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Best Solar Installers in Volney, NY (2026)

10 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Volney: Nickels Energy Solutions, CR Score 84/100; 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NOCO Fuels and Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 10.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: PTM SOLAR INC, 416 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

10 Volney solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Solar installers in Syracuse ranking. See Solar installers in Syracuse

Top 10 solar installers in Volney at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Volney at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Nickels Energy Solutions844.9★ (38)Baldwinsville, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2New York Electric And Solar815.0★ (49)Syracuse, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3NOCO Fuels and Energy792.0★ (4)Syracuse, 21 mi away24/7Emergencies
4PTM SOLAR INC794.6★ (416)Mattydale, 22 mi away—Most reviews
5Allstate Roofing & More LLC784.6★ (35)Syracuse, 22 mi away24/7—
6Albany County Solar Cleaning765.0★ (3)Albany, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7TAG MECHANICAL743.5★ (29)Syracuse, 22 mi away24/7—
8Michael C. Graham & Son735.0★ (113)Syracuse, 16 mi away——
9Green Visions Solar734.8★ (24)Syracuse, 31 mi away——
10Next Generation Solar, LLC714.0★ (9)Syracuse, 22 mi away——

The 10 best solar installers in Volney, 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.

  2. #2 New York Electric And Solar

    Based in Syracuse, 23 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    351 S Warren St Suite 222, Syracuse, NY 13202
    View profile for New York Electric And Solar(315) 317-2141

  4. #4 PTM SOLAR INC

    Based in Mattydale, 22 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (416).

    • 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6538 Baptist Way, East Syracuse, NY 13057
    View profile for PTM SOLAR INC(315) 455-2395

  7. #7 TAG MECHANICAL

    Based in Syracuse, 22 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4019 New Ct Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206
    View profile for TAG MECHANICAL(315) 463-4455

  9. #9 Green Visions Solar

    Based in Syracuse, 31 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8533 E Seneca Turnpike, Manlius, NY 13104
    View profile for Green Visions Solar(315) 726-0088

How much do solar installers cost in Volney?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do solar installers cost in Volney?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$33,090$37,430$40,720Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Volney solar installers

We scored 10 Volney 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Volney data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Volney: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Volney?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Volney, NY is Nickels Energy Solutions with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. New York Electric And Solar (#2) and NOCO Fuels and Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 10 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which solar installers in Volney are open 24/7?

3 ranked solar installers in Volney post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are NOCO Fuels and Energy (#3), Allstate Roofing & More LLC (#5) and TAG MECHANICAL (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Volney work on weekends?

6 of 10 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nickels Energy Solutions (#1), New York Electric And Solar (#2) and NOCO Fuels and Energy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Volney?

Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Volney solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 10 rated solar installers in Volney is 4.7★, with a median of 32 reviews. PTM SOLAR INC has the most, 416 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 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 Volney count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Volney 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 Volney

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 solar installers serving Volney.

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