268 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Pablo: SunPower®, CR Score 64/100; 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 268.
Most-reviewed: Right Now Air & Solar, 1,388 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 268 ranked after SunPower®; ranked #17.
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268 San Pablo solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 138 open Saturdays and 76 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 268 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SunPower® | 64 | 4.5★ (1,576) | Richmond, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area | 62 | 5.0★ (418) | Hayward, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | East Bay Solar Cleaning LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (104) | Lafayette, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sunrun Solar | 60 | 4.8★ (472) | Petaluma, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | EnergyAid | 59 | 4.8★ (842) | Fremont, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sunlight Solar Clean | 59 | 5.0★ (484) | Santa Rosa, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ongaro & Sons | 59 | 4.9★ (762) | San Anselmo, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Synergy Power | 58 | 4.9★ (205) | Dublin, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Semper Solaris | 58 | 4.6★ (480) | Hayward, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Semper Solaris | 58 | 4.6★ (135) | Concord, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · 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 review volume: 4.5★ from 1,576 Google reviews, the most in San Pablo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 13 mi away
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.
Based in Petaluma, 26 mi away
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Fremont, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 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.
Based in Santa Rosa, 40 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Anselmo, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Dublin, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Hayward, 29 mi away
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Antioch, 34 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 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.
Based in Walnut Creek, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Berkeley, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 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.
Based in Benicia, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Redwood Shores, 26 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Vacaville, 37 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,388 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 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.
Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 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.
Based in Dublin, 29 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 538 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Berkeley, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Santa Rosa, 39 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 268 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Smart Home Security Control | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | 16 mi |
| 27 | HomePro Solutions | 55 | 4.9★ (70) | 36 mi |
| 28 | Bright Solar Panel Cleaning Services | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 29 | American Array Solar and Roofing | 55 | 4.5★ (172) | 36 mi |
| 30 | North Valley Solar Power | 55 | 4.9★ (48) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Hurst Solar Panel Cleaning | 55 | 5.0★ (118) | 39 mi |
| 32 | APS Adin Property Services | 54 | 4.9★ (177) | 3 mi |
| 33 | Horne Enterprises | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Twinpeak Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Besty Solar Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (63) | 34 mi |
| 36 | North Valley Solar Power | 54 | 4.8★ (25) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Gomax Solar System inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Ambrose Solar | 54 | 4.9★ (258) | 37 mi |
| 39 | High Definition Solar | 54 | 4.1★ (142) | 16 mi |
| 40 | Teodor Window Solar Cleaning | 54 | 4.9★ (80) | 11 mi |
| 41 | Solano Solar Cleaning LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (30) | 24 mi |
| 42 | Axia by Qcells | 54 | 3.6★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 43 | Mirador Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 44 | Stellar Power | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | 16 mi |
| 45 | Smart Solar Panel Cleaning Bay Area | 54 | 5.0★ (44) | 27 mi |
| 46 | KOTA Energy Group | 54 | 4.1★ (94) | 16 mi |
| 47 | Yes Solar Brokers | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 48 | Earthwise Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (30) | 13 mi |
| 49 | Tesla Sola | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 50 | Singh Solar Couple | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | 20 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borrego (Oakland) | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Castle Electrical Services | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| CITY SOLAR | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Coastside Clean Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Contra Costa Sun | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Eagle Shield | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| GHESolar Company San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| GT Solar Power Concord | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Jenkins Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| NationWize Solar | 1.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| NC Electric & Solar Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Optivolt | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Phils Electric Company | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solar Energy JKL | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| SolarPanal EranNSave Danville | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Spartan Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Universe Solar Panel Oakland | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Vonnegut Electric & Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| West Coast Solar & Water Heater Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| You Benefit Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California 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 268 San Pablo 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 San Pablo 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 |