51/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in New Bern, NC (2026)
5 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in New Bern: Aarons Electric, LLC, CR Score 51/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6:30 PM.
- 5
Most-reviewed: River City Construction, 33 Google reviews at 3.1★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 New Bern solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 solar installers in New Bern at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarons Electric, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (21) | Washington, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | LMNT Energy | 50 | 5.0★ (13) | Greenville, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Marine Diagnostic Services | 50 | 4.5★ (15) | New Bern | — | — |
| 4 | SolPro USA | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Winterville, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | River City Construction | 44 | 3.1★ (33) | Washington, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 5 best solar installers in New Bern, 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.
#2 LMNT Energy
Based in Greenville, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 509 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858
Based in New Bern
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 427a Audrey Ln, New Bern, NC 28560
#4 SolPro USA
Based in Winterville, 36 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4200 Bayswater Rd, Winterville, NC 28590
Based in Washington, 36 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in New Bern.
- 3.1★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3534 Cherry Run Rd, Washington, NC 27889
How much do solar installers cost in New Bern?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked New Bern solar installers
We scored 5 New Bern 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 New Bern 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 New Bern: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in New Bern?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in New Bern, NC is Aarons Electric, LLC with a CR Score of 51/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6:30 PM. LMNT Energy (#2) and Marine Diagnostic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 5 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in New Bern?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 solar installers serving New Bern, NC. 1 of them is based in New Bern; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in New Bern work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aarons Electric, LLC (#1) and SolPro USA (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in New Bern?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do New Bern solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated solar installers in New Bern is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. River City Construction has the most, 33 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 New Bern count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the New Bern 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for New Bern
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 solar installers serving New Bern.
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