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Best Solar Installers in Salmon Arm, BC (2026)

6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salmon Arm: Roost Solar, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Energy Economics Solar, 52 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 6 ranked after Roost Solar; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

6 Salmon Arm solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 solar installers in Salmon Arm at a glance

Top 6 solar installers in Salmon Arm at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roost Solar595.0★ (65)Vernon, 49 km away—Overall
2Energy Economics Solar554.9★ (52)Vernon, 34 km away—Most reviews
3Stardust Solar555.0★ (8)Kamloops, 59 km awaySat · Sun—
4Rizon Solar554.9★ (8)Kelowna, 39 km awaySat—
5IceBerg Solar545.0★ (7)Vernon, 49 km awaySat · Evenings—
6Solar Roofing463.0★ (4)Vernon, 46 km away——

The 6 best solar installers in Salmon Arm, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Salmon Arm

    #1 Roost Solar

    Based in Vernon, 49 km away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Salmon Arm.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5101 25 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
    View profile for Roost Solar(250) 307-5042

  3. #3 Stardust Solar

    Based in Kamloops, 59 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    4 Kelso Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2C 5A2
    View profile for Stardust Solar(236) 597-7256

  4. #4 Rizon Solar

    Based in Kelowna, 39 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Rizon Solar(778) 215-7325

  5. #5 IceBerg Solar

    Based in Vernon, 49 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Garmisch Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1E3
    View profile for IceBerg Solar(250) 815-5642

  6. #6 Solar Roofing

    Based in Vernon, 46 km away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Solar Roofing(250) 558-9366

How much do solar installers cost in Salmon Arm?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Salmon Arm. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do solar installers cost in Salmon Arm?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installationCA$38,690CA$43,760CA$47,600Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

How we ranked Salmon Arm solar installers

We scored 6 Salmon Arm 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salmon Arm data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Salmon Arm: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Salmon Arm?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Salmon Arm, BC is Roost Solar with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews. Energy Economics Solar (#2) and Stardust Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Salmon Arm?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving Salmon Arm, BC. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Salmon Arm work on weekends?

3 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stardust Solar (#3), Rizon Solar (#4) and IceBerg Solar (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Salmon Arm?

Solar panel installation typically costs CA$38,690 to CA$47,600, with CA$43,760 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Salmon Arm. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Salmon Arm solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Salmon Arm is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roost Solar has the most, 65 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 Salmon Arm count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Salmon Arm city centre, 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.

Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Salmon Arm

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Salmon Arm.

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