77/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in Lompoc, CA (2026)
16 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lompoc: American Solar Company, CR Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Brighten Solar Co., 110 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Lompoc solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Lompoc at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Solar Company | 77 | 4.7★ (15) | Santa Maria, 30 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | California Power - Renewable Energy | 77 | 5.0★ (15) | Pismo Beach, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Brighten Solar Co. | 75 | 4.9★ (110) | Santa Barbara, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Planet Oath LLC | 74 | 4.5★ (34) | Santa Maria, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Solar Earth Inc. | 74 | 5.0★ (10) | Solvang, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Wicks Roofing and Solar, Inc. | Nipomo | 74 | 4.5★ (79) | Nipomo, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Nostalgic's Inc /Alternative energy solutions | 73 | 4.6★ (26) | Santa Maria, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | SunSweeper | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | Orcutt, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | SLO Craft Inc. | 72 | 5.0★ (8) | San Luis Obispo, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Cunningham Electric | 72 | 5.0★ (21) | Arroyo Grande, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
The 16 best solar installers in Lompoc, 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 Pismo Beach, 38 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 140 Seacliff Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Based in Santa Barbara, 39 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (110).
- 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5380 Overpass Rd B, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Based in Santa Maria, 18 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed
- Address
- 3201 Airpark Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Based in Solvang, 22 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nipomo, 25 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews, 79 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2170 Hutton Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444
Based in Santa Maria, 19 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 837 Century St # B, Santa Maria, CA 93455
#8 SunSweeper
Based in Orcutt, 15 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7:30 PM.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in San Luis Obispo, 37 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Arroyo Grande, 34 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
#11 Axiom 360
Based in Grover Beach, 34 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 981 Highland Way, Grover Beach, CA 93433
#12 Solaris Trailers
Based in Goleta, 39 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5910 Matthews St, Goleta, CA 93117
Based in Santa Maria, 24 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2023 Preisker Ln Ste F, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Based in Santa Maria, 21 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 831 Knudsen Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Based in Santa Maria, 20 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Santa Maria, 20 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 543 Betteravia Rd # I, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Also serving Lompoc
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 805 Insulation | In Lompoc | |
| A To Z Roofing | In Lompoc | |
| Accurate Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (20) | In Lompoc |
| Arrow Construction | In Lompoc | |
| Central Coast Solar Brokers LLC | 15 mi | |
| Cienaga Solar, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Classic Installation Co, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lompoc |
| Clean Solar Solutions America | 19 mi | |
| Eddie's Roofing Inc. | In Lompoc | |
| Kingdom Solar | 19 mi | |
| LGCY Power San Luis Obispo | 3.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Radco Products Inc | 19 mi | |
| Rare Electric | In Lompoc | |
| Santa Maria Solar Company | 22 mi | |
| Santa Maria Solar Energy | 19 mi | |
| Solar Maid SLO | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Steve Childs Electric | 5.0★ (3) | In Lompoc |
| Surf Solar Company, Inc. | 15 mi | |
| Valor EVT | 3.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Watt Electric | 4.6★ (38) | In Lompoc |
How much do solar installers cost in Lompoc?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Lompoc solar installers
We scored 16 Lompoc 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 Lompoc 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 Lompoc: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Lompoc?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Lompoc, CA is American Solar Company with a CR Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. California Power - Renewable Energy (#2) and Brighten Solar Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 16 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Lompoc?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 solar installers serving Lompoc, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Lompoc work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American Solar Company (#1), California Power - Renewable Energy (#2) and Nostalgic's Inc /Alternative energy solutions (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Lompoc?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lompoc solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated solar installers in Lompoc is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Brighten Solar Co. has the most, 110 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Lompoc count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lompoc 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 Lompoc
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 solar installers serving Lompoc.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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