36 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Newport News: Gladius Solar, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Tier Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Gault Electric LLC, 1,479 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #12.
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36 Newport News solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladius Solar | 84 | 5.0★ (46) | Norfolk, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | LGCY Power | 82 | 4.8★ (62) | Newport News | Sat | — |
| 3 | I Love My Solar, VA | 82 | 5.0★ (40) | Chesapeake, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | The Solar Guy | 81 | 5.0★ (23) | Virginia Beach, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Top Tier Roofing | 81 | 4.9★ (106) | Suffolk, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Unlimited Solar | 80 | 4.9★ (197) | Virginia Beach, 33 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Convert Solar | 80 | 4.8★ (842) | Virginia Beach, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Renew Energy | 80 | 4.8★ (62) | Virginia Beach, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Southern Solar VA | 79 | 5.0★ (206) | Norfolk, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Accurate Clean Energy | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Newport News | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 28 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 33 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 29 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,479 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,479).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 31 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 29 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poquoson, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 489 Google reviews, 489 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews, 625 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Total Solutions | 74 | 4.8★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 27 | DT Electric LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (58) | 5 mi |
| 28 | The Solar Broker and Roofing | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Expert Solar Pros | 71 | 4.2★ (65) | 24 mi |
| 30 | KAFCA SHOP | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 31 | SunPower® | 70 | 3.9★ (121) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Airforce HVAC - Mechanical and Solar | 69 | 4.4★ (28) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Kyro Builders, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (59) | 29 mi |
| 34 | Landscape Supply Inc | 67 | 5.0★ (33) | 29 mi |
| 35 | ABC Supply Co. Inc. | 67 | 4.3★ (80) | 20 mi |
| 36 | WT Anderson Roofing & Siding | 66 | 5.0★ (18) | 27 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABB Solar Power | 5 mi | |
| Aggreko Rental Solutions - Norfolk | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Anchored Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Atlantic Pace | 19 mi | |
| Dominion Energy Solutions | 15 mi | |
| EcoGen America | 19 mi | |
| Geo Concepts Group LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Hickory Solar Farm- Energix Renewables | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Infinity Solar Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Local Solar of Virginia | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Norfolk Solar Energy Services | 18 mi | |
| Obasun Solar | 15 mi | |
| Rose Energy LLC | 19 mi | |
| Solar Energy Disciples | 11 mi | |
| SOLAR PANEL REMOVAL | 6 mi | |
| SOLAR PANEL REMOVAL BY WEST | In Newport News | |
| Solar Panels Plus | 19 mi | |
| Super Solar RW | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Titan Solar | 1.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Worldwide Solar Solutions ( Solariskit supplier ) | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 |
We scored 36 Newport News solar installers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Newport News data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |