181 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Houston: Empower Home Services, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Houston Home Battery Backup - VPP Texas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 181.
Most-reviewed: Quality Home Products of Texas, 4,845 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 181 ranked; ranked #4.
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181 Houston solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 104 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 181 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empower Home Services | 89 | 4.9★ (84) | Houston | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Houston Home Battery Backup - VPP Texas | 88 | 4.9★ (67) | Houston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sunshine Renewable Solutions | 86 | 4.8★ (157) | Houston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Quality Home Products of Texas | 85 | 4.8★ (4,845) | Houston | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | SolRa Tech | 84 | 5.0★ (141) | Houston | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Power Choice Texas | 84 | 4.4★ (13) | Houston | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | TX Solar Cleaning Solutions | 83 | 5.0★ (53) | Atascocita, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sunrun Solar | 83 | 4.1★ (704) | Houston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Kyreaux Solar LLC | 82 | 4.2★ (11) | Houston | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ready Solar | 82 | 4.5★ (254) | Houston | 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 availability: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,845 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,845).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascocita, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 704 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in League City, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #16 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 Missouri City, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Missouri City, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 209 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in League City, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Humble, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in League City, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 181 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tesla solar Houston | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | In Houston |
| 27 | Roof Cow | 79 | 4.9★ (72) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Axia by Qcells | 79 | 4.7★ (3) | In Houston |
| 29 | Optimum Solar; Daniel R. Solar Energy Equipment Supplier | 79 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Awake Solar | 79 | 4.9★ (160) | In Houston |
| 31 | Texas Pro Systems | 79 | 4.7★ (23) | In Houston |
| 32 | Moonlight | 79 | 4.3★ (3) | In Houston |
| 33 | Campbell Roofing & Solar, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (25) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Solar Power Systems Houston | 78 | 5.0★ (13) | In Houston |
| 35 | TriSMART Solar | 78 | 4.5★ (614) | In Houston |
| 36 | TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATION | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Imperial Solar + Generators | 78 | 4.6★ (9) | 5 mi |
| 38 | Mateo KW - League City Solar Company | 78 | 5.0★ (16) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Astrawatt Solar | 78 | 4.9★ (71) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Texon Solar | 78 | 4.6★ (21) | In Houston |
| 41 | Fastrac Energy Services | 78 | 4.4★ (755) | In Houston |
| 42 | Icarus Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | In Houston |
| 43 | One4 solar | 78 | 5.0★ (13) | In Houston |
| 44 | CraftStrom Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (11) | In Houston |
| 45 | Icon Power | 78 | 4.5★ (31) | In Houston |
| 46 | SunTex Power | 78 | 4.4★ (40) | 24 mi |
| 47 | SOLE Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (26) | In Houston |
| 48 | Superior Solar Solutions LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 49 | SunIsland Energy | 78 | 5.0★ (37) | 15 mi |
| 50 | All Inclusive Energy LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4Eighty Electric LLC | 4.8★ (26) | In Houston |
| Brandstell Home Improvement | 4.7★ (25) | In Houston |
| Generator Industries | 4.0★ (129) | In Houston |
| Golden Service Electric | 5.0★ (78) | In Houston |
| Hays Electrical Services | 4.4★ (56) | In Houston |
| HomeSmiles Pearland | 5.0★ (60) | In Houston |
| KiloWatt Solar - Houston | 5.0★ (2) | In Houston |
| KWJ Consultant, An Authorized Dealer | 4.6★ (9) | In Houston |
| Lighthouse Electric | 4.9★ (117) | In Houston |
| Lone Star Glass | 4.5★ (184) | In Houston |
| Mammoth Roofing Services | 4.1★ (17) | In Houston |
| NRG Sun Lease LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Houston |
| Omne | 5.0★ (2) | In Houston |
| One Stop Green | 3.0★ (2) | In Houston |
| Peoples Choice Electric, Inc | 4.9★ (91) | In Houston |
| Solar Nine | 3.0★ (2) | In Houston |
| Solar Sandhu Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Houston |
| TriSMART Roofing. | 5.0★ (26) | In Houston |
| Varela American Electric Inc. | 4.9★ (48) | In Houston |
| Window World of Houston | 4.7★ (4,262) | In Houston |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 181 Houston 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 Houston 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 |