How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio solar installers with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 Solar Installers in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (364)
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 364 public reviews, 4 years in business.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 20/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- n/a
Why this ranking: 20/100 Trust Score (Minimal), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 15/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (13)
Why this ranking: 15/100 Trust Score (Minimal), 5.0 average rating across 13 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
- Trust score
- 10/100 - Minimal
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 10/100 Trust Score (Minimal).
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Kokosing Solar
Athens, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #12Kokosing Solar
Westerville, OH - Trust 10/100 - permits 0
- #13<em>Solar</em> <em>Panel</em> <em>Installation</em> Columbus
Newark, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #14<em>Solar</em> <em>Panel</em> <em>Installation</em> Columbus
Columbus, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #15Gold Path Solar
Dublin, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #16JTL Electric, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #17Modern Energy
Dublin, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #18Solar Planet, Inc.
Columbus, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #19Sustainergy Cooperative
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
- #20Pure Reflections Window Cleaning Services, LLC
Hamilton, OH - Trust 5/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#3 statewide: BETTER TOGETHER SOLAR (20/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#1 statewide: We Power Electric, LLC (20/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#2 statewide: SOLSHINE SOLAR SOLUTIONS LLC (20/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#5 statewide: COLDSTREAM SOLAR LLC (20/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Findlay
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Akron
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Youngstown
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Canton
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
Lima
Metro hubNo rankable regional entry yet for this trade.
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For solar installers, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for solar installers.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who are the best solar installers in Ohio?
ProFix ranks We Power Electric, LLC #1 among Ohio solar installers - Trust Score 20/100, 4 years in business. Use this as a shortlist, then confirm license, insurance, written scope, and crew fit before hiring. Methodology follows the answer: Trust Score, recent permit count, review depth, profile evidence, tenure, and public verification.
Who is the #1 solar installer in Ohio for 2026?
We Power Electric, LLC ranks #1 among published Ohio solar installers in this ProFix list because it combines a 20/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this solar installer ranking fit best?
Use it for residential rooftop solar, battery storage, solar carports, ground-mount, and system monitoring. It is especially useful when the job looks like a 10kW+ system plus Tesla Powerwall plus net-metering interconnection, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this solar installer ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for a 10kW+ system plus Tesla Powerwall plus net-metering interconnection may not be the best fit for a $200 panel inspection or production troubleshoot.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio solar installers?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is no NABCEP-certified installer, missing OCILB Electrical license, pricing that still leans on the expired federal §25D credit (ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025), no SREC explanation.
Why does ProFix use permits in this solar installer ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For solar installers, ProFix weights NABCEP PV Installer, OCILB Electrical, SunPower / Enphase / Tesla certification, and SREC/net-metering paperwork alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.