Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
30 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in McGregor: Energy Defense Systems, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Artisan Roofing & Solar Central Tx, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
Most-reviewed: ROAM Roof & Solar, 312 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 McGregor solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Defense Systems | 89 | 5.0★ (96) | Arlington, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Artisan Roofing & Solar Central Tx | 85 | 5.0★ (43) | Waco, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Solar CenTex | 84 | 4.8★ (108) | Harker Heights, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Suncharge Solar, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Buda, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | American Dream Solar LLC | 82 | 4.9★ (52) | Arlington, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | KaziBrothersLLC | 78 | 4.9★ (43) | Fort Hood, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | ROAM Roof & Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (312) | Belton, 29 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Sun Day Solar Cleaning | 78 | 5.0★ (22) | Azle, 31 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | SolarWaco | 78 | 4.6★ (21) | McGregor | — | — |
| 10 | Solar Guy 5.0 | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Apache Junction, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 30 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Buda, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Hood, 33 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 29 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (312).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Azle, 31 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McGregor
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apache Junction, 29 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Killeen, 31 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Harker Heights, 29 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 31 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 35 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 27 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Waco, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ennis, 31 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Hill, 35 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Helotes, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Temple, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrollton, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gatesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Solar X | 69 | 4.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Veteran Owned Solar | 69 | 1.0★ (5) | 38 mi |
| 28 | Triple G Solar Screens | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | 30 mi |
| 29 | Paxton Roofing | 64 | 4.6★ (9) | 30 mi |
| 30 | Ash Creek Solar | 62 | 3.4★ (15) | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2EZ Solar | 30 mi | |
| Cleon Tollerson | 23 mi | |
| Copperhead Solar O&M Building | 4.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Elite Energy Solutions | 31 mi | |
| Ferguson Roofing | 21 mi | |
| Green Solar Savings | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Heritage Solar US | 37 mi | |
| Kinetic Solar LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Natalya Alternative Energy, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Powur Solar - Robert Herrera - Independent Consultant | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Redemption Solar Power | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Solar Screens - C6 Solar Control (Recommended) | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Solar Service | 29 mi | |
| Solar Solar | 34 mi | |
| SolarCentralTexas | 34 mi | |
| SolarFIX TX | 29 mi | |
| Solarsavingtoday | 26 mi | |
| Suncastle Solar Power | 26 mi | |
| United Power & Light Services | 37 mi | |
| Venti Tech Solar | 17 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 30 McGregor 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 McGregor 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 |