43 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lincolnton: Elite Roof and Solar, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #5.
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43 Lincolnton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Roof and Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (159) | Davidson, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory | 55 | 4.8★ (136) | Hickory, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Top Tier Solar Solutions | 55 | 4.1★ (1,579) | Charlotte, 28 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | SunPower® | 55 | 4.5★ (407) | Charlotte, 31 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Palmetto Solar | 55 | 4.2★ (2,831) | Charlotte, 29 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Reliable Solar Mount Holly | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Belmont, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Peak Roofing & Solar | 54 | 4.8★ (89) | Greer, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Renu Energy Solutions | 54 | 4.6★ (554) | Charlotte, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sun Service Specialists | 54 | 4.8★ (275) | Charlotte, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte | 53 | 4.9★ (76) | Charlotte, 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Hickory, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Charlotte, 28 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 1,579 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 31 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 29 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most in Lincolnton.
Based in Belmont, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Greer, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Charlotte, 28 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 28 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 30 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Huntersville, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Mint Hill, 34 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based in Charlotte, 28 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 32 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 29 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Mooresville, 26 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 36 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 27 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Charlotte, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Aventura, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 29 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Gastonia, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Charlotte, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 189 Google reviews.
Based in Davidson, 31 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Roof Medic | 48 | 4.9★ (525) | 40 mi |
| 27 | NC Solar Electric LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 32 mi |
| 28 | Roofing XL & Solar | 47 | 5.0★ (47) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Spot On Roofing and Solar | 46 | 5.0★ (15) | 29 mi |
| 30 | Southern Home Services | 46 | 5.0★ (165) | 37 mi |
| 31 | Cams Electric | 46 | 5.0★ (21) | 31 mi |
| 32 | National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) | 46 | 4.0★ (8) | 31 mi |
| 33 | A & M Premier Roofing & Construction, LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (11) | 37 mi |
| 34 | Schletter North America, Inc | 45 | 3.7★ (6) | 31 mi |
| 35 | Dlux Developers | 45 | 5.0★ (21) | 29 mi |
| 36 | LGCY Power | 44 | 1.6★ (7) | 28 mi |
| 37 | Cornerstone Construction - Roofing & Solar | 44 | 4.4★ (7) | 28 mi |
| 38 | Solar Cellz USA | 43 | 2.9★ (37) | 31 mi |
| 39 | DCE Solar | 42 | 4.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Greenheck TAP | 42 | 4.4★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 41 | American Solar Integrators | 42 | 1.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 42 | hindu priest services | 42 | 4.8★ (5) | 37 mi |
| 43 | Northpoint Roofing Systems | 41 | 4.4★ (14) | 31 mi |
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ameresco | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Best Rate Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Best Solar Now LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Blue Pacific Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Brighter Day Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Charlotte Solar Power LLC | 12 mi | |
| Green Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Howard Construction Co of Lincolnton / Southoward Solar Designs | In Lincolnton | |
| Innovate Energy Group | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| JPO Solar Solutions | 3.5★ (2) | 38 mi |
| National Sun Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Pine Gate Renewables | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| PRECISION PLUMBING OF TROUTMAN | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| RCI Energy Services | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Reficiency Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Rust Mechanical, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Sirius Power Solar & Roofing Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Sol-R International Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Solar and Roofing of America | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| T&T SOLAR | 5.0★ (1) | 13 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 43 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton 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 |