26 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Margate City: Sunshine Solar Energy, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Glenn Wassmer ~ HD Energy Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Emmons Roofing & Siding, 449 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #7.
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26 Margate City solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunshine Solar Energy | 60 | 4.8★ (47) | Pleasantville, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Doctor Solar LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | Atlantic City, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Castle Energy LLC | 58 | 4.1★ (52) | Pleasantville, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Solar Savings By Garrett | 58 | 5.0★ (85) | Atlantic City, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Glenn Wassmer ~ HD Energy Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Williamstown, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | NJ Solar and Roofing LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Atlantic City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Emmons Roofing & Siding | 56 | 4.7★ (449) | Williamstown, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | AllSeason Solar & Roofing | 55 | 4.5★ (383) | Absecon, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | 100K Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Ocean Acres, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | State Renewable Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Mystic Island, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlantic City, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasantville, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlantic City, 34 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamstown, 36 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlantic City, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamstown, 32 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 449 Google reviews, the most in Margate City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Absecon, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocean Acres, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mystic Island, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammonton, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 31 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atco, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atco, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Absecon, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Absecon, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Linwood, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atco, 37 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammonton, 26 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berlin, 39 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berlin, 39 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Villas, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Absecon, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berlin, 40 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | EcoGen America | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360solar llc | 29 mi | |
| BH Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Calvi Electric Company | 4 mi | |
| Cambria Solar | 5 mi | |
| Century Solar | 29 mi | |
| Dark Horse Energy Technology LLC | 26 mi | |
| DCO Energy | 4 mi | |
| Equinox Renewable Energy, LLC | 29 mi | |
| Just-in time 4 solar deals | 29 mi | |
| Ocean Solar | 4 mi | |
| On The Go Solar Systems LLC | 25 mi | |
| Palmieri Solar Solutions | 25 mi | |
| Perone Solar Solutions | 13 mi | |
| Perone Solar Solutions | 25 mi | |
| R.L Solar service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Second Chance Solar - NJ | 29 mi | |
| Solar Sean | 26 mi | |
| Sun Arc Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| SUNFLOW - The NJ Solar Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Top Class Solar Design | 37 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New Jersey 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 |
We scored 26 Margate City 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 Margate City 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 |