59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Best Solar Installers in Payson, AZ (2026)
12 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Payson: Alternative Energy, LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SolRac Solar and Electric, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 12.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Simple Solar, 57 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Payson solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Payson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alternative Energy, LLC | 59 | 4.5★ (53) | Alhambra, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Simple Solar | 59 | 4.9★ (57) | Buckeye, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Sp Solar Pros | 59 | 5.0★ (28) | Avondale, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Energy Sun Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Alhambra, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Arizona Renewable Energy | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Avra Valley, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Arizona Shinin Solar LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Arizona City, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | SolRac Solar and Electric, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | San Luis, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | EZ Solar Energy | 54 | 4.3★ (12) | El Mirage, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | AZ Solar Company | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | El Mirage, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pwr Pros | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | Apache Junction, 37 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 12 best solar installers in Payson, 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 Simple Solar
Based in Buckeye, 35 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, the most in Payson.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Avondale, 36 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Alhambra, 35 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Avra Valley, 35 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Arizona City, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 6 PM–7 PM
Based in San Luis, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in El Mirage, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
Based in El Mirage, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
#10 Pwr Pros
Based in Apache Junction, 37 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Chandler, 35 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Chino Valley, 35 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Payson
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A M Jackson Electric & Solar | 5.0★ (1) | In Payson |
| American Energy Relief | 35 mi | |
| BRJA Consulting LLC | 35 mi | |
| Eos Solar Solutions | 35 mi | |
| Panels4Paws | 35 mi | |
| Solar Integrations | 35 mi | |
| Solero Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Starr Unlimited | 35 mi | |
| SwayArc Energy | 35 mi | |
| WattsUp NM | 5 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Payson?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Arizona with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,190 | $28,490 | $30,990 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Payson solar installers
We scored 12 Payson 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 Payson 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 Payson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Payson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Payson, AZ is Alternative Energy, LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Simple Solar (#2) and Sp Solar Pros (#3) follow. We ranked 12 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Payson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 solar installers serving Payson, AZ. Another 10 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Payson are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Payson posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is SolRac Solar and Electric, LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Payson work on weekends?
10 of 12 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alternative Energy, LLC (#1), Simple Solar (#2) and Sp Solar Pros (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Payson?
Solar panel installation typically costs $25,190 to $30,990, with $28,490 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.92 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Arizona. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Payson solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated solar installers in Payson is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Simple Solar has the most, 57 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Payson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Payson city center, 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 Payson
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 solar installers serving Payson.
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