28 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Springfield: MB Heating & Cooling, CR Score 88/100; 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Skydrop Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Aveyo, 296 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked after MB Heating & Cooling; ranked #6.
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28 Springfield solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MB Heating & Cooling | 88 | 4.7★ (990) | Springfield | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Skydrop Energy | 87 | 5.0★ (13) | Springfield | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Capital City Roofing & Solar | 85 | 5.0★ (26) | Springfield | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Thrive Solar | 84 | 5.0★ (57) | Downers Grove, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | LGCY Power | 84 | 4.2★ (153) | Springfield | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Aveyo | 83 | 4.9★ (296) | Springfield | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Freeman Energy | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | Decatur, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Route 66 Solar | 81 | 4.9★ (108) | Springfield | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Firefly Energy | 81 | 5.0★ (13) | Springfield | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | JESS CO ENTERPRISES LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (33) | East Saint Louis, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (990).
Based in Springfield
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Downers Grove, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Decatur, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in East Saint Louis, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Cicero, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in East Saint Louis, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Dixon, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Fort Leonard Wood, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Cicero, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Eagle Mountain, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Deerfield, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Darien, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Springfield
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based in Rochelle, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based in Evanston, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Harmony Builders Group | 69 | 4.6★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Egizii Electric, Inc | 68 | 4.7★ (6) | In Springfield |
| 28 | Solarability LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (10) | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Utilities | 21 mi | |
| Ana & Yisel Ciudad Maderas | 21 mi | |
| CMR Energy Consulting | 21 mi | |
| Community Solar Developments | 21 mi | |
| DC Solar | In Springfield | |
| EcoGen America | In Springfield | |
| Girl Boss’n Solar | 21 mi | |
| Green Light Energy | 21 mi | |
| Illinois Community Solar | 21 mi | |
| Illinois Solar Farms - residential solar lease | In Springfield | |
| Illinois Solar Solutions | 21 mi | |
| Our World Energy | In Springfield | |
| Porter Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| PV Precision System’s LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Radiant Flux Energy | 21 mi | |
| Reliable Solar Energy & Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Springfield |
| SimpleStar Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Solar Protection Company | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Solar Sense Inc | 19 mi | |
| Solar With Summer | 13 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois 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 28 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 |