9 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winchester: Synergy Home HVAC, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 1,070 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eastern Air Flow of Kentucky LLC Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Solar Energy Solutions, 64 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 9 ranked after Synergy Home HVAC; ranked #5.
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9 Winchester solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synergy Home HVAC | 87 | 4.9★ (1,070) | Lexington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Purelight Power | 81 | 5.0★ (11) | Lexington, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Lexington Solar Attic Fans | 77 | 4.9★ (11) | Lexington-Fayette, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Eastern Air Flow of Kentucky LLC Heating & Cooling | 77 | 4.1★ (21) | Richmond, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Solar Energy Solutions | 77 | 4.8★ (64) | Lexington, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Stallion Solar | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Richmond, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Commonwealth Solar | 73 | 5.0★ (17) | Wilmore, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mann Solar | 71 | 4.6★ (40) | Lexington-Fayette, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Eastern Air Flow of Kentucky LLC of Lexington Heating & Cooling | 70 | 3.3★ (14) | Lexington, 15 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 1,070 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,070).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Wilmore, 28 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kentucky with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $23,510 | $26,600 | $28,930 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.85 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 9 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 |