59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
Best Solar Installers in Taylorville, IL (2026)
31 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Taylorville: Thrive Solar, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Freeman Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 31.
- 4
Most-reviewed: MB Heating & Cooling, 990 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Taylorville solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 solar installers in Taylorville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrive Solar | 59 | 5.0★ (57) | Downers Grove, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Aveyo | 57 | 4.9★ (296) | Springfield, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Freeman Energy | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Decatur, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | MB Heating & Cooling | 56 | 4.7★ (990) | Springfield, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | JESS CO ENTERPRISES LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | East Saint Louis, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | LGCY Power | 56 | 4.2★ (153) | Springfield, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Renew Tech | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Dixon, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Midwest Solar Solutions | 55 | 4.9★ (55) | East Saint Louis, 18 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | SolarQueenFina | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Cicero, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Route 66 Solar | 55 | 4.9★ (108) | Springfield, 26 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 31 best solar installers in Taylorville, 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 Aveyo
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 916 Community Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
Based in Decatur, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Springfield, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews, the most in Taylorville.
- 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1555 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702
Based in East Saint Louis, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#6 LGCY Power
Based in Springfield, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1617 Groth St, Springfield, IL 62703
#7 Renew Tech
Based in Dixon, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in East Saint Louis, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Cicero, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
#10 Route 66 Solar
Based in Springfield, 26 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 505, Springfield, IL 62701
#11 Skydrop Energy
Based in Springfield, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24049 Burr Oaks Ln, Athens, IL 62613
Based in Springfield, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1501 Appalachian Trail, Rochester, IL 62563
#13 Ambia - Illinois
Based in Eagle Mountain, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Crystal Lake, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in Fort Leonard Wood, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
#16 Light Owl Energy
Based in Cicero, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#17 Mint Green Solar
Based in Darien, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Deerfield, 13 mi away
52/100CR 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 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
#19 SunSent Solar
Based in Decatur, 28 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 150 Lewis Park Dr Suite H, Mt Zion, IL 62549
#20 Firefly Energy
Based in Springfield, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Springfield, 26 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 104 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701
Based in Rochelle, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#23 LMD Solar, LLC
Based in Hillsboro, 28 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 14244 Fillmore Trail, Hillsboro, IL 62049
#24 API Solar
Based in Springfield, 27 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3888 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL 62702
Based in Evanston, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
All 31 solar installers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Harmony Builders Group | 48 | 4.6★ (16) | 13 mi |
| 27 | EFS Energy | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 26 mi |
| 28 | Solarability LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 29 | IQ Group Inc | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 27 mi |
| 30 | Solarships | 46 | 4.7★ (13) | 29 mi |
| 31 | Egizii Electric, Inc | 43 | 4.7★ (6) | 24 mi |
Also serving Taylorville
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 | 13 mi | |
| Ana & Yisel Ciudad Maderas | 13 mi | |
| CMR Energy Consulting | 13 mi | |
| Community Solar Developments | 13 mi | |
| Energy Solutions Retrofit & Installations LLC | In Taylorville | |
| Girl Boss’n Solar | 13 mi | |
| Green Light Energy | 13 mi | |
| Illinois Community Solar | 13 mi | |
| Illinois Solar Solutions | 13 mi | |
| Morrison Electric Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Taylorville |
| Penrose Solar, LLC. | 21 mi | |
| PV Precision System’s LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Radiant Flux Energy | 13 mi | |
| Reliable Solar Energy & Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| SimpleStar Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Solar Emblem Corp. | 13 mi | |
| Solar Innovations Group LLC | 13 mi | |
| Solar Protection Company | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Solar With Summer | 16 mi | |
| SustainableSunPower | 13 mi |
How much do solar installers cost in Taylorville?
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 Taylorville solar installers
We scored 31 Taylorville 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 Taylorville 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 Taylorville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Taylorville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Taylorville, IL is Thrive Solar with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Aveyo (#2) and Freeman Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 31 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Taylorville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 solar installers serving Taylorville, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Taylorville are open 24/7?
4 ranked solar installers in Taylorville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Freeman Energy (#3), MB Heating & Cooling (#4) and Skydrop Energy (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Taylorville work on weekends?
17 of 31 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thrive Solar (#1), Freeman Energy (#3) and MB Heating & Cooling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Taylorville?
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 Taylorville solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated solar installers in Taylorville is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. MB Heating & Cooling has the most, 990 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Taylorville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Taylorville 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 Taylorville
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 solar installers serving Taylorville.
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