57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in New Castle, PA (2026)
17 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Castle: Boom Pow DIY Solar LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Resnick Roofing & Contracting, 1,341 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 New Castle solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in New Castle at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boom Pow DIY Solar LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (35) | Aliquippa, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SolarAesthetics Panels Castles | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Hermitage, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Scharf Solar Energy | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Grove City, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | YOH Solar Energy Team | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Youngstown, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Trinity Solar | 52 | 4.3★ (112) | Weirton, 38 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Resnick Roofing & Contracting | 51 | 4.9★ (1,341) | Allison Park, 34 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Glaros Solar Solutions LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Hermitage, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Helios Solar Solutions | 50 | 4.7★ (18) | Coraopolis, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Bracket | 50 | 3.9★ (28) | Norfolk County, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | VRGN Solar | 50 | 5.0★ (32) | Economy, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 17 best solar installers in New Castle, 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 Hermitage, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3744 New Castle Rd, West Middlesex, PA 16159
Based in Grove City, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 901 Old Ash Rd, Grove City, PA 16127
Based in Youngstown, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 1165 N Meridian Rd, Youngstown, OH 44509
Based in Weirton, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 112 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 20 S Campus Dr Unit B, Imperial, PA 15126
Based in Allison Park, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,341 Google reviews, the most in New Castle.
- 4.9★ from 1,341 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5320 William Flinn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Based in Hermitage, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 98 Delaware St, Fredonia, PA 16124
Based in Coraopolis, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1000 GSK Dr Suite 110, Coraopolis, PA 15108
#9 Bracket
Based in Norfolk County, 35 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#10 VRGN Solar
Based in Economy, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–11 PM
#11 Canopy Solar
Based in Salem, 28 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1020 W State St Suite B, Salem, OH 44460
Based in Aliquippa, 34 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Pittsburgh, 39 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 1525 Park Manor Blvd #285, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Based in Lower Burrell, 34 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Carnot-Moon, 32 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 71 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 71 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 454 Crescent Boulevard Extension, Glenwillard, PA 15046
Based in Youngstown, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window tinting service”.
- 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3667 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44515
Based in Pittsburgh, 37 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 2.5★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1 Herron Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Also serving New Castle
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Jay Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Bruce & Merrilees | 5.0★ (11) | In New Castle |
| Full Tilt by BCI | 31 mi | |
| McClure Company | 30 mi | |
| National Renewable Energy Partners | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Navitas Solar | 29 mi | |
| One Nation Solar | 34 mi | |
| Pine Hollow Solar Systems | 39 mi | |
| Pittsburgh Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Solar Panel Jim | 24 mi | |
| SunWize Power & Battery, LLC | 17 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in New Castle?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Pennsylvania 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 |
How we ranked New Castle solar installers
We scored 17 New Castle 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 Castle 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 Castle: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in New Castle?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in New Castle, PA is Boom Pow DIY Solar LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SolarAesthetics Panels Castles (#2) and Scharf Solar Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 17 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in New Castle?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 solar installers serving New Castle, PA. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in New Castle are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in New Castle posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Boom Pow DIY Solar LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in New Castle work on weekends?
12 of 17 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Boom Pow DIY Solar LLC (#1), SolarAesthetics Panels Castles (#2) and YOH Solar Energy Team (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in New Castle?
Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Pennsylvania. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do New Castle solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated solar installers in New Castle is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Resnick Roofing & Contracting has the most, 1,341 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Castle count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the New Castle 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 New Castle
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 solar installers serving New Castle.
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