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Best Solar Installers in Lincoln, NE (2026)

9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lincoln: J-Tech Construction and Solar, CR Score 57/100; 4.5★ from 226 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ram Roofing and Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 9.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Weddle and Sons Roofing of Lincoln, 77 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked after J-Tech Construction and Solar; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Lincoln solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 solar installers in Lincoln at a glance

Top 9 solar installers in Lincoln at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1J-Tech Construction and Solar574.5★ (226)Lincoln—Overall
2Nelnet Renewable Energy554.5★ (19)Lincoln——
3The Tint Shop544.7★ (66)LincolnSat—
4Ram Roofing and Solar544.8★ (17)Lincoln24/7Emergencies
5Weddle and Sons Roofing of Lincoln544.9★ (77)Lincoln—Most reviews
6Sentry Electric Inc.524.5★ (66)Lincoln——
7Divinity Solar515.0★ (5)Elkhorn, 24 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8American Energy Advisors474.0★ (20)Elkhorn, 40 mi away24/7—
9True Construction Omaha445.0★ (11)Bellevue, 26 mi away——

The 9 best solar installers in Lincoln, 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.

  3. #3 The Tint Shop

    Based in Lincoln

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    131 NW 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68528
    View profile for The Tint Shop(402) 466-1355

  7. #7 Divinity Solar

    Based in Elkhorn, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Divinity Solar(402) 302-2844

How much do solar installers cost in Lincoln?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Nebraska with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Lincoln?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,570$30,060$32,700Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Lincoln solar installers

We scored 9 Lincoln 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lincoln data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Lincoln?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lincoln, NE is J-Tech Construction and Solar with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.5★ from 226 Google reviews. Nelnet Renewable Energy (#2) and The Tint Shop (#3) follow. We ranked 9 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Lincoln?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 solar installers serving Lincoln, NE. 6 of them are based in Lincoln; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Lincoln are open 24/7?

2 ranked solar installers in Lincoln post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ram Roofing and Solar (#4) and American Energy Advisors (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Lincoln work on weekends?

3 of 9 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Tint Shop (#3), Divinity Solar (#7) and American Energy Advisors (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Lincoln?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Nebraska. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Lincoln solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated solar installers in Lincoln is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. J-Tech Construction and Solar has the most, 226 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 Lincoln count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lincoln 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 Lincoln

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 solar installers serving Lincoln.

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