17 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Roscoe: Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Saint Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Greenlink Energy Solutions, 203 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked after Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; ranked #3.
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17 Roscoe solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 87 | 4.8★ (396) | Elkhorn, 29 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CCC Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | Loves Park, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Greenlink Energy Solutions | 82 | 4.9★ (203) | Rockford, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Cross Country Construction | 80 | 4.8★ (135) | Roscoe | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Technique Tinting | 80 | 4.8★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Saint Electric | 79 | 4.4★ (47) | Beloit, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | First Edge Solar & Contracting | 79 | 4.6★ (103) | Rockford, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Advanced Power USA | 78 | 5.0★ (17) | Marengo, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Iconic Energy | 78 | 4.6★ (104) | Rockford, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Mr Fixit Electric | 76 | 4.7★ (56) | Idabel, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Roscoe
Based in Elkhorn, 29 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (396).
Based in Loves Park, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Rockford, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Roscoe
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.
Based in Crystal Lake, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Beloit, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Rockford, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, 103 Google reviews.
Based in Marengo, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Rockford, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Idabel, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Belvidere, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, 50 Google reviews.
Based in Rockford, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Janesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based in Fox Lake, 38 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Stoughton, 37 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Loves Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Freeport, 34 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
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 |
We scored 17 Roscoe 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 Roscoe 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 |