62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
Best Solar Installers in Taft, CA (2026)
81 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Taft: Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 18
Most-reviewed: LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating, 957 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
81 Taft solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 81 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Oildale ranking. See Solar installers in Oildale
Top 10 solar installers in Taft at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning | 62 | 5.0★ (268) | Canyon Lake, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Renew Power | 59 | 4.9★ (530) | Bakersfield, 30 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Fuzion Energy | 57 | 4.8★ (413) | Bakersfield, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Solar Panel Guide | 57 | 4.9★ (49) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SXC Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (108) | Bakersfield, 27 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Renew Power (Central Bakersfield) | 57 | 5.0★ (102) | Bakersfield, 28 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Clear Sky Solar Care | 57 | 5.0★ (32) | Bakersfield, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Quality Home Services | 57 | 4.9★ (314) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Solar Negotiators | 57 | 4.7★ (229) | Bakersfield, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sunrun Solar | 56 | 4.2★ (318) | Bakersfield, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 81 best solar installers in Taft, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Renew Power
Based in Bakersfield, 30 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3401 Chester Ave Ste G, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4003 Terracotta Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93314
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 15612 Avanti Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93314
Based in Bakersfield, 27 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4900 California Ave Ste 305A, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Based in Bakersfield, 28 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4540 California Ave #320, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Based in Bakersfield, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 314 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11 AM–4 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6901 McDivitt Dr A, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Based in Bakersfield, 30 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 19456 Colombo St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
#10 Sunrun Solar
Based in Bakersfield, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 318 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2501 Union Ave C-D, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5409 Aldrin Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 202 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 12625 Jomani Dr Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Based in Bakersfield, 36 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 6701 McDivitt Dr Unit B, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 6901 McDivitt Dr A, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11407 Lindalee Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Based in Bakersfield, 28 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 957 Google reviews, the most in Taft.
- 4.8★ from 957 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5880 District Blvd STE 25, Bakersfield, CA 93313
#19 Simple Power
Based in Bakersfield, 32 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1567 James Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
#20 Divine Power USA
Based in Bakersfield, 31 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.5★ from 336 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2500 E Belle Terrace Unit 100, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Based in Bakersfield, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 2 PM–8 PM
- Address
- 6652 Ryan Park Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Based in Bakersfield, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6615 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Based in Dana Point, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 7805 Honeydew Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Based in San Marcos, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 249 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
How much do solar installers cost in Taft?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California 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 |
How we ranked Taft solar installers
We scored 81 Taft solar installers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Taft data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Solar installers in Taft: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Taft?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Taft, CA is Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 268 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Renew Power (#2) and Fuzion Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 81 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Taft are open 24/7?
4 ranked solar installers in Taft post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Taft work on weekends?
45 of 81 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Veteran Solar Panel Cleaning (#1), Renew Power (#2) and Solar Panel Guide (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Taft?
Solar panel installation typically costs $29,770 to $36,640, with $33,680 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Taft solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 81 rated solar installers in Taft is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. LaVerne & Son Electrical A/C & Heating has the most, 957 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Taft count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Taft 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.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Taft
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 81 solar installers serving Taft.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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