39 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Powell: Gold Path Solar, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bristlewood Roofing and Siding, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
Most-reviewed: Blue Raven Solar, 425 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #6.
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39 Powell solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 39 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold Path Solar | 88 | 5.0★ (234) | Dublin, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Bristlewood Roofing and Siding | 85 | 5.0★ (212) | Pataskala, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ohio Power Solutions, LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (82) | Columbus, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Atlas Power Global | 85 | 5.0★ (29) | Columbus, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | YellowLite - Solar Installers in Columbus, Ohio | 84 | 5.0★ (23) | Dublin, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Blue Raven Solar | 83 | 4.3★ (425) | Upper Arlington, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Stardust Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (14) | Delaware, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Gemini Solar LLC | 83 | 3.6★ (25) | Grandview Heights, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Solar Is Your Edge | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | TGE Solar | 80 | 4.3★ (11) | Upper Arlington, 11 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: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Dublin, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Arlington, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 425 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (425).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Grandview Heights, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Arlington, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 The Village of Indian Hill, 26 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Columbus, 29 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 36 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Columbus, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 26 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Columbus, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 34 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brecksville, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Worthington, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews, 234 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westerville, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 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 #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Solar Brokers | 75 | 4.4★ (121) | 26 mi |
| 27 | Modern Energy | 75 | 5.0★ (12) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Rail City Solar | 75 | 5.0★ (13) | 30 mi |
| 29 | Union Ridge Solar | 74 | 2.9★ (8) | 26 mi |
| 30 | Ambia | 74 | 4.2★ (146) | 26 mi |
| 31 | Solar Tint | 72 | 4.8★ (25) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Solar Panel Installation Columbus | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Solar Panels Sunbury | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Kinnard's LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (14) | 38 mi |
| 35 | N3 Energy | 70 | 3.4★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 36 | Ohio Solar Connection LLC | 69 | 4.2★ (15) | 26 mi |
| 37 | Fairfield Solar Plus | 69 | 5.0★ (12) | 40 mi |
| 38 | 4thD Solar | 66 | 5.0★ (4) | 40 mi |
| 39 | Veregy, LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (8) | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AltoSun Solar Systems | 12 mi | |
| Avalon Power | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Carbon Recall Columbus | 9 mi | |
| Exel Solar US | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Grateful Sun Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Green Force | 8 mi | |
| Green Rack Solar | 5 mi | |
| Kokosing Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Midwest Solar Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Ohio Solar Initiative | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Ohio Solar Sales | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Solar Associates LLC | 13 mi | |
| Solar Charge Controller Store | 8 mi | |
| Solar One | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Solarra Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Swiger Solar, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Tipping Point Renewable Energy | 7 mi | |
| Tulane Solar Systems | 10 mi | |
| Woodward Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| YellowLite | In Powell |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio 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 39 Powell 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 Powell 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 |