265 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Richmond: Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 265.
Most-reviewed: SunPower®, 1,576 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 265 ranked; ranked #2.
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265 Richmond solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 135 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 265 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area | 91 | 5.0★ (418) | Hayward, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SunPower® | 89 | 4.5★ (1,576) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (104) | Lafayette, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Ongaro & Sons | 86 | 4.9★ (762) | San Anselmo, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sunrun Solar | 85 | 4.8★ (472) | Petaluma, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | EnergyAid | 85 | 4.8★ (842) | Fremont, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Save a Lot Solar | 85 | 4.9★ (45) | Berkeley, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Solar Pro Energy Systems | 84 | 4.7★ (55) | Redwood Shores, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Caro Electric, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | Benicia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Source Energy | 84 | 5.0★ (51) | Walnut Creek, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,576).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Anselmo, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 28 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 36 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Redwood Shores, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 35 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 480 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 28 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 538 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 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 San Francisco, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vacaville, 39 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,388 Google reviews, 1,388 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Napa, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 265 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Forest Solar Richmond, CA | In Richmond | |
| Borrego (Oakland) | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Castle Electrical Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| CITY SOLAR | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Contra Costa Sun | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Eagle Shield | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| GHESolar Company San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| GT Solar Power Concord | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Innoday Solar | In Richmond | |
| Jenkins Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| NationWize Solar | 1.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| NC Electric & Solar Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Optivolt | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Phils Electric Company | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Solar Energy JKL | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Solar Holmes Construction & Concrete Services | In Richmond | |
| Spartan Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Strato Solar Panel Richmond, CA | 1.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Universe Solar Panel Oakland | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| West Coast Solar & Water Heater Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 16 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 265 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 |