49 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Lyon: Kearns Brothers, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Water Winter Solar Installers Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Oak Electric Service, Inc., 2,214 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #11.
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49 South Lyon solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearns Brothers | 57 | 4.7★ (843) | Livonia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar King | 56 | 4.7★ (43) | Milford, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | SunPower® | 55 | 4.0★ (249) | Novi, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Water Winter Solar Installers Co | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | Auburn Hills, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | The Green Panel | 54 | 4.4★ (132) | Brighton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Four Seasons Kanga Roof | 54 | 4.8★ (953) | Roseville, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Infinity and Beyond Solar | 54 | 4.8★ (17) | Romulus, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ecotelligent Homes | 54 | 5.0★ (149) | Farmington Hills, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Freedom Forever | 54 | 4.5★ (88) | Amherstburg, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Streamline Electric, Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (346) | Detroit, 33 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Brighton, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 36 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 953 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,214 Google reviews, the most in South Lyon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 32 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 31 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 35 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 27 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A2 Solar Source | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Solar ReAction LLC | 49 | 4.2★ (15) | 40 mi |
| 28 | Distributed Power LLC | 49 | 2.3★ (11) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Solar Solutions of America Inc | 49 | 4.4★ (13) | 30 mi |
| 30 | Ryter Cooperative Industries | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 28 mi |
| 31 | Modern Mill Solar | 48 | 3.2★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 32 | RoofTek | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Green Homes Roofing & Solar | 48 | 4.6★ (58) | 27 mi |
| 34 | Distributed Power | 47 | 3.2★ (6) | 27 mi |
| 35 | Express Roofing and Solar of Washington | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
| 36 | A J Leo Electric | 47 | 4.8★ (42) | 16 mi |
| 37 | FramedRite by Mr Carpentry ™ | 47 | 4.9★ (27) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Michigan Quality Electric | 47 | 4.7★ (29) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Four Seasons Kanga Roof | 46 | 5.0★ (10) | 39 mi |
| 40 | Solar Contract Carpet | 46 | 4.3★ (15) | 35 mi |
| 41 | Hass Electric & Solar | 46 | 4.9★ (7) | 34 mi |
| 42 | Silicoat Roofing Inc | 45 | 5.0★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Atex Builders LLC | 45 | 4.3★ (30) | 27 mi |
| 44 | Joe Pizik Electric | 44 | 4.2★ (59) | 26 mi |
| 45 | Solar Source | 44 | 4.8★ (12) | 38 mi |
| 46 | Off The Grid Energy Solutions | 44 | 4.9★ (31) | 34 mi |
| 47 | Ultimate Concept & Designs Ltd. | 42 | 4.2★ (10) | 38 mi |
| 48 | E-Z Electric | 41 | 3.4★ (19) | 28 mi |
| 49 | Conti LLC | 39 | 2.5★ (26) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Arbor Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| CRESIT Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Ecojiva | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Electroide | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| J Z TECH SERVICE LLC | 12 mi | |
| Limitless Solar | 14 mi | |
| MARK-X Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Michigan Power Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| MKN Solar | 17 mi | |
| Parker Engineering & Design, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| People's Energy Company | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| RECON Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Solair Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Solar Micro Grid Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Solar One | 18 mi | |
| solartonic | 17 mi | |
| solarypsi | 15 mi | |
| Stellar Solar Michigan | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| The Energy Alliance Group of Michigan | 15 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan 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 49 South Lyon 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 South Lyon 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 |