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Best Solar Installers in Skowhegan, ME (2026)

5 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Skowhegan: Green Lightning Energy, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: JNM Electric LLC., 36 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Skowhegan solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 solar installers in Skowhegan at a glance

Top 5 solar installers in Skowhegan at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Green Lightning Energy585.0★ (25)Franklin, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2SunFlower545.0★ (8)Northfield, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Pine Tree Solar542.6★ (5)Bangor, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Solar Power New England535.0★ (7)Gorham, 22 mi away——
5JNM Electric LLC.504.6★ (36)Augusta, 35 mi awayEveningsMost reviews

The 5 best solar installers in Skowhegan, 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.

  2. #2 SunFlower

    Based in Northfield, 39 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for SunFlower(603) 545-9255

  5. #5 JNM Electric LLC.

    Based in Augusta, 35 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, the most in Skowhegan.

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    71 Baker Rd, Windsor, ME 04363
    View profile for JNM Electric LLC.(207) 557-9949

How much do solar installers cost in Skowhegan?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maine with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Skowhegan?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$28,990$32,790$35,670Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Skowhegan solar installers

We scored 5 Skowhegan 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Skowhegan data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Skowhegan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Skowhegan?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Skowhegan, ME is Green Lightning Energy with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SunFlower (#2) and Pine Tree Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 5 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which solar installers in Skowhegan work on weekends?

3 of 5 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Lightning Energy (#1), SunFlower (#2) and Pine Tree Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Skowhegan?

Solar panel installation typically costs $28,990 to $35,670, with $32,790 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Maine. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Skowhegan solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated solar installers in Skowhegan is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. JNM Electric LLC. has the most, 36 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Skowhegan count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 solar installers serving Skowhegan.

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