Ranked #1 in River Forest
Based in Naperville, 15 mi away
87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in River Forest, IL (2026)
137 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in River Forest: E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Solar & Energy Experts LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 137.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Tron Solar, 989 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 137 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
137 River Forest solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 84 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 137 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in West Town ranking. See Solar installers in West Town
Top 10 solar installers in River Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People | 87 | 5.0★ (48) | Naperville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar & Energy Experts LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (41) | Cicero, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JD Pro Electric Inc | 85 | 5.0★ (134) | Franklin Park, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AweSun Power | 84 | 5.0★ (15) | Downers Grove, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sunrun Solar | 84 | 4.1★ (822) | Des Plaines, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | SUNRISE SOLAR | 83 | 4.9★ (173) | Willowbrook, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Smart Sky Solar | 83 | 4.9★ (46) | Schaumburg, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ananta Energy Source | 83 | 5.0★ (10) | Darien, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville | 82 | 4.8★ (185) | Crest Hill, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Atlas Solar Advisors | 82 | 5.0★ (18) | Chicago, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 137 best solar installers in River Forest, 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.
Based in Cicero, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Franklin Park, 3 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9230 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
#4 AweSun Power
Based in Downers Grove, 15 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#5 Sunrun Solar
Based in Des Plaines, 10 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Based in Willowbrook, 12 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 825 75th St UNIT E, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Based in Schaumburg, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Based in Darien, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crest Hill, 18 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3152 W Devon Ave APT 2D, Chicago, IL 60659
#11 WindSoleil
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 401 N Trumbull Ave # D, Chicago, IL 60624
Based in Bensenville, 10 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
Based in Skokie, 9 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4939 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Based in Bolingbrook, 19 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 498 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7509 S Chappel Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Based in Western Springs, 8 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 4736 Grand Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
Based in Downers Grove, 3 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
#18 Tron Solar
Based in Vernon Hills, 23 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (989).
- 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 950 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Montgomery, 30 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Highland Park, 19 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1376 Cavell Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Wood Dale, 10 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 955 Lively Blvd, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Based in Des Plaines, 4 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
#23 GoSolar
Based in Cicero, 11 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Apache Junction, 12 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
#25 Triumph Solar
Based in Tinley Park, 23 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 8527 Scheer Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60487
How much do solar installers cost in River Forest?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked River Forest solar installers
We scored 137 River Forest 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 River Forest 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 |
Solar installers in River Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in River Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in River Forest, IL is E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#2) and JD Pro Electric Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 137 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in River Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 137 solar installers serving River Forest, IL. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in River Forest are open 24/7?
15 ranked solar installers in River Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#1), Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#2) and JD Pro Electric Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in River Forest work on weekends?
84 of 137 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#1), Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#2) and JD Pro Electric Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in River Forest?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do River Forest solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 137 rated solar installers in River Forest is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Tron Solar has the most, 989 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 River Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the River Forest 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 River Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 137 solar installers serving River Forest.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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