37 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merced: Shinemax, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Golden Rays Solar | Bird Proofing | Solar Panel Cleaning Fresno Clovis Madera, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
Most-reviewed: Derek Sawyer’s Heating, Furnace & Air Conditioning repair - Modesto, 1,637 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #15.
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37 Merced solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 37 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shinemax | 62 | 4.9★ (183) | Manteca, 1 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Golden Rays Solar | Bird Proofing | Solar Panel Cleaning Fresno Clovis Madera | 60 | 5.0★ (129) | Madera, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC | Merced | 59 | 4.9★ (719) | Atwater, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | SmartEnergy Solar Cleaning | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Merced | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Super Cleaning Solar Service | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | Modesto, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | APG Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (57) | Atwater, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Young's Air Conditioning | 56 | 5.0★ (325) | Los Banos, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Dowd Solar Netting and Cleaning | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | Modesto, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Avon Wireless & Solar Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Fairview, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Diamond Shine Solar Cleaning | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Modesto, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madera, 30 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 34 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Atwater, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Banos, 26 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 37 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Modesto, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 39 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clovis, 40 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 39 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,637 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 32 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Banos, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clovis, 29 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Modesto, 36 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Raymond Michaels Handyman Services, and Solar Panel Cleaning | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 27 | SunLectric | 50 | 5.0★ (24) | 38 mi |
| 28 | High Shine Exterior Cleaning | 49 | 5.0★ (22) | 35 mi |
| 29 | Elevated Energy Services | 49 | 5.0★ (26) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Clean Valley Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | 29 mi |
| 31 | Central Valley Electric and Solar | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 34 mi |
| 32 | Upscale Energy Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (12) | 29 mi |
| 33 | Mid-State Solar | 49 | 4.8★ (17) | 40 mi |
| 34 | solar led tech | 47 | 3.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 35 | Sunverse Energy | 46 | 5.0★ (28) | 33 mi |
| 36 | Tymco Electric & Solar | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 37 mi |
| 37 | Pacific Roofing | 41 | 3.4★ (17) | 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Commercial Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Best Electric | 4.6★ (11) | In Merced |
| Clinite Clear Gutter, Solar & Window Cleaning | 24 mi | |
| EV Charging Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Go-In All Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| GreenCA | 5 mi | |
| H2O Solar Cleaning Company | 20 mi | |
| JP SOLAR SERVICES INC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Lean Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Los Banos Solar Pros | 21 mi | |
| Millan Family Solar Cleaning & More | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| My Solar House | 13 mi | |
| Phillips Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| R T Maher Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Merced |
| Senga Energy Central Valley | In Merced | |
| SOLAR - AMERICA SOLAR | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| SunRun Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| SunRun Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Synergy Central Valley | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Watts Up Solar Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
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 |
We scored 37 Merced 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 Merced 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 |