58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 301 9th St, Marina, CA 93933
Best Solar Installers in Monterey, CA (2026)
47 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Monterey: Alpha&Omega details cleaner, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.
- 5
Most-reviewed: ShineXD Pressure Washing ⋅ Building Maintenance ⋅ Elite Specialty Cleaning Professionals ⋅ PBID, 241 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 Monterey solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 47 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Monterey at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha&Omega details cleaner | 58 | 5.0★ (63) | Marina, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Hollister, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Nomadic Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (33) | Santa Cruz, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Premium Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning | 57 | 5.0★ (90) | Salinas, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ShineXD Pressure Washing ⋅ Building Maintenance ⋅ Elite Specialty Cleaning Professionals ⋅ PBID | 57 | 5.0★ (241) | Gilroy, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Monterey Peninsula Window Cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Monterey | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Allterra Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (67) | Santa Cruz, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Scudder Solar Electrical Energy Systems | 56 | 4.4★ (36) | Marina, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sunrise Electrical Contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (118) | Capitola, 31 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Santa Cruz Renewables | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Soquel, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
The 47 best solar installers in Monterey, 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 Hollister, 32 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Florence Ct, Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Santa Cruz, 27 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1146 Soquel Ave #4203, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Salinas, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1183 Rockhaven Ct, Salinas, CA 93906
Based in Gilroy, 34 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, the most in Monterey.
- 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 105 Leavesley Rd Suite 2A, Gilroy, CA 95020
Based in Monterey
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Cruz, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 125-B McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in Marina, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3342 Paul Davis Dr, Marina, CA 93933
Based in Capitola, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Soquel, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2630 Orchard St Space 22, Soquel, CA 95073
#11 Day One Solar
Based in Santa Cruz, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 387 Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in Santa Cruz, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2656 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
#13 Fisher Electric
Based in Scotts Valley, 32 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 35 Buttermilk Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Based in Salinas, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 161 Main St #3, Salinas, CA 93901
Based in Monterey
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 305 Dela Vina Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
Based in Salinas, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1355 Abbott St #8, Salinas, CA 93901
#17 Premo Solar
Based in Castroville, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11520 Commercial Pkwy Suite A, Castroville, CA 95012
#18 Tesla Solar
Based in Gilroy, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 500 Automall Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
#19 fresh and clean
Based in Hollister, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- San Benito St, Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Morgan Hill, 34 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Gilroy, 33 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7452 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Based in Gilroy, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Pacific Grove, 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1213 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Based in Santa Cruz, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 705 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Salinas, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 865 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901
All 47 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | KW Hour Energy | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 34 mi |
| 27 | MYNT Systems | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 27 mi |
| 28 | Dority Roofing & Solar | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | In Monterey |
| 29 | Fisher Electric | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 26 mi |
| 30 | GGG HOME SERVICES | 50 | 5.0★ (34) | 40 mi |
| 31 | Badeaux Solar & Electric | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In Monterey |
| 32 | Solar Motion - System Installation | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 26 mi |
| 33 | GutterPatrol & WindowShine, Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (44) | 28 mi |
| 34 | Solaris Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | 32 mi |
| 35 | Ross Roofing & Construction | 48 | 4.6★ (14) | 9 mi |
| 36 | Affordable Roofing & Solar | 48 | 4.4★ (17) | 30 mi |
| 37 | Surf City Pool Spa and Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | 27 mi |
| 38 | Atrina Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 39 mi |
| 39 | Crystal Vision Cleaning | 47 | 5.0★ (11) | 30 mi |
| 40 | BNV Electric Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (17) | 39 mi |
| 41 | Moreno Roofing and Solar | 47 | 3.6★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Master Window Cleaning Professionals | 47 | 5.0★ (11) | 34 mi |
| 43 | Anderson Solar Controls | 45 | 4.0★ (4) | 34 mi |
| 44 | Fresco Solar | 45 | 2.5★ (4) | 39 mi |
| 45 | Coastwide Electric | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 39 mi |
| 46 | Craft Builders Construction | 43 | 4.6★ (10) | 39 mi |
| 47 | Pelle Heating & Air | 43 | 4.3★ (12) | 39 mi |
Also serving Monterey
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All One Solar Shine | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Applied Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Asolar Technologies | In Monterey | |
| Bright Future Solar Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Electrician Santa Cruz | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Get Green Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Golden State Solar | 4.5★ (2) | 33 mi |
| GP Piping. Monterey Plumbing Services/Sewer & Repipe Specialist | 4.8★ (86) | In Monterey |
| Land and Sea Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Peninsula Solar Cleaning Company | In Monterey | |
| R&S Heating And Sheet Metal | 4.9★ (79) | In Monterey |
| Salinas Solar Installation | 17 mi | |
| Sep | 16 mi | |
| SOLAR LIGHTWORKERS INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Solar Service | 4.5★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Solar Switch | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Solcon Solar Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Sundance Solar Company Salinas | 14 mi | |
| TopLine SolarPanel Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| W3 Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Monterey?
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 |
How we ranked Monterey solar installers
We scored 47 Monterey 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 Monterey 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 Monterey: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Monterey?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Monterey, CA is Alpha&Omega details cleaner with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister (#2) and Nomadic Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 47 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Monterey?
ContractorsRanked ranks 47 solar installers serving Monterey, CA. 4 of them are based in Monterey; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Monterey are open 24/7?
9 ranked solar installers in Monterey post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Alpha&Omega details cleaner (#1), Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister (#2) and Premium Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Monterey work on weekends?
23 of 47 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alpha&Omega details cleaner (#1), Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Hollister (#2) and Nomadic Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Monterey?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Monterey solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated solar installers in Monterey is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. ShineXD Pressure Washing ⋅ Building Maintenance ⋅ Elite Specialty Cleaning Professionals ⋅ PBID has the most, 241 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Monterey count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Monterey 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.
Update log for Monterey
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 solar installers serving Monterey.
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