84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Solar Installers in Sycamore, IL (2026)
68 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sycamore: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ananta Energy Source, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 68.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Sunrun Solar, 822 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
68 Sycamore solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 68 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Sycamore at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar & Energy Experts LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (41) | Cicero, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ananta Energy Source | 81 | 5.0★ (10) | Darien, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville | 81 | 4.8★ (185) | Crest Hill, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Smart Sky Solar | 81 | 4.9★ (46) | Schaumburg, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Technique Tinting | 80 | 4.8★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sunrun Solar | 79 | 4.1★ (822) | Des Plaines, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 7 | Solar by Dave Stanton | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Bolingbrook, 36 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Greenlink Energy Solutions | 78 | 4.9★ (203) | Rockford, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kapital Electric, Inc. | 78 | 4.8★ (715) | Bensenville, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Advanced Power USA | 78 | 5.0★ (17) | Marengo, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 68 best solar installers in Sycamore, 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 Darien, 30 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crest Hill, 28 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Schaumburg, 32 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
Based in Crystal Lake, 27 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 605 E Terra Cotta Ave unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
#6 Sunrun Solar
Based in Des Plaines, 40 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (822).
- 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Based in Bolingbrook, 36 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 498 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Based in Rockford, 24 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3020 Forest View Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
Based in Bensenville, 37 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
Based in Marengo, 18 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 418 E Washington St, Marengo, IL 60152
#11 Ace GC Exteriors
Based in Yorkville, 25 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2255 Northland Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560
Based in West Chicago, 26 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun 7 AM–3:30 PM
- Address
- 245 W Roosevelt Rd Bldg. 2 Ste. 13, West Chicago, IL 60185
Based in Wood Dale, 37 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 955 Lively Blvd, Wood Dale, IL 60191
#14 GoSolar
Based in Cicero, 35 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#15 Ilumen Solar
Based in Crystal Lake, 29 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4 N Hillview Dr C, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
#16 TruHome Pros
Based in Elgin, 21 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews, 342 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 715 Tollgate Rd H, Elgin, IL 60123
Based in Idabel, 14 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
#18 CF Solar Power
Based in Sandwich, 24 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1424 W Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548
Based in Barrington, 31 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews, 259 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 118 Barrington Commons Ct Ste 222, Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Montgomery, 25 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7296 Argus Dr, Rockford, IL 61107
#22 Iconic Energy
Based in Rockford, 24 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4617 American Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
Based in Bloomingdale, 31 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews, 164 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 127 E Lake St Suite 203A, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Based in Elmhurst, 39 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1 Mid America Plaza 3rd Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
#25 Semper Solr
Based in Rolling Meadows, 34 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3701 W Algonquin Rd Suite 1020, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Solar installers ranked #26 to #50
#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 68 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | My Window Washing | 74 | 4.9★ (219) | 37 mi |
| 27 | Global Adjusting & Construction | 74 | 4.9★ (178) | 30 mi |
| 28 | Solar Services | 74 | 4.9★ (11) | 31 mi |
| 29 | My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning | 73 | 4.9★ (216) | 40 mi |
| 30 | Unity Solar Group | 73 | 4.8★ (107) | 39 mi |
| 31 | Independence Renewable Energy, LLC | 73 | 4.6★ (37) | 24 mi |
| 32 | T&J Prestige | 73 | 4.9★ (38) | 37 mi |
| 33 | Soleon Solar | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 34 | The Solar Shop | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 35 | Cross Country Construction | 72 | 4.8★ (135) | 35 mi |
| 36 | RENAISSANCE Historic Exteriors | 72 | 4.8★ (50) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Property Refresh Power Washing and Gutter Cleaning | 72 | 4.9★ (102) | 39 mi |
| 38 | Reficiency Solar | 71 | 4.7★ (37) | 34 mi |
| 39 | SunHeat Solar | 71 | 4.7★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 40 | Semper Solaris | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | 38 mi |
| 41 | Sunrise Solar Solutions | 71 | 4.5★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Aeos Energy | 71 | 4.3★ (18) | 40 mi |
| 43 | Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar | 71 | 4.7★ (178) | 33 mi |
| 44 | UV Exteriors | 71 | 4.9★ (54) | 33 mi |
| 45 | Solar Brite Ltd | 71 | 4.4★ (7) | 38 mi |
| 46 | Safeguard Solar LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (15) | 28 mi |
| 47 | Braven Solar, LLC | 71 | 4.7★ (12) | 27 mi |
| 48 | Freedom Forever | 70 | 4.0★ (239) | 33 mi |
| 49 | Pane Pal Window and Gutter Cleaning | 70 | 5.0★ (45) | 38 mi |
| 50 | Fibonacci Energy LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (9) | 29 mi |
Also serving Sycamore
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A New Solar | 18 mi | |
| ACSS Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| All Energy Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Caliber Energy LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Carlson Solar Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Continental Energy Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Full Powered Home | 18 mi | |
| Global SunPower | 1.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| JD Pro Electric INC | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| NXT Solar Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Peterson Steel Buildings and Solar Structures | 15 mi | |
| Poltech Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Real Solar Incentives | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Roderick Brown - Solterra Powered by Vivint Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Solar Connections International | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Solar SmartRoof by Powur | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Solar with Jason | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Solarmark Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| USA Clean Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Xceptional Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Sycamore?
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 |
How we ranked Sycamore solar installers
We scored 68 Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Sycamore?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Sycamore, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ananta Energy Source (#2) and Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville (#3) follow. We ranked 68 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Sycamore?
ContractorsRanked ranks 68 solar installers serving Sycamore, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Sycamore are open 24/7?
5 ranked solar installers in Sycamore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Ananta Energy Source (#2) and Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Sycamore work on weekends?
40 of 68 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Ananta Energy Source (#2) and Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Sycamore?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Sycamore solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 68 rated solar installers in Sycamore is 4.9★, with a median of 37 reviews. Sunrun Solar has the most, 822 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Sycamore count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sycamore 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 Sycamore
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 68 solar installers serving Sycamore.
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