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Best Solar Installers in Reston, VA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Reston: EDGE Energy, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Home Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 164.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 164 ranked; ranked #6.

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

164 Reston solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 100 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 164 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Reston at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Reston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1EDGE Energy904.9★ (87)Reston24/7Overall
2American Home Contractors884.9★ (2,385)Chantilly, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3GreenBrilliance884.4★ (371)Herndon, 4 mi away24/7—
4Uprise Solar and Roofing875.0★ (65)Washington, D.C., 18 mi away24/7—
5Maryland Community Solar865.0★ (95)Columbia, 30 mi away24/7—
6American Home Contractors854.9★ (3,700)Washington, D.C., 26 mi away24/7Most reviews
7EDGE Energy854.8★ (56)Washington, D.C., 19 mi away24/7—
8Benfield Electric Co. of Virginia844.9★ (730)Manassas, 18 mi away24/7—
9Revolution Solar844.9★ (530)Washington, D.C., 17 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10City Renewables844.9★ (94)Washington, D.C., 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 164 best solar installers in Reston, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Reston

    #1 EDGE Energy

    Based in Reston

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #100, Reston, VA 20191
    View profile for EDGE Energy(571) 462-2218

  3. #3 GreenBrilliance

    Based in Herndon, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13655 Dulles Technology Dr Suite 130, Herndon, VA 20171
    View profile for GreenBrilliance(703) 657-0090

  7. #7 EDGE Energy

    Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 M St SE #600, Washington, DC 20003
    View profile for EDGE Energy(771) 444-7782

  9. #9 Revolution Solar

    Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
    View profile for Revolution Solar(202) 827-6527

  10. #10 City Renewables

    Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
    View profile for City Renewables(571) 378-3986

  11. #11 Shanco Roofing

    Based in Gaithersburg, 17 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7404 Lindbergh Dr suite g, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
    View profile for Shanco Roofing(301) 208-0848

  14. #14 PanelesSolaresenUSA.com

    Based in Elkridge, 34 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    7530 Washington Blvd Suite G, Elkridge, MD 21075
    View profile for PanelesSolaresenUSA.com(800) 804-7037

  15. #15 Sky NRG Solar Inc.

    Based in Reston

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #100, Reston, VA 20191
    View profile for Sky NRG Solar Inc.(703) 935-2350

  17. #17 Shanco Roofing

    Based in Lorton, 18 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8350 Terminal Rd Suite A, Lorton, VA 22079
    View profile for Shanco Roofing(703) 879-7401

  18. #18 EcoGen America

    Based in Columbia, 30 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste. 214, Columbia, MD 21044
    View profile for EcoGen America(888) 294-5764

  19. #19 Uprise Solar

    Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1140 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    View profile for Uprise Solar(202) 750-5718

  20. #20 Sustainable You LLC

    Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Office #8, Washington, DC 20002
    View profile for Sustainable You LLC(202) 902-7572

  21. #21 ElevationBuild

    Based in Reston

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1900 Campus Commons Dr Ste 100, Reston, VA 20191
    View profile for ElevationBuild(703) 340-5756

  22. #22 EDGE Energy

    Based in Beltsville, 25 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6854 Distribution Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705
    View profile for EDGE Energy(301) 321-7868

  23. #23 SunGaze Solar, L.L.C.

    Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    137 National Plaza Ste 300 - #1, Forest Heights, MD 20745
    View profile for SunGaze Solar, L.L.C.(844) 786-4293

  25. #25 Solar Sclera

    Based in Washington, D.C., 21 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6500 Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD 20782
    View profile for Solar Sclera(240) 891-2115

Solar installers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 164 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.

solar installers in Reston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Falcon Roofing & Solar804.9★ (278)9 mi
27Kane Solar, LLC805.0★ (22)26 mi
28Solar150805.0★ (12)13 mi
29Solar Energy World804.6★ (839)25 mi
30Gotsolar4you804.9★ (9)13 mi
31District Energy LLC805.0★ (55)18 mi
32Solenergi795.0★ (7)17 mi
33Glim Solar LLC794.8★ (58)15 mi
34Circa Energy795.0★ (6)16 mi
35Solar-Verse795.0★ (271)39 mi
36Solar Nosh795.0★ (3)31 mi
37SUNRIZE Solar & Roofing D.M.V.794.7★ (13)22 mi
38Celestial Solar Innovations795.0★ (184)37 mi
39Washington Solar794.6★ (5)14 mi
40EastWest Solar794.9★ (43)28 mi
41RAW Power Washing795.0★ (96)32 mi
42EcoSun Wash795.0★ (18)30 mi
43M-TEC Solutions (Solar Rise Energy)784.8★ (26)13 mi
44Nova Solar, Inc.785.0★ (133)11 mi
45Solar Solution DC784.8★ (510)17 mi
46Thriving Solar Solutions785.0★ (8)In Reston
47SunRayzor784.8★ (12)27 mi
48Capitol Solar784.8★ (6)16 mi
49Solar Solutions For All LLC784.3★ (11)16 mi
50Consider Solar, LLC785.0★ (4)20 mi

Also serving Reston

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.

Unranked solar installers serving Reston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
410 New Roof5.0★ (2)24 mi
American Solar Repair1.0★ (1)13 mi
Capital Pro Service4.3★ (11)In Reston
Decarbonize Building Systems5.0★ (2)13 mi
Illumine Solar5.0★ (2)13 mi
Lightility5.0★ (1)13 mi
New Columbia Solar5.0★ (2)19 mi
Power-On5.0★ (2)27 mi
Raynora Solar5.0★ (1)2 mi
Revolution Solar at Capitol Heights5.0★ (2)24 mi
RIFE International, LLC5.0★ (1)13 mi
RNR Energy Solutions5.0★ (2)15 mi
SEDC Solar1.0★ (1)16 mi
Simply Remodel Group5.0★ (1)9 mi
Smiling Sun Solar5.0★ (1)7 mi
Solari Solar Power5.0★ (2)15 mi
Solaria Solar5.0★ (2)20 mi
SunRun Solar5.0★ (1)14 mi
Washingtonfreesolae3.0★ (2)17 mi
Wisconsin Solar Power3.0★ (2)17 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Reston?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Reston?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Reston solar installers

We scored 164 Reston 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Reston data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Reston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Reston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Reston, VA is EDGE Energy with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American Home Contractors (#2) and GreenBrilliance (#3) follow. We ranked 164 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Reston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 164 solar installers serving Reston, VA. 4 of them are based in Reston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Reston are open 24/7?

27 ranked solar installers in Reston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are EDGE Energy (#1), American Home Contractors (#2) and GreenBrilliance (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Reston work on weekends?

100 of 164 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EDGE Energy (#1), American Home Contractors (#2) and GreenBrilliance (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Reston?

Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Reston solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 164 rated solar installers in Reston is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. American Home Contractors has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Reston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Reston 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.

Update log for Reston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 164 solar installers serving Reston.

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