60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, the most in Lakeview.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
Best Solar Installers in Lakeview, NY (2026)
11 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lakeview: New York Solar Maintenance, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ClearPath Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS), 50 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 11 ranked after New York Solar Maintenance; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Lakeview solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Lakeview at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Solar Maintenance | 60 | 5.0★ (131) | Bayonne, 37 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Happy Solar | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Apache Junction, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | ClearPath Energy | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Brookline, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Monalisa Sun | 54 | 4.7★ (15) | Borough Park, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Solar Solutions by Jarred | 54 | 4.9★ (8) | Binghamton, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | SolarGloryNY | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Borough Park, 22 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS) | 54 | 4.3★ (50) | Ithaca, 29 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Solarize Plus | 50 | 4.9★ (7) | Brooklyn, 39 mi away | Sun | — |
| 9 | Sungineer Solar | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Ithaca, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Empire Valorize | 48 | 3.0★ (4) | Ithaca, 33 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best solar installers in Lakeview, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Happy Solar
Based in Apache Junction, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Brookline, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#4 Monalisa Sun
Based in Borough Park, 37 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
Based in Binghamton, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
#6 SolarGloryNY
Based in Borough Park, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Ithaca, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1143 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Based in Brooklyn, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
Based in Ithaca, 30 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1653 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
#10 Empire Valorize
Based in Ithaca, 33 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 950 Danby Rd #140, Ithaca, NY 14850
#11 SunMaxx Solar
Based in Ithaca, 32 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Also serving Lakeview
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Act Green Be Green Solar PV & Hot Water | 32 mi | |
| Advanced Solar Solutions | 22 mi | |
| Community Solar Authority - Central NY | 30 mi | |
| District Sun | 37 mi | |
| Fast Filing | 22 mi | |
| Fortscapes Solar | 22 mi | |
| Green Sun Solar | 23 mi | |
| GreenOptimHome | 22 mi | |
| My Solar Grid | 3.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Pro-Tech PV | 15 mi | |
| Rochester Green Energy | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Steamback Renewable Thermal | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Sunwise Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Thrive Solar | 37 mi | |
| Ubiquity Solar Inc | 24 mi | |
| Ubiquity Solar Inc. | 24 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Lakeview?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Lakeview solar installers
We scored 11 Lakeview 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 Lakeview 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 Lakeview: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Lakeview?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lakeview, NY is New York Solar Maintenance with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews. Happy Solar (#2) and ClearPath Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 11 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Lakeview?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 solar installers serving Lakeview, NY. Another 16 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Lakeview are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Lakeview posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is ClearPath Energy (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Lakeview work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Happy Solar (#2), ClearPath Energy (#3) and Monalisa Sun (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Lakeview?
Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lakeview solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated solar installers in Lakeview is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. New York Solar Maintenance has the most, 131 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 Lakeview count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lakeview 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 Lakeview
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 solar installers serving Lakeview.
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