57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1985 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 0E3
Best Solar Installers in Salt Spring Island, BC (2026)
78 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Salt Spring Island: Mr. Electric of Victoria, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): REE Solar Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
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Most-reviewed: Lambert Plumbing & Heating, Ltd, 656 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Salt Spring Island solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 78 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Salt Spring Island at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Electric of Victoria | 57 | 4.9★ (425) | Victoria, 38 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | REE Solar Ltd | 57 | 4.9★ (46) | Vancouver, 59 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | HQ Energy Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Campbell River, 62 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | besolar | 56 | 5.0★ (134) | Langford, 42 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Shift Energy Group | 56 | 4.8★ (192) | Victoria, 41 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Ready Solar Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (135) | Burnaby, 63 km away | Sat | — |
| 7 | SOLVE | 56 | 4.9★ (122) | Victoria, 41 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Solve Energy Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (63) | Burnaby, 31 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Lambert Plumbing & Heating, Ltd | 55 | 4.8★ (656) | Burnaby, 64 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Vancouver Solar & Electrical- Solar Panel & Battery Installer | 55 | 4.8★ (35) | Burnaby, 61 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 78 best solar installers in Salt Spring Island, 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.
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1816 Haro St #2204, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Y7
Based in Campbell River, 62 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#4 besolar
Based in Langford, 42 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 719a Station Ave, Langford, BC V9B 4M1
Based in Victoria, 41 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2657 Wilfert Rd #205, Victoria, BC V9B 5Z3
Based in Burnaby, 63 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7625 Sapperton Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 4C9
#7 SOLVE
Based in Victoria, 41 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2785 Leigh Rd #117, Victoria, BC V9B 4G1
Based in Burnaby, 31 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Burnaby, 64 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 656 Google reviews, the most in Salt Spring Island.
- 4.8★ from 656 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6741 Cariboo Rd #113, Burnaby, BC V3N 4A3
Based in Burnaby, 61 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2025 Willingdon Ave #900, Burnaby, BC V5C 0J3
#11 We Go Solar LTD.
Based in North Cowichan, 20 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9357 Trans-Canada Hwy, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 733 Johnson St #304, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7
#13 Falcon Drone LTD
Based in North Vancouver, 64 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 144 14th St, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1P1
#14 Son Solar LTD.
Based in Duncan, 14 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2305 Moose Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4L6
Based in Victoria, 39 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1040 Jasmine Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 2P4
Based in Burnaby, 58 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 5485 Lane St, Burnaby, BC V5H 2H4
Based in Salt Spring Island
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- Salt Spring Island, 315 Upper Ganges Rd #11, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2X4
#18 Expert Electric
Based in Burnaby, 56 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 221 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#19 Fortress Solar
Based in Victoria, 43 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3195 Ayton Pl, Victoria, BC V9B 4C3
Based in Victoria, 43 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 740 Hillside Ave Suite 102, Victoria, BC V8T 1Z4
Based in North Vancouver, 64 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 144 19th St E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2Y8
#22 SolarWork
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1345 Pandora Ave #109, Victoria, BC V8R 6N9
Based in Surrey, 64 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17712 57a Ave Unit 405, Surrey, BC V3S 1J1
#24 Stardust Solar
Based in Burnaby, 56 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9000 Bill Fox Way #101B, Burnaby, BC V5J 5J3
#25 Power My Home
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1288 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3R3
Solar installers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 78 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salt Spring Island
20 more solar installers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Alternatives | 38 km | |
| Go 2 Solar Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 56 km |
| Hanna Energy Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 62 km |
| Lambert Plumbing & Heating, LTD | 5.0★ (1) | 61 km |
| Renewable Future Canada Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 62 km |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | 37 km |
| Saltspring Solar Ltd. | 5 km | |
| Schneider Electric Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 51 km |
| Simbi Foundation | 5.0★ (1) | 56 km |
| Solaires Entreprises Inc. | 41 km | |
| Solar - Infra Systems International Ltd | 3.0★ (2) | 64 km |
| SolAspire Thermal Panels | 14 km | |
| Soler installer and sale purchase | 38 km | |
| Thunderbird Electrical Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 55 km |
| United Power Ltd - Electrical Construction & Maintenance Burnaby | 5.0★ (1) | 61 km |
| Urban Solar | 45 km | |
| Victoria Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 44 km |
| Victoria Solar Panels | 5.0★ (2) | 45 km |
| Victoria Solar Power | 33 km | |
| Wisertech | 45 km |
How much do solar installers cost in Salt Spring Island?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Salt Spring Island. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | CA$38,690 | CA$43,760 | CA$47,600 | 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) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Salt Spring Island solar installers
We scored 78 Salt Spring Island 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 Salt Spring Island 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 |
Solar installers in Salt Spring Island: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Salt Spring Island?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Salt Spring Island, BC is Mr. Electric of Victoria with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. REE Solar Ltd (#2) and HQ Energy Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 78 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Salt Spring Island?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 solar installers serving Salt Spring Island, BC. 2 of them are based in Salt Spring Island; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Salt Spring Island are open 24/7?
17 ranked solar installers in Salt Spring Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Electric of Victoria (#1), REE Solar Ltd (#2) and HQ Energy Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Salt Spring Island work on weekends?
28 of 78 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Electric of Victoria (#1), REE Solar Ltd (#2) and HQ Energy Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Salt Spring Island?
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 Salt Spring Island. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Salt Spring Island solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated solar installers in Salt Spring Island is 4.9★, with a median of 36 reviews. Lambert Plumbing & Heating, Ltd has the most, 656 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Salt Spring Island count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Salt Spring Island 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.
Update log for Salt Spring Island
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 solar installers serving Salt Spring Island.
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