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Best Solar Installers in Staunton, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Staunton: Flash Gordon Electric and Solar LLC, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Helmuth Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Tiger Solar, 105 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #11.

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

26 Staunton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Staunton at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Staunton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Flash Gordon Electric and Solar LLC885.0★ (37)Baltimore, 14 mi away24/7Overall
2Helmuth Roofing854.9★ (84)Harrisonburg, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Penguin Solar855.0★ (6)Ashburn, 21 mi away24/7—
4Tiger Solar855.0★ (79)Staunton——
5Moneywise Solar824.9★ (7)Charlottesville, 21 mi away——
6CAD Services, LLC, Niles, OH815.0★ (8)Girard, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Valley Electric804.9★ (44)Harrisonburg, 21 mi away24/7—
8Xplore Solar804.9★ (12)Chesapeake, 21 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Quantice Solar & Electric804.8★ (24)Charlottesville, 33 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Virtue Solar805.0★ (72)Charlottesville, 35 mi away——

The 26 best solar installers in Staunton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Helmuth Roofing

    Based in Harrisonburg, 24 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25 N Liberty St suite F, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
    View profile for Helmuth Roofing(540) 733-3010

  3. #3 Penguin Solar

    Based in Ashburn, 21 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Penguin Solar(571) 604-4179

  4. #4 Tiger Solar

    Based in Staunton

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    331 N Lewis St, Staunton, VA 24401
    View profile for Tiger Solar(540) 885-0493

  5. #5 Moneywise Solar

    Based in Charlottesville, 21 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    View profile for Moneywise Solar(434) 260-1325

  7. #7 Valley Electric

    Based in Harrisonburg, 21 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1118 State Rte 280, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
    View profile for Valley Electric(540) 421-2995

  8. #8 Xplore Solar

    Based in Chesapeake, 21 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Xplore Solar(757) 204-1651

  9. #9 Quantice Solar & Electric

    Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Quantice Solar & Electric(434) 270-8344

  10. #10 Virtue Solar

    Based in Charlottesville, 35 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1740 Broadway St Suite 6, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Virtue Solar(540) 407-8353

  11. #11 Tiger Solar

    Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (105).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Tiger Solar(434) 293-3763

  13. #13 Paradise Energy Solutions

    Based in Harrisonburg, 22 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1931 S High St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
    View profile for Paradise Energy Solutions(540) 705-1330

  14. #14 Boundless Energy

    Based in Chantilly, 21 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Boundless Energy(571) 430-0976

  16. #16 Green Hill Solar

    Based in Harrisonburg, 22 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1157 S High St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
    View profile for Green Hill Solar(540) 383-3623

  17. #17 SunDay Solar

    Based in Charlottesville, 34 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1139 River Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for SunDay Solar(434) 977-4292

  18. #18 RECmint

    Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 5th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for RECmint(434) 216-2090

  19. #19 Smart Energy Alliance LLC

    Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    969 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Smart Energy Alliance LLC(434) 427-0133

  20. #20 JK Renewables Virginia

    Based in Staunton

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 Myers Corner Dr Suite 103, Staunton, VA 24401
    View profile for JK Renewables Virginia(540) 447-0686

  21. #21 Absolute Energy

    Based in Waynesboro, 12 mi away

    75/100CR Score

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

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 2nd St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
    View profile for Absolute Energy(434) 300-8189

  22. #22 Sun Tribe

    Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 5th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Sun Tribe(800) 214-4579

  23. #23 JD Solar Power

    Based in Lexington, 32 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    116 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
    View profile for JD Solar Power(540) 784-3801

  24. #24 Apex Clean Energy

    Based in Charlottesville, 33 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 Garrett St Suite 700, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Apex Clean Energy(434) 220-7595

  25. #25 ElectriPros

    Based in Hampton, 21 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for ElectriPros(757) 745-9776

All 26 solar installers

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

solar installers in Staunton, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Appleton Energy Systems674.8★ (19)33 mi

Also serving Staunton

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 Staunton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Azalia Solar33 mi
Blazing Star Solar33 mi
Bright Star Energy LLC14 mi
HOLISTIQ Building Systems and Services LLC5.0★ (2)21 mi
JBE Services, LLC5.0★ (116)In Staunton
King Home Solar21 mi
MSolar Group21 mi
MTEC Solutions21 mi
NovaOrbit21 mi
Onward Solar33 mi
PearlX33 mi
Prairie Refuge Solar33 mi
Progressive Solar Energy Systems, LLC26 mi
Rock Solar Energy33 mi
Sigora HomeIn Staunton
Solar Savings Now IncIn Staunton
Solar Soldiers14 mi
Sun Driven Solar21 mi
Teaching Solar21 mi
Violet Solar33 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Staunton?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Staunton?
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 Staunton solar installers

We scored 26 Staunton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Staunton data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Staunton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Staunton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Staunton, VA is Flash Gordon Electric and Solar LLC with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Helmuth Roofing (#2) and Penguin Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 26 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Staunton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 26 solar installers serving Staunton, VA. 2 of them are based in Staunton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Staunton are open 24/7?

5 ranked solar installers in Staunton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Flash Gordon Electric and Solar LLC (#1), Helmuth Roofing (#2) and Penguin Solar (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Staunton work on weekends?

12 of 26 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Flash Gordon Electric and Solar LLC (#1), Helmuth Roofing (#2) and Penguin Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Staunton?

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

What Google rating do Staunton solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated solar installers in Staunton is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Tiger Solar has the most, 105 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Staunton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Staunton 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 Staunton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 solar installers serving Staunton.

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