59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Port Alberni, BC (2026)
9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Port Alberni: HQ Energy Inc, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 9.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Coastline Property Service, 145 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Port Alberni solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 solar installers in Port Alberni at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ Energy Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Campbell River, 57 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Coastline Property Service | 56 | 5.0★ (145) | Courtenay, 52 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Netzero-Solar Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Colwood, 40 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Modern Power | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | Nanaimo, 55 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Island Valley Electrical | 51 | 5.0★ (19) | Courtenay, 50 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ridgeline Roofing & Solar | 50 | 4.9★ (46) | Nanaimo, 64 km away | — | — |
| 7 | K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | Nanaimo, 62 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Wenner Group - Smart Home Experience Centre | 48 | 4.7★ (63) | Nanaimo, 60 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Shore Energy Solutions Ltd | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | Nanaimo, 63 km away | — | — |
The 9 best solar installers in Port Alberni, 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.
Based in Courtenay, 52 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, the most in Port Alberni.
- 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Colwood, 40 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Modern Power
Based in Nanaimo, 55 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6715 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A4
Based in Courtenay, 50 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1586 A Elm Ave, Comox, BC V9M 2G6
Based in Nanaimo, 64 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nanaimo, 62 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 280 Juniper St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1X4
Based in Nanaimo, 60 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1934 Boxwood Rd #102, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
Based in Nanaimo, 63 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 353 Seventh St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1E3
How much do solar installers cost in Port Alberni?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Port Alberni. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Port Alberni solar installers
We scored 9 Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni 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 |
Solar installers in Port Alberni: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Port Alberni?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Port Alberni, BC is HQ Energy Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Coastline Property Service (#2) and Netzero-Solar Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 9 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Port Alberni?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 solar installers serving Port Alberni, BC. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Port Alberni are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Port Alberni post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are HQ Energy Inc (#1) and K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Port Alberni work on weekends?
4 of 9 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HQ Energy Inc (#1), Coastline Property Service (#2) and Island Valley Electrical (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Port Alberni?
Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Port Alberni. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Port Alberni solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated solar installers in Port Alberni is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. Coastline Property Service has the most, 145 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Port Alberni count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Port Alberni city centre, 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 Port Alberni
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 solar installers serving Port Alberni.
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