24 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in North Adams: PlugPV, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 787 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): New England Solar Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Kasselman Solar, 259 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 24 ranked after PlugPV; ranked #7.
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24 North Adams solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PlugPV | 58 | 4.8★ (787) | Troy, 29 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Valley Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (201) | Easthampton, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | PV Squared Solar | 54 | 4.9★ (70) | Greenfield, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Northeast Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (94) | Amherst, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | AEC Solar | 53 | 4.6★ (100) | Albany, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Insight Energy Systems - Insight Solar | 53 | 4.8★ (115) | Amherst, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kasselman Solar | 53 | 4.6★ (259) | Albany, 31 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Brad the Solar Guy | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | Northampton, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Albany Solar Solutions | 51 | 3.7★ (27) | Troy, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | New England Solar Electric | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | Canton, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 787 Google reviews, the most in North Adams.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easthampton, 37 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 26 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 34 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 34 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 31 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 28 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 27 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 28 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 36 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 36 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 27 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 37 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 37 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 38 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brattleboro, 30 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 31 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Solar Heat and Hot Water, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Brattleboro Solar Management | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Diversified Energy Solutions | In North Adams | |
| Domestic DC Systems | 27 mi | |
| Empire Electric and Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Find Solar Discounts | 21 mi | |
| Home - Rosalen Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Living Services LLC - Solar Division | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Maple Solar Installation | 30 mi | |
| NOCO Fuels and Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| NYREER, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Pioneer Solar | 25 mi | |
| Solar Adviser By Carmin | 4 mi | |
| Solar made Simple | 19 mi | |
| SolarGuru Energy - Western MA Solar Company | 27 mi | |
| Spartan Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Spartan Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Tony's Electric | 2.0★ (4) | In North Adams |
| Tower Electric | 4.6★ (5) | In North Adams |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $28,990 | $32,790 | $35,670 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 24 North Adams 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 North Adams 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 |