65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,187 Google reviews, the most in Oak Ridge.
- 4.6★ from 3,187 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4322 Piedmont Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27410
Best Solar Installers in Oak Ridge, NC (2026)
18 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oak Ridge: Canter Power, CR Score 65/100; 4.6★ from 3,187 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gate City Solar Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
- 7
Most-reviewed: MJAK Company, 451 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 18 ranked after Canter Power; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Oak Ridge solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Oak Ridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canter Power | 65 | 4.6★ (3,187) | Greensboro, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SunPower® | 57 | 4.5★ (170) | Greensboro, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Gate City Solar Co | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Greensboro, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Solar Clean Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (61) | Apex, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Elite Roof and Solar - Winston-Salem | 56 | 4.9★ (108) | Winston-Salem, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Carolina Connections Solar Energy - North Carolina Installation & Sales | 54 | 4.9★ (246) | Burlington, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | MJAK Company | 53 | 4.7★ (451) | High Point, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | SOLAR WAVES LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (22) | Greensboro, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | EcoEthic Solar LLC | 52 | 4.9★ (62) | Lexington, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Solar SME, INC. | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Greensboro, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 18 best solar installers in Oak Ridge, 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 SunPower®
Based in Greensboro, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 170 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 AM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2800 Lawndale Dr Suite 101, Greensboro, NC 27408
Based in Greensboro, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 204 Muirs Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
Based in Apex, 34 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Winston-Salem, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 500 W 5th St Suite 800, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Based in Burlington, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 422 Huffman Mill Rd #105, Burlington, NC 27215
#7 MJAK Company
Based in High Point, 27 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 451 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 451 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Greensboro, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1203 Brandt St suite f, Greensboro, NC 27407
Based in Lexington, 27 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1416 Piedmont Dr, Lexington, NC 27295
#10 Solar SME, INC.
Based in Greensboro, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7b Corporate Center Ct suite 55, Greensboro, NC 27408
Based in Portsmouth, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lewisville, 26 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 90 Beechwood Dr, Lewisville, NC 27023
Based in Clemmons, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#14 SolarTECH USA
Based in Greensboro, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Burlington, 29 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2926 Victoria Falls Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
Based in Winston-Salem, 15 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3528 Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Based in Greensboro, 11 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window supplier”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 806 Green Valley Rd Suite 200, Greensboro, NC 27408
Based in Greensboro, 9 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 108 Winola Ct, Greensboro, NC 27409
Also serving Oak Ridge
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Renewable Concepts | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| American AC and Solar | 5 mi | |
| American Solar LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| B.C Solarpros LLC | 21 mi | |
| Better Home Eco | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Black Claw Energy | 13 mi | |
| Eclipse Solar Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Green State Power | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Handyman Solar LLC | 15 mi | |
| JaxSun Solar | 14 mi | |
| Mingaragrian Solar LLC | 13 mi | |
| MPI Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Oak Ridge Electric | 5.0★ (10) | In Oak Ridge |
| OMEGA SOLAR LLC | 7 mi | |
| Performance Solar Panels High Point | 14 mi | |
| Renewable Engineered System LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Solar Products | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| SuperGreen Solutions | 23 mi | |
| TRIAD SOLAR | 15 mi | |
| Wolf Electric | 11 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Oak Ridge?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina 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 |
How we ranked Oak Ridge solar installers
We scored 18 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Oak Ridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Oak Ridge, NC is Canter Power with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.6★ from 3,187 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SunPower® (#2) and Gate City Solar Co (#3) follow. We ranked 18 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Oak Ridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 solar installers serving Oak Ridge, NC. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Oak Ridge are open 24/7?
7 ranked solar installers in Oak Ridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Canter Power (#1), Gate City Solar Co (#3) and Solar Clean Pros (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Oak Ridge work on weekends?
10 of 18 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Canter Power (#1), SunPower® (#2) and Gate City Solar Co (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Oak Ridge?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Oak Ridge solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated solar installers in Oak Ridge is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Canter Power has the most, 3,187 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 Oak Ridge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Oak Ridge 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.
Update log for Oak Ridge
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 solar installers serving Oak Ridge.
More solar installers and Oak Ridge pages
Solar installers near Oak Ridge
- Solar installers in Stokesdale, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in Summerfield, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in Kernersville, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in Greensboro, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in High Point, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in Winston-Salem, NC17 ranked
- Solar installers in Archdale, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in Trinity, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in Thomasville, NC19 ranked
- Solar installers in King, NC14 ranked
Other trades in Oak Ridge
- Roofers in Oak Ridge393 ranked
- Plumbers in Oak Ridge227 ranked
- Electricians in Oak Ridge205 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Oak Ridge252 ranked
- General contractors in Oak Ridge261 ranked
- Painters in Oak Ridge123 ranked
- Landscapers in Oak Ridge161 ranked
- Handymen in Oak Ridge81 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Oak Ridge163 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Oak Ridge171 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Oak Ridge145 ranked
- Tile installers in Oak Ridge28 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Oak Ridge13 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Oak Ridge143 ranked
- Fence contractors in Oak Ridge66 ranked
- Deck builders in Oak Ridge103 ranked
- Siding contractors in Oak Ridge132 ranked
- Window installers in Oak Ridge118 ranked
- Gutter installers in Oak Ridge136 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Oak Ridge40 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Oak Ridge38 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Oak Ridge51 ranked
- Tree services in Oak Ridge220 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Oak Ridge65 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Oak Ridge165 ranked
- Home builders in Oak Ridge182 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Oak Ridge42 ranked
- All contractors in Oak Ridge