63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, the most in North La Crosse.
- 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1447 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
Best Solar Installers in North La Crosse, WI (2026)
5 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 La Crosse: Olson Solar Energy, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Champion Solar, 36 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked after Olson Solar Energy; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 North La Crosse 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 4.9★ across 5 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in La Crosse ranking. See Solar installers in La Crosse
Top 5 solar installers in North La Crosse at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olson Solar Energy | 63 | 4.9★ (97) | Onalaska, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Lydon Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Sparta, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Champion Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (36) | Winona, 29 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Solar Connection Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Onalaska, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Lydon Drywall & Electric Inc. | 46 | 3.8★ (11) | Sparta, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 5 best solar installers in North La Crosse, 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.
#2 Lydon Solar
Based in Sparta, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 3030 Riley Rd, Sparta, WI 54656
Based in Winona, 29 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7010 US-61, Minnesota City, MN 55959
Based in Onalaska, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
- 920 10th Ave N, Onalaska, WI 54650
Based in Sparta, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3030 Riley Rd, Sparta, WI 54656
How much do solar installers cost in North La Crosse?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Wisconsin with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked North La Crosse solar installers
We scored 5 North La Crosse 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 23, 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in North La Crosse?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in North La Crosse, WI is Olson Solar Energy with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews. Lydon Solar (#2) and Champion Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 5 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in North La Crosse?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 solar installers serving North La Crosse, WI. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in North La Crosse work on weekends?
1 of 5 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Lydon Solar (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in North La Crosse?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Wisconsin. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do North La Crosse solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated solar installers in North La Crosse is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Olson Solar Energy has the most, 97 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 La Crosse count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the North La Crosse 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.
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 North La Crosse
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 solar installers serving North La Crosse.
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