93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2440 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States
Best Solar Installers in Lancaster, NY (2026)
14 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lancaster: NOCO Residential: HVAC, Fuels, and Energy, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 11
Most-reviewed: New Wave Energy, 448 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Lancaster solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Lockport ranking. See Solar installers in Lockport
Top 10 solar installers in Lancaster at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOCO Residential: HVAC, Fuels, and Energy | 93 | 4.8★ (440) | Tonawanda, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Buffalo Solar | 81 | 4.9★ (127) | Depew, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Solar Liberty | 81 | 4.9★ (118) | Buffalo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Go Solar WNY | 79 | 4.9★ (41) | Lockport, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Squeegee Bears | 75 | 4.8★ (16) | Grand Island, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | VSG Power | 74 | 5.0★ (12) | Buffalo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Solar By CIR Buffalo | 74 | 4.8★ (117) | Grand Island, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Community Solar Authority | 73 | 4.4★ (7) | Oneida, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | NOCO Commercial: HVAC, Fuels, and Energy | 73 | 5.0★ (8) | Tonawanda, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | CIR Rochester | 71 | 5.0★ (9) | Grand Island, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best solar installers in Lancaster, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Depew, 2 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3279 Walden Ave, Depew, NY 14043, United States
Based in Buffalo, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6500 Sheridan Dr #120, Buffalo, NY 14221, United States
#4 Go Solar WNY
Based in Lockport, 19 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 301 Walnut St, Lockport, NY 14094, United States
Based in Grand Island, 8 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–8 PM
#6 VSG Power
Based in Buffalo, 6 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 73 Euclid Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, United States
Based in Grand Island, 19 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, 117 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2517 Long Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States
Based in Oneida, 24 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Tonawanda, 10 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2440 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States
#10 CIR Rochester
Based in Grand Island, 19 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2517 Long Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States
#11 New Wave Energy
Based in Buffalo, 10 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 448 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (448).
- 4.0★ from 448 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 410 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States
Based in Depew, 3 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 166 Taylor Dr, Depew, NY 14043, United States
Based in Niagara Falls, 26 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4332 Drummond Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6C3
Based in Lockport, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.3★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 63 Richfield St, Lockport, NY 14094
How much do solar installers cost in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster solar installers
We scored 14 Lancaster solar installers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Lancaster data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Solar installers in Lancaster: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Lancaster?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lancaster, NY is NOCO Residential: HVAC, Fuels, and Energy with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Buffalo Solar (#2) and Solar Liberty (#3) follow. We ranked 14 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Lancaster are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Lancaster posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is NOCO Residential: HVAC, Fuels, and Energy (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Lancaster work on weekends?
5 of 14 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are NOCO Residential: HVAC, Fuels, and Energy (#1), Go Solar WNY (#4) and Squeegee Bears (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated solar installers in Lancaster is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. New Wave Energy has the most, 448 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Lancaster count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lancaster 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 Lancaster
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 solar installers serving Lancaster.
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