308 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pleasanton: Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EnergyAid, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 308.
Most-reviewed: SunPower®, 1,576 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 308 ranked; ranked #7.
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308 Pleasanton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 159 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 308 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area | 64 | 5.0★ (418) | Hayward, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | EnergyAid | 63 | 4.8★ (842) | Fremont, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Semper Solaris | 61 | 4.6★ (480) | Hayward, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (104) | Lafayette, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Solar Bill Review | 60 | 5.0★ (128) | Dublin, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | American Array Solar and Roofing | 60 | 4.5★ (172) | Livermore, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | SunPower® | 59 | 4.5★ (1,576) | Richmond, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | TN Electrical and Solar Services | 59 | 5.0★ (107) | San Jose, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Sunrun Solar | 58 | 4.4★ (281) | Milpitas, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Solar Pro Energy Systems | 58 | 4.7★ (55) | Redwood Shores, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 480 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livermore, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 32 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews, the most in Pleasanton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milpitas, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood Shores, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasanton
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livermore, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakley, 26 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 27 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 308 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centinela Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | In Pleasanton |
| Contra Costa Sun | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| CPS North America | In Pleasanton | |
| Eagle Shield | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Estrada Exterior Cleaning Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| First Edison | 1.0★ (1) | In Pleasanton |
| GHESolar Company Fremont | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hanwha Q CELLS Applied Innovations Lab | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Integrity Roofing Systems | 5.0★ (46) | In Pleasanton |
| Photovoltaics California (PVCA) | 5.0★ (1) | In Pleasanton |
| Solar Bar Install | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Solar Customized SJ Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solar San Jose | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solar Sense PV, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | In Pleasanton |
| SolarPanal EranNSave Danville | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Spartan Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Triad Power Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Universe Solar Panel Oakland | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Vonnegut Electric & Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| West Coast Solar & Water Heater Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | 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) | October 2026 |
We scored 308 Pleasanton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Pleasanton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |