13 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Owosso: NovaTerra Energy, CR Score 81/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Most-reviewed: The Green Panel, 132 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #5.
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13 Owosso solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NovaTerra Energy | 81 | 5.0★ (49) | Lansing, 27 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Quality Solar | 79 | 4.3★ (19) | Saint Johns, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | TruHome Pros | 75 | 4.6★ (48) | Lansing, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Absolute Solar | 75 | 4.7★ (46) | Lansing, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Green Panel | 75 | 4.4★ (132) | Brighton, 37 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Apollo Solar Energies | 74 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherstburg, 15 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sky Energy Home Solutions | 73 | 4.2★ (69) | Lansing, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sol Solar / Solar pros / Freedom Forever | 73 | 4.5★ (35) | Lansing, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Solar Contract Carpet | 71 | 4.3★ (15) | Dearborn, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Cardinal Power Systems | 70 | 5.0★ (8) | Lansing, 25 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 trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Saint Johns, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Lansing, 32 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 28 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 37 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 132 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (132).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Lansing, 30 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 29 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Lansing, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Skylight contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 40 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 28 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan 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 |
We scored 13 Owosso 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 Owosso 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 |