85 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Oildale: Renew Power, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): San Dog Scrubs, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #22 of 85.
Most-reviewed: LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating, 957 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #19.
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85 Oildale solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 85 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renew Power | 88 | 4.9★ (530) | Bakersfield, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning | 87 | 5.0★ (268) | Canyon Lake, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Power Source Energy: Solar Service, Solar Repair, Solar Install | 85 | 5.0★ (33) | Bakersfield, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | SXC Construction | 85 | 5.0★ (108) | Bakersfield, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Renew Power (Central Bakersfield) | 85 | 5.0★ (102) | Bakersfield, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sunrun Solar | 85 | 4.2★ (318) | Bakersfield, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Solar Negotiators | 84 | 4.7★ (229) | Bakersfield, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Solar Panel Guide | 84 | 4.9★ (49) | Bakersfield, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Impact Energy & Solar | 83 | 4.8★ (19) | Bakersfield, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Reflections | 83 | 5.0★ (13) | Bakersfield, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dana Point, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Bakersfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 957 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (957).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poway, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano, 27 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 85 Oildale 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 Oildale 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 |