56 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Savage: Shared Solar Advisors USA, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunny Side Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 56.
Most-reviewed: All Energy Solar, 1,266 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #2.
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56 Savage solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shared Solar Advisors USA | 87 | 5.0★ (425) | Bloomington, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | All Energy Solar | 86 | 4.8★ (1,266) | Saint Paul, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Sunny Side Solutions | 86 | 5.0★ (18) | Burnsville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Keyprime Roofing and Remodeling | 83 | 4.9★ (196) | Golden Valley, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | SunPower® | 82 | 4.4★ (455) | Edina, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Everlight Solar | 82 | 4.6★ (851) | Shakopee, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | iSolar | 81 | 4.9★ (84) | Bloomington, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Solaris Companies - Roofing | 80 | 5.0★ (94) | Burnsville, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Blue Horizon Energy | 78 | 5.0★ (107) | Minnetonka, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Centauri Systems - Solar Company Minnesota | 78 | 5.0★ (154) | Blaine, 26 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,266 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,266).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnsville, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 455 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnsville, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minnetonka, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 26 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 27 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 31 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Hope, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 56 Savage solar installers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Savage data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |