59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Ladysmith, BC (2026)
39 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ladysmith: HQ Energy Inc, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): REE Solar Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Mr. Electric of Victoria, 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Ladysmith solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Ladysmith at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ Energy Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Campbell River, 33 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | REE Solar Ltd | 58 | 4.9★ (46) | Vancouver, 60 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Electric of Victoria | 56 | 4.9★ (425) | Victoria, 61 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | We Go Solar LTD. | 56 | 4.5★ (53) | North Cowichan, 11 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Hakai Energy Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Nanaimo, 19 km away | — | — |
| 6 | SOLVE | 54 | 4.9★ (122) | Victoria, 64 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Solve Energy Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (63) | Burnaby, 57 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Expert Electric | 53 | 4.6★ (221) | Burnaby, 59 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Modern Power | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | Nanaimo, 32 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Son Solar LTD. | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Duncan, 24 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 39 best solar installers in Ladysmith, 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 Vancouver, 60 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1816 Haro St #2204, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Y7
Based in Victoria, 61 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Ladysmith.
- 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1985 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 0E3
Based in North Cowichan, 11 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9357 Trans-Canada Hwy, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4
Based in Nanaimo, 19 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1011B Old Victoria Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z8
#6 SOLVE
Based in Victoria, 64 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2785 Leigh Rd #117, Victoria, BC V9B 4G1
Based in Burnaby, 57 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Burnaby, 59 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 Modern Power
Based in Nanaimo, 32 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6715 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A4
#10 Son Solar LTD.
Based in Duncan, 24 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2305 Moose Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4L6
#11 Power My Home
Based in Vancouver, 60 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1288 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3R3
Based in Nanaimo, 23 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Vancouver, 58 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 350 E Kent Avenue S #103, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A8
Based in Richmond, 59 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 13680 Bridgeport Rd #3, Richmond, BC V6V 1V3
Based in Vancouver, 58 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1351 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1J7
#16 Penfolds Roofing
Based in Vancouver, 62 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 115 Google reviews.
- 4.4★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1268 Vernon Dr, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C9
Based in Nanaimo, 23 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 280 Juniper St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1X4
Based in Burnaby, 64 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#19 WashTech
Based in Vancouver, 64 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 368 Lakewood Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 4L5
Based in Salt Spring Island, 27 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- Salt Spring Island, 315 Upper Ganges Rd #11, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2X4
Based in Nanaimo, 20 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 353 Seventh St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1E3
Based in Vancouver, 56 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3137 W Broadway PH5, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H2
Based in Sechelt, 53 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5409 Stellar Wy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0M3
Based in Nanaimo, 25 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1934 Boxwood Rd #102, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
#25 Ez Electric
Based in Vancouver, 60 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 95E W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 0H6
All 39 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Newma Power Systems Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 60 km |
| 27 | VREC Solar | 49 | 4.9★ (11) | 62 km |
| 28 | Easthom Electric (2021) Ltd | 49 | 5.0★ (30) | 27 km |
| 29 | Terratek Energy | 49 | 4.4★ (11) | 61 km |
| 30 | Harrison Forbes Electrical Services | 48 | 5.0★ (39) | 43 km |
| 31 | Greenfoot Energy Solutions | 48 | 4.9★ (102) | 63 km |
| 32 | Double L Electric Ltd | 47 | 4.8★ (15) | 26 km |
| 33 | Valley Metal Roofing | 47 | 4.9★ (59) | 58 km |
| 34 | Rainforest Electrical and Solar | 46 | 5.0★ (17) | 63 km |
| 35 | Solar Stone and Tile | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 42 km |
| 36 | Airtight Energy Advisors | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 km |
| 37 | Bourne Electric Ltd. | 44 | 5.0★ (18) | 59 km |
| 38 | Olson Electric Ltd. | 43 | 4.2★ (15) | 52 km |
| 39 | Streamline Electrical | 42 | 4.7★ (3) | 49 km |
Also serving Ladysmith
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APS - Alternative Power Systems of Canada | 5.0★ (2) | 52 km |
| Brownlow and Sons Contracting | 4.9★ (54) | In Ladysmith |
| CNA Electric Ltd | 30 km | |
| E & S Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (171) | In Ladysmith |
| Eco Renovator | 5.0★ (2) | 56 km |
| Four Clover Electric LTD. | 29 km | |
| Go 2 Solar Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 59 km |
| Hanna Energy Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 64 km |
| Josh Electrical Services | 5.0★ (10) | In Ladysmith |
| Lambert Plumbing & Heating, LTD | 5.0★ (1) | 64 km |
| Luminra Renewable LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 54 km |
| Renewable Future Canada Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 62 km |
| Ryujin Solar Teknology Corporation | 20 km | |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | 20 km |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 27 km | |
| Schneider Electric Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 58 km |
| Simbi Foundation | 5.0★ (1) | 59 km |
| SolAspire Thermal Panels | 29 km | |
| Sprint Electrical Services | 35 km | |
| Van Solar Inc | 57 km |
How much do solar installers cost in Ladysmith?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Ladysmith. 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 |
How we ranked Ladysmith solar installers
We scored 39 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Ladysmith?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Ladysmith, BC is HQ Energy Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. REE Solar Ltd (#2) and Mr. Electric of Victoria (#3) follow. We ranked 39 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Ladysmith?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 solar installers serving Ladysmith, BC. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Ladysmith are open 24/7?
7 ranked solar installers in Ladysmith post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are HQ Energy Inc (#1), REE Solar Ltd (#2) and Mr. Electric of Victoria (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Ladysmith work on weekends?
10 of 39 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HQ Energy Inc (#1), REE Solar Ltd (#2) and Mr. Electric of Victoria (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Ladysmith?
Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (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)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Ladysmith. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Ladysmith solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated solar installers in Ladysmith is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Mr. Electric of Victoria has the most, 425 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Ladysmith count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Ladysmith city centre, 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 Ladysmith
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 solar installers serving Ladysmith.
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