86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10015 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
Best Solar Installers in Shady Side, MD (2026)
144 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shady Side: Maryland Community Solar, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Uprise Solar and Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 144.
- 3
Most-reviewed: American Home Contractors, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 144 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
144 Shady Side solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 88 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 144 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Shady Side at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Community Solar | 86 | 5.0★ (95) | Columbia, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Uprise Solar and Roofing | 85 | 5.0★ (65) | Washington, D.C., 28 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | American Home Contractors | 85 | 4.9★ (3,700) | Washington, D.C., 30 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | EDGE Energy | 84 | 4.8★ (56) | Washington, D.C., 27 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | PanelesSolaresenUSA.com | 84 | 5.0★ (153) | Elkridge, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Prestige Restorations | 83 | 4.9★ (139) | Edgewater, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Circa Energy | 83 | 5.0★ (23) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Solar-Verse | 83 | 5.0★ (271) | Washington, D.C., 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | City Renewables | 82 | 4.9★ (94) | Washington, D.C., 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MARASUN | 82 | 5.0★ (146) | Easton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 144 best solar installers in Shady Side, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Washington, D.C., 28 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 31 Sheridan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Based in Washington, D.C., 30 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,700 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,700).
- 4.9★ from 3,700 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11820 W Market Pl Ste f, Fulton, MD 20759
#4 EDGE Energy
Based in Washington, D.C., 27 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 M St SE #600, Washington, DC 20003
Based in Elkridge, 27 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 7530 Washington Blvd Suite G, Elkridge, MD 21075
Based in Edgewater, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1641 Fairhill Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037
#7 Circa Energy
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–1 PM
- Address
- 1125 West St #522, Annapolis, MD 21401
#8 Solar-Verse
Based in Washington, D.C., 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 313 Najoles Rd Ste P, Millersville, MD 21108
Based in Washington, D.C., 27 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1255 Union St NE 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
#10 MARASUN
Based in Easton, 16 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 913 S Talbot St, St Michaels, MD 21663
#11 Revolution Solar
Based in Washington, D.C., 28 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
#12 Lumina Solar
Based in Baltimore, 30 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3600 Commerce Dr Suite 601, Baltimore, MD 21227
Based in Bowie, 16 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#14 Kane Solar, LLC
Based in Goddard, 20 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8500 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, North Englewood, MD 20785
#15 Cosmo Solaris
Based in Baltimore, 35 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6340 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21207
#16 EcoGen America
Based in Columbia, 32 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste. 214, Columbia, MD 21044
#17 EDGE Energy
Based in Beltsville, 25 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6854 Distribution Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 16701 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD 20715
#19 SunRayzor
Based in Bowie, 18 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 9701 Apollo Dr, Bowie, MD 20721
#20 Solar Sclera
Based in Washington, D.C., 25 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 6500 Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD 20782
#21 EastWest Solar
Based in Laurel, 26 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 20725, 324 Main St #518, Laurel, MD 20707
Based in Laurel, 27 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 839 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 14880 Sweitzer Ln suite a, Laurel, MD 20707
Based in Mount Vernon, 27 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 137 National Plaza Ste 300 - #1, Forest Heights, MD 20745
#24 Uprise Solar
Based in Washington, D.C., 27 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1140 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
#25 GreenBrilliance
Based in Baltimore, 31 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 300 E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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 144 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sustainable You LLC | 79 | 4.9★ (108) | 27 mi |
| 27 | Advanced Solar | 79 | 4.8★ (411) | 12 mi |
| 28 | 410 Energy Solutions | 79 | 4.9★ (86) | 28 mi |
| 29 | Solar Nosh | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | 34 mi |
| 30 | AC Matthews, Roofing & Exteriors | 78 | 5.0★ (140) | 39 mi |
| 31 | EcoSun Wash | 78 | 5.0★ (18) | 33 mi |
| 32 | HASI | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Insured Roofs - Arlington Branch | 78 | 5.0★ (57) | 29 mi |
| 34 | SUNRIZE Solar & Roofing D.M.V. | 78 | 4.7★ (13) | 27 mi |
| 35 | Revolution Solar | 78 | 4.9★ (71) | 29 mi |
| 36 | District Energy LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (55) | 27 mi |
| 37 | Shanco Roofing | 78 | 4.9★ (140) | 38 mi |
| 38 | Sunrun Solar | 78 | 4.0★ (495) | 25 mi |
| 39 | ROI Construction | 78 | 4.9★ (311) | 27 mi |
| 40 | Innovative Energies Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Solar SME, INC. | 78 | 4.5★ (121) | 18 mi |
| 42 | Rising Sun Solar Solutions LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (19) | 40 mi |
| 43 | Solenergi | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | 29 mi |
| 44 | Circa Energy | 77 | 5.0★ (6) | 30 mi |
| 45 | Schmidt's Electrical Service LLC | 77 | 4.7★ (59) | 28 mi |
| 46 | Best Solar Homes | 77 | 3.3★ (16) | 19 mi |
| 47 | Why Free Solar Company | 76 | 5.0★ (21) | 27 mi |
| 48 | Solar Solution DC | 76 | 4.8★ (510) | 29 mi |
| 49 | Solar Jedi Empire | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | 30 mi |
| 50 | Suntuity Renewables | 76 | 4.2★ (16) | 19 mi |
Also serving Shady Side
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 410 New Roof | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ameresco | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Capital Solar Group | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Dc Solar Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Decarbonize Building Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Distributed Sun | 3.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| EDF Renewables | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Illumine Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| New Columbia Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Okovate Sustainable Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Power-On | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Revolution Solar at Capitol Heights | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Save With Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| SEDC Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Sol contracting llc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solaria Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Solaris Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| SunSavers Energy, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Washingtonfreesolae | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Wisconsin Solar Power | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Shady Side?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maryland with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Shady Side solar installers
We scored 144 Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 |
Solar installers in Shady Side: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Shady Side?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Shady Side, MD is Maryland Community Solar with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Uprise Solar and Roofing (#2) and American Home Contractors (#3) follow. We ranked 144 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Shady Side?
ContractorsRanked ranks 144 solar installers serving Shady Side, MD. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Shady Side are open 24/7?
19 ranked solar installers in Shady Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Maryland Community Solar (#1), Uprise Solar and Roofing (#2) and American Home Contractors (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Shady Side work on weekends?
88 of 144 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Maryland Community Solar (#1), Uprise Solar and Roofing (#2) and American Home Contractors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Shady Side?
Solar panel installation typically costs $27,400 to $33,710, with $30,990 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Maryland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shady Side solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 144 rated solar installers in Shady Side is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. American Home Contractors has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Shady Side count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Shady Side 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 Shady Side
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 144 solar installers serving Shady Side.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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