58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
Best Solar Installers in New Glasgow, NS (2026)
6 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 Glasgow: Renewly Solar, CR Score 58/100; 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Greenfoot Energy Solutions, 105 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 New Glasgow solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Truro ranking. See Solar installers in Truro
Top 6 solar installers in New Glasgow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewly Solar | 58 | 4.5★ (27) | Dartmouth, 43 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Greenfoot Energy Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (105) | New Glasgow | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Atlantic Solar Energy Solutions Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | Cole Harbour, 43 km away | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sun Kissed Energy | 54 | 4.6★ (47) | Truro, 56 km away | — | — |
| 5 | 2M Solar | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Truro, 55 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Air Energy Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (31) | Antigonish, 50 km away | — | — |
The 6 best solar installers in New Glasgow, 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 New Glasgow
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, the most in New Glasgow.
- 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 831 Granton Abercrombie Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C6
Based in Cole Harbour, 43 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Truro, 56 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 339 Willow St Suite 5, Truro, NS B2N 5A6
#5 2M Solar
Based in Truro, 55 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1 Commercial St #319, Truro, NS B2N 2A7
Based in Antigonish, 50 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 42 James St, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R7
How much do solar installers cost in New Glasgow?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for New Glasgow. 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 New Glasgow solar installers
We scored 6 New Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in New Glasgow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in New Glasgow, NS is Renewly Solar with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Greenfoot Energy Solutions (#2) and Atlantic Solar Energy Solutions Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in New Glasgow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving New Glasgow, NS. 1 of them is based in New Glasgow; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in New Glasgow work on weekends?
1 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Renewly Solar (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in New Glasgow?
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 New Glasgow. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do New Glasgow solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in New Glasgow is 5.0★, with a median of 29 reviews. Greenfoot Energy Solutions has the most, 105 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 New Glasgow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the New Glasgow 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.
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 Glasgow
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving New Glasgow.
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