24 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ottawa: Kansas Solar Systems Incorporated, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Good Energy Solutions, 238 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #3.
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24 Ottawa solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas Solar Systems Incorporated | 84 | 5.0★ (18) | Lawrence, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | IJ's Solar Services | 82 | 5.0★ (40) | Boulder City, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Good Energy Solutions | 81 | 4.9★ (238) | Lawrence, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Balmer Roofing & Solar LLC | 77 | 4.9★ (146) | Tonganoxie, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Wentz Solar | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Lawrence, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Cromwell Solar | 75 | 4.9★ (30) | Lawrence, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Logic Solar | 74 | 4.9★ (67) | Overland Park, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Casa Energy | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Gardner, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Blue Raven Solar | 74 | 3.8★ (220) | Overland Park, 40 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Browning Electric | 74 | 4.1★ (9) | Kansas City, 37 mi away | — | — |
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 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder City, 35 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 23 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (238).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tonganoxie, 36 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, 146 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Overland Park, 39 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 36 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 40 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 37 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 39 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lenexa, 27 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 29 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 39 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Gardner, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 34 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Topeka, 32 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 39 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Kansas City, 27 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenexa, 38 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenexa, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Electric | 3.9★ (15) | In Ottawa |
| AmpXR Solar, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Aveyo | 23 mi | |
| Barrett Companies LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Chase Street Energy, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Electric Plus Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Finn Street Solar | 28 mi | |
| Marlborough Mechanical | 39 mi | |
| My Roof Solar EPC | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Off Grid Oasis | 23 mi | |
| Omni Solar Grop | 24 mi | |
| Overland Park Solar Installer And Solar Power Company, Kansas Roofer | 38 mi | |
| Performance Electric Solutions | 4.8★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Royal Roofing & Solar - Johnson County Roofer | 25 mi | |
| SunNet Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Worldwide Energy, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kansas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 24 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 |