39 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Purelight Power, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 351 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KN Electrical and Solar Solutions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 39.
Most-reviewed: ION Solar - Oregon, 1,000 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #11.
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39 Salem solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purelight Power | 62 | 4.6★ (351) | Salem | — | Overall |
| 2 | SunPower® | 58 | 4.2★ (170) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 3 | Pure Energy Group Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (161) | Albany, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Earthlight Technologies | 56 | 5.0★ (67) | Silverton, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Smart Solar Energy Salem Oregon | 54 | 4.4★ (9) | Keizer, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Turn 2 Solar LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Keizer, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Energy Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (69) | Oregon City, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | KN Electrical and Solar Solutions LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (25) | Albany, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Green Ridge Solar | 53 | 4.6★ (154) | Sherwood, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Sunward Power | 53 | 5.0★ (47) | Clackamas, 40 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: 4.6★ from 351 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silverton, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 3 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oregon City, 35 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sherwood, 31 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clackamas, 40 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clackamas, 40 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 1,000 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tualatin, 33 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keizer, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaverton, 39 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Salem
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberg, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 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 West Slope, 39 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corvallis, 29 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 40 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Grove, 38 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilsonville, 27 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Portland, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon City, 35 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Aloha, 35 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | AAA Heating & Cooling | 49 | 4.9★ (373) | 38 mi |
| 27 | Beaverton Gutter Cleaning | 48 | 4.5★ (49) | 38 mi |
| 28 | DPI Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 31 mi |
| 29 | IronHead Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Hydro Plumbing | 48 | 5.0★ (129) | 34 mi |
| 31 | Auric Energy | 48 | 3.9★ (18) | 33 mi |
| 32 | Imagine Energy | 47 | 3.8★ (32) | 40 mi |
| 33 | Bridgetown Window Cleaning LLC | 46 | 4.9★ (51) | 39 mi |
| 34 | All Electric | 46 | 2.5★ (8) | In Salem |
| 35 | Terry Massey Plumbing | 45 | 4.9★ (86) | 40 mi |
| 36 | Pacific Northwest Electric Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (54) | 38 mi |
| 37 | Precision Demolition & Landscaping | 43 | 4.8★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Benton Electric Inc | 41 | 3.6★ (12) | 27 mi |
| 39 | SunWize Power & Battery, LLC | 41 | 3.7★ (6) | 27 mi |
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abiqua Electric LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Salem |
| Ameresco | 39 mi | |
| Baldock Solar Highway Project | 4.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| BIS Solar & Green Energy | 33 mi | |
| EcoCity Solar Installers Portland | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Ellis Solar Systems | 36 mi | |
| Renaissance Roofing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Smart Solar Energy Aloha Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy Aurora Oregon | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy Lake Oswego Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy McMinnville Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Smart Solar Energy Sherwood Oregon | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Solar Eclipse Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Solar Panels Rates - Installation Tigard | 35 mi | |
| Solar Power Hungry | 37 mi | |
| Synchro Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Unity Solar | 5 mi | |
| Valley Insulation | 4.8★ (41) | In Salem |
| Visiom Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Oregon with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 39 Salem 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 Salem 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 |