37 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kitchener: VCT Group Inc., CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gladiator Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 37.
Most-reviewed: Canadian Comforts Home Services, 192 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #16.
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37 Kitchener solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 37 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCT Group Inc. | 85 | 5.0★ (143) | Kitchener | — | Overall |
| 2 | Guelph Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (187) | Norfolk County, 21 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Envisionmatrix Solar | 82 | 4.8★ (25) | Waterloo, 7 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Gladiator Roofing & Solar | 81 | 4.6★ (48) | Norfolk County, 58 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Bluewater Energy | 80 | 4.9★ (62) | Guelph, 20 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Solar Direct Canada | 79 | 4.0★ (8) | Norfolk County, 42 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Solar Dynamics | 79 | 4.9★ (73) | Kitchener | — | — |
| 8 | The North Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (36) | East Gwillimbury, 29 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Think Green Solutions Inc. | 78 | 4.8★ (19) | Cambridge, 14 km away | — | — |
| 10 | VTC Energy Solutions Inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (19) | Kitchener | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 21 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 7 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 58 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 20 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 42 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Gwillimbury, 29 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 14 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 39 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 New Hamburg, 16 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 31 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews, 158 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 23 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 55 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 58 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (192).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 39 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 52 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 55 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 35 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 54 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, 100 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 8 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron East, 36 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 14 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 44 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 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 #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rechargeables Inc. | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | 58 km |
| 27 | Sunly Energy | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | 55 km |
| 28 | North American Solar Academy | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 61 km |
| 29 | Durham Electric and Solar | 70 | 5.0★ (9) | 36 km |
| 30 | The Hayter Group - Solar & Geothermal | 70 | 4.0★ (13) | 29 km |
| 31 | Rocksolar Canada | 70 | 4.1★ (21) | 9 km |
| 32 | NetZero Electric - Cambridge Electrician | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 14 km |
| 33 | SunGrid Solutions Inc. | 69 | 4.6★ (10) | 17 km |
| 34 | Net0Homes | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 62 km |
| 35 | Wireology Inc. | 68 | 4.8★ (25) | 52 km |
| 36 | Kiwi Newton Group | 67 | 3.9★ (8) | 22 km |
| 37 | Shaw Electrical Solutions Ltd. | 65 | 5.0★ (6) | 53 km |
20 more solar installers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Able Electrical Services Ltd | 5.0★ (62) | In Kitchener |
| BLAKE SOLAR | 44 km | |
| EcoTech Windows & Doors | 4.5★ (24) | In Kitchener |
| Endurance Solar and Wind Home office | 17 km | |
| First Green Energy Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | 59 km |
| Fox Solar Systems | 27 km | |
| GPSI Solar | 16 km | |
| Integral Electrical Solutions Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
| KW ROOFING & EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS INC. | 4.5★ (59) | In Kitchener |
| Paragon Engineering Services Inc. | 5 km | |
| Pv Technical Services, Inc. | 24 km | |
| Reserve Power | 46 km | |
| Sneravetro Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 56 km |
| Solar Canada | 5.0★ (2) | 17 km |
| Solar Resources | 39 km | |
| SolarDirectCanada | 5.0★ (2) | 42 km |
| SolarFlow EV Inc. | 36 km | |
| SolarPowerCanada | 19 km | |
| Solartech Solariums | 5.0★ (1) | In Kitchener |
| Sustainability Brant Community Energy Co-operative | 28 km |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Kitchener. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 37 Kitchener 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 Kitchener 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 |