58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in North Cowichan.
- 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1985 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 0E3
Best Solar Installers in North Cowichan, BC (2026)
47 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in North Cowichan: Mr. Electric of Victoria, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HQ Energy Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.
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Most-reviewed: Go Power! | Dometic, 272 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 47 ranked after Mr. Electric of Victoria; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 North Cowichan solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 47 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in North Cowichan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Electric of Victoria | 58 | 4.9★ (425) | Victoria, 42 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HQ Energy Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | Campbell River, 52 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | REE Solar Ltd | 57 | 4.9★ (46) | Vancouver, 64 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | We Go Solar LTD. | 57 | 4.5★ (53) | North Cowichan | — | — |
| 5 | besolar | 56 | 5.0★ (134) | Langford, 46 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Shift Energy Group | 56 | 4.8★ (192) | Victoria, 47 km away | — | — |
| 7 | SOLVE | 56 | 4.9★ (122) | Victoria, 45 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Son Solar LTD. | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Duncan, 6 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Solve Energy Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (63) | Burnaby, 45 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Hakai Energy Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (67) | Victoria, 52 km away | — | — |
The 47 best solar installers in North Cowichan, 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 Campbell River, 52 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Vancouver, 64 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1816 Haro St #2204, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Y7
Based in North Cowichan
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9357 Trans-Canada Hwy, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4
#5 besolar
Based in Langford, 46 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 719a Station Ave, Langford, BC V9B 4M1
Based in Victoria, 47 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2657 Wilfert Rd #205, Victoria, BC V9B 5Z3
#7 SOLVE
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2785 Leigh Rd #117, Victoria, BC V9B 4G1
Based in Duncan, 6 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2305 Moose Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4L6
Based in Burnaby, 45 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Victoria, 52 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 733 Johnson St #304, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7
Based in Victoria, 46 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1040 Jasmine Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 2P4
Based in Nanaimo, 38 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1011B Old Victoria Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z8
#13 Expert Electric
Based in Burnaby, 62 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#14 Fortress Solar
Based in Victoria, 47 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3195 Ayton Pl, Victoria, BC V9B 4C3
#15 Greencoast Power
Based in North Cowichan
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Victoria, 51 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 740 Hillside Ave Suite 102, Victoria, BC V8T 1Z4
#17 SolarWork
Based in Victoria, 52 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1345 Pandora Ave #109, Victoria, BC V8R 6N9
Based in Salt Spring Island, 14 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 closed
- Address
- Salt Spring Island, 315 Upper Ganges Rd #11, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2X4
Based in Nanaimo, 31 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#20 Modern Power
Based in Nanaimo, 51 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6715 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A4
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 350 E Kent Avenue S #103, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A8
Based in Richmond, 59 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 13680 Bridgeport Rd #3, Richmond, BC V6V 1V3
Based in Burnaby, 63 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Vancouver, 62 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1351 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1J7
Based in Duncan, 9 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5280 Polkey Rd Suite 4, Duncan, BC V9L 6W3
All 47 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving North Cowichan
20 more solar installers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CNA Electric Ltd | 49 km | |
| Energy Alternatives | 46 km | |
| Four Clover Electric LTD. | 48 km | |
| Go 2 Solar Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 62 km |
| inEnergy Canada | 55 km | |
| Ryujin Solar Teknology Corporation | 39 km | |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | In North Cowichan |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 13 km | |
| Schneider Electric Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 58 km |
| Simbi Foundation | 5.0★ (1) | 62 km |
| Solaires Entreprises Inc. | 45 km | |
| SolAspire Thermal Panels | In North Cowichan | |
| Soler installer and sale purchase | 43 km | |
| Sprint Electrical Services | 54 km | |
| Urban Solar | 52 km | |
| Van Solar Inc | 58 km | |
| Victoria Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 51 km |
| Victoria Solar Panels | 5.0★ (2) | 52 km |
| Victoria Solar Power | 41 km | |
| Wisertech | 52 km |
How much do solar installers cost in North Cowichan?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for North Cowichan. 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 North Cowichan solar installers
We scored 47 North Cowichan 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 Cowichan 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 North Cowichan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in North Cowichan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in North Cowichan, BC is Mr. Electric of Victoria with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HQ Energy Inc (#2) and REE Solar Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 47 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in North Cowichan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 47 solar installers serving North Cowichan, BC. 2 of them are based in North Cowichan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in North Cowichan are open 24/7?
8 ranked solar installers in North Cowichan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Electric of Victoria (#1), HQ Energy Inc (#2) and REE Solar Ltd (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in North Cowichan work on weekends?
12 of 47 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Electric of Victoria (#1), HQ Energy Inc (#2) and REE Solar Ltd (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in North Cowichan?
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 North Cowichan. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do North Cowichan solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated solar installers in North Cowichan is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Mr. Electric of Victoria has the most, 425 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 North Cowichan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the North Cowichan 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.
Update log for North Cowichan
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 solar installers serving North Cowichan.
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