91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4703 North Ellen Court, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Best Solar Installers in Pekin, IL (2026)
20 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pekin: SOLAR PANTHER, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 20.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, 487 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Pekin solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Peoria ranking. See Solar installers in Peoria
Top 10 solar installers in Pekin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR PANTHER | 91 | 5.0★ (79) | Peoria Heights, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrun Solar | 88 | 4.6★ (312) | East Peoria, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Sun Collectors | 87 | 5.0★ (264) | Peoria, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | 1Earth Solar | 87 | 4.8★ (79) | Creve Coeur, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 86 | 4.9★ (487) | Bloomington, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 83 | 4.8★ (157) | Bloomington, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Quality Electric and Solar | 82 | 4.8★ (13) | Peoria, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Solar Shield | 80 | 5.0★ (380) | East Peoria, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | One Energy Solutions, LLC | 78 | 4.4★ (21) | Peoria, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Halo Solar LLC | 76 | 4.9★ (29) | East Peoria, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best solar installers in Pekin, ranked
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.
#2 Sunrun Solar
Based in East Peoria, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 688 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611
Based in Peoria, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4507 N Sterling Ave #400, Peoria, IL 61615
#4 1Earth Solar
Based in Creve Coeur, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2527 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria, IL 61604
Based in Bloomington, 37 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 487 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (487).
- 4.9★ from 487 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 808 Eldorado Rd Suite 105E, Bloomington, IL 61704
Based in Bloomington, 35 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1717 R T Dunn Dr Suite 201-4, Bloomington, IL 61701
Based in Peoria, 13 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#8 Solar Shield
Based in East Peoria, 7 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 380 Google reviews, 380 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 380 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 717 Sabrina Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
Based in Peoria, 15 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7501 N University St # 207, Peoria, IL 61614
#10 Halo Solar LLC
Based in East Peoria, 19 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7 Legacy Dr, Goodfield, IL 61742
Based in Bloomington, 39 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 301 S Quincy St, Towanda, IL 61776
#12 StraightUp Solar
Based in Bloomington, 35 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 505 N Main St Suite A, Bloomington, IL 61701
#13 Freedom Forever
Based in Peoria, 16 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 126 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8635 N Industrial Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
Based in Morton, 10 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, 89 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 180 Detroit Ave, Morton, IL 61550
Based in Pekin
72/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2321 Lakeshore Dr, Pekin, IL 61554
Based in Peoria, 12 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4732 N University St Unit B, Peoria, IL 61614
Based in Bloomington, 39 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4109 Oakland Ave Unit B, Bloomington, IL 61704
#18 Route 66 Solar
Based in Bloomington, 35 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 315 E Front St Suite G, Bloomington, IL 61701
Based in Peoria, 11 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2729 NE Adams St, Peoria, IL 61603
#20 Cell Electric
Based in Bloomington, 35 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1004 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
How much do solar installers cost in Pekin?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois 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 |
How we ranked Pekin solar installers
We scored 20 Pekin 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 Pekin 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 |
Solar installers in Pekin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Pekin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Pekin, IL is SOLAR PANTHER with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sunrun Solar (#2) and Sun Collectors (#3) follow. We ranked 20 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Pekin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 solar installers serving Pekin, IL. 1 of them is based in Pekin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Pekin are open 24/7?
4 ranked solar installers in Pekin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SOLAR PANTHER (#1), Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#5) and Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Pekin work on weekends?
9 of 20 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SOLAR PANTHER (#1), Sunrun Solar (#2) and Sun Collectors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Pekin?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Pekin solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated solar installers in Pekin is 4.8★, with a median of 79 reviews. Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar has the most, 487 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Pekin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pekin 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 Pekin
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 solar installers serving Pekin.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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