51 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Southgate: Kearns Brothers, CR Score 84/100; 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Four Seasons Kanga Roof, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
Most-reviewed: Oak Electric Service, Inc., 2,214 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #25.
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51 Southgate solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearns Brothers | 84 | 4.7★ (843) | Livonia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Four Seasons Kanga Roof | 83 | 4.8★ (953) | Roseville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Infinity and Beyond Solar | 82 | 4.8★ (17) | Romulus, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Water Winter Solar Installers Co | 80 | 4.4★ (7) | Auburn Hills, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ecotelligent Homes | 78 | 5.0★ (149) | Farmington Hills, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Streamline Electric, Inc. | 78 | 4.7★ (346) | Detroit, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rapid Solar | 77 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherstburg, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Solar King | 76 | 4.7★ (43) | Milford, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Solar Energy Solutions Inc | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Detroit, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | GreenLancer | 76 | 4.9★ (38) | Detroit, 11 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 953 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 28 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 30 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 29 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 28 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 32 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 36 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 34 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, 571 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 24 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 34 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 34 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,214 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,214).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 51 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Solar Structures | 12 mi | |
| Amber Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Arbor Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Communities Power | 11 mi | |
| CRESIT Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Downriver Solar | 4 mi | |
| Ecojiva | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Electroide | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Heat Of The Sun | 11 mi | |
| IronSun Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| MARK-X Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Michigan Power Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| People's Energy Company | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Solair Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Solar Concepts | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Solar Micro Grid Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Solax Technologies | 10 mi | |
| Stellar Solar Michigan | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sunbeam Energy Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Sunny Solutions LLC | 11 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 51 Southgate solar installers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Southgate data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |