41 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Wendell: 8MSolar, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 499 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 8MSolar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
Most-reviewed: NC Solar Now, 717 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #3.
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41 Wendell solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8MSolar | 94 | 5.0★ (499) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 8MSolar | 86 | 5.0★ (37) | Cary, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | NC Solar Now | 84 | 5.0★ (717) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Feazel Roofing | 83 | 4.7★ (597) | Durham, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ready Solar - Clayton NC | 81 | 5.0★ (12) | Clayton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Emerald Energy | 81 | 5.0★ (140) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Sinnoa Solar | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | Wake Forest, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Yes Solar Solutions | 80 | 4.9★ (374) | Cary, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SunPower® | 80 | 4.3★ (519) | Cary, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Saltbox Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (84) | Apex, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 499 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 717 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (717).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 28 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 34 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garner, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 27 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Raleigh, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 38 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunn, 35 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 131 Google reviews, 131 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | SmartRoof - Roofing and Solar | 72 | 4.8★ (56) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Homefix Roofing and Window Installation of Raleigh | 71 | 4.2★ (273) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Local Choice Electric | 71 | 4.9★ (113) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Triangle Solar Solutions | 71 | 1.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Indovance Inc. | 70 | 3.9★ (27) | 28 mi |
| 31 | Eagle Solar & Light | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | 34 mi |
| 32 | ION Solar - North Carolina | 69 | 4.0★ (124) | 38 mi |
| 33 | Cypress Creek Renewables | 69 | 4.3★ (6) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Ecoplexus, Inc | 69 | 3.7★ (6) | 29 mi |
| 35 | Progress Solar Solutions | 69 | 4.3★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Carolina Solar Services | 68 | 4.0★ (8) | 34 mi |
| 37 | Alpha Omega Construction Group of Raleigh, Inc. | 68 | 4.3★ (76) | 11 mi |
| 38 | ECCS Inc | 68 | 2.7★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Creative Exterior LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (17) | 21 mi |
| 40 | Chapel Hill Reliable Solar Solutions | 66 | 3.7★ (9) | 38 mi |
| 41 | GA Solar Services | 66 | 5.0★ (3) | 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8MSolar | 15 mi | |
| Carolina Solar Energy III, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| G & G Builders Inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Wendell |
| GreenForm North Carolina | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Guiding Light Electric Co | 5.0★ (6) | In Wendell |
| Independent solar | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| ISSU Solar | 14 mi | |
| Johnston Solar Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Limitless Energy Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mean Green Energy LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Pinnacle Solar Installation New York | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Quick Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Raleigh Solar Savers | 11 mi | |
| Selma Solar Site | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Solar On | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Solar System Co USA | 15 mi | |
| SolarForLife Raleigh | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| SunCrest Solar Experts | 14 mi | |
| Woodline Windows, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Your Solar Hub | 12 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 41 Wendell 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 Wendell 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 |