36 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Temple: Energy Defense Systems, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Artisan Roofing & Solar Central Tx, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 36.
Most-reviewed: ROAM Roof & Solar, 312 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.
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36 Temple solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Defense Systems | 62 | 5.0★ (96) | Arlington, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Solar CenTex | 60 | 4.8★ (108) | Harker Heights, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | ROAM Roof & Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (312) | Belton, 10 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Aura Solar And Roofing | 57 | 4.9★ (86) | Brushy Creek, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | KaziBrothersLLC | 57 | 4.9★ (43) | Fort Hood, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Allegiance Solar | 56 | 4.6★ (97) | Harker Heights, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Solar Power Systems Temple | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Temple | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | American Dream Solar LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (52) | Arlington, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Artisan Roofing & Solar Central Tx | 55 | 5.0★ (43) | Waco, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Bell County Solar | 55 | 5.0★ (32) | Belton, 33 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews, the most in Temple.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brushy Creek, 39 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Hood, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 33 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 32 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Azle, 29 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 35 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 33 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McGregor, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helotes, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Hill, 26 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 34 mi away
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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 28 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apache Junction, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Park, 31 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pure Energy | 50 | 3.5★ (106) | 30 mi |
| 27 | Veteran Owned Solar | 49 | 1.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 28 | American Solar & Roofing | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Triple G Solar Screens | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Excel Construction Group Waco | 47 | 4.8★ (33) | 33 mi |
| 31 | NUSUN POWER | 47 | 3.7★ (9) | 37 mi |
| 32 | Solar Screens Plus Lewisville | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 31 mi |
| 33 | Hensel Electric Inc | 46 | 4.7★ (39) | 31 mi |
| 34 | James Electrical Service LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (10) | 33 mi |
| 35 | Paxton Roofing | 45 | 4.6★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 36 | C.A.M. Solar Inc | 45 | 2.0★ (4) | 32 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2EZ Solar | 22 mi | |
| Amos Home Services | 4.1★ (60) | In Temple |
| Centex Quality Glass | 4.7★ (15) | In Temple |
| Cleon Tollerson | 5 mi | |
| Copperhead Solar O&M Building | 4.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Dreadnought Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Elite Energy Solutions | 21 mi | |
| Going 4 Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Green Solar Savings | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Kinetic Solar LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Natalya Alternative Energy, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Patriot Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Powur Solar - Robert Herrera - Independent Consultant | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Precision Value Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Redemption Solar Power | 1.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Solar Screens - C6 Solar Control (Recommended) | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Solar Service | 19 mi | |
| SolarFIX TX | 20 mi | |
| Solarsavingtoday | 18 mi | |
| Suncastle Solar Power | 18 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $25,490 | $28,830 | $31,360 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.93 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 36 Temple 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 Temple 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 |