50 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Meridian: Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 1,464 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Blue Gander, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked after Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc; ranked #20.
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50 Meridian solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc | 89 | 5.0★ (1,464) | Boise, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Native Solar | 86 | 4.9★ (206) | Meridian | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Electrical, Inc | 86 | 5.0★ (320) | Caldwell, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Big Dog Solar | 85 | 4.6★ (359) | Meridian | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SunPower® | 84 | 4.5★ (908) | Boise, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | One Truss Roofing & Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (75) | Meridian | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Elite Enterprise Group - Solar Division | 82 | 4.6★ (47) | Meridian | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | ObviSun Energy | 82 | 4.8★ (17) | Eagle, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Defused Electrical Innovations LLC | 82 | 4.9★ (110) | Meridian | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 116 solar | 81 | 3.7★ (3) | Meridian | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 in Meridian
Based in Boise, 9 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,464 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,464).
Based in Meridian
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Caldwell, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 359 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 908 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eagle, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 445 Google reviews, 445 Google reviews.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Skylight contractor”.
Based in Boise, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,228 Google reviews, 1,228 Google reviews.
Based in Boise, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Boise, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Meridian
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Garden City, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Powered Alliance Solar | 77 | 4.8★ (66) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Signbright Solar Programs | 77 | 5.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Magic Solar | 77 | 5.0★ (19) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Treasure Valley Exteriors | 77 | 4.8★ (640) | In Meridian |
| 30 | Power House Exteriors | 76 | 5.0★ (34) | In Meridian |
| 31 | See in Clear | 76 | 5.0★ (25) | In Meridian |
| 32 | G1 Solar | 75 | 4.4★ (74) | 5 mi |
| 33 | LIBERTY SOLAR POWER | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Rooftops Energy Solutions | 74 | 4.9★ (130) | In Meridian |
| 35 | Moment Solar | 74 | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Aurora Power & Design Inc. | 74 | 4.5★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Empowered Solar | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 38 | Black Diamond Electric | 73 | 5.0★ (53) | In Meridian |
| 39 | Elite Insulation and Solar LLC | 72 | 3.5★ (16) | In Meridian |
| 40 | Columbia Roofing, LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (48) | 1 mi |
| 41 | YMC Inc. | 72 | 4.5★ (139) | In Meridian |
| 42 | Clēnera | 72 | 3.7★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Intermountain Wind & Solar | 71 | 3.2★ (26) | In Meridian |
| 44 | Solar Tools USA | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | In Meridian |
| 45 | Marvel Electric, LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (12) | 4 mi |
| 46 | Trail Ready RV | 70 | 5.0★ (13) | 4 mi |
| 47 | Garden City Solar Panel Experts | 69 | 4.2★ (10) | 7 mi |
| 48 | Four Seasons Insulation LLC | 68 | 4.4★ (54) | 29 mi |
| 49 | Sun Power Solar and Electric | 66 | 1.8★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 50 | Renewable Energy NW LLC | 66 | 4.0★ (8) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 730 South Exteriors and Roofing Boise | 5.0★ (18) | In Meridian |
| Bronco Company | 5.0★ (42) | In Meridian |
| Bushland Roofing | 4.1★ (15) | In Meridian |
| Dodd Exteriors | 5.0★ (274) | In Meridian |
| Energy Pro Solutions | 4.8★ (22) | In Meridian |
| Energy Shield Idaho | 4.9★ (18) | In Meridian |
| Here Comes The Sun, LLC | In Meridian | |
| Lexar Homes of Treasure Valley | 3.6★ (47) | In Meridian |
| Meridian Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Meridian |
| NXT LVL Roofing & Exteriors | 5.0★ (104) | In Meridian |
| Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Boise | 5.0★ (45) | In Meridian |
| Patriot PV | In Meridian | |
| Penta Electric Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Meridian |
| Point Zero Homes | In Meridian | |
| Proline Plumbing & Sewer | 5.0★ (60) | In Meridian |
| Rocky Mountain Electric | 4.8★ (219) | In Meridian |
| Russell Solar Energy Systems | In Meridian | |
| Screens Now! | 4.5★ (11) | In Meridian |
| Treasure Valley Energy | In Meridian | |
| Ultimate Heating & Air, Inc | 4.9★ (2,080) | In Meridian |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Idaho with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,190 | $28,490 | $30,990 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 50 Meridian 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 Meridian 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 |