62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 482 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2839 Mokumoa St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Best Solar Installers in Honolulu, HI (2026)
26 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Honolulu: Sunrun Solar, CR Score 62/100; 4.2★ from 482 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Emergency Plumbing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
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Most-reviewed: Emergency Plumbing & Solar, 547 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Honolulu solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Honolulu at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrun Solar | 62 | 4.2★ (482) | Honolulu | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Emergency Plumbing & Solar | 61 | 4.6★ (547) | Pearl City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Sunshine Solar Panel Cleaning | 60 | 5.0★ (105) | Waianae, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Pacific Panel Cleaners | 59 | 4.9★ (95) | Honolulu | — | — |
| 5 | Family First Solar | 56 | 4.6★ (18) | Kapolei, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Island Cooling | 56 | 4.9★ (309) | Kailua, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | RED Solar Hawaii | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Village Park, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Oahu Electric and Air | 53 | 4.9★ (35) | Waipahu, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | True Green Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (26) | Schofield Barracks, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Photonworks Engineering | 53 | 3.9★ (11) | Honolulu | — | — |
The 26 best solar installers in Honolulu, 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 Pearl City, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 547 Google reviews, the most in Honolulu.
- 4.6★ from 547 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 96-1219 Waihona St, Pearl City, HI 96782
Based in Waianae, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 86-3001 Leihua Pl, Waianae, HI 96792
Based in Honolulu
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 761 Ahua St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Based in Kapolei, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 590 Farrington Hwy unit 210, Kapolei, HI 96707
Based in Kailua, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 201 Kapaa Quarry Pl Building 28, Unit 2807, Kailua, HI 96734
Based in Village Park, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Waipahu, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 94-344 Ukeʻe St Bay 1, Waipahu, HI 96797
Based in Schofield Barracks, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar hot water system supplier”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–7:30 PM
- Address
- 1890 Koena Way, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Based in Honolulu
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 905 Umi St Ste. 200, Honolulu, HI 96819
Based in Waipahu, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 94-148 Leowaena St # R, Waipahu, HI 96797
#12 Holu Hou Energy
Based in Waimalu, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 99-1026 Iwaena St, Aiea, HI 96701
Based in Waimalu, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 99-1265 Halawa Valley St Bay 1, Aiea, HI 96701
Based in Kaneohe, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 HI POWER Solar
Based in Pearl City, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 4.4★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 98-723 Kuahao Pl Ste. A-13, Pearl City, HI 96782
#16 Hawaii Unified
Based in Waianae, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 283 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 283 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 84-1170 Farrington Hwy Suite C-1, Waianae, HI 96792
#17 Eco Solar Hawaii
Based in Waipahu, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 94-1388 Moaniani St #229, Waipahu, HI 96797
#18 PV HAWAII, LLC
Based in Makakilo, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 91-6221 Kapolei Pkwy, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Based in Waipahu, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 94-260 Pupuole St, Waipahu, HI 96797
#20 Ray's Solar Fans
Based in Kaneohe, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 45-462 Pua Inia St, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Based in Pearl City, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kapolei, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 91 Keaunui Dr, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Based in Pearl City, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews.
- 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 96-1276 Waihona St STE 114, Pearl City, HI 96782
Based in Schofield Barracks, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1831 Glen Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Based in Schofield Barracks, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 599 Kahelu Ave, Mililani, HI 96789
All 26 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hawaiian Isle Electric LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
Also serving Honolulu
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aether Power | 14 mi | |
| Decker Electric LLC | 10 mi | |
| Double”I” Electric and Pacific Solar System | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Giant Solar, LLC | In Honolulu | |
| Hawaii PV Partners LLC | 15 mi | |
| Hawaii Solar & Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Meyer Solar Providers | 5.0★ (1) | In Honolulu |
| Pacific Energy | 11 mi | |
| Pacific Energy Strategies, LLC | 12 mi | |
| Ray's Solar Fans | 14 mi | |
| RICO SOLAR | 1.0★ (1) | In Honolulu |
| Royal Hawaiian Solar and Electrical Services | 9 mi | |
| Solar Panels Maui | 36 mi | |
| Solar Services Hawaii | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Solaroof Hawaii | 13 mi | |
| United Roofing And Rain Gutters | In Honolulu |
How much do solar installers cost in Honolulu?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Hawaii 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 Honolulu solar installers
We scored 26 Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Honolulu?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Honolulu, HI is Sunrun Solar with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.2★ from 482 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Emergency Plumbing & Solar (#2) and Sunshine Solar Panel Cleaning (#3) follow. We ranked 26 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Honolulu?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 solar installers serving Honolulu, HI. 3 of them are based in Honolulu; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Honolulu are open 24/7?
4 ranked solar installers in Honolulu post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Emergency Plumbing & Solar (#2), Oahu Electric and Air (#8) and Emergency Drain Cleaning & Plumbing SVCS, LLC (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Honolulu work on weekends?
14 of 26 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sunrun Solar (#1), Emergency Plumbing & Solar (#2) and Sunshine Solar Panel Cleaning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Honolulu?
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 Hawaii. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Honolulu solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated solar installers in Honolulu is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Emergency Plumbing & Solar has the most, 547 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Honolulu count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Honolulu 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 Honolulu
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 solar installers serving Honolulu.
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