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Best overall in Universal City: Solar Service, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Texas Solar Screens, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 121.
Most-reviewed: Rhino Roofers: San Antonio Roofing Company, 1,317 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 121 ranked; ranked #3.
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121 Universal City solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 64 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 121 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Service | 93 | 5.0★ (448) | San Antonio, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Texas Solar Screens | 91 | 5.0★ (455) | San Antonio, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rhino Roofers: San Antonio Roofing Company | 88 | 5.0★ (1,317) | San Antonio, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Clean Wave Solar Performance Services | 88 | 5.0★ (99) | Converse, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Solar Edge Pros | 88 | 4.8★ (372) | San Antonio, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Alamo Smart Home | 88 | 4.9★ (1,237) | San Antonio, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sustainable Roofing & Solar | 86 | 4.8★ (169) | San Antonio, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Solar San Antonio TX SS | 85 | 5.0★ (19) | Helotes, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | APEX Smart Home | 84 | 4.9★ (427) | San Antonio, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Orius Solar Care+ | 84 | 4.9★ (126) | San Antonio, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 455 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,317 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,317).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Converse, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helotes, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 427 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 117 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Braunfels, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Converse, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seguin, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 30 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 121 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Life Water System | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | 3 mi |
| 27 | Specialty services | 78 | 5.0★ (15) | 22 mi |
| 28 | TriSMART Solar | 78 | 4.1★ (220) | 10 mi |
| 29 | One80 Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Atrium Roofing | 78 | 4.9★ (265) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Charge Pro Texas | 78 | 5.0★ (157) | 30 mi |
| 32 | Good News Roofing & Solar | 78 | 5.0★ (524) | 39 mi |
| 33 | White Label Solar & Lighting | 77 | 4.7★ (24) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Atma Energy | 77 | 4.9★ (94) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Solarize tint # 1 | 77 | 4.4★ (145) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Elite Lighting Designs Inc. | 77 | 4.9★ (75) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Power Up Sol | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Texas Engineered Solar | 76 | 5.0★ (35) | 10 mi |
| 39 | Smart Renewables of Texas LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (46) | 12 mi |
| 40 | StarPoint Group | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 41 | StarShade Solar Screens | 76 | 4.8★ (47) | 12 mi |
| 42 | JLG Innova Solar | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 43 | Lux Energy | 76 | 4.0★ (68) | 16 mi |
| 44 | Divided Sky Roofing & Solar | 76 | 4.9★ (177) | 31 mi |
| 45 | Alba Energy | 76 | 4.7★ (37) | 9 mi |
| 46 | roofio | 76 | 5.0★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 47 | ION Solar - Texas | 76 | 4.2★ (956) | 39 mi |
| 48 | American Sentry Solar - San Antonio | 76 | 4.2★ (20) | 15 mi |
| 49 | Central Texas Solar | 75 | 4.9★ (42) | 14 mi |
| 50 | Solar Sunny-Side UP | 75 | 5.0★ (27) | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Argus Solar and Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Universal City |
| DKD Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| J&E Energy Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| NEO Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Now Energy LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| OCI Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Panel Boys LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Pure Energy | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| roofio - Solar Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| San Antonio Roof Royale | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Shocker Solar Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Siemens | 3.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Solar Panels San Antonio | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Solur Power | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Spear Commercial and Industrial | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Strategic Solar Installation San Antonio | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| SunSmart Solar Helotes | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Texas Energy Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Texas Powered by Solar | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Vantage Point Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 14 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 121 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 |