62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in Lake Monticello, VA (2026)
15 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake Monticello: LightSkye Energy, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cenvar Roofing - Troy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Cenvar Roofing - Troy, 408 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Lake Monticello solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Lake Monticello at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LightSkye Energy | 62 | 4.9★ (95) | Lake Monticello | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Cenvar Roofing - Troy | 61 | 4.8★ (408) | Lake Monticello | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Cenvar Solar | 61 | 5.0★ (13) | Lake Monticello | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Virtue Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (72) | Charlottesville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Tiger Solar | 58 | 4.8★ (105) | Charlottesville, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | SunDay Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (40) | Charlottesville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Quantice Solar & Electric | 56 | 4.8★ (24) | Charlottesville, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | RECmint | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | Charlottesville, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Solar-FI Guy | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Lake Monticello | Sat | — |
| 10 | Smart Energy Alliance LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Charlottesville, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 15 best solar installers in Lake Monticello, 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 Lake Monticello
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews, the most in Lake Monticello.
- 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 21708 James Madison Hwy, Troy, VA 22974
#3 Cenvar Solar
Based in Lake Monticello
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 21708 James Madison Hwy, Troy, VA 22974
#4 Virtue Solar
Based in Charlottesville, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1740 Broadway St Suite 6, Charlottesville, VA 22902
#5 Tiger Solar
Based in Charlottesville, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1100 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
#6 SunDay Solar
Based in Charlottesville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1139 River Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Based in Charlottesville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#8 RECmint
Based in Charlottesville, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 109 5th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Based in Lake Monticello
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Charlottesville, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 969 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
#11 Sun Tribe
Based in Charlottesville, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 107 5th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Based in Charlottesville, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 120 Garrett St Suite 700, Charlottesville, VA 22902
#13 Absolute Energy
Based in Waynesboro, 31 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 700 2nd St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
#14 Day Electric
Based in Lake Monticello
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Staunton, 38 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 19 Myers Corner Dr Suite 103, Staunton, VA 24401
Also serving Lake Monticello
12 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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Azalia Solar | In Lake Monticello |
| Blazing Star Solar | 11 mi |
| Cville Solar | 9 mi |
| Garnett Solar 1,LLC | In Lake Monticello |
| Onward Solar | 11 mi |
| PearlX | 11 mi |
| Prairie Refuge Solar | 11 mi |
| Rock Solar Energy | 11 mi |
| Solar Hookville | 11 mi |
| Solar Savings Now Inc | 20 mi |
| Solar Services Inc. | 9 mi |
| Violet Solar | 11 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Lake Monticello?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Lake Monticello solar installers
We scored 15 Lake Monticello 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 23, 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 Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Lake Monticello?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lake Monticello, VA is LightSkye Energy with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Cenvar Roofing - Troy (#2) and Cenvar Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 15 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Lake Monticello?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 solar installers serving Lake Monticello, VA. 5 of them are based in Lake Monticello; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Lake Monticello are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Lake Monticello post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cenvar Roofing - Troy (#2) and Cenvar Solar (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Lake Monticello work on weekends?
6 of 15 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LightSkye Energy (#1), Cenvar Roofing - Troy (#2) and Cenvar Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Lake Monticello?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lake Monticello solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated solar installers in Lake Monticello is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Cenvar Roofing - Troy has the most, 408 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Lake Monticello count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 solar installers serving Lake Monticello.
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