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Best Solar Installers in Indian Trail, NC (2026)

47 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Indian Trail: Bluewhale Powerwash LLC, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #12.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

47 Indian Trail solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 47 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Indian Trail at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Indian Trail at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bluewhale Powerwash LLC835.0★ (192)Mint Hill, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte834.9★ (76)Charlotte, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Elite Roof and Solar825.0★ (159)Davidson, 31 mi away24/7—
4SunPower®804.5★ (407)Charlotte, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Peak Roofing & Solar804.8★ (89)Greer, 28 mi away24/7—
6Alpha Energy794.7★ (104)High Point, 34 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Solar Boy Energy794.4★ (32)Charlotte, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8TayCo Electric & Solar Inc.794.9★ (118)Indian Trail——
9Top Tier Solar Solutions794.1★ (1,579)Charlotte, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Sun Service Specialists784.8★ (275)Charlotte, 15 mi away——

The 47 best solar installers in Indian Trail, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 SunPower®

    Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 AM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8301 University Executive Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
    View profile for SunPower®(800) 377-4480

  6. #6 Alpha Energy

    Based in High Point, 34 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Alpha Energy(336) 355-0031

  7. #7 Solar Boy Energy

    Based in Charlotte, 12 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3214 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
    View profile for Solar Boy Energy(980) 900-7726

  10. #10 Sun Service Specialists

    Based in Charlotte, 15 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Pressley Rd Suite 100-C, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for Sun Service Specialists(888) 585-7861

  11. #11 Renu Energy Solutions

    Based in Charlotte, 15 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Pressley Rd STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for Renu Energy Solutions(704) 525-6767

  12. #12 Palmetto Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 14 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,831).

    • 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1616 Camden Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Palmetto Solar(855) 339-1831

  14. #14 BYLD Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 15 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1213 W Morehead St Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28208
    View profile for BYLD Solar(704) 286-6050

  15. #15 Renewable Energy Group

    Based in Charlotte, 14 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1300 South Blvd Unit D, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Renewable Energy Group(980) 505-0047

  17. #17 Rose Energy LLC

    Based in Charlotte, 11 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6135 Park S Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
    View profile for Rose Energy LLC(864) 907-5116

  21. #21 Air 72 HVAC

    Based in Matthews, 4 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, 122 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13628 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
    View profile for Air 72 HVAC(704) 467-6717

  23. #23 Roof Medic

    Based in Charlotte, 7 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 525 Google reviews, 525 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 525 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7207 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227
    View profile for Roof Medic(704) 228-7788

All 47 solar installers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

solar installers in Indian Trail, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cams Electric735.0★ (21)18 mi
27Mission Solar725.0★ (6)12 mi
28Luminex Solar724.7★ (12)14 mi
29Nextgen Solar Energy Solutions725.0★ (43)26 mi
30Southern Home Services725.0★ (165)6 mi
31Pure Power Contractors724.2★ (18)3 mi
32Solorax725.0★ (7)19 mi
33TruShield Solar714.0★ (28)18 mi
34Spot On Roofing and Solar715.0★ (15)19 mi
35Roofing XL & Solar705.0★ (47)15 mi
36BlackCat Solar Inc705.0★ (30)36 mi
37Dlux Developers695.0★ (21)15 mi
38hindu priest services694.8★ (5)7 mi
39National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO)694.0★ (8)12 mi
40Cornerstone Construction - Roofing & Solar694.4★ (7)15 mi
41Schletter North America, Inc683.7★ (6)15 mi
42Solar By Nature672.5★ (8)30 mi
43Solar Cellz USA662.9★ (37)15 mi
44LGCY Power651.6★ (7)17 mi
45Northpoint Roofing Systems644.4★ (14)12 mi
46American Solar Integrators611.0★ (8)30 mi
47DCE Solar614.0★ (3)30 mi

Also serving Indian Trail

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.

Unranked solar installers serving Indian Trail
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ameresco5.0★ (1)14 mi
Best Solar Now LLC5.0★ (1)19 mi
Blue Pacific Solar Systems5.0★ (2)14 mi
Brighter Day Solar5.0★ (1)14 mi
Innovate Energy Group5.0★ (1)15 mi
Integrity Energy Solutions5.0★ (11)In Indian Trail
JPO Solar Solutions3.5★ (2)10 mi
KB Solar of Charlotte5.0★ (2)In Indian Trail
National Sun Energy3.0★ (2)14 mi
Pine Gate Renewables1.0★ (1)15 mi
RCI Energy Services5.0★ (2)26 mi
Reficiency Solar5.0★ (2)34 mi
Rust Mechanical, LLC5.0★ (2)16 mi
Sirius Power Solar & Roofing Installation5.0★ (1)13 mi
Solar and Roofing of America3.0★ (2)31 mi
Solar Lighting International Inc5.0★ (1)13 mi
Solar Repair & Detach ResetIn Indian Trail
Solar Repair SpecialistsIn Indian Trail
Tecta America Carolinas Commercial Roofing5.0★ (2)In Indian Trail
XRoofing LLC5.0★ (15)In Indian Trail

How much do solar installers cost in Indian Trail?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Indian Trail?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Indian Trail solar installers

We scored 47 Indian Trail 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Indian Trail data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Indian Trail: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Indian Trail?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Indian Trail, NC is Bluewhale Powerwash LLC with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte (#2) and Elite Roof and Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 47 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Indian Trail?

ContractorsRanked ranks 47 solar installers serving Indian Trail, NC. 3 of them are based in Indian Trail; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Indian Trail are open 24/7?

7 ranked solar installers in Indian Trail post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bluewhale Powerwash LLC (#1), Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte (#2) and Elite Roof and Solar (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Indian Trail work on weekends?

29 of 47 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bluewhale Powerwash LLC (#1), Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte (#2) and Elite Roof and Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Indian Trail?

Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Indian Trail solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated solar installers in Indian Trail is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Palmetto Solar has the most, 2,831 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Indian Trail count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 solar installers serving Indian Trail.

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