32 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pine Ridge: Bold City Roofing and Solar, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Horse Capital Solar Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: The Solar Guys, 1,196 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #7.
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32 Pine Ridge solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bold City Roofing and Solar | 85 | 5.0★ (177) | Ocala, 28 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Horse Capital Solar Solutions | 84 | 4.9★ (33) | Ocala, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Next Dimension Construction & Roofing | 84 | 4.9★ (588) | Bellview, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | The Solar Boys | 83 | 5.0★ (9) | Ocala, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Spring Hill Solar Co | 81 | 4.1★ (91) | Spring Hill, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cook's Air Conditioning & Heating Specialists | 81 | 4.7★ (328) | Ocala, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Solar Guys | 79 | 5.0★ (1,196) | Ocala, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Solar Lights & More | 79 | 4.8★ (442) | Ocala, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Nature Coast Solar | 78 | 4.9★ (522) | Hudson, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Solar Power LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (17) | Spring Hill, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 28 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 26 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 32 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 91 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 28 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 328 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,196 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,196).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 442 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 36 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 522 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 33 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooksville, 31 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 27 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 27 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, 109 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 32 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 26 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 38 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newberry, 34 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 33 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 31 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 40 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 148 Google reviews, 148 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 27 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shady Hills, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 39 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Enlightened Solar | 66 | 3.1★ (34) | 33 mi |
| 27 | Solarshield Industries, Inc. | 66 | 4.4★ (20) | 29 mi |
| 28 | Prime Vision Renovations | 66 | 5.0★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 29 | Caribbean Electric, Inc. | 64 | 3.8★ (9) | 26 mi |
| 30 | Solar & Thermal Systems Inc | 63 | 1.0★ (3) | 29 mi |
| 31 | Solar Fortress | 62 | 4.2★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 32 | All About Water & Solar | 59 | 1.1★ (8) | 35 mi |
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Adam Schmidt Solar Inc. | 18 mi | |
| AllSolar Energy Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Catching the Sun Systems | 26 mi | |
| Go Solar Power | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Home-X | 17 mi | |
| IntegriSolar | 24 mi | |
| Power My Home | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Solar Energies | 11 mi | |
| Solar Innovations | 33 mi | |
| Solar Panel Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Solar panel installation Brooksville | 27 mi | |
| Solar Water Heaters Of Hudson | 26 mi | |
| SolarCo FL | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Sunny AI | 38 mi | |
| SunSage Energy | 31 mi | |
| The King's Cork Protection LLC | 20 mi | |
| The Solar Boys | 30 mi | |
| Whistling Duck Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 32 Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge 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 |