25 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marion: Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Sugar Hollow Solar, 178 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #12.
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25 Marion solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Roof and Solar - Asheville | 85 | 5.0★ (82) | Asheville, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory | 84 | 4.8★ (136) | Hickory, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Appalachian Solar Services | 83 | 5.0★ (9) | Asheville, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Solar Strategies | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Marion | — | — |
| 5 | Sundance Power Systems Inc | 80 | 4.9★ (172) | Asheville, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Atlantic Electric and Solar | 79 | 4.7★ (26) | Marion | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Smart Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Asheville, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Rocky Broad Solar LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Black Mountain, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Renewable Efficiencys & Detailing | 77 | 5.0★ (6) | Asheville, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Rhino Renewables Solar & Electric | 76 | 5.0★ (124) | Asheville, 28 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 availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 12 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
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 Asheville, 31 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
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 Asheville, 31 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 33 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Asheville, 28 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, 124 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fletcher, 34 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 34 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (178).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 33 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 31 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 33 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, 163 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 30 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Asheville, 35 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 138 Google reviews, 138 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Asheville, 31 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews, 166 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 32 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Asheville, 35 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 31 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 30 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby, 35 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
15 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) | 17 mi |
| Blue Ridge Power | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| BlueSky Solar | 31 mi | |
| Brian Pool Electric | 5.0★ (3) | In Marion |
| Charlotte Solar Power LLC | 35 mi | |
| Cypress Creek Renewables | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| High Country Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Renewable Design Associates, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Rexel - Closed | 40 mi | |
| Solar Contracting Services | 31 mi | |
| Solar Dynamics Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Solar Jack | 39 mi | |
| Summit Energy Group | 31 mi | |
| Thermacraft Energy Services LLC | 33 mi | |
| Whitestar Solar Energy | 27 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 25 Marion 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 Marion 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 |