56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Solar Installers in Shawano, WI (2026)
6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shawano: Appleton Solar, LLC, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Independent Power Grid, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Eland Electric Corporation, 44 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Shawano solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Green Bay ranking. See Solar installers in Green Bay
Top 6 solar installers in Shawano at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton Solar, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | Appleton, 35 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Independent Power Grid | 56 | 3.3★ (7) | Green Bay, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Winnebago Solar Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Appleton, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Eland Electric Corporation | 51 | 4.8★ (44) | Green Bay, 34 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | All Nations Solar and Electric, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (19) | Hobart, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Synergy Midwest - Heating, Cooling, Geothermal, Solar Services & Blower Door Testing | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | Appleton, 37 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best solar installers in Shawano, 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 Green Bay, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1631 Brookfield Ave, Green Bay, WI 54313
Based in Appleton, 36 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2799 N Beechwood Ct, Appleton, WI 54911
Based in Green Bay, 34 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Shawano.
- 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3154 Holmgren Wy, Green Bay, WI 54304
Based in Hobart, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Appleton, 37 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 933 Hartzheim Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
How much do solar installers cost in Shawano?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Wisconsin with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Shawano solar installers
We scored 6 Shawano 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 Shawano 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 Shawano: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Shawano?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Shawano, WI is Appleton Solar, LLC with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. Independent Power Grid (#2) and Winnebago Solar Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Shawano are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Shawano post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Independent Power Grid (#2) and Winnebago Solar Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Shawano work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Independent Power Grid (#2) and Winnebago Solar Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Shawano?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Wisconsin. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shawano solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Shawano is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Eland Electric Corporation has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Shawano count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Shawano 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Shawano
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Shawano.
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