235 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Montclair: Velaz Solar, CR Score 84/100; 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Allied Roofing and Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 235.
Most-reviewed: Power Home Remodeling, 4,577 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 235 ranked; ranked #4.
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235 Montclair solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 118 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 235 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velaz Solar | 84 | 4.8★ (172) | Elizabeth, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Robinhood Solar Group | 84 | 5.0★ (51) | Passaic, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | New York Power Solutions - Smarter Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (248) | White Plains, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Power Home Remodeling | 83 | 4.6★ (4,577) | Edison, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Allied Roofing and Construction LLC | 83 | 4.9★ (224) | Lodi, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Integrity Solar Solutions | 82 | 4.9★ (122) | New City, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Jersey Solar Power Systems | 82 | 4.8★ (10) | Jersey City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JSV Quick Solar | 82 | 5.0★ (43) | Mahwah, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sunrun Solar | 81 | 4.6★ (269) | Greenburgh, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Infinity Energy | 81 | 4.7★ (623) | Mahwah, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Passaic, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Plains, 27 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edison, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 4,577 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,577).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 224 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New City, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahwah, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Greenburgh, 26 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahwah, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hicksville, 35 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,072 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranford, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rahway, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 29 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jamaica, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paramus, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livingston, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 29 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 1,629 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 235 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Light Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Bolander Solar Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Core Development Group | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CVE North America | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Delaware River Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| EnergyPro Insulation | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Genie Energy Ltd | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| GEROOFS | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Monalisa Sun | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| MRK Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| NJ Solar Panels | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| NJR Home Services | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Petra Solar Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Reliant Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Solar City ~ Pine Brook, NJ | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Solar Energy Ads | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Solar Products Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Solarium Landscape Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Solectric NY | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Standard American Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New Jersey with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 235 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 |