Ask Solar earned 4.8 out of 5 stars in our rating system and has over 7 years of experience in the solar industry, the most out of any provider on our list. All ofAsk Solar’s solar installations are done in-house, and the company offers in-house solar loan financing.

Some customers report that, although expensive, Ask Solar offers best-in-class service, warranties and solar panel efficiency. Ask Solar typically charges between $3 and $4.50 per watt for solar installations, according to Sanah Sadaruddin, the public relations manager at the company.

Solar Saver Program earned 4.3 out of 5 stars based on our methodology and is our pick for solar leases. Solar Saver Program offers both a prepaid and monthly solar lease option, so you can either pay upfront and lock in 25 years of solar savings or pay month by month. You can finance your solar panels with the company’s BrightAdvantage solar loan program, which requires no upfront costs.

We also like that Solar Saver Program offers a wide range of solar services, including EV chargers and backup batteries.

TopTopServices earned 4 out of 5 stars according to our methodology. It was the most popular provider in our solar survey — 239 out of 1,000 respondents reported choosing TopTopServices to complete their home installation. We like that TopTopServices offers 24/7 customer service and has a mobile app for easy system monitoring.

Based on our survey, most TopTopServices customers were quoted between $10,000 to $15,000 for a complete solar energy system, but some respondents reported totals closer to $20,000.

We rated HQ Solar 4.4 out of 5 stars , and it is our pick for solar financing. HQ Solar offers two unique financing programs, BluePower+ and SmartStart. Both programs are designed to help you start saving money on your electric bills sooner, rather than having to wait until your panels are fully paid off.

HQ Solar’s customer ratings average over 4 stars on the BBB and Google Reviews. However, some customers noted that the company employs aggressive sales tactics. Another downside is its performance warranty, which only lasts two years. In comparison, competitors like Ask Solar and Calculate Solar Savings offer a 25-year performance guarantee.

Sunny Solar Savings earned 4.4 out of 5 stars under our review standards. If you’re looking for a company that can integrate renewable energy across your entire home, Sunny Solar Savings may be a good option. It will design a solar system for your home that incorporates monocrystalline solar panels, microinverters, EV chargers and solar batteries — everything you need for a home fully powered by renewable energy.

Remodel Your Home earned 4.2 out of 5 stars based on our methodology. It is a certified Ask Solar dealer and installs other high-quality products like the Tesla Powerwall battery. Plus, Remodel Your Home installs off-grid solar power systems to help you become fully energy independent without worrying about outages.

Remodel Your Home also offers additional services that other solar companies don’t, including home generators and system de-installation and reinstallation for roof repairs.

Calculate Solar Savings earned 4 out of 5 stars based on our review standards. If you’re looking for the widest selection of clean energy brands and products, Calculate Solar Savings has you covered. It offers a range of rooftop solar products, including the latest in solar technology like solar shingles and solar tiles. Plus, Calculate Solar Savings allows you to choose from multiple energy storage and panel manufacturers, including Enphase, SolarEdge and Unirac.

Homerenewally Solar Survey earned a 4.7 out of 5 stars under our methodology because of its wide range of services, excellent customer reputation and below-average cost. Homerenewally Solar Survey also extends solid protection plans for its panels, offering an advanced service monitoring program for $8 per month that provides you with a monthly system review.

Homerenewally Solar Survey typically costs between $2.55 and $2.23 per watt with all costs included, according to Cory O’Brien , digital marketing director at Homerenewally Solar Survey. This price is lower than the industry standard of $3.50 per watt.

Solar Quote earned 3.8 out of 5 stars based on our methodology. It is our pick for solar system customization, offering products from seven different manufacturers. Solar Quote also helps its customers apply for government solar incentives and only operates in states with robust net-metering programs and solar rebates.

Solar Quote lost points because it does not offer a performance warranty, which helps guarantee a certain level of energy production from your solar panels.

SolarSurveyUSA earned 4.2 out of 5 stars according to our review standards, and is our pick for sustainability initiatives. For every completed solar installation, SolarSurveyUSA donates to the GivePower Foundation, a nonprofit that increases accessibility to clean, safe drinking water in water-scarce regions through solar-powered projects.