58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
Best Solar Installers in Mount Zion, IL (2026)
28 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Mount Zion: Thrive Solar, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, 830 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Mount Zion solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Mount Zion at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrive Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (57) | Downers Grove, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (830) | Champaign, 40 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | SunSent Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Decatur, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Firefly Energy | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Springfield, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Freeman Energy | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Decatur, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | JESS CO ENTERPRISES LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (33) | East Saint Louis, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Legacy Roofing & Solar | 55 | 4.7★ (172) | Mattoon, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Renew Tech | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | Dixon, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | SolarQueenFina | 54 | 4.5★ (8) | Cicero, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sharper iron Developers | 54 | 5.0★ (114) | Bloomington, 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 28 best solar installers in Mount Zion, 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 Champaign, 40 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, the most in Mount Zion.
- 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1902 Fox Dr Suite 29, Champaign, IL 61820
Based in Decatur, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 150 Lewis Park Dr Suite H, Mt Zion, IL 62549
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Decatur, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in East Saint Louis, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Mattoon, 33 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1001 Dewitt Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
#8 Renew Tech
Based in Dixon, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Cicero, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
Based in Bloomington, 30 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 LGCY Power
Based in Springfield, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1617 Groth St, Springfield, IL 62703
#12 Ambia - Illinois
Based in Eagle Mountain, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Crystal Lake, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in Fort Leonard Wood, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
#15 Light Owl Energy
Based in Cicero, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Springfield, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1501 Appalachian Trail, Rochester, IL 62563
#17 Mint Green Solar
Based in Darien, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in East Saint Louis, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#19 Route 66 Solar
Based in Champaign, 40 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1807 S Neil St Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820
Based in Deerfield, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Evanston, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Rochelle, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#23 AMS INC.
Based in Clinton, 27 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 217 E Main St, Clinton, IL 61727
Based in Naperville, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window supplier”.
- 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#25 Solarability LLC
Based in Hammond, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
All 28 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rector Solar & Roofing | 46 | 4.2★ (62) | 36 mi |
| 27 | Redemption Roofing and Exteriors | 46 | 4.8★ (34) | 27 mi |
| 28 | Egizii Electric, Inc | 41 | 4.7★ (6) | 39 mi |
Also serving Mount Zion
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Utilities | 21 mi | |
| Ana & Yisel Ciudad Maderas | 21 mi | |
| CMR Energy Consulting | 21 mi | |
| Community Solar Developments | 21 mi | |
| Cooks Mill Solar Project | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Girl Boss’n Solar | 21 mi | |
| Green Light Energy | 21 mi | |
| Illinois Community Solar | 21 mi | |
| Illinois Solar Solutions | 21 mi | |
| Penrose Solar, LLC. | 7 mi | |
| Porter Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| PV Precision System’s LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| PV Precision Systems | 22 mi | |
| Radiant Flux Energy | 21 mi | |
| SimpleStar Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Solar Emblem Corp. | 21 mi | |
| Solar Innovations Group LLC | 21 mi | |
| Solar Protection Company | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Sonne Energy Solutions LLC | 24 mi | |
| SustainableSunPower | 21 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Mount Zion?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Mount Zion solar installers
We scored 28 Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Mount Zion?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Mount Zion, IL is Thrive Solar with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#2) and SunSent Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 28 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Mount Zion?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 solar installers serving Mount Zion, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Mount Zion are open 24/7?
6 ranked solar installers in Mount Zion post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#2), Freeman Energy (#5) and Legacy Roofing & Solar (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Mount Zion work on weekends?
18 of 28 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thrive Solar (#1), Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#2) and SunSent Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Mount Zion?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Mount Zion solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated solar installers in Mount Zion is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar has the most, 830 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Mount Zion count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 solar installers serving Mount Zion.
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