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Best Solar Installers in San Francisco, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Francisco: Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 255.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: SunPower®, 1,576 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 255 ranked; ranked #2.

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

255 San Francisco solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 255 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in San Francisco at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in San Francisco at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area635.0★ (418)Hayward, 19 mi away24/7Overall
2SunPower®634.5★ (1,576)Richmond, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC615.0★ (104)Lafayette, 18 mi away24/7Emergencies
4EnergyAid604.8★ (842)Fremont, 31 mi away24/7—
5Bundle, A Solar Company605.0★ (38)San FranciscoSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Semper Solaris594.6★ (480)Hayward, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Sunrun Solar584.8★ (472)Petaluma, 36 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Ongaro & Sons584.9★ (762)San Anselmo, 16 mi away24/7—
9Solar Pro Energy Systems584.7★ (55)Redwood Shores, 18 mi away24/7—
10Sunrun Solar583.8★ (469)San FranciscoSat · Sun—

The 255 best solar installers in San Francisco, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Richmond, 11 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews, the most in San Francisco.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
    Address
    880 Harbour Way S Suite 600, Richmond, CA 94804
  2. Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    O'Conner Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
  3. Based in Fremont, 31 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 842 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3300 Seldon Ct #11, Fremont, CA 94539
  4. Based in San Francisco

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    44 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104
  5. Based in Hayward, 23 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 480 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 480 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2505 Amaral Ct, Hayward, CA 94544
  6. Based in Petaluma, 36 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 472 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    755 Southpoint Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
  7. Based in San Anselmo, 16 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 762 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  8. Based in Redwood Shores, 18 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  9. Based in San Francisco

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 469 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    600 California St Suite 1800, San Francisco, CA 94108
  10. Based in Dublin, 7 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  11. Based in Hayward, 18 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23785 Cabot Blvd #319, Hayward, CA 94545
  12. Based in Berkeley, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Address
    1201 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94706
  13. Based in Walnut Creek, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    161 N Civic Dr #400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  14. Based in Concord, 25 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1990 Olivera Rd Suite E, Concord, CA 94520
  15. Based in Dublin, 27 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11501 Dublin Blvd STE 200, Dublin, CA 94568
  16. Based in San Jose, 40 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1150 Murphy Ave #240, San Jose, CA 95131
  17. Based in San Francisco

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    501 2nd St Suite 500a, San Francisco, CA 94107
  18. Based in Berkeley, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1035 Folger Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
  19. Based in Milpitas, 36 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 281 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1181 Cadillac Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
  20. Based in Fremont, 28 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Address
    2140 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
  21. Based in Fremont, 34 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
  22. Based in Benicia, 26 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days

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 255 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.

solar installers in San Francisco, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26SolarLine SolarPanals555.0★ (3)In San Francisco
27SolarGuru Energy555.0★ (3)11 mi
28Ally Electric And Solar Inc554.7★ (26)11 mi
29Ongaro & Sons544.9★ (538)36 mi
30TJA Premium Solar543.7★ (3)In San Francisco
31Luminalt Solar544.7★ (22)In San Francisco
32Smart Home Security Control545.0★ (31)21 mi
33Porter Solar Solutions545.0★ (205)38 mi
34Pacifica Solar Installers545.0★ (5)11 mi
35Clearway Community Solar543.6★ (355)In San Francisco
36Sunrun Solar534.0★ (115)27 mi
37Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area535.0★ (44)28 mi
38RM Solutions534.9★ (68)17 mi
39InvisibleSun Energy Inc.535.0★ (5)5 mi
40Kingdom Solar534.9★ (83)39 mi
41VNH Electric535.0★ (113)6 mi
42Professional Powerwashing & Property Maintenance534.9★ (111)25 mi
43Mr. Roofing, Inc.534.7★ (103)8 mi
44Sapling Energy535.0★ (24)13 mi
45Earthwise Energy535.0★ (30)17 mi
46North Valley Solar Power534.8★ (25)25 mi
47High Definition Solar534.1★ (142)24 mi
48Tesla Solar532.6★ (5)In San Francisco
49Tesla Sola535.0★ (5)10 mi
50Stellar Power535.0★ (14)22 mi

Also serving San Francisco

20 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.

Unranked solar installers serving San Francisco
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A & A City Electric Inc5.0★ (10)In San Francisco
Albion Power CompanyIn San Francisco
BASS Electric5.0★ (1)In San Francisco
Building Efficiency, Inc.4.9★ (29)In San Francisco
Carbon Lighthouse5.0★ (1)In San Francisco
CITY SOLAR5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
Cosmos Electric Co3.0★ (2)In San Francisco
Eco Smart Roofer4.9★ (142)In San Francisco
EcoGen AmericaIn San Francisco
Forefront Power, LLC5.0★ (1)In San Francisco
GHESolar Company San Francisco5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
GPM Electric SF5.0★ (9)In San Francisco
Hanwha Q CELLS America, Inc5.0★ (1)In San Francisco
Local Gate Service5.0★ (8)In San Francisco
Mina Luminos SolarIn San Francisco
Optivolt5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
San Francisco Solar Power ProsIn San Francisco
TotalEnergies New Ventures USA3.0★ (1)In San Francisco
YSG SolarIn San Francisco
Z&J Solar SolutionsIn San Francisco

How much do solar installers cost in San Francisco?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in San Francisco?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$29,770$33,680$36,640Per 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

How we ranked San Francisco solar installers

We scored 255 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in San Francisco?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in San Francisco, CA is Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SunPower® (#2) and East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 255 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in San Francisco?

ContractorsRanked ranks 255 solar installers serving San Francisco, CA. 9 of them are based in San Francisco; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in San Francisco are open 24/7?

31 ranked solar installers in San Francisco post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area (#1), East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC (#3) and EnergyAid (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in San Francisco work on weekends?

134 of 255 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area (#1), SunPower® (#2) and East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in San Francisco?

Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do San Francisco solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 255 rated solar installers in San Francisco is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. SunPower® has the most, 1,576 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 San Francisco count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Francisco city center, 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 San Francisco

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 255 solar installers serving San Francisco.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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