45/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8150 Viking Blvd NW, Nowthen, MN 55330
Best Solar Installers in Waite Park, MN (2026)
6 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waite Park: Sota RV Solar, CR Score 45/100; 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Xcel Energy, 70 Google reviews at 1.5★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Waite Park solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 solar installers in Waite Park at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sota RV Solar | 45 | 4.9★ (42) | Big Lake, 40 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | SunPower® | 43 | 1.0★ (3) | Saint Joseph, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Reliable and Renewable Energy | 43 | 5.0★ (8) | Monticello, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Xcel Energy | 40 | 1.5★ (70) | Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Minneapolis St. Paul Commercial Roofing | 38 | 4.0★ (12) | Elk River, 37 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rachel Contracting | 35 | 3.6★ (14) | Albertville, 38 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best solar installers in Waite Park, 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 SunPower®
Based in Saint Joseph, 5 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 111 College Ave N Office A & B, St Joseph, MN 56374
Based in Monticello, 27 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 531 W Broadway St, Monticello, MN 55362
#4 Xcel Energy
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.5★ from 70 Google reviews, the most in Waite Park.
- 1.5★ from 70 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3515 3rd St N, St Cloud, MN 56303
Based in Elk River, 37 mi away
38/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 18140 Zane St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Based in Albertville, 38 mi away
35/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews.
- 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4180 Napier Ct NE, St Michael, MN 55376
How much do solar installers cost in Waite Park?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Waite Park solar installers
We scored 6 Waite Park 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 Waite Park 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 Waite Park: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Waite Park?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Waite Park, MN is Sota RV Solar with a CR Score of 45/100. It has 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews. SunPower® (#2) and Reliable and Renewable Energy (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Waite Park?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving Waite Park, MN. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Waite Park work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SunPower® (#2) and Minneapolis St. Paul Commercial Roofing (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Waite Park?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Minnesota. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Waite Park solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Waite Park is 3.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Xcel Energy has the most, 70 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 Waite Park count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Waite Park 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 Waite Park
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Waite Park.
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