62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Parksville, BC (2026)
15 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Parksville: HQ Energy Inc, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 15.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Coastline Property Service, 145 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Parksville solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Parksville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ Energy Inc | 62 | 5.0★ (30) | Campbell River, 23 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Modern Power | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Nanaimo, 22 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Hakai Energy Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Nanaimo, 34 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Coastline Property Service | 55 | 5.0★ (145) | Courtenay, 60 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | We Go Solar LTD. | 53 | 4.5★ (53) | North Cowichan, 62 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Solar Connect Company | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Sechelt, 41 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Netzero-Solar Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Colwood, 52 km away | — | — |
| 8 | K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Nanaimo, 31 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Ridgeline Roofing & Solar | 52 | 4.9★ (46) | Nanaimo, 49 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Wenner Group - Smart Home Experience Centre | 51 | 4.7★ (63) | Nanaimo, 28 km away | — | — |
The 15 best solar installers in Parksville, 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 Modern Power
Based in Nanaimo, 22 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6715 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A4
Based in Nanaimo, 34 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1011B Old Victoria Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z8
Based in Courtenay, 60 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, the most in Parksville.
- 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in North Cowichan, 62 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9357 Trans-Canada Hwy, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4
Based in Sechelt, 41 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5409 Stellar Wy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0M3
Based in Colwood, 52 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nanaimo, 31 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 280 Juniper St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1X4
Based in Nanaimo, 49 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nanaimo, 28 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1934 Boxwood Rd #102, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
Based in Nanaimo, 33 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 353 Seventh St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1E3
Based in Courtenay, 59 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1586 A Elm Ave, Comox, BC V9M 2G6
Based in Sechelt, 46 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4472 Hilltop Rd, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0A8
Based in Nanaimo, 43 km away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Energy advisory service”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1440 Frontier Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1P5
Based in Gibsons, 56 km away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1399 Grandview Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V3
Also serving Parksville
15 more solar installers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| APS - Alternative Power Systems of Canada | 5.0★ (2) | 46 km |
| Canbat Technologies Inc. | 37 km | |
| CNA Electric Ltd | 24 km | |
| Eco Renovator | 5.0★ (2) | In Parksville |
| EcoWest Projects Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Parksville |
| Four Clover Electric LTD. | 24 km | |
| IOTG SOLAR LTD | 59 km | |
| Island Home Works | 25 km | |
| Luminra Renewable LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 44 km |
| Osprey Electric | 4.8★ (132) | In Parksville |
| Pope and Sons | 4.9★ (1,583) | In Parksville |
| Ryujin Solar Teknology Corporation | 33 km | |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | 57 km |
| SaniTECH Mid Island | 4.9★ (333) | In Parksville |
| Sprint Electrical Services | 19 km |
How much do solar installers cost in Parksville?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Parksville. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Parksville solar installers
We scored 15 Parksville 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 Parksville 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 Parksville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Parksville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Parksville, BC is HQ Energy Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Modern Power (#2) and Hakai Energy Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 15 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Parksville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 solar installers serving Parksville, BC. Another 15 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Parksville are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Parksville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are HQ Energy Inc (#1) and K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Parksville work on weekends?
4 of 15 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HQ Energy Inc (#1), Coastline Property Service (#4) and K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Parksville?
Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Parksville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Parksville solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated solar installers in Parksville is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. Coastline Property Service has the most, 145 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Parksville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Parksville city centre, 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 Parksville
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 solar installers serving Parksville.
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