34 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ocala: Bold City Roofing and Solar, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Horse Capital Solar Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: The Solar Guys, 1,196 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #6.
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34 Ocala solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bold City Roofing and Solar | 89 | 5.0★ (177) | Ocala | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Horse Capital Solar Solutions | 88 | 4.9★ (33) | Ocala | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Solar Boys | 87 | 5.0★ (9) | Ocala | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Next Dimension Construction & Roofing | 86 | 4.9★ (588) | Bellview, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cook's Air Conditioning & Heating Specialists | 86 | 4.7★ (328) | Ocala | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | The Solar Guys | 82 | 5.0★ (1,196) | Ocala | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Solar Lights & More | 82 | 4.8★ (442) | Ocala | — | — |
| 8 | 3MG Roofing & Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (43) | Ocala | Sat | — |
| 9 | Cook's Air Conditioning & Heating Specialists | 79 | 4.7★ (216) | Gainesville, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Whole Home Pro | 79 | 5.0★ (109) | Ocala | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 328 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,196 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,196).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 442 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 216 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, 109 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eustis, 37 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 34 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eustis, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberry, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 35 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 35 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 The Villages, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Gainesville, 35 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 193 Google reviews, 193 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 37 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | C. Musick Construction and Solar Systems LLC | 69 | 4.8★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Solar Impact | 68 | 4.7★ (50) | 37 mi |
| 28 | Caribbean Electric, Inc. | 68 | 3.8★ (9) | In Ocala |
| 29 | Jack's Solar, Umatilla | 65 | 3.1★ (19) | 37 mi |
| 30 | Solar Consultants | 65 | 3.6★ (37) | 31 mi |
| 31 | iq power solar | 64 | 4.0★ (36) | 32 mi |
| 32 | Energized Exteriors | 64 | 5.0★ (10) | 33 mi |
| 33 | Solar Fortress | 64 | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 34 | All About Water & Solar | 60 | 1.1★ (8) | 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Adam Schmidt Solar Inc. | In Ocala | |
| Certified Roofing Solutions, LLC | 4.9★ (631) | In Ocala |
| Gibson Electric | 4.9★ (10) | In Ocala |
| Go Solar Power | 5.0★ (1) | In Ocala |
| GoFLSolar | In Ocala | |
| Home-X | In Ocala | |
| IntegriSolar | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Lot Patrols Lawn Care | 5.0★ (73) | In Ocala |
| Macbeth Solar and Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Ocala Roofing Inc. | 4.7★ (103) | In Ocala |
| Power My Home | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| RoofTek | 4.9★ (34) | In Ocala |
| Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (1,306) | In Ocala |
| Suncoast Insulators | 3.8★ (59) | In Ocala |
| SunSage Energy | In Ocala | |
| The King's Solar LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Ocala |
| The Solar Boys | In Ocala | |
| Thermo King Of Ocala | 4.4★ (169) | In Ocala |
| Thomas Roofing of Central Florida - Ocala Roofing Contractor | 4.9★ (353) | In Ocala |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida 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 34 Ocala 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 Ocala 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 |