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Best overall in Portage: Priority Solar Installation, CR Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Most-reviewed: Pacc Solutions, 196 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #23.
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44 Portage solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priority Solar Installation | 81 | 4.9★ (61) | Chicago, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Professionals of Illinois | 80 | 4.8★ (24) | Richton Park, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Triumph Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (49) | Tinley Park, 34 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | WindSoleil | 79 | 4.9★ (72) | Chicago, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Volt Home Pros | 79 | 4.9★ (62) | Frankfort, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | BB&C Solar Enterprises | 78 | 4.5★ (15) | Frankfort, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | RxSun | 76 | 4.8★ (121) | Chicago, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Brilliant Solar Solutions, LLC | 75 | 4.9★ (15) | Valparaiso, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | FreeWorld Electric & Solar | 75 | 4.9★ (58) | Chicago, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Chicago Solar Energy Company | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | Downers Grove, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · 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 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richton Park, 29 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Tinley Park, 34 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 33 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Frankfort, 27 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 37 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 37 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 31 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midlothian, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cicero, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 38 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berwyn, 37 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Michigan City, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Brookfield, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (196).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 32 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 33 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Fresh Coast Solar, LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (12) | 35 mi |
| 27 | Solar Simplified | 70 | 4.1★ (23) | 32 mi |
| 28 | Clean Earth Renewables | 69 | 5.0★ (10) | 32 mi |
| 29 | Headline Solar | 69 | 3.7★ (6) | 32 mi |
| 30 | Sunrun Solar | 69 | 2.3★ (3) | 34 mi |
| 31 | SosaEcoSolar | 68 | 5.0★ (7) | 30 mi |
| 32 | Tesla Solar Chicago | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | 32 mi |
| 33 | ENGIE North America | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | 32 mi |
| 34 | Chicago Solar Panels & Green Energy | 68 | 3.7★ (3) | 32 mi |
| 35 | Mpower Direct | 67 | 3.4★ (69) | 35 mi |
| 36 | Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC | 67 | 3.2★ (194) | 32 mi |
| 37 | Solar Winds Heating And Cooling LLC | 67 | 4.3★ (6) | 29 mi |
| 38 | Earth Wind & Solar Energy LLC | 66 | 4.2★ (9) | 40 mi |
| 39 | Solar Installers Chicago | 66 | 5.0★ (4) | 32 mi |
| 40 | Solar Installers Glenview | 66 | 5.0★ (4) | 33 mi |
| 41 | GrimeOut | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | 35 mi |
| 42 | Solectric | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | 35 mi |
| 43 | Tesla Solar Chicago | 63 | 4.0★ (3) | 32 mi |
| 44 | EXI, Inc | 61 | 4.3★ (9) | 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Solar Installation Experts | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Cohesive Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Leading Solar Solutions, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Mammoth Roofing and Solar, Alsip, IL | 4.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Midwest Solar Additions | 18 mi | |
| Midwest United Solar | 25 mi | |
| MSS INNOVATIONS | 27 mi | |
| NwiSun | 7 mi | |
| Pivot Energy | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Selenium Solar | 26 mi | |
| Solar Panels Installation Oak Park | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Solar Power From Above | 14 mi | |
| Solar Us Shop | 4.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Sunrun south chicago solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| SunVest Solar LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| The Chicago Solar Energy Company | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Tron Solar | 13 mi | |
| TruLight-Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Vivint Solar Frankfort Sales Office | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 |
We scored 44 Portage 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 Portage 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 |