9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saint Cloud: Tesla Rogers, CR Score 74/100; 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Most-reviewed: Xcel Energy, 70 Google reviews at 1.5★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #9.
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9 Saint Cloud solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Rogers | 74 | 4.3★ (61) | Rogers, 39 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Minnesota Custom Solar | 67 | 5.0★ (7) | Elk River, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Sota RV Solar | 67 | 4.9★ (42) | Big Lake, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | SunPower® | 66 | 1.0★ (3) | Saint Joseph, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Reliable and Renewable Energy | 65 | 5.0★ (8) | Monticello, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | The Oasis Group Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (34) | Rogers, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Minneapolis St. Paul Commercial Roofing | 61 | 4.0★ (12) | Elk River, 35 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rachel Contracting | 56 | 3.6★ (14) | Albertville, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Xcel Energy | 54 | 1.5★ (70) | Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
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 trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 37 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 40 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 35 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 36 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.5★ from 70 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (70).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 9 Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud 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 |