32 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Somers: Midwest Solutions Inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, 4,102 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #3.
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32 Somers solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwest Solutions Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (151) | Antioch, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Burlington Fireplace & Solar | 57 | 5.0★ (1,754) | Burlington, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (4,102) | Delafield, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Tron Solar | 56 | 4.8★ (989) | Vernon Hills, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 55 | 4.8★ (396) | Elkhorn, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Illinois Solar Power | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Fox Lake, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | YourSolarHelp | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Gurnee, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Smart Roofing & Sheet Metal Company | 54 | 5.0★ (237) | New Berlin, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Technique Tinting | 54 | 4.8★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Guardian Home Improvements | 54 | 4.8★ (457) | New Berlin, 27 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Burlington, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,754 Google reviews.
Based in Delafield, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,102 Google reviews, the most in Somers.
Based in Vernon Hills, 29 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Elkhorn, 33 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews.
Based in Fox Lake, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Gurnee, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in New Berlin, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews.
Based in Crystal Lake, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in New Berlin, 27 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 457 Google reviews.
Based in Highland Park, 32 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Libertyville, 26 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 34 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Vernon Hills, 29 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Kenosha, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 35 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Milwaukee, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Fox Lake, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Round Lake Beach, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based in Waukesha, 31 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Barrington, 35 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington Heights, 35 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews.
Based in Crystal Lake, 34 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 35 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews.
#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 | SunVest Solar LLC | 48 | 3.8★ (9) | 34 mi |
| 27 | Milwaukee Solar | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 28 mi |
| 28 | Property Refresh | 47 | 5.0★ (49) | 34 mi |
| 29 | All Bright Solar | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 40 mi |
| 30 | Tesla Solar | 45 | 4.0★ (4) | 33 mi |
| 31 | Sterling Exteriors, Inc. | 44 | 4.2★ (51) | 37 mi |
| 32 | Lemberg Electric Company | 42 | 4.0★ (12) | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABG Solar Solutions | 27 mi | |
| Advance Renewables, LLC | 25 mi | |
| Best Electric Service, Inc. | 26 mi | |
| bolt electrical | 17 mi | |
| Clean Solar | 26 mi | |
| Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Hardt Electric Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| MBA Corporation | 22 mi | |
| Muskego Solar Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Poltech Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Prime Solar Pros | 22 mi | |
| Solar Connections International | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Solar Integrated Systems | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Solar Partners of America LLC | 18 mi | |
| Solarland USA | 14 mi | |
| SUNBURST | 19 mi | |
| SunLife Solar | 7 mi | |
| Sunrun Solar Twins | 23 mi | |
| THEMAXIMFOUNDERS | 24 mi | |
| USA Clean Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
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 |
We scored 32 Somers 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 Somers 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 |