55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Best Solar Installers in Marion, SC (2026)
9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Marion: Recon Renewable Energy, CR Score 55/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Element Exteriors, 65 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Marion solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Florence ranking. See Solar installers in Florence
Top 9 solar installers in Marion at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recon Renewable Energy | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Concord, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Element Exteriors | 53 | 5.0★ (65) | Conway, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Roofing Solar and More LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (16) | Indian Trail, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Von Loor and Sloof Energy | 51 | 3.2★ (5) | Apex, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Sunny day solar ways | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Belmont, 27 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Worthy Wizard Solar & Electric | 50 | 5.0★ (33) | Conway, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Alpha Omega Construction Group | 48 | 4.6★ (37) | Myrtle Beach, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Arres Solar- Conway | 47 | 1.0★ (11) | Conway, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Gregory Electric Company, Inc. | 46 | 4.0★ (3) | Florence, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 9 best solar installers in Marion, 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.
Based in Conway, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Marion.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Indian Trail, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Apex, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Belmont, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Conway, 40 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Myrtle Beach, 37 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 171 Gardner Lacy Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Based in Conway, 30 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 1.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1604 N Main St A, Conway, SC 29526
Based in Florence, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1911 W Sumter St #6918, Florence, SC 29501
How much do solar installers cost in Marion?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South 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 |
How we ranked Marion solar installers
We scored 9 Marion 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 Marion 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 |
Solar installers in Marion: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Marion?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Marion, SC is Recon Renewable Energy with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Element Exteriors (#2) and Roofing Solar and More LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Marion work on weekends?
5 of 9 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Recon Renewable Energy (#1), Roofing Solar and More LLC (#3) and Von Loor and Sloof Energy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Marion?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for South Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Marion solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated solar installers in Marion is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Element Exteriors has the most, 65 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Marion count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Marion 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 Marion
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 solar installers serving Marion.
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