60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, the most in Rochelle.
- 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3020 Forest View Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
Best Solar Installers in Rochelle, IL (2026)
18 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rochelle: Greenlink Energy Solutions, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ace GC Exteriors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 18.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Cross Country Construction, 135 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Greenlink Energy Solutions; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Rochelle solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Rochelle at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenlink Energy Solutions | 60 | 4.9★ (203) | Rockford, 22 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Iconic Energy | 57 | 4.6★ (104) | Rockford, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | CCC Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Loves Park, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | First Edge Solar & Contracting | 54 | 4.6★ (103) | Rockford, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Advanced Power USA | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | Marengo, 33 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Independence Renewable Energy, LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (37) | Sandwich, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kerns Construction Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Rochelle | — | — |
| 8 | Mr Fixit Electric | 53 | 4.7★ (56) | Idabel, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Braven Solar, LLC | 52 | 4.7★ (12) | Rockford, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | CF Solar Power | 52 | 2.7★ (7) | Sandwich, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 18 best solar installers in Rochelle, 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 Rockford, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4617 American Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
#3 CCC Solar
Based in Loves Park, 32 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7296 Argus Dr, Rockford, IL 61107
Based in Marengo, 33 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 418 E Washington St, Marengo, IL 60152
Based in Sandwich, 31 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 926 E Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548
Based in Rochelle
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Idabel, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Rockford, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 319 Peoples Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
#10 CF Solar Power
Based in Sandwich, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1424 W Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548
Based in Roscoe, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11355 Main St, Roscoe, IL 61073
#12 Ace GC Exteriors
Based in Yorkville, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2255 Northland Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560
Based in Belvidere, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2231 Hawkey Dr, Belvidere, IL 61008
#14 Soleon Solar
Based in Crestwood, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
#15 SunHeat Solar
Based in Batavia, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 336 McKee St E, Batavia, IL 60510
Based in Loves Park, 27 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 521 Loves Park Dr, Loves Park, IL 61115
#17 Solaris Roofing
Based in Elburn, 35 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1n050 Linlar Dr, Elburn, IL 60119
Based in Freeport, 38 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1620 Woodside Cir, Freeport, IL 61032
Also serving Rochelle
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A New Solar | 34 mi | |
| AgriVoltaic Industries | 23 mi | |
| Caliber Energy LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Fox Valley Energy Facility | 37 mi | |
| Full Powered Home | 37 mi | |
| Greenlink Energy Solutions | 10 mi | |
| Peterson Steel Buildings and Solar Structures | 34 mi | |
| Real Solar Incentives | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Roderick Brown - Solterra Powered by Vivint Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Supreme Construction/Solar | 38 mi | |
| Xceptional Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Zimmerman Solar | 40 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Rochelle?
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 Rochelle solar installers
We scored 18 Rochelle 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 Rochelle 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 Rochelle: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Rochelle?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Rochelle, IL is Greenlink Energy Solutions with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews. Iconic Energy (#2) and CCC Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 18 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Rochelle?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 solar installers serving Rochelle, IL. 1 of them is based in Rochelle; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Rochelle are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Rochelle posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Ace GC Exteriors (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Rochelle work on weekends?
9 of 18 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CCC Solar (#3), First Edge Solar & Contracting (#4) and Advanced Power USA (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Rochelle?
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 Rochelle solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated solar installers in Rochelle is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Greenlink Energy Solutions has the most, 203 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Rochelle count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rochelle 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 Rochelle
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 solar installers serving Rochelle.
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