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Best Solar Installers in Knoxville, TN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Knoxville: Renew Solar of Tennessee LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Lloyd's Electric Service, 543 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #6.

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

17 Knoxville solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Knoxville at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Knoxville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Renew Solar of Tennessee LLC604.9★ (117)KnoxvilleEveningsOverall
2Akino Solar594.8★ (117)Knoxville——
3Your Home Solar585.0★ (43)Knoxville——
4Blueprint Energy Consulting575.0★ (11)KnoxvilleSat · Evenings—
5Blueprint Solar565.0★ (7)KnoxvilleSat · Evenings—
6Lloyd's Electric Service564.8★ (543)Knoxville—Most reviews
7Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC555.0★ (7)Knoxville——
8Solar Alliance543.6★ (26)Knoxville——
9Chroma Energy Group545.0★ (9)Clinton, 8 mi away——
10Smith Bros Electric535.0★ (17)KnoxvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 17 best solar installers in Knoxville, 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.

  2. #2 Akino Solar

    Based in Knoxville

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9111 Cross Park Dr suite d200, Knoxville, TN 37923
    View profile for Akino Solar(865) 351-1080

  3. #3 Your Home Solar

    Based in Knoxville

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1420 Dutch Valley Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918
    View profile for Your Home Solar(865) 800-8702

  5. #5 Blueprint Solar

    Based in Knoxville

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Blueprint Solar(800) 428-4161

  8. #8 Solar Alliance

    Based in Knoxville

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 3.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3709 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
    View profile for Solar Alliance(865) 309-4674

  9. #9 Chroma Energy Group

    Based in Clinton, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7317 Clinton Hwy, Powell, TN 37849
    View profile for Chroma Energy Group(865) 362-5269

  15. #15 BIA Solar, LLC

    Based in Loudon, 28 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    410 Wharf St Suite 1, Loudon, TN 37774
    View profile for BIA Solar, LLC(865) 635-1506

Also serving Knoxville

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 Knoxville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ASAP Electric, Inc.5.0★ (3)In Knoxville
C.N. Copeland Electrical Service4.2★ (13)In Knoxville
CentiMark Corporation4.7★ (12)In Knoxville
EnergyRight Solutions3.9★ (7)In Knoxville
Knoxville Electrician - Foster Electric4.9★ (138)In Knoxville
Koala Insulation of Greater Knoxville5.0★ (345)In Knoxville
Lifetime Quality Roofing4.8★ (74)In Knoxville
Lucky Fencing4.7★ (203)In Knoxville
Mr. Electric of Knoxville4.8★ (433)In Knoxville
Paynes Plumbing & Electric4.7★ (162)In Knoxville
Pinnacle Home Improvements4.6★ (370)In Knoxville
Polarity Electric5.0★ (1)In Knoxville
R & M Climate Control Service Experts4.9★ (2,257)In Knoxville
Remarkable Roofing & Construction4.7★ (43)In Knoxville
Roofing Crew Knoxville4.7★ (30)In Knoxville
Screenmobile of Knoxville, TN5.0★ (261)In Knoxville
Sun Electric Co3.9★ (10)In Knoxville
Tennessee Deck and Fence4.8★ (29)In Knoxville
TNES Tennessee Electrical Services LLC5.0★ (7)In Knoxville
Under Pressure Soft & Power Wash5.0★ (29)In Knoxville

How much do solar installers cost in Knoxville?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Knoxville?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$23,510$26,600$28,930Per 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 Knoxville solar installers

We scored 17 Knoxville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Knoxville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Knoxville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Knoxville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Knoxville, TN is Renew Solar of Tennessee LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Akino Solar (#2) and Your Home Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 17 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Knoxville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 17 solar installers serving Knoxville, TN. 14 of them are based in Knoxville; 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 Knoxville work on weekends?

4 of 17 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blueprint Energy Consulting (#4), Blueprint Solar (#5) and Smith Bros Electric (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Knoxville?

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 Knoxville solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated solar installers in Knoxville is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Lloyd's Electric Service has the most, 543 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Knoxville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Knoxville 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 Knoxville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 solar installers serving Knoxville.

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