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Best Solar Installers in Watertown, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Watertown: The Solar Community, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Quantum Renewable Energy, 24 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

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

5 Watertown solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 solar installers in Watertown at a glance

Top 5 solar installers in Watertown at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Solar Community625.0★ (8)Albany, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Quantum Renewable Energy514.8★ (24)Kingston, 34 mi away—Most reviews
3Downunder Solar Inc495.0★ (8)Kingston, 36 mi away——
4ALKO Electric474.3★ (13)Kingston, 39 mi away——
5CDK Solar Solutions Inc.465.0★ (4)Greater Napanee, 38 mi away——

The 5 best solar installers in Watertown, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Watertown

    #1 The Solar Community

    Based in Albany, 1 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    11 Computer Dr W #224, Albany, NY 12205
    View profile for The Solar Community(315) 920-9291

  3. #3 Downunder Solar Inc

    Based in Kingston, 36 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    244 Dalton Ave Unit 180, Kingston, ON K7K 6C3
    View profile for Downunder Solar Inc(613) 777-0855

  4. #4 ALKO Electric

    Based in Kingston, 39 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1097 Hickorywood Crescent, Kingston, ON K7P 2H2
    View profile for ALKO Electric(613) 770-3451

How much do solar installers cost in Watertown?

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 Watertown?
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 Watertown solar installers

We scored 5 Watertown 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Watertown data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Solar installers in Watertown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Watertown?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Watertown, NY is The Solar Community with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Quantum Renewable Energy (#2) and Downunder Solar Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 5 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which solar installers in Watertown work on weekends?

1 of 5 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is The Solar Community (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Watertown?

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 Watertown solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated solar installers in Watertown is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Quantum Renewable Energy has the most, 24 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Watertown count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 solar installers serving Watertown.

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