39 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Howell: Kearns Brothers, CR Score 81/100; 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Water Winter Solar Installers Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
Most-reviewed: Oak Electric Service, Inc., 2,214 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #10.
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39 Howell solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 39 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearns Brothers | 81 | 4.7★ (843) | Livonia, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Water Winter Solar Installers Co | 79 | 4.4★ (7) | Auburn Hills, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Solar King | 78 | 4.7★ (43) | Milford, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Ecotelligent Homes | 78 | 5.0★ (149) | Farmington Hills, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Infinity and Beyond Solar | 77 | 4.8★ (17) | Romulus, 39 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | NovaTerra Energy | 77 | 5.0★ (49) | Lansing, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | The Green Panel | 75 | 4.4★ (132) | Brighton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Rapid Solar | 75 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherstburg, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SunPower® | 74 | 4.0★ (249) | Novi, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Oak Electric Service, Inc. | 74 | 4.8★ (2,214) | Auburn Hills, 29 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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: 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 32 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 27 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 39 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 33 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 34 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 29 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,214 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,214).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 33 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Dearborn, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 34 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 31 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 28 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, 571 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 39 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 38 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 27 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 35 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Novi, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 37 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 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 #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cardinal Power Systems | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 31 mi |
| 27 | Sky Energy Home Solutions | 69 | 4.2★ (69) | 37 mi |
| 28 | Sumpter Solar Services, LLC | 68 | 4.0★ (20) | 36 mi |
| 29 | Gurr Brothers Energy | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | 40 mi |
| 30 | Distributed Power LLC | 68 | 2.3★ (11) | 10 mi |
| 31 | FramedRite by Mr Carpentry ™ | 67 | 4.9★ (27) | 38 mi |
| 32 | Green Homes Roofing & Solar | 66 | 4.6★ (58) | 40 mi |
| 33 | A J Leo Electric | 66 | 4.8★ (42) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Modern Mill Solar | 66 | 3.2★ (9) | 39 mi |
| 35 | Silicoat Roofing Inc | 66 | 5.0★ (12) | 39 mi |
| 36 | Michigan Quality Electric | 66 | 4.7★ (29) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Superior Skylights and Solar Solutions | 64 | 5.0★ (5) | 34 mi |
| 38 | Joe Pizik Electric | 62 | 4.2★ (59) | 40 mi |
| 39 | T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors LLC | 60 | 3.3★ (12) | 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Arbor Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Ecojiva | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Electrical Resources Company | In Howell | |
| Helical Pier Distribution LLC / Robert Hastings | 5.0★ (1) | In Howell |
| Innovated Energy Controls LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Howell |
| J Z TECH SERVICE LLC | 23 mi | |
| Koala Insulation of Ann Arbor and East Lansing | 4.7★ (53) | In Howell |
| Mason Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Howell |
| Parker Engineering & Design, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| People's Energy Company | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Plugs to Panels Electrical LLC | 5.0★ (25) | In Howell |
| Premium Roofing LLC | 4.9★ (57) | In Howell |
| RECON Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Self Reliant Energy Company | 9 mi | |
| Solar Micro Grid Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Temperature Experts | In Howell | |
| TFS Wind & Solar Hybrid Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| The Energy Alliance Group of Michigan | 25 mi | |
| Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (368) | In Howell |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 39 Howell 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 Howell 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 |