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Best Solar Installers in South Gastonia, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Gastonia: Peak Roofing & Solar, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reliable Solar Mount Holly, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 45.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Palmetto Solar, 2,831 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #3.

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

45 South Gastonia solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in South Gastonia at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in South Gastonia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Peak Roofing & Solar574.8★ (89)Greer, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Top Tier Solar Solutions574.1★ (1,579)Charlotte, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Palmetto Solar564.2★ (2,831)Charlotte, 20 mi awayEveningsMost reviews
4Renu Energy Solutions564.6★ (554)Charlotte, 18 mi away——
5Sun Service Specialists564.8★ (275)Charlotte, 18 mi away——
6Reliable Solar Mount Holly565.0★ (25)Belmont, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
7SunPower®554.5★ (407)Charlotte, 26 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Elite Roof and Solar555.0★ (159)Davidson, 28 mi away24/7—
9Elite Roof and Solar - Charlotte544.9★ (76)Charlotte, 22 mi away24/7—
10Bluewhale Powerwash LLC545.0★ (192)Mint Hill, 25 mi away24/7—

The 45 best solar installers in South Gastonia, 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.

  3. #3 Palmetto Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews, the most in South Gastonia.

    • 4.2★ from 2,831 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1616 Camden Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Palmetto Solar(855) 339-1831

  4. #4 Renu Energy Solutions

    Based in Charlotte, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Pressley Rd STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for Renu Energy Solutions(704) 525-6767

  5. #5 Sun Service Specialists

    Based in Charlotte, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Pressley Rd Suite 100-C, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for Sun Service Specialists(888) 585-7861

  7. #7 SunPower®

    Based in Charlotte, 26 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 407 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 AM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8301 University Executive Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
    View profile for SunPower®(800) 377-4480

  8. #8 Elite Roof and Solar

    Based in Davidson, 28 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    210 Delburg St, Davidson, NC 28036
    View profile for Elite Roof and Solar(704) 992-7474

  11. #11 BYLD Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1213 W Morehead St Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28208
    View profile for BYLD Solar(704) 286-6050

  12. #12 Solar Boy Energy

    Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3214 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
    View profile for Solar Boy Energy(980) 900-7726

  13. #13 Renewable Energy Group

    Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1300 South Blvd Unit D, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Renewable Energy Group(980) 505-0047

  15. #15 Sunlight Roof & Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 14 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    Address
    11240 Anna Rose Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
    View profile for Sunlight Roof & Solar(704) 980-8652

  18. #18 Rose Energy LLC

    Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6135 Park S Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
    View profile for Rose Energy LLC(864) 907-5116

  20. #20 TruShield Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2828 Queen City Dr unit e, Charlotte, NC 28208
    View profile for TruShield Solar(800) 572-7705

  21. #21 Solorax

    Based in Aventura, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Solorax(954) 278-8955

  22. #22 Solar By Nature

    Based in Gastonia, 5 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2020 Remount Rd #103w, Gastonia, NC 28054
    View profile for Solar By Nature(704) 874-1874

  23. #23 Luminex Solar

    Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 N Tryon St Suite 600, Charlotte, NC 28202
    View profile for Luminex Solar(800) 881-7478

  25. #25 Mission Solar

    Based in Davidson, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Mission Solar(937) 798-0268

All 45 solar installers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

solar installers in South Gastonia, ranks 26 to 45
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26BlackCat Solar Inc495.0★ (30)34 mi
27Roof Medic494.9★ (525)31 mi
28Roofing XL & Solar495.0★ (47)17 mi
29Air 72 HVAC485.0★ (122)31 mi
30Southern Home Services485.0★ (165)27 mi
31National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO)484.0★ (8)20 mi
32A & M Premier Roofing & Construction, LLC475.0★ (11)23 mi
33Schletter North America, Inc473.7★ (6)17 mi
34Spot On Roofing and Solar475.0★ (15)26 mi
35Cams Electric465.0★ (21)28 mi
36Pure Power Contractors464.2★ (18)35 mi
37LGCY Power461.6★ (7)15 mi
38Dlux Developers465.0★ (21)20 mi
39Cornerstone Construction - Roofing & Solar464.4★ (7)19 mi
40Solar Cellz USA452.9★ (37)17 mi
41hindu priest services434.8★ (5)28 mi
42Northpoint Roofing Systems424.4★ (14)20 mi
43Greenheck TAP424.4★ (19)24 mi
44DCE Solar424.0★ (3)25 mi
45American Solar Integrators421.0★ (8)26 mi

Also serving South Gastonia

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.

Unranked solar installers serving South Gastonia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ameresco5.0★ (1)19 mi
Best Rate Solar5.0★ (1)25 mi
Best Solar Now LLC5.0★ (1)26 mi
Blue Pacific Solar Systems5.0★ (2)20 mi
Brighter Day Solar5.0★ (1)18 mi
Innovate Energy Group5.0★ (1)19 mi
JPO Solar Solutions3.5★ (2)31 mi
KB Solar of Charlotte5.0★ (2)32 mi
National Sun Energy3.0★ (2)18 mi
Pine Gate Renewables1.0★ (1)21 mi
PRECISION PLUMBING OF TROUTMAN3.0★ (2)38 mi
RCI Energy Services5.0★ (2)25 mi
Reficiency Solar5.0★ (2)22 mi
Rust Mechanical, LLC5.0★ (2)16 mi
Sirius Power Solar & Roofing Installation5.0★ (1)22 mi
Sol-R International Inc.1.0★ (1)27 mi
Solar and Roofing of America3.0★ (2)39 mi
Solar Lighting International Inc5.0★ (1)30 mi
T&T SOLAR5.0★ (1)19 mi
Tecta America Carolinas Commercial Roofing5.0★ (2)32 mi

How much do solar installers cost in South Gastonia?

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

How much do solar installers cost in South Gastonia?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$27,400$30,990$33,710Per 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 South Gastonia solar installers

We scored 45 South Gastonia 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 South Gastonia 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 South Gastonia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in South Gastonia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in South Gastonia, NC is Peak Roofing & Solar with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Top Tier Solar Solutions (#2) and Palmetto Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 45 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in South Gastonia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 45 solar installers serving South Gastonia, NC. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in South Gastonia are open 24/7?

8 ranked solar installers in South Gastonia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Peak Roofing & Solar (#1), Reliable Solar Mount Holly (#6) and Elite Roof and Solar (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in South Gastonia work on weekends?

27 of 45 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Peak Roofing & Solar (#1), Top Tier Solar Solutions (#2) and Reliable Solar Mount Holly (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in South Gastonia?

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 North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do South Gastonia solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 45 rated solar installers in South Gastonia is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Palmetto Solar has the most, 2,831 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 South Gastonia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South Gastonia 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 South Gastonia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 solar installers serving South Gastonia.

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