20 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Purelight Power, CR Score 89/100; 4.6★ from 351 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KN Electrical and Solar Solutions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
Most-reviewed: SunPower®, 170 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 20 ranked after Purelight Power; ranked #4.
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20 Independence solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purelight Power | 89 | 4.6★ (351) | Salem, 12 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | KN Electrical and Solar Solutions LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (25) | Albany, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pure Energy Group Inc | 82 | 5.0★ (161) | Albany, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | SunPower® | 80 | 4.2★ (170) | Salem, 10 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Turn 2 Solar LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Keizer, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Smart Solar Energy Salem Oregon | 79 | 4.4★ (9) | Keizer, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Smart Solar Energy Albany Oregon | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Albany, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Earthlight Technologies | 78 | 5.0★ (67) | Silverton, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | HOMEMASTERS Salem | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | Salem, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Smart Solar Energy Newberg Oregon | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Newberg, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 review volume: 4.6★ from 351 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (351).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Albany, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Silverton, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberg, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Corvallis, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, 118 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sherwood, 40 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilsonville, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Sherwood, 40 mi away
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 Salem, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sand Springs, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Solar Highway Project | 4.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| JAMES ROOFING | 4.9★ (144) | In Independence |
| Renaissance Roofing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy Aurora Oregon | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy McMinnville Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy Sherwood Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Solar Savers Eugene | 35 mi | |
| Synchro Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Unity Solar | 6 mi | |
| Visiom Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
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 |
We scored 20 Independence 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 Independence 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 |