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Best Solar Installers in West Chicago, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Chicago: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 142.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Tron Solar, 989 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #6.

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

142 West Chicago solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 142 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in West Chicago at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in West Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Solar & Energy Experts LLC605.0★ (41)Cicero, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Kapital Electric, Inc.594.8★ (715)Bensenville, 14 mi away——
3E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People595.0★ (48)Naperville, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Sunrun Solar594.1★ (822)Des Plaines, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
5SUNRISE SOLAR594.9★ (173)Willowbrook, 16 mi awaySat—
6Tron Solar584.8★ (989)Vernon Hills, 27 mi away—Most reviews
7Smart Sky Solar584.9★ (46)Schaumburg, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville584.8★ (185)Crest Hill, 2 mi away24/7—
9Ananta Energy Source585.0★ (10)Darien, 7 mi away24/7—
10AweSun Power575.0★ (15)Downers Grove, 19 mi away24/7—

The 142 best solar installers in West Chicago, 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. #2 Kapital Electric, Inc.

    Based in Bensenville, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 4.8★ from 715 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1270 Mark St, Bensenville, IL 60106
    View profile for Kapital Electric, Inc.(630) 833-2389

  4. #4 Sunrun Solar

    Based in Des Plaines, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 822 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2291 & 2309 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    View profile for Sunrun Solar(833) 324-5886

  5. #5 SUNRISE SOLAR

    Based in Willowbrook, 16 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    825 75th St UNIT E, Willowbrook, IL 60527
    View profile for SUNRISE SOLAR(800) 674-3587

  6. #6 Tron Solar

    Based in Vernon Hills, 27 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, the most in West Chicago.

    • 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for Tron Solar(800) 484-8766

  7. #7 Smart Sky Solar

    Based in Schaumburg, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1901 N Roselle Rd Suit 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195
    View profile for Smart Sky Solar(224) 219-0544

  10. #10 AweSun Power

    Based in Downers Grove, 19 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for AweSun Power(630) 277-9321

  11. #11 Certasun

    Based in Buffalo Grove, 25 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1582 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    View profile for Certasun(312) 638-0800

  12. #12 Technique Tinting

    Based in Crystal Lake, 26 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    605 E Terra Cotta Ave unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    View profile for Technique Tinting(224) 358-2293

  13. #13 Unity Solar Group

    Based in Oak Brook, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1111 W 22nd St suite 240, Oak Brook, IL 60523
    View profile for Unity Solar Group(833) 743-7676

  14. #14 GoSolar

    Based in Cicero, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for GoSolar(847) 881-3919

  15. #15 Illinois Solar Express, LLC

    Based in Elmhurst, 13 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1 Mid America Plaza 3rd Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    View profile for Illinois Solar Express, LLC(773) 876-7676

  18. #18 Semper Solr

    Based in Rolling Meadows, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3701 W Algonquin Rd Suite 1020, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    View profile for Semper Solr(630) 454-9485

  19. #19 Solar by Dave Stanton

    Based in Bolingbrook, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    498 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
    View profile for Solar by Dave Stanton(708) 717-8268

  20. #20 WindSoleil

    Based in Chicago, 25 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    401 N Trumbull Ave # D, Chicago, IL 60624
    View profile for WindSoleil(224) 307-4057

  24. #24 SunPower®

    Based in Vernon Hills, 27 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.1★ from 451 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 N Fairway Dr Ste 180, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for SunPower®(800) 377-4480

  25. #25 GreenGrids

    Based in Shorewood, 27 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    21403 Somerset St, Shorewood, IL 60404
    View profile for GreenGrids(815) 325-3892

Solar installers ranked #26 to #50

#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 142 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.

solar installers in West Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Aurora Solar Panel Installers555.0★ (17)12 mi
27Ilumen Solar554.9★ (78)21 mi
28Solar Services554.9★ (11)6 mi
29Triumph Solar545.0★ (49)30 mi
30Greencore Solar, Inc.545.0★ (7)14 mi
31Atlas Solar Advisors545.0★ (18)27 mi
32Reficiency Solar544.7★ (37)9 mi
33Grand Solar & Environmental545.0★ (8)17 mi
34Priority Solar Installation544.9★ (61)34 mi
35RxSun544.8★ (121)28 mi
36My Window Washing544.9★ (164)8 mi
37Palos Solar Panel Installation545.0★ (22)22 mi
38Adams544.8★ (379)36 mi
39Volt Home Pros544.9★ (62)33 mi
401Earth Solar545.0★ (13)26 mi
41Global Adjusting & Construction544.9★ (178)9 mi
42My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning544.9★ (216)14 mi
43Freedom Forever534.0★ (239)14 mi
44Windfree Solar Co534.6★ (107)24 mi
45TruHome Pros534.8★ (342)14 mi
46Aeos Energy534.3★ (18)15 mi
47My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning534.9★ (259)19 mi
48Elegant Solar Inc535.0★ (6)20 mi
49Green Home Makeover534.6★ (47)17 mi
50Sunrise Solar Solutions534.5★ (16)4 mi

Also serving West Chicago

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.

Unranked solar installers serving West Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ACSS Energy5.0★ (2)12 mi
All Energy Solar5.0★ (1)6 mi
Carlson Solar Energy5.0★ (1)11 mi
Continental Energy Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
Energy Efficient Building Systems By Solarcrete5.0★ (2)20 mi
Evo Energy5.0★ (2)19 mi
Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc.4.5★ (2)25 mi
Global SunPower1.0★ (1)9 mi
JD Pro Electric INC5.0★ (1)13 mi
Mammoth Roofing and Solar, Alsip, IL4.0★ (2)27 mi
NXT Solar Solutions5.0★ (1)4 mi
Poltech Electric Inc.5.0★ (1)15 mi
ProWash5.0★ (2)26 mi
Real Solar Incentives5.0★ (1)11 mi
Solar Service Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)30 mi
Solar SmartRoof by Powur5.0★ (2)13 mi
Solar with Jason5.0★ (1)12 mi
Solarmark Energy Solutions5.0★ (1)In West Chicago
Sunrun south chicago solutions1.0★ (2)28 mi
TruLight-Solar3.0★ (2)26 mi

How much do solar installers cost in West Chicago?

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

How much do solar installers cost in West Chicago?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,020$29,430$32,010Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked West Chicago solar installers

We scored 142 West Chicago 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 West Chicago 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 West Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in West Chicago?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in West Chicago, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kapital Electric, Inc. (#2) and E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#3) follow. We ranked 142 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in West Chicago?

ContractorsRanked ranks 142 solar installers serving West Chicago, IL. 1 of them is based in West Chicago; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in West Chicago are open 24/7?

16 ranked solar installers in West Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#3) and Mr. Electric of Greater Naperville (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in West Chicago work on weekends?

89 of 142 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), E. Scott Ostrowski: Awesome Options for Awesome People (#3) and Sunrun Solar (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in West Chicago?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,020 to $32,010, with $29,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do West Chicago solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 142 rated solar installers in West Chicago is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Tron Solar has the most, 989 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 West Chicago count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the West Chicago 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.

Update log for West Chicago

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 142 solar installers serving West Chicago.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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