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Best Solar Installers in Queensbury, NY (2026)

6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Queensbury: Apex Energy Tek (Apex Solar Power), CR Score 58/100; 4.1★ from 129 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Solar Environment, 28 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Apex Energy Tek (Apex Solar Power); ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

6 Queensbury solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 solar installers in Queensbury at a glance

Top 6 solar installers in Queensbury at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Apex Energy Tek (Apex Solar Power)584.1★ (129)Queensbury—Overall
2Solar Environment555.0★ (28)Saratoga Springs, 25 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
3Same Sun Of Vermont Inc484.4★ (16)Rutland, 36 mi away——
4Renua Energy464.4★ (7)East Glenville, 37 mi away——
5SunLife Power LLC452.6★ (5)East Glenville, 34 mi awayEvenings—
6Positive Energy NY, LLC444.3★ (3)Queensbury——

The 6 best solar installers in Queensbury, 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.

  2. #2 Solar Environment

    Based in Saratoga Springs, 25 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3303 US-9 # 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    View profile for Solar Environment(518) 301-5822

  4. #4 Renua Energy

    Based in East Glenville, 37 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    902 NY-146, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    View profile for Renua Energy(888) 387-3682

  5. #5 SunLife Power LLC

    Based in East Glenville, 34 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    331 Ushers Rd, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
    View profile for SunLife Power LLC(855) 414-2120

How much do solar installers cost in Queensbury?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Queensbury?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$33,090$37,430$40,720Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Queensbury solar installers

We scored 6 Queensbury 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Queensbury data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Queensbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Queensbury?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Queensbury, NY is Apex Energy Tek (Apex Solar Power) with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.1★ from 129 Google reviews. Solar Environment (#2) and Same Sun Of Vermont Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Queensbury?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving Queensbury, NY. 2 of them are based in Queensbury; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Queensbury work on weekends?

1 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Solar Environment (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Queensbury?

Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Queensbury solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Queensbury is 4.3★, with a median of 12 reviews. Apex Energy Tek (Apex Solar Power) has the most, 129 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Queensbury count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Queensbury city center, 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.

Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Queensbury

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Queensbury.

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