80/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
Best Solar Installers in Sumter, SC (2026)
26 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sumter: Palmetto Energy Solutions, CR Score 80/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gregory Electric Company, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 26.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Renu Energy Solutions, 105 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Sumter solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Sumter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmetto Energy Solutions | 80 | 4.8★ (24) | Concord, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Service Solar LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (62) | Gantt, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Sunder Energy - Augusta | 79 | 4.6★ (11) | Richmond Hill, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | South Coast Solar | 78 | 4.7★ (50) | Columbia, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Renu Energy Solutions | 78 | 4.7★ (105) | Columbia, 35 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Recon Renewable Energy | 76 | 5.0★ (9) | Concord, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Solar Innovations & Solutions LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (14) | Indian Trail, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Gregory Electric Company, Inc. | 74 | 4.1★ (22) | Columbia, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Red Wave Solar & Roofing | 73 | 3.7★ (3) | Cayce, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Capstone Anchor | 72 | 5.0★ (9) | Crestwood Village, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
The 26 best solar installers in Sumter, ranked
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.
Based in Gantt, 20 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Richmond Hill, 6 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Columbia, 39 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1219 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
Based in Columbia, 35 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (105).
- 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2711 Alpine Rd Suite 260, Columbia, SC 29223
Based in Concord, 38 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Indian Trail, 34 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Columbia, 39 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2124 College St, Columbia, SC 29205
Based in Cayce, 35 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
#10 Capstone Anchor
Based in Crestwood Village, 37 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Columbia, 39 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2405 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Based in Cayce, 32 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Indian Trail, 38 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Orangeburg, 39 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 145 Millenium Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Based in Lexington, 38 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews, 88 Google reviews.
- 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#16 SC Solar Energy
Based in Charleston, 32 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Apex, 38 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Belmont, 38 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Florence, 37 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1911 W Sumter St #6918, Florence, SC 29501
#20 Vision Solar
Based in Columbia, 36 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 117 Alpine Cir, Columbia, SC 29223
#21 Solcius
Based in Cayce, 35 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Columbia, 39 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1330 Old Dairy Dr, Columbia, SC 29201
#23 Solar Chief
Based in Columbia, 40 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
- 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1101 Ferguson St, Columbia, SC 29201
Based in Columbia, 37 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1704 Risley Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Based in Columbia, 37 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Apollo | 60 | 5.0★ (3) | 36 mi |
Also serving Sumter
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 180 Degrees Solar LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| 180 Energy Partners | 37 mi | |
| 1st Light | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| AP Sun Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Atlas Roofing and Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Cowboy Solar Services | 38 mi | |
| Erus Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Higher Power LLC | 38 mi | |
| Now or Never | 24 mi | |
| PeeDee Solar Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Power Roofs | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Saving Sunshine SC | 1.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| SC Solar | 37 mi | |
| Solar Epic Solutions | In Sumter | |
| Solar Repair & Detach Reset | 38 mi | |
| Solarize | In Sumter | |
| StarBright Solar | 28 mi | |
| Trinium Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Upstate Solar Resources | 32 mi | |
| Von Loor & Sloof Energy | NC EPC Solar Contractor | Solar Panels | Renewable Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Sumter?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | 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) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Sumter solar installers
We scored 26 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 |
Solar installers in Sumter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Sumter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Sumter, SC is Palmetto Energy Solutions with a CR Score of 80/100. It has 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Service Solar LLC (#2) and Sunder Energy - Augusta (#3) follow. We ranked 26 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Sumter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 solar installers serving Sumter, SC. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Sumter are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Sumter posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Gregory Electric Company, Inc. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Sumter work on weekends?
13 of 26 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Palmetto Energy Solutions (#1), Sunder Energy - Augusta (#3) and South Coast Solar (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Sumter?
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 South Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Sumter solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated solar installers in Sumter is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Renu Energy Solutions has the most, 105 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Sumter count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sumter 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 Sumter
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 solar installers serving Sumter.
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