259 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hell's Kitchen: Velaz Solar, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jersey Solar Power Systems, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 259.
Most-reviewed: NJR Home Services, 6,979 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 259 ranked; ranked #37.
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259 Hell's Kitchen solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 129 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 259 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velaz Solar | 59 | 4.8★ (172) | Elizabeth, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Power Home Remodeling | 58 | 4.6★ (4,577) | Edison, 26 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | New York Power Solutions - Smarter Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (248) | White Plains, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mpower Solar | 58 | 4.8★ (263) | Brooklyn, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | NY State Solar | 58 | 4.8★ (1,072) | Hicksville, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Robinhood Solar Group | 58 | 5.0★ (51) | Passaic, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Jersey Solar Power Systems | 57 | 4.8★ (10) | Jersey City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Brooklyn SolarWorks | 57 | 4.9★ (235) | Brooklyn, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Organic Light | 57 | 4.9★ (43) | Jamaica, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | SolarOptix Energy | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Brooklyn, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edison, 26 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 4,577 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Plains, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hicksville, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,072 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Passaic, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jamaica, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenburgh, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hell's Kitchen
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kew Gardens Hills, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Babylon, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New City, 27 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahwah, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranford, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hell's Kitchen
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mahwah, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yonkers, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westbury, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Stream, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 26 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 1,629 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#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 259 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Allied Roofing and Construction LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (224) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Energizer Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (39) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Solar Pool Ionizer | 55 | 4.5★ (34) | 1 mi |
| 29 | Sunmotion | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Fior Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (60) | 31 mi |
| 31 | Solarblocks Energy | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Cleanstart | 55 | 4.9★ (82) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Evolve Energy Group | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Wood Kingdom West | 54 | 4.5★ (184) | 30 mi |
| 35 | Tesla Solar | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 36 | Clifton Solar Power Systems experts | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 37 | NJR Home Services | 54 | 4.9★ (6,979) | 39 mi |
| 38 | Newark Solar Panel Installations | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 39 | ProFusion Home Solutions | 54 | 4.7★ (33) | 25 mi |
| 40 | 3 Sons Solar Energy Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (38) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Sunny Earth | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Next Level Energy LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Indent Builders | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | 21 mi |
| 44 | The Solar Queen | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | 37 mi |
| 45 | Ceads Energy | 53 | 5.0★ (19) | 27 mi |
| 46 | SREC Marketplace | 53 | 4.9★ (21) | 38 mi |
| 47 | NJ Solar Advisors | 53 | 4.0★ (8) | 25 mi |
| 48 | Altitude Roofing & Remodeling LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (90) | 18 mi |
| 49 | Phoenix Energy | 52 | 4.8★ (34) | 10 mi |
| 50 | K Hanrahan Enterprises, Inc | 52 | 4.7★ (63) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARCOR | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| CVE North America | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Delaware River Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| DESRI | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Diversolar | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Green Building Center | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| GreenOptimHome | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Helios Energy Group | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Monalisa Sun | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| MRK Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| NED Attic Insulation & Roofing Services Inc, NY | 5.0★ (14) | In Hell's Kitchen |
| NERS, Inc. | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Porticus | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Radial Power - New York | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Rafstone Energy | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| Solar Energy Ads | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Sun Energy for solar | In Hell's Kitchen | |
| The Solar Savings Initiative | 1.0★ (1) | In Hell's Kitchen |
| UniSolar | 5.0★ (1) | In Hell's Kitchen |
| Zucho | In Hell's Kitchen |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 259 Hell's Kitchen 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 Hell's Kitchen 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 |