62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Nanaimo, BC (2026)
33 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nanaimo: HQ Energy Inc, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): REE Solar Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Expert Electric, 221 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Nanaimo solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Nanaimo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ Energy Inc | 62 | 5.0★ (30) | Campbell River, 11 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | REE Solar Ltd | 58 | 4.9★ (46) | Vancouver, 60 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hakai Energy Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Nanaimo | — | — |
| 4 | Modern Power | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Nanaimo | — | — |
| 5 | Ridgeline Roofing & Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (46) | Nanaimo | — | — |
| 6 | We Go Solar LTD. | 55 | 4.5★ (53) | North Cowichan, 33 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Expert Electric | 54 | 4.6★ (221) | Burnaby, 60 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Nanaimo | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Power My Home | 53 | 4.9★ (53) | Vancouver, 61 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Coast Solar Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Nanaimo | — | — |
The 33 best solar installers in Nanaimo, 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 Vancouver, 60 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1816 Haro St #2204, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Y7
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1011B Old Victoria Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z8
#4 Modern Power
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6715 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A4
Based in Nanaimo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in North Cowichan, 33 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9357 Trans-Canada Hwy, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4
Based in Burnaby, 60 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.
- 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nanaimo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 280 Juniper St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1X4
Based in Vancouver, 61 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1288 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3R3
Based in Nanaimo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nanaimo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1934 Boxwood Rd #102, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
Based in Nanaimo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 353 Seventh St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1E3
Based in Sechelt, 35 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5409 Stellar Wy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0M3
Based in Vancouver, 61 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 350 E Kent Avenue S #103, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A8
#15 Penfolds Roofing
Based in Vancouver, 64 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 115 Google reviews.
- 4.4★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1268 Vernon Dr, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C9
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1351 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1J7
Based in Richmond, 63 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 13680 Bridgeport Rd #3, Richmond, BC V6V 1V3
#18 Son Solar LTD.
Based in Duncan, 46 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2305 Moose Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4L6
Based in Vancouver, 57 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3137 W Broadway PH5, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H2
#20 Ez Electric
Based in Vancouver, 62 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 95E W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 0H6
Based in Vancouver, 61 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 225 W 8th Ave #300, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N3
#22 VREC Solar
Based in Vancouver, 63 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1245 Glen Dr #110, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8
#23 Terratek Energy
Based in West Vancouver, 60 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1427 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, BC V3V 3P1
Based in Salt Spring Island, 46 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- Salt Spring Island, 315 Upper Ganges Rd #11, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2X4
Based in Vancouver, 60 km away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1285 W Broadway #600, Vancouver, BC V6H 3X8
All 33 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Easthom Electric (2021) Ltd | 47 | 5.0★ (30) | 48 km |
| 27 | Rainforest Electrical and Solar | 47 | 5.0★ (17) | 63 km |
| 28 | Airtight Energy Advisors | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | In Nanaimo |
| 29 | Olson Electric Ltd. | 46 | 4.2★ (15) | 36 km |
| 30 | Double L Electric Ltd | 45 | 4.8★ (15) | 47 km |
| 31 | Bourne Electric Ltd. | 44 | 5.0★ (18) | 64 km |
| 32 | Solar Stone and Tile | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 60 km |
| 33 | Streamline Electrical | 43 | 4.7★ (3) | 38 km |
Also serving Nanaimo
20 more solar installers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| APS - Alternative Power Systems of Canada | 5.0★ (2) | 36 km |
| Best on Top Roofing | 4.2★ (135) | In Nanaimo |
| CBS Electrical Contractors | 5.0★ (16) | In Nanaimo |
| CNA Electric Ltd | In Nanaimo | |
| Coastal Energy Ltd | 5.0★ (685) | In Nanaimo |
| Coastline Electrical Ltd. | 5.0★ (17) | In Nanaimo |
| Den Mar Electric Ltd | In Nanaimo | |
| Eco Renovator | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| Four Clover Electric LTD. | In Nanaimo | |
| Gott Energy Ltd | In Nanaimo | |
| Hanna Energy Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 63 km |
| Island Electric Company | 4.9★ (91) | In Nanaimo |
| Island Home Works | In Nanaimo | |
| J.K. Electric Inc. | In Nanaimo | |
| JLO Electrical Services LTD | In Nanaimo | |
| Luminra Renewable LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 36 km |
| MC Volts Electric Inc | In Nanaimo | |
| Ryujin Solar Teknology Corporation | In Nanaimo | |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | 35 km |
| Sprint Electrical Services | In Nanaimo |
How much do solar installers cost in Nanaimo?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Nanaimo solar installers
We scored 33 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Nanaimo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Nanaimo, BC is HQ Energy Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. REE Solar Ltd (#2) and Hakai Energy Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 33 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Nanaimo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 solar installers serving Nanaimo, BC. 8 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Nanaimo are open 24/7?
6 ranked solar installers in Nanaimo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are HQ Energy Inc (#1), REE Solar Ltd (#2) and Expert Electric (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Nanaimo work on weekends?
8 of 33 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HQ Energy Inc (#1), REE Solar Ltd (#2) and Expert Electric (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Nanaimo?
Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Nanaimo solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated solar installers in Nanaimo is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Expert Electric has the most, 221 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Nanaimo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Nanaimo city centre, 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 Nanaimo
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 solar installers serving Nanaimo.
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