62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Kingsport.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in Kingsport, TN (2026)
11 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kingsport: CustomSmart Homes & Solar, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris, 26 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 11 ranked after CustomSmart Homes & Solar; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Kingsport solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Johnson City ranking. See Solar installers in Johnson City
Top 10 solar installers in Kingsport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CustomSmart Homes & Solar | 62 | 4.8★ (33) | Kingsport | — | Overall |
| 2 | Greene Tech Renewable Energy LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (21) | Kingsport | — | — |
| 3 | Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris | 57 | 4.5★ (26) | Abingdon, 34 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Connections | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Kingsport | — | — |
| 5 | Future Smart Energy | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Bristol, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Johnson City Water Heater Services | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Johnson City, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Superior Solar Sales | 52 | 4.6★ (11) | Morristown, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | A Morales Roofing | 52 | 4.6★ (12) | Elizabethton, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | CustomSmart Solar | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | Elizabethton, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Capture Solar, LLC | 48 | 1.0★ (3) | Greeneville, 28 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best solar installers in Kingsport, 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 Kingsport
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Abingdon, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 205 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Based in Kingsport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
- Address
- 136 W Main St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Based in Bristol, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1227 Volunteer Pkwy Suite 537, Bristol, TN 37620
Based in Johnson City, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1211 King Springs Rd #801, Johnson City, TN 37601
Based in Morristown, 36 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 137 N Moore Rd, Whitesburg, TN 37891
Based in Elizabethton, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Elizabethton, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1098 Hunting Hill Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686
Based in Greeneville, 28 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2219 TN-107, Chuckey, TN 37641
Based in Greeneville, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do solar installers cost in Kingsport?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Tennessee with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $23,510 | $26,600 | $28,930 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.85 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Kingsport solar installers
We scored 11 Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Kingsport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Kingsport, TN is CustomSmart Homes & Solar with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews. Greene Tech Renewable Energy LLC (#2) and Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris (#3) follow. We ranked 11 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Kingsport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 solar installers serving Kingsport, TN. 3 of them are based in Kingsport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Kingsport work on weekends?
5 of 11 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Best Solar Installation Company in Virginia: Cosmo Solaris (#3), Future Smart Energy (#5) and Johnson City Water Heater Services (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Kingsport?
Solar panel installation typically costs $23,510 to $28,930, with $26,600 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.85 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Tennessee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Kingsport solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated solar installers in Kingsport is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. CustomSmart Homes & Solar has the most, 33 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Kingsport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kingsport 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Kingsport
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 solar installers serving Kingsport.
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