35 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Red Bluff: Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water, CR Score 84/100; 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Climate & Energy Solutions, 562 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked after Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water; ranked #2.
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35 Red Bluff solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water | 84 | 4.7★ (718) | Chico, 40 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Climate & Energy Solutions | 80 | 4.9★ (562) | Chico, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rockstars Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (19) | Redding, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Butte Solar Panel Cleaning Company | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Chico, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Legacy Renewable Energy | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | Redding, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hufft Solar Inc | 78 | 5.0★ (84) | Anderson, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Top Hat Energy Inc. | 77 | 4.9★ (160) | Redding, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | LinkUs Enterprises | 76 | 4.3★ (6) | Chico, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Next Level Energy | 75 | 4.7★ (13) | Redding, 29 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Chagos Solar | 75 | 5.0★ (8) | Red Bluff | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (718).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 34 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews, 562 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 29 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Redding, 28 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Anderson, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 28 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 29 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Bluff
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 38 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Red Bluff
Ranked #12 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 Chico, 35 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 37 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 34 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, 147 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 38 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Redding, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Redding, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Redding, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 35 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 28 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tesla Solar | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | 39 mi |
| 27 | ABC Roofing & Solar | 68 | 4.4★ (50) | 29 mi |
| 28 | Horizon Solar | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | 39 mi |
| 29 | Light It Up Solar and Electric | 67 | 4.8★ (13) | 34 mi |
| 30 | Solar Carports Direct | 66 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 31 | Phoenix Solar Energy | 66 | 3.2★ (41) | 34 mi |
| 32 | Revamp Solar and Roofing LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (11) | 40 mi |
| 33 | Chico Electric | 63 | 3.9★ (49) | 34 mi |
| 34 | Evergreen Skilled Services | 63 | 4.3★ (11) | 31 mi |
| 35 | Shufelberger Construction Inc | 62 | 3.0★ (4) | 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Electrical & Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Brightshield | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Charge Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Charge Electric | 3.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Charge Electric Solar | 10 mi | |
| GOLDEN VALLEY ENERGY | 35 mi | |
| GTI Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Harrahs Shelters, Steel Fencing and Solar Carports | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Horizon Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Huhn Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Red Bluff |
| igreen | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Integrity Heating, Air & Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Jon McQueen Service | 29 mi | |
| Kiara Solar Inc | 21 mi | |
| Rancho Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Redding Solar Energy | 18 mi | |
| REVOLUTION SOLAR ENERGY L.L.C. | 15 mi | |
| Salco Solutions, Inc. | 4.0★ (21) | In Red Bluff |
| Solargystix | In Red Bluff | |
| Steve Beaton Plumbing Inc | 24 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 35 Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff 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 |