32 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Shelby: Peak Roofing & Solar, CR Score 54/100; 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #4.
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32 Shelby solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peak Roofing & Solar | 54 | 4.8★ (89) | Greer, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Top Tier Solar Solutions | 54 | 4.1★ (1,579) | Charlotte, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory | 53 | 4.8★ (136) | Hickory, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Palmetto Solar | 53 | 4.2★ (2,831) | Charlotte, 39 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Renu Energy Solutions | 53 | 4.6★ (554) | Charlotte, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sun Service Specialists | 53 | 4.8★ (275) | Charlotte, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Reliable Solar Mount Holly | 52 | 5.0★ (25) | Belmont, 29 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | BYLD Solar | 50 | 4.5★ (91) | Charlotte, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Renewable Energy Group | 50 | 4.5★ (58) | Charlotte, 39 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | RenoSimplicity Roofing & Restoration | 49 | 5.0★ (64) | Huntersville, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 36 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 1,579 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 33 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most in Shelby.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 37 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 37 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 29 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 33 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 35 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aventura, 36 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 35 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 189 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Springs, 32 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 37 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 35 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 36 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 37 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 40 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 36 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LGCY Power | 43 | 1.6★ (7) | 34 mi |
| 27 | Dlux Developers | 42 | 5.0★ (21) | 39 mi |
| 28 | Cornerstone Construction - Roofing & Solar | 42 | 4.4★ (7) | 38 mi |
| 29 | Solar Cellz USA | 41 | 2.9★ (37) | 36 mi |
| 30 | DCE Solar | 39 | 4.0★ (3) | 38 mi |
| 31 | Northpoint Roofing Systems | 39 | 4.4★ (14) | 40 mi |
| 32 | American Solar Integrators | 39 | 1.0★ (8) | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ameresco | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Best Rate Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Blue Pacific Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Boundless, Inc. | 35 mi | |
| Brighter Day Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| Charlotte Solar Power LLC | 24 mi | |
| Directional Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Future Energy Of Shelby | 4.1★ (28) | In Shelby |
| Howard Construction Co of Lincolnton / Southoward Solar Designs | 20 mi | |
| Innovate Energy Group | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Lumint Power Solar | 36 mi | |
| National Sun Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Pine Gate Renewables | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Purelight Power | 35 mi | |
| Reficiency Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| RTM Solar LLC | 37 mi | |
| Rust Mechanical, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Solar Nomad | 37 mi | |
| SolEnergy | 34 mi | |
| T&T SOLAR | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina 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 |
We scored 32 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 |