20 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Griffin: SolarBear Heating and Air LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Golden Rule Solar and Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
Most-reviewed: Freedom Forever, 133 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #9.
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20 Griffin solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SolarBear Heating and Air LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (69) | Thomaston, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Golden Rule Solar and Roofing | 85 | 5.0★ (75) | Candler-McAfee, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SunPower® | 81 | 4.8★ (41) | Decatur, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | SunPeach Solar | 81 | 4.9★ (67) | Atlanta, 37 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Energy Blend Solutions | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | East Flatbush, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Blu Solar Energy | 76 | 3.9★ (25) | Atlanta, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Simply Energy | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Chamblee, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Better Tomorrow Solar | 76 | 4.9★ (57) | Atlanta, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Freedom Forever | 76 | 4.2★ (133) | College Park, 26 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | South East Roofing and Gutters | 73 | 4.8★ (21) | Morrow, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, 69 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Candler-McAfee, 35 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 40 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 37 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Flatbush, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 30 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chamblee, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College Park, 26 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 133 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (133).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrow, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 28 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, 89 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrow, 37 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chamblee, 37 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 38 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Miami Heights, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Druid Hills, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 31 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 40 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Solar Providers | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Cbk Energy Solutions | 31 mi | |
| DRT Solar Panel Installation Georgia | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Eco-Source Solar Systems | 34 mi | |
| Enlightening Electric Inc. | 3.5★ (10) | In Griffin |
| Go Solar Cart | 27 mi | |
| Go Solar Cart, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Go Solar Power | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Go Solar Power | 22 mi | |
| Ikon Energized Clean Power & Energy Backup Solutions | 34 mi | |
| Inman Solar | 36 mi | |
| Know Watts | 33 mi | |
| Krog Solar Energy Systems | 3.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Newnan Solar Power, LLC | 15 mi | |
| Poly Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Solar CTG | 14 mi | |
| SolarBear Heating and Air | 15 mi | |
| South East Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Suntastic Home Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Voltex Solar LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Georgia 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 |
We scored 20 Griffin 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 Griffin 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 |