58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Socastee, SC (2026)
16 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Socastee: Ocean Solar®, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Enbright Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Carolina Energy Conservation, 255 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Socastee solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Myrtle Beach ranking. See Solar installers in Myrtle Beach
Top 10 solar installers in Socastee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Solar® | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Cape May Court House, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Carolina Energy Conservation | 56 | 4.9★ (255) | Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Enbright Solar | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Socastee | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | The Green Photon | 55 | 4.8★ (18) | Myrtle Beach, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | New Era Solar Energy | 55 | 4.7★ (29) | Horizon West, 15 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach Solar LLC | 55 | 4.4★ (32) | Conway, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | EOS Energy LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Ellington, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Soulr Powr | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Cooper City, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | East Coast Solar | 54 | 3.9★ (15) | Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Sustainable Energy Solutions Myrtle Beach | 54 | 4.3★ (6) | Socastee | — | — |
The 16 best solar installers in Socastee, 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 Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews, the most in Socastee.
- 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9516 SC-707, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Based in Socastee
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Myrtle Beach, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 415 2nd Ave S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Based in Horizon West, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Conway, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ellington, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
#8 Soulr Powr
Based in Cooper City, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3834 Wesley St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Based in Socastee
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#11 Pro Electric SC
Based in Myrtle Beach, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 200 Executive Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
#12 Erus Energy
Based in Murrells Inlet, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 641 Little Tony Ave #6281, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Based in Conway, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Myrtle Beach, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 171 Gardner Lacy Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Based in Conway, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 1.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1604 N Main St A, Conway, SC 29526
Based in Conway, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do solar installers cost in Socastee?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South 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 |
How we ranked Socastee solar installers
We scored 16 Socastee 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 Socastee 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 Socastee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Socastee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Socastee, SC is Ocean Solar® with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Carolina Energy Conservation (#2) and Enbright Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 16 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Socastee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 solar installers serving Socastee, SC. 2 of them are based in Socastee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Socastee are open 24/7?
3 ranked solar installers in Socastee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ocean Solar® (#1), Enbright Solar (#3) and Pro Electric SC (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Socastee work on weekends?
5 of 16 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ocean Solar® (#1), Enbright Solar (#3) and EOS Energy LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Socastee?
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 South Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Socastee solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated solar installers in Socastee is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Carolina Energy Conservation has the most, 255 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Socastee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Socastee 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 Socastee
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 solar installers serving Socastee.
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