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Best Solar Installers in Petaluma, CA (2026)

172 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Petaluma: Sunrun Solar, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ongaro & Sons, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 172.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: SunPower®, 1,576 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 172 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

172 Petaluma solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 172 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Petaluma at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Petaluma at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sunrun Solar644.8★ (472)PetalumaSat · SunOverall
2Sunlight Solar Clean635.0★ (484)Santa Rosa, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Ongaro & Sons604.9★ (538)Petaluma24/7Emergencies
4SunPower®604.5★ (1,576)Richmond, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Sonoma Solar Clean595.0★ (157)Santa Rosa, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Ongaro & Sons594.9★ (1,222)Santa Rosa, 15 mi away24/7—
7Solar Santa Rosa595.0★ (33)Santa Rosa, 16 mi away24/7—
8Solano Solar Cleaning LLC595.0★ (40)PetalumaSat · Evenings—
9East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC585.0★ (104)Lafayette, 37 mi away24/7—
10Ongaro & Sons584.9★ (762)San Anselmo, 18 mi away24/7—

The 172 best solar installers in Petaluma, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Petaluma

    Based in Petaluma

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    755 Southpoint Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
  2. Based in Santa Rosa, 16 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.

    • 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1264 Clover Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
  3. Based in Petaluma

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 538 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 538 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    719 Southpoint Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
  4. Based in Richmond, 27 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews, the most in Petaluma.

    • 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
    Address
    880 Harbour Way S Suite 600, Richmond, CA 94804
  5. Based in Santa Rosa, 15 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    250 D St Suite 700B, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  6. Based in Santa Rosa, 16 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1791 Marlow Rd #2, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
  7. Based in San Anselmo, 18 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  8. Based in Santa Rosa, 16 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1120 15th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  9. Based in Petaluma

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.4★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1740 Corporate Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
  10. Based in Sebastopol, 17 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1347 Ferguson Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
  11. Based in Sebastopol, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7064 Corline Ct Building B, Sebastopol, CA 95472
  12. Based in Napa, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29 Vanessa Ct W, Napa, CA 94558
  13. Based in Concord, 36 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1990 Olivera Rd Suite E, Concord, CA 94520
  14. Based in Dublin, 28 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  15. Based in Sebastopol, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    612 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Solar installers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 172 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.

solar installers in Petaluma, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sustainable Living Builders, Inc554.9★ (84)11 mi
27Henry Mechanical555.0★ (866)23 mi
28Bundle, A Solar Company555.0★ (38)33 mi
29The Empire Home Services555.0★ (75)14 mi
30Source Energy555.0★ (51)39 mi
31Tyler Rodrigues Electric - Solar Power, Solar Energy Companies in Petaluma CA545.0★ (14)In Petaluma
32Energy Volition545.0★ (8)10 mi
33Citadel Roofing & Solar544.7★ (46)11 mi
34Save a Lot Solar544.9★ (45)31 mi
35Twinpeak Solar545.0★ (6)27 mi
36Amy's Roofing and Solar545.0★ (62)In Petaluma
37Sun Solar Electric Inc.545.0★ (61)In Petaluma
38Ambrose Solar544.9★ (258)39 mi
39Synergy Solar & Electrical Systems Inc.544.8★ (47)15 mi
40North Valley Solar Power544.9★ (48)31 mi
41B. Henry's Quality Electric Inc.545.0★ (181)In Petaluma
42Mirador Energy535.0★ (15)31 mi
43Suntegrity Solar534.8★ (27)13 mi
44Bella Hem Solar, Inc.535.0★ (86)7 mi
45Michael & Sun Solar, Inc.535.0★ (35)19 mi
46Sunrun Solar533.8★ (469)33 mi
47SolarCraft534.4★ (44)13 mi
48Earthwise Energy535.0★ (30)18 mi
49Solar Works534.8★ (32)16 mi
50ProSolarClean535.0★ (3)17 mi

Also serving Petaluma

20 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.

Unranked solar installers serving Petaluma
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All American Air & Solar System5.0★ (1)In Petaluma
Aloha Solar5.0★ (1)In Petaluma
Bigtime SolarIn Petaluma
Borrego (Oakland)4.0★ (2)36 mi
GHESolar Company San Francisco5.0★ (2)35 mi
Great Solar Panels5.0★ (1)In Petaluma
Laketricity USA Inc.In Petaluma
Martin Electric and HVAC5.0★ (30)In Petaluma
NationWize Solar1.5★ (2)29 mi
New Dimension Roofing and Solar5.0★ (2)34 mi
Optivolt5.0★ (2)36 mi
Phils Electric Company5.0★ (2)33 mi
Save Energy Windows and Doors4.9★ (100)In Petaluma
Smart Energy USA5.0★ (1)In Petaluma
Solar Dealers5.0★ (2)8 mi
Solar Design & DraftingIn Petaluma
Solar Energy JKL5.0★ (2)26 mi
Stellar EnergyIn Petaluma
You Benefit Solar3.0★ (2)In Petaluma
Zig Energy SolarIn Petaluma

How much do solar installers cost in Petaluma?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Petaluma?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$29,770$33,680$36,640Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Petaluma solar installers

We scored 172 Petaluma 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Petaluma data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Petaluma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Petaluma?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Petaluma, CA is Sunrun Solar with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sunlight Solar Clean (#2) and Ongaro & Sons (#3) follow. We ranked 172 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Petaluma?

ContractorsRanked ranks 172 solar installers serving Petaluma, CA. 9 of them are based in Petaluma; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Petaluma are open 24/7?

22 ranked solar installers in Petaluma post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ongaro & Sons (#3), Ongaro & Sons (#6) and Solar Santa Rosa (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Petaluma work on weekends?

82 of 172 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sunrun Solar (#1), Sunlight Solar Clean (#2) and Ongaro & Sons (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Petaluma?

Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Petaluma solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 172 rated solar installers in Petaluma is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. SunPower® has the most, 1,576 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 Petaluma count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Petaluma 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 Petaluma

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 172 solar installers serving Petaluma.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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