17 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Spokane: Northern Water and Power, CR Score 85/100; 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tesla Solar Spokane, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Northwest Renewables, 68 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked after Northern Water and Power; ranked #5.
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17 Spokane solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Water and Power | 85 | 4.8★ (123) | Post Falls, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sunstone Solar | 85 | 4.6★ (10) | Country Homes, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Tesla Solar Spokane | 84 | 4.0★ (8) | Spokane | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Wired Goat Electric | 83 | 5.0★ (41) | Spokane | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Northwest Renewables | 83 | 4.8★ (68) | Spokane | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | AmeriWest Electric and Solar Corp. | 83 | 4.6★ (37) | Spokane Valley, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Independent Power Generation | 83 | 4.6★ (18) | Spokane | Sat | — |
| 8 | VGS Solar | 83 | 5.0★ (12) | Spokane | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Purelight Power of Spokane | 79 | 4.4★ (58) | Spokane Valley, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Eco Depot | 78 | 4.5★ (15) | Spokane | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (123).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Homes, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane Valley, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Post Falls, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Post Falls, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty Lake, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coeur d'Alene, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Coeur d'Alene, 30 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20/20 Exteriors | 4.9★ (119) | In Spokane |
| City Glass | 5.0★ (481) | In Spokane |
| Creative Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Spokane |
| Epic Electric, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 4.8★ (514) | In Spokane |
| Flat Roof Pros, Inc. | 4.0★ (8) | In Spokane |
| McKinstry Co. | 3.4★ (7) | In Spokane |
| Norco Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.3★ (120) | In Spokane |
| Pick Electric, Inc. | 4.7★ (12) | In Spokane |
| Rainbow Electric, Inc. | 4.6★ (52) | In Spokane |
| Specialty Exteriors | 4.7★ (253) | In Spokane |
| SS Solar and Wind | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.7★ (705) | In Spokane |
| Voltric Electric Inc | 5.0★ (13) | In Spokane |
| ZBB LLC | 7 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Washington with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 17 Spokane 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 Spokane 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 |