10 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lenoir: Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, CR Score 89/100; 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar - Boone, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Elite Roof and Solar - Boone, 109 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 10 ranked after Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory; ranked #2.
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10 Lenoir solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory | 89 | 4.8★ (136) | Hickory, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Roof and Solar - Boone | 88 | 4.9★ (109) | Boone, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Appalachian Solar Services | 79 | 5.0★ (9) | Asheville, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Solar Strategies | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Marion, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | High Country Energy Solutions, Inc. | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | Boone, 12 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Atlantic Electric and Solar | 74 | 4.7★ (26) | Marion, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | NC Solar Electric LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | Statesville, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Appalachian Mountain Power LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (18) | Boone, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Solfarm Solar Co. | 68 | 2.3★ (4) | Asheville, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Carolina Dreambuild Inc | 65 | 4.7★ (3) | Boone, 22 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (136).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 37 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 29 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 35 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 37 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy Works, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Charlotte Solar Power LLC | 22 mi | |
| Energy Miser Group | 38 mi | |
| Energy to Succeed | In Lenoir | |
| High Country Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Howard Construction Co of Lincolnton / Southoward Solar Designs | 36 mi | |
| McMillon Electric Co., Inc. | 4.7★ (96) | In Lenoir |
| Rexel - Closed | 22 mi | |
| Statesville | 37 mi | |
| Supreme Solar System | 38 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina 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 |
We scored 10 Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 |