22 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Henderson: 8MSolar, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 499 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Noon Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 22.
Most-reviewed: NC Solar Now, 717 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
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22 Henderson solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8MSolar | 63 | 5.0★ (499) | Raleigh, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NC Solar Now | 58 | 5.0★ (717) | Raleigh, 38 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Emerald Energy | 56 | 5.0★ (140) | Raleigh, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Southern Energy Management | 56 | 4.9★ (258) | Raleigh, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Wiring Solutions Plus LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (79) | Raleigh, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sinnoa Solar | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Wake Forest, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | SunPath Solutions, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Durham, 34 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Sigora Solar | 51 | 4.0★ (22) | Raleigh, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | 23asyLLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Raleigh, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Quick Solar Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Raleigh, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 5.0★ from 499 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 717 Google reviews, the most in Henderson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 32 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 36 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 35 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 37 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 34 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Raleigh, 37 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 38 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 37 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ 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 Durham, 38 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ 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 Raleigh, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 36 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 40 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Raleigh, 37 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garner, 35 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8MSolar | 27 mi | |
| Carolina Solar Energy III, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| CSS Repower LLC | 38 mi | |
| Heelstone Renewable Energy | 37 mi | |
| ISSU Solar | 37 mi | |
| JD Green Energy Solutions | 39 mi | |
| Mean Green Energy LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Oakhurst Energy Development | 37 mi | |
| Performance Services, Inc. | 37 mi | |
| Quick Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Raleigh Solar Savers | 39 mi | |
| Shelter Construction Services - Roofing & Solar | 23 mi | |
| Solar ED | 35 mi | |
| Solar On | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Solar System Co USA | 36 mi | |
| Solar123 | 35 mi | |
| SolarForLife Raleigh | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| SolarStalker | 19 mi | |
| Sun Star Energy LLC | 33 mi | |
| SunCrest Solar Experts | 37 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina 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 22 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 |