5 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Parsons: CDL Group of Companies, CR Score 76/100; 3.9★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CDL Group of Companies – Parsons, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 5.
Most-reviewed: Jani Solar Repair, 16 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked after CDL Group of Companies; ranked #2.
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5 Parsons solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDL Group of Companies | 76 | 3.9★ (136) | Pittsburg, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jani Solar Repair | 75 | 5.0★ (16) | Garland, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | CDL Group of Companies – Parsons | 74 | 3.3★ (13) | Parsons | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Clear Earth LLC | 73 | 4.8★ (13) | Topeka, 27 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SEK Solar | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | Chanute, 26 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 136 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (136).
Based in Garland, 40 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based in Parsons
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Topeka, 27 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Chanute, 26 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
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 5 Parsons 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 Parsons 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 |