43 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rochester: Brighter earth energy, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LaPlante Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
Most-reviewed: LaPlante Electric, 1,260 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #2.
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43 Rochester solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighter earth energy | 57 | 4.9★ (59) | Brookline, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | LaPlante Electric | 57 | 4.9★ (1,260) | Buxton, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Porter Electrical Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (35) | Pembroke, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Harvey Woods | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Durham, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Venture Home | 55 | 4.8★ (207) | Biddeford, 28 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | New England Sunlight | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Lebanon, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Sunup Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (46) | Auburn, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sunny D Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Rochester | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Maine Energy Experts | 54 | 5.0★ (178) | Old Orchard Beach, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Net Meter NH Solar | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Exeter, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 34 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,260 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 28 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 28 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Orchard Beach, 33 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 29 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 29 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Derry, 34 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Londonderry, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 26 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Methuen, 36 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 27 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 36 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 39 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 29 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 36 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 37 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | NE Solar Pros LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | 39 mi |
| 27 | Sungrow Energy | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | 36 mi |
| 28 | Energy Shield of New Hampshire, LLC | 50 | 4.8★ (137) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Big Sky Solar | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 34 mi |
| 30 | Summit Energy Group | 50 | 3.4★ (5) | 31 mi |
| 31 | Solar For All | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 32 | Energy Audits Unlimited LLC | 49 | 4.0★ (3) | 34 mi |
| 33 | EMR Plumbing and Heating | 48 | 4.9★ (59) | 32 mi |
| 34 | New England Clean Energy - New Hampshire Office | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 35 mi |
| 35 | Invaleon Technologies Corporation | 48 | 3.9★ (48) | 38 mi |
| 36 | New Hampshire Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 40 mi |
| 37 | Sentry Roofing | 47 | 4.7★ (181) | 33 mi |
| 38 | Mains Electric, LLC | 47 | 4.9★ (20) | 16 mi |
| 39 | Get Wired Solutions | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 36 mi |
| 40 | Solari Property Care & Excavation | 46 | 4.0★ (20) | 26 mi |
| 41 | JD Power and Electric | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 32 mi |
| 42 | Somos Green Innovations, Inc. | 42 | 3.7★ (3) | 37 mi |
| 43 | Industrial Roofing Company | 40 | 4.7★ (3) | 38 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anar Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Blue Selenium Solar | 22 mi | |
| BP Electric LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Rochester |
| Clean Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Ken Camille | 29 mi | |
| Lakes Region Solar and Smart Home | 30 mi | |
| Lawnboy Landscaping LLC | 26 mi | |
| Milhouse Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Monarch Power | 29 mi | |
| NH Off-Grid | 27 mi | |
| Oasis Energy | 18 mi | |
| Portside Systems, LLC | 16 mi | |
| Powur Solar Massachusetts | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Solar Powered Design Services | 26 mi | |
| Solarize Window Insulators | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Stellar Energy,LLC | 23 mi | |
| Sundance Solar Products | 28 mi | |
| Sunergy Solutions LLC | 22 mi | |
| Sunweaver | 14 mi | |
| The Energy Hound | 29 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New Hampshire with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $28,990 | $32,790 | $35,670 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 43 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 |