36 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pittsfield: All Energy Solar, CR Score 82/100; 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): New England Solar Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 36.
Most-reviewed: PlugPV, 787 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.
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36 Pittsfield solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Energy Solar | 82 | 4.9★ (294) | Westfield, 35 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | PlugPV | 79 | 4.8★ (787) | Troy, 31 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Trinity Solar | 78 | 4.4★ (339) | Holyoke, 37 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Hudson River Solar | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | Hudson, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Valley Solar | 77 | 4.9★ (201) | Easthampton, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | New England Solar Electric | 77 | 4.0★ (4) | Canton, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | AEC Solar | 76 | 4.6★ (100) | Albany, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Kasselman Solar | 76 | 4.6★ (259) | Albany, 29 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Northeast Solar | 76 | 5.0★ (94) | Amherst, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Brad the Solar Guy | 75 | 5.0★ (20) | Northampton, 34 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 31 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 787 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (787).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holyoke, 37 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 30 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easthampton, 32 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 36 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 29 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 259 Google reviews, 259 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 32 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 34 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westfield, 34 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 30 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 33 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 34 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 34 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coram, 29 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Ashland, 39 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicopee, 40 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Albany, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Milford, 40 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amityville, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 29 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Earthlight Technologies | 70 | 5.0★ (9) | 33 mi |
| 27 | ReVision Energy | 70 | 4.7★ (13) | 34 mi |
| 28 | Greenfield Solar | 69 | 5.0★ (9) | 34 mi |
| 29 | Seed Solar and Electric | 68 | 5.0★ (20) | 28 mi |
| 30 | Current Energy | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | 38 mi |
| 31 | Hudson Solar + Battery Solutions | 68 | 5.0★ (8) | 40 mi |
| 32 | Lotus Solar | 68 | 4.0★ (4) | 31 mi |
| 33 | U.S. Light Energy | 67 | 3.4★ (5) | 36 mi |
| 34 | Millstream Construction | 63 | 4.4★ (17) | 34 mi |
| 35 | Kasselman Electric Co., Inc. | 62 | 4.0★ (5) | 30 mi |
| 36 | M.L. Schmitt Electric, Inc. | 59 | 3.3★ (3) | 38 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Solar Heat and Hot Water, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Domestic DC Systems | 22 mi | |
| Empire Electric and Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Find Solar Discounts | 5 mi | |
| Greenworks Alternatives | 31 mi | |
| Home - Rosalen Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Luminous Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Magnolia Solar | 34 mi | |
| Maple Solar Installation | 29 mi | |
| Nelnet Renewable Energy | 33 mi | |
| NOCO Fuels and Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| NY Goes Green | 36 mi | |
| NYREER, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Pioneer Solar | 20 mi | |
| Solar Adviser By Carmin | 16 mi | |
| Solar made Simple | 1 mi | |
| SolarGuru Energy - Western MA Solar Company | 22 mi | |
| Spartan Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Sun Energy for solar | 29 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $28,990 | $32,790 | $35,670 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 36 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield 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 |