Suite #100, Byron Center, MI 49315
Based in Allendale, 20 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#10 Portable Sun LLC
Based in Grand Rapids
72/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1650 Broadway Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Based in Grand Rapids
70/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 2.6★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4346 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Also serving Grand Rapids
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3:16 Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Diekevers Roofing | 3.9★ (25) | In Grand Rapids |
| Eco Electric, LLC | 4.8★ (80) | In Grand Rapids |
| Energy Conservation Source | 35 mi | |
| Go Solar Michigan LLC | 28 mi | |
| Green Solar LLC | 11 mi | |
| Helios Solar LLC - Shop | 38 mi | |
| M & I Solar Energy Company | In Grand Rapids | |
| Modern Mill Solar | 10 mi | |
| New Energy Solutions, LLC | 11 mi | |
| Off Grid Solar | 25 mi | |
| Solar Strategies | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Solar Street Lights USA | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Solar Tilt LLC | 28 mi | |
| Solarcan | In Grand Rapids | |
| SunMatic Solar | 35 mi | |
| Veteran Roofing & Exteriors, LLC | 4.9★ (138) | In Grand Rapids |
| West Michigan Solar | 9 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Grand Rapids?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan 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 Grand Rapids solar installers
We scored 11 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Grand Rapids?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Grand Rapids, MI is The Solar Difference with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kearns Brothers (#2) and Tiger Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 11 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Grand Rapids?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 solar installers serving Grand Rapids, MI. 3 of them are based in Grand Rapids; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Grand Rapids are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Grand Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Solar Difference (#1) and Kearns Brothers (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Grand Rapids work on weekends?
6 of 11 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Solar Difference (#1), Kearns Brothers (#2) and Agathon Solar (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Grand Rapids?
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 Michigan. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Grand Rapids solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated solar installers in Grand Rapids is 4.8★, with a median of 36 reviews. SunPower® has the most, 103 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 Grand Rapids count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 solar installers serving Grand Rapids.
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