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Best Solar Installers in Winona, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winona: Champion Solar, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Panoramic Window & Solar Panel Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 6.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Elite Shine Home Services, 122 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #3.

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

6 Winona solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 solar installers in Winona at a glance

Top 6 solar installers in Winona at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Champion Solar604.9★ (36)Winona—Overall
2Olson Solar Energy594.9★ (97)Onalaska, 24 mi away——
3Elite Shine Home Services574.9★ (122)La Crosse, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Panoramic Window & Solar Panel Cleaning555.0★ (11)La Crosse, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Solar Connection Inc.525.0★ (6)Onalaska, 23 mi away——
6Midwest Roof & Solar- La Crosse514.9★ (18)La Crosse, 26 mi away——

The 6 best solar installers in Winona, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Winona

    #1 Champion Solar

    Based in Winona

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7010 US-61, Minnesota City, MN 55959
    View profile for Champion Solar(507) 312-0190

  2. #2 Olson Solar Energy

    Based in Onalaska, 24 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1447 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
    View profile for Olson Solar Energy(608) 780-2347

  5. #5 Solar Connection Inc.

    Based in Onalaska, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    920 10th Ave N, Onalaska, WI 54650
    View profile for Solar Connection Inc.(608) 781-4683

How much do solar installers cost in Winona?

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

How much do solar installers cost in Winona?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Solar panel installation$26,570$30,060$32,700Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Winona solar installers

We scored 6 Winona 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 November 3, 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 Winona 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 Winona: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Winona?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Winona, MN is Champion Solar with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews. Olson Solar Energy (#2) and Elite Shine Home Services (#3) follow. We ranked 6 solar installers on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Winona?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 solar installers serving Winona, MN. 1 of them is based in Winona; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which solar installers in Winona are open 24/7?

1 ranked solar installer in Winona posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Panoramic Window & Solar Panel Cleaning (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Winona work on weekends?

2 of 6 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Shine Home Services (#3) and Panoramic Window & Solar Panel Cleaning (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Winona?

Solar panel installation typically costs $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Minnesota. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Winona solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated solar installers in Winona is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Elite Shine Home Services has the most, 122 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Winona count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Winona 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 Winona

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 solar installers serving Winona.

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