56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 7485 Morgan Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090
Best Solar Installers in Richland, NY (2026)
11 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Richland: Nickels Energy Solutions, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NOCO Fuels and Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 11.
- 2
Most-reviewed: PTM SOLAR INC, 416 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Richland solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Syracuse ranking. See Solar installers in Syracuse
Top 10 solar installers in Richland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nickels Energy Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (38) | Baldwinsville, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | PTM SOLAR INC | 56 | 4.6★ (416) | Mattydale, 33 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | New York Electric And Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | Syracuse, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | The Solar Community | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Albany, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | NOCO Fuels and Energy | 51 | 2.0★ (4) | Syracuse, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Green Visions Solar | 50 | 4.8★ (24) | Syracuse, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Allstate Roofing & More LLC | 50 | 4.6★ (35) | Syracuse, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Albany County Solar Cleaning | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Albany, 30 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Michael C. Graham & Son | 49 | 5.0★ (113) | Syracuse, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Next Generation Solar, LLC | 48 | 4.0★ (9) | Syracuse, 34 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best solar installers in Richland, 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.
Based in Mattydale, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews, the most in Richland.
- 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6538 Baptist Way, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Based in Syracuse, 36 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 351 S Warren St Suite 222, Syracuse, NY 13202
Based in Albany, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 11 Computer Dr W #224, Albany, NY 12205
Based in Syracuse, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1300 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY 13208
Based in Syracuse, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8533 E Seneca Turnpike, Manlius, NY 13104
Based in Syracuse, 36 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 605 Genesee St Suite 101, Syracuse, NY 13204
Based in Albany, 30 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 6 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 6:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri–Sat 6 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Syracuse, 33 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3479 Stiles Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Based in Syracuse, 34 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5975 Court Street Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206
#11 TAG MECHANICAL
Based in Syracuse, 34 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews.
- 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4019 New Ct Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206
How much do solar installers cost in Richland?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | 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) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Richland solar installers
We scored 11 Richland 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Richland data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Solar installers in Richland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Richland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Richland, NY is Nickels Energy Solutions with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. PTM SOLAR INC (#2) and New York Electric And Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 11 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Richland are open 24/7?
3 ranked solar installers in Richland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are NOCO Fuels and Energy (#5), Allstate Roofing & More LLC (#7) and TAG MECHANICAL (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Richland work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nickels Energy Solutions (#1), New York Electric And Solar (#3) and The Solar Community (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Richland?
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 Richland solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated solar installers in Richland is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. PTM SOLAR INC has the most, 416 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Richland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Richland 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 Richland
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 solar installers serving Richland.
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