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Best overall in Willow Oak: Red Bug Solar Solutions, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stronghold Roofing & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 157.
Most-reviewed: And Services, 10,363 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 157 ranked; ranked #6.
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157 Willow Oak solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 91 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 157 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bug Solar Solutions | 87 | 4.9★ (104) | Lakeland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stronghold Roofing & Solar | 86 | 4.9★ (440) | Lakeland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Florida Electric & Solar | 86 | 5.0★ (800) | Tampa, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Lunex Power | 85 | 4.7★ (563) | Tampa, 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Protek Roofing & Solar | 85 | 4.9★ (1,052) | Tampa, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | And Services | 82 | 4.6★ (10,363) | Tampa, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | BrighterWay Solar LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (4) | Bartow, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Clear Sky Solar Cleaning | 81 | 5.0★ (60) | Gibsonton, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Fused Solar and Roofing | 80 | 5.0★ (30) | Odessa, 38 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | REESE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC. | 80 | 5.0★ (117) | Brandon, 17 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: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 440 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 27 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 800 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 30 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 563 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,052 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 30 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10,363 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (10,363).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartow, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gibsonton, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 38 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dade City, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 33 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 797 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverview, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 27 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 28 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wesley Chapel, 30 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 30 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 35 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 32 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 38 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 28 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 157 ranked solar installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Voltage Pro Solar and Electric, Inc. | 77 | 4.7★ (23) | 23 mi |
| 27 | HD Roofing and Solar | 77 | 4.4★ (50) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Solar Klear LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | 36 mi |
| 29 | Tier 1 Power | 77 | 4.9★ (47) | 27 mi |
| 30 | EvoluSun Energy | 77 | 5.0★ (22) | 27 mi |
| 31 | Loves Window Washing | 77 | 5.0★ (45) | 5 mi |
| 32 | Semper Solaris | 76 | 3.9★ (29) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Solar Panel Cleaning Solutions | 76 | 5.0★ (21) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Ray Gun Solar | 76 | 5.0★ (7) | 39 mi |
| 35 | Florida Solar Fix - Solar Panel Install & Maintenance | 76 | 5.0★ (45) | 30 mi |
| 36 | Solar Optimum Florida | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 37 | Solar Energy World | 76 | 4.5★ (171) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Powersol USA | 76 | 5.0★ (38) | 28 mi |
| 39 | SUNation Energy | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Next Dimension Construction & Roofing | 75 | 4.7★ (119) | 35 mi |
| 41 | RISE Solar Guardians | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 42 | Florida Power Services "The Solar Power Company" | 75 | 4.3★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Solar Concierge | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 44 | Transform Solar | 75 | 5.0★ (168) | 27 mi |
| 45 | UnionGrid Solar | 75 | 4.9★ (40) | 31 mi |
| 46 | Florida Energy Water & Air | 75 | 4.8★ (1,488) | 21 mi |
| 47 | Solar Suds | 75 | 5.0★ (56) | 35 mi |
| 48 | SolarGlow Energy | 75 | 4.9★ (12) | 39 mi |
| 49 | Trinity Solar | 75 | 3.9★ (150) | 5 mi |
| 50 | Freedom Sun Solar | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Energy Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| FL SOLAR EXPERTS LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Go Solar With Sunder | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| iConnectSolar | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| KingAire - Tampa | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Lewis Electrical Solutions, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Mintic | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| ProSolar - Tampa | 3.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Salvation Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Solar Energy Direct | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Solar Grids Polk | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Solar Panels and Batteries | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Solar Powered Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Solar Solutionsrus Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Solarbridge | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Soligent | Clean Energy Distributor | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| team armored solar | 3.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Ultimate Solar Care LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Unicity Solar Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| We Do Energy Better LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida 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 157 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak 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 |