66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, the most in Lafayette.
- 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3214 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Best Solar Installers in Lafayette, LA (2026)
10 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lafayette: Grid Power, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Solar Louisiana, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 10.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Tintman Solar Film formerly D & M Solar Film, 90 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 10 ranked after Grid Power; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Lafayette solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Lafayette at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grid Power | 66 | 4.9★ (98) | Lafayette | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brightside Power | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Broussard, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Tintman Solar Film formerly D & M Solar Film | 58 | 4.5★ (90) | Scott, 3 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | First Solar Louisiana | 58 | 3.5★ (22) | New Iberia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Southern Exposure Solar LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Lafayette | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Solar Alternatives, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Lafayette | Sat | — |
| 7 | JEH Solar LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | Lafayette | — | — |
| 8 | EverRise Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Gulf Gate Estates, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Burford Roofing and Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Lafayette | Sat | — |
| 10 | Solar’s Lawn Service LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Breaux Bridge, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 10 best solar installers in Lafayette, 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 Broussard, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Scott, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 90 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 90 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 402 Zachary Dr # B, Scott, LA 70583
Based in New Iberia, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1400 Corporate Dr, New Iberia, LA 70560
Based in Lafayette
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 130 Fletcher Ln, Lafayette, LA 70503
Based in Lafayette
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2865 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 135-1062, Lafayette, LA 70506
Based in Lafayette
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 105 Henderson Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Based in Gulf Gate Estates, 36 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in Lafayette
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1202 General Mouton Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
Based in Breaux Bridge, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2398 Doyle Melancon Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Also serving Lafayette
13 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Solar | In Lafayette | |
| Allstate Roofing & More, LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Blanchard & Associates Land Services | In Lafayette | |
| Efficient Home Center | 36 mi | |
| Going 2 Solar | 2 mi | |
| Iconic LED | In Lafayette | |
| Ironwood Renewables LLC | In Lafayette | |
| La Lou Pressure & Softwash | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| LA Solar Film LLC | 5 mi | |
| Louisiana Solar Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Penterra Services, LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Solar Panel Installer Lafayette | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| tw solars | 36 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Lafayette?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Louisiana with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Lafayette solar installers
We scored 10 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Lafayette?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lafayette, LA is Grid Power with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brightside Power (#2) and Tintman Solar Film formerly D & M Solar Film (#3) follow. We ranked 10 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Lafayette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 solar installers serving Lafayette, LA. 5 of them are based in Lafayette; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Lafayette are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Lafayette post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Grid Power (#1) and First Solar Louisiana (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Lafayette work on weekends?
9 of 10 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Grid Power (#1), Brightside Power (#2) and Tintman Solar Film formerly D & M Solar Film (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Lafayette?
Solar panel installation typically costs $25,490 to $31,360, with $28,830 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Louisiana. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lafayette solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated solar installers in Lafayette is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. Grid Power has the most, 98 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 Lafayette count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 solar installers serving Lafayette.
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