59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3205 N Commercial Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Best Solar Installers in Hermiston, OR (2026)
10 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hermiston: LinkUs Enterprises, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Hot Solar Solutions, 42 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Hermiston solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Hermiston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LinkUs Enterprises | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | Pasco, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Pure Energy Systems | 58 | 4.8★ (18) | West Richland, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Purelight Power | 56 | 4.5★ (40) | Pasco, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Hot Solar Solutions | 54 | 4.8★ (42) | Richland, 27 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Solar AI | 50 | 2.5★ (8) | Kennewick, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Now! Solar | 49 | 3.2★ (5) | Kennewick, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | City of Richland Energy Services | 49 | 3.8★ (5) | Richland, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Liv Power | 47 | 5.0★ (12) | Kennewick, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | High Desert Solar Screens Inc. | 47 | 4.1★ (8) | Pasco, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Gradient Electric LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | Kennewick, 32 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best solar installers in Hermiston, 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 West Richland, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Pasco, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5710 N Rd 68 #104, Pasco, WA 99301
Based in Richland, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, the most in Hermiston.
- 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2100 Bellerive Dr DD-40, Richland, WA 99352
#5 Solar AI
Based in Kennewick, 26 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 450 N Quay St # A, Kennewick, WA 99336
#6 Now! Solar
Based in Kennewick, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3314 W 24th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337
Based in Richland, 30 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 625 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352
#8 Liv Power
Based in Kennewick, 26 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6311 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Based in Pasco, 29 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patio enclosure supplier”.
- 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1204 E Hagerman St, Pasco, WA 99301
Based in Kennewick, 32 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Hermiston
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auric Energy | 31 mi | |
| Hot Solar Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy Hermiston Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | In Hermiston |
| Solar Eco Wash | 33 mi | |
| Solar Mobility | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Solar Tube Guys | 33 mi | |
| Solgen power | 1.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| SunRun Solar | In Hermiston | |
| SunRun Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| SunRun Solar | 27 mi | |
| Tri Solar | 29 mi | |
| Vegetation Solutions, LLC | 27 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Hermiston?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Oregon with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Hermiston solar installers
We scored 10 Hermiston 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 Hermiston 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 Hermiston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Hermiston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Hermiston, OR is LinkUs Enterprises with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pure Energy Systems (#2) and Purelight Power (#3) follow. We ranked 10 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Hermiston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 solar installers serving Hermiston, OR. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Hermiston work on weekends?
2 of 10 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LinkUs Enterprises (#1) and Pure Energy Systems (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Hermiston?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Oregon. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Hermiston solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated solar installers in Hermiston is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Hot Solar Solutions has the most, 42 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Hermiston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hermiston 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Hermiston
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 solar installers serving Hermiston.
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