58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in Independence, KS (2026)
10 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Independence: Clear Earth LLC, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CDL Group of Companies – Parsons, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 10.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Semper Fi Hydroseed & Erosion Control, 104 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Independence solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Independence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Earth LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (13) | Topeka, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Holy Muck! Solar Panel Cleaning | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Merced, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | SEK Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Chanute, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Califon427 | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Saint Pete Beach, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Semper Fi Hydroseed & Erosion Control | 52 | 5.0★ (104) | Bartlesville, 35 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | SmatPath, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Farmington, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | CDL Group of Companies – Parsons | 50 | 3.3★ (13) | Parsons, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Built Like A Barn Construction LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (16) | Purcell, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Dammit To Hail Roofing | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | Joplin, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lux Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Keene, 40 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best solar installers in Independence, 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 Merced, 27 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#3 SEK Solar
Based in Chanute, 35 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 620 W Elm St, Chanute, KS 66720
#4 Califon427
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 11 AM–7 PM
Based in Bartlesville, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, the most in Independence.
- 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1213 E Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003
Based in Farmington, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Parsons, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 13 Google reviews.
- 3.3★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 905 S 21st St, Parsons, KS 67357
Based in Purcell, 34 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Joplin, 34 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 Lux Solar
Based in Keene, 40 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Independence
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apricot Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Apricot Solar - VSP | 36 mi | |
| AY SOLAR ES | 12 mi | |
| Blankinship Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Independence |
| Bright Change Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Simply Solar Ventilators | 37 mi | |
| Solar Grapevine | 37 mi | |
| Solar Mamas | 36 mi | |
| The Solar Firm | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Independence?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kansas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Independence solar installers
We scored 10 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Independence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Independence, KS is Clear Earth LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Holy Muck! Solar Panel Cleaning (#2) and SEK Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 10 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Independence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 solar installers serving Independence, KS. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Independence are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CDL Group of Companies – Parsons (#7) and Dammit To Hail Roofing (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Independence work on weekends?
7 of 10 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clear Earth LLC (#1), Holy Muck! Solar Panel Cleaning (#2) and SEK Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Independence?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Kansas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Independence solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated solar installers in Independence is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Semper Fi Hydroseed & Erosion Control has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Independence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Independence 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 Independence
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 solar installers serving Independence.
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