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Best Solar Installers in Winthrop Harbor, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winthrop Harbor: Solar & Energy Experts LLC, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 62.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Burlington Fireplace & Solar, 1,754 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #5.

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

62 Winthrop Harbor solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 62 rated businesses.

Top 10 solar installers in Winthrop Harbor at a glance

Top 10 solar installers in Winthrop Harbor at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Solar & Energy Experts LLC835.0★ (41)Cicero, 38 mi away24/7Overall
2Midwest Solutions Inc834.9★ (151)Antioch, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar824.8★ (396)Elkhorn, 40 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Illinois Solar Power825.0★ (5)Fox Lake, 11 mi away24/7—
5Burlington Fireplace & Solar815.0★ (1,754)Burlington, 27 mi awaySatMost reviews
6YourSolarHelp815.0★ (9)Gurnee, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Smart Roofing & Sheet Metal Company815.0★ (237)New Berlin, 36 mi away24/7—
8Smart Sky Solar814.9★ (46)Schaumburg, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Tron Solar804.8★ (989)Vernon Hills, 19 mi away——
10Guardian Home Improvements804.8★ (457)New Berlin, 39 mi away24/7—

The 62 best solar installers in Winthrop Harbor, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Midwest Solutions Inc

    Based in Antioch, 14 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    372 North Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
    View profile for Midwest Solutions Inc(888) 751-4511

  6. #6 YourSolarHelp

    Based in Gurnee, 10 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    6615 Grand Ave #1104, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for YourSolarHelp

  8. #8 Smart Sky Solar

    Based in Schaumburg, 32 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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

  9. #9 Tron Solar

    Based in Vernon Hills, 19 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 989 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 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

  11. #11 Tesla Solar

    Based in Libertyville, 16 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1121 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
    View profile for Tesla Solar(217) 207-8148

  14. #14 Technique Tinting

    Based in Crystal Lake, 29 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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

  15. #15 Sunrun Solar

    Based in Des Plaines, 33 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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

  16. #16 Atlas Solar Advisors

    Based in Chicago, 34 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3152 W Devon Ave APT 2D, Chicago, IL 60659
    View profile for Atlas Solar Advisors(847) 773-7555

  17. #17 Certasun

    Based in Buffalo Grove, 22 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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

  19. #19 SunPower®

    Based in Vernon Hills, 19 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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

  21. #21 Kapital Electric, Inc.

    Based in Bensenville, 35 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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

  23. #23 GoSolar

    Based in Cicero, 37 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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

  25. #25 Ilumen Solar

    Based in Crystal Lake, 28 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 N Hillview Dr C, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Ilumen Solar(847) 852-3370

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

solar installers in Winthrop Harbor, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26My Window Washing754.9★ (219)25 mi
27My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning754.9★ (259)27 mi
28The Chicago Solar Energy Company745.0★ (3)39 mi
29Semper Solr744.8★ (99)31 mi
30Solar Brite Ltd744.4★ (7)23 mi
31My Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning744.9★ (234)34 mi
32Property Refresh Power Washing and Gutter Cleaning734.9★ (102)24 mi
33RxSun734.8★ (121)39 mi
34Property Refresh735.0★ (49)23 mi
35Sun N Us Solar724.2★ (13)33 mi
36My Window Washing724.9★ (164)38 mi
37Source Solar723.8★ (18)34 mi
38Windfree Solar Co724.6★ (107)35 mi
39Global Adjusting & Construction724.9★ (178)37 mi
40Solarwerks725.0★ (34)37 mi
41TruHome Pros724.8★ (342)37 mi
42Aeos Energy724.3★ (18)37 mi
43Sige Solar714.6★ (30)31 mi
4493Energy714.7★ (29)32 mi
45Home Security and Solar715.0★ (6)8 mi
46Property Refresh714.9★ (61)34 mi
47Pane Pal Window and Gutter Cleaning715.0★ (45)34 mi
48UV Exteriors714.9★ (54)33 mi
49Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar704.7★ (178)32 mi
50Fibonacci Energy LLC705.0★ (9)27 mi

Also serving Winthrop Harbor

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 Winthrop Harbor
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advance Renewables, LLC15 mi
Apollo Solar Energies5.0★ (1)31 mi
bolt electrical13 mi
Clean Solar17 mi
Geothermal Energy Solutions, Inc.4.5★ (2)24 mi
Global SunPower1.0★ (1)37 mi
Hardt Electric Inc3.0★ (2)20 mi
JD Pro Electric INC5.0★ (1)35 mi
Muskego Solar Energy Systems5.0★ (1)34 mi
Poltech Electric Inc.5.0★ (1)31 mi
SLR Werks Solar Panel Installer LLC5.0★ (1)33 mi
Solar Connections International5.0★ (1)30 mi
Solar Integrated Systems1.0★ (1)34 mi
Solar SmartRoof by Powur5.0★ (2)38 mi
Solarland USA14 mi
SUNBURST14 mi
SunLife Solar17 mi
THEMAXIMFOUNDERS15 mi
TruLight-Solar3.0★ (2)39 mi
USA Clean Solar1.0★ (1)17 mi

How much do solar installers cost in Winthrop Harbor?

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 Winthrop Harbor?
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 Winthrop Harbor solar installers

We scored 62 Winthrop Harbor 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Winthrop Harbor data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Solar installers in Winthrop Harbor: frequently asked questions

Who is the best solar installer in Winthrop Harbor?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Winthrop Harbor, IL is Solar & Energy Experts LLC with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Midwest Solutions Inc (#2) and Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 62 solar installers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many solar installers are there in Winthrop Harbor?

ContractorsRanked ranks 62 solar installers serving Winthrop Harbor, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which solar installers in Winthrop Harbor are open 24/7?

9 ranked solar installers in Winthrop Harbor post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#3) and Illinois Solar Power (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which solar installers in Winthrop Harbor work on weekends?

40 of 62 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Solar & Energy Experts LLC (#1), Midwest Solutions Inc (#2) and Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does solar panel installation cost in Winthrop Harbor?

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 Winthrop Harbor solar installers have?

The median Google rating among 62 rated solar installers in Winthrop Harbor is 4.9★, with a median of 50 reviews. Burlington Fireplace & Solar has the most, 1,754 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do solar installers outside Winthrop Harbor count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Winthrop Harbor 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 Winthrop Harbor

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 solar installers serving Winthrop Harbor.

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