13 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winchester: Solarsimple, CR Score 81/100; 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: NVB Contracting, 124 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #4.
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13 Winchester solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solarsimple | 81 | 5.0★ (66) | Front Royal, 18 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Solar Solutions For All LLC | 79 | 4.3★ (11) | Leesburg, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Gotsolar4you | 79 | 4.9★ (9) | Ashburn, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | NVB Contracting | 79 | 4.9★ (124) | Winchester | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Vesta Home Energy | 78 | 5.0★ (49) | Front Royal, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | MD Green Energy LLC | Trusted Solar Energy System Provider | 77 | 5.0★ (43) | Ashton-Sandy Spring, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Freedom Electric LLC | 76 | 4.7★ (12) | Charles Town, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Paradise Energy Solutions | 76 | 5.0★ (30) | Hagerstown, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Solaryze | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 34 mi away | Sun | — |
| 10 | RAF SOLAR POWER LLC. | 75 | 5.0★ (18) | Hagerstown, 35 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leesburg, 32 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Ashburn, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winchester
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (124).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, 49 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashton-Sandy Spring, 37 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charles Town, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hagerstown, 37 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hagerstown, 35 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews, 40 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrenton, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Integrated Mechanical Specialists LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Winchester |
| Berkeley Home Technologies | 26 mi | |
| Black Stone Roofing, LLC | 5.0★ (39) | In Winchester |
| Cooper Worldwide Industries | 39 mi | |
| ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS LLC | 34 mi | |
| Home Source Solar | 34 mi | |
| JLM Builders, LLC | 4.9★ (99) | In Winchester |
| Renewable Rays | 37 mi | |
| RNR Energy Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Shenandoah Energy Services | 32 mi | |
| Solar Eclipse Glass Tinting, Inc. | 32 mi | |
| Solar Shampoo Panel | 39 mi | |
| SOLARA Contracting, LLC | 38 mi | |
| Universal Solar Energy System | 34 mi | |
| Vesta-NOW | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 13 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 |