86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Pingree Grove, IL (2026)
117 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pingree Grove: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 117.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Tron Solar, 989 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 117 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
117 Pingree Grove solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 117 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Pingree Grove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar & Energy Experts LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (41) | Cicero, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People | 84 | 5.0★ (48) | Naperville, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smart Sky Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (46) | Schaumburg, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville | 82 | 4.8★ (185) | Crest Hill, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ananta Energy Source | 82 | 5.0★ (10) | Darien, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Technique Tinting | 82 | 4.8★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sunrun Solar | 81 | 4.1★ (822) | Des Plaines, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | AweSun Power | 81 | 5.0★ (15) | Downers Grove, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JD Pro Electric Inc | 81 | 5.0★ (134) | Franklin Park, 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Midwest Solutions Inc | 80 | 4.9★ (151) | Antioch, 33 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 117 best solar installers in Pingree Grove, 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.
Based in Naperville, 35 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Schaumburg, 17 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Based in Crest Hill, 18 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Darien, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crystal Lake, 14 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 605 E Terra Cotta Ave unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
#7 Sunrun Solar
Based in Des Plaines, 26 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
#8 AweSun Power
Based in Downers Grove, 35 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Franklin Park, 30 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9230 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Based in Antioch, 33 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 372 North Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
#11 Tron Solar
Based in Vernon Hills, 26 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (989).
- 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 950 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
#12 SUNRISE SOLAR
Based in Willowbrook, 33 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 825 75th St UNIT E, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Based in Bensenville, 24 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
Based in Bolingbrook, 30 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 498 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Based in Highland Park, 31 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1376 Cavell Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in West Chicago, 17 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun 7 AM–3:30 PM
- Address
- 245 W Roosevelt Rd Bldg. 2 Ste. 13, West Chicago, IL 60185
Based in Chicago, 37 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3152 W Devon Ave APT 2D, Chicago, IL 60659
Based in Wood Dale, 24 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 955 Lively Blvd, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Based in Marengo, 16 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 418 E Washington St, Marengo, IL 60152
Based in Fox Lake, 33 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#21 GoSolar
Based in Cicero, 23 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#22 Ilumen Solar
Based in Crystal Lake, 14 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4 N Hillview Dr C, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
#23 Tesla Solar
Based in Libertyville, 27 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1121 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
#24 Certasun
Based in Buffalo Grove, 26 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1582 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
#25 TruHome Pros
Based in Elgin, 6 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews, 342 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 715 Tollgate Rd H, Elgin, IL 60123
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 117 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Pingree Grove
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACSS Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| All Energy Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Caliber Energy LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Carlson Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Continental Energy Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Evo Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Global SunPower | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| JD Pro Electric INC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| MWSLR - Midwest Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| NXT Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Poltech Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Real Solar Incentives | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Roderick Brown - Solterra Powered by Vivint Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Solar Connections International | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Solar SmartRoof by Powur | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Solarmark Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| TruLight-Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Xceptional Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Pingree Grove?
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 Pingree Grove solar installers
We scored 117 Pingree Grove 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 Pingree Grove 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 Pingree Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Pingree Grove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Pingree Grove, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#2) and Smart Sky Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 117 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Pingree Grove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 117 solar installers serving Pingree Grove, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Pingree Grove are open 24/7?
12 ranked solar installers in Pingree Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#2) and Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Pingree Grove work on weekends?
72 of 117 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#2) and Smart Sky Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Pingree Grove?
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 Pingree Grove solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 117 rated solar installers in Pingree Grove is 4.9★, with a median of 31 reviews. Tron Solar has the most, 989 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Pingree Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pingree Grove 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 Pingree Grove
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 117 solar installers serving Pingree Grove.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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