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When you compare solar installation companies in Durham, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for solar installation companies near me in Durham? Everyone ranked below serves Durham and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. How we rank these Durham businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Durham to be listed here. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Durham ranking Show independents only 1 [NC Solar Now Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nc-solar-now/) ★★★★★ 5 · 755 Google reviews · 2509 Atlantic Ave [View profile](/biz/nc-solar-now/) [Call](tel:+19198339096) [Website](https://www.ncsolarnow.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Emerald Energy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/emerald-energy/) ★★★★★ 5 · 150 Google reviews · 3201 Wellington Ct Suite [View profile](/biz/emerald-energy/) [Call](tel:+18559197652) [Website](http://www.emeraldenergync.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [8MSolar](/biz/8msolar/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 570 Google reviews · 5112 Departure Dr [View profile](/biz/8msolar/) [Call](tel:+19199486474) [Website](https://8msolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Yes Solar Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/yes-solar-solutions/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 379 Google reviews · 202 North Dixon Avenue [View profile](/biz/yes-solar-solutions/) [Call](tel:+19194594155) [Website](https://yessolarsolutions.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Southern Energy Management Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/southern-energy-management/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 272 Google reviews · 5908 Triangle Dr [View profile](/biz/southern-energy-management/) [Call](tel:+19193671381) [Website](https://southern-energy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [8MSolar](/biz/8msolar/) ★★★★★ 5 · 39 Google reviews · 1310 SE Maynard Rd Ste 204 B [View profile](/biz/8msolar/) [Call](tel:+19199486474) [Website](https://8msolar.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Carolina Connections Solar Energy - North Carolina Installation & Sales Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/carolina-connections-solar-energy-north-carolina-installation-sales/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 245 Google reviews · 422 Huffman Mill Rd #105 [View profile](/biz/carolina-connections-solar-energy-north-carolina-installation-sales/) [Call](tel:+13365851314) [Website](https://carolinaconnections.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Vyomaa Energy Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/vyomaa-energy-inc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 28 Google reviews · 5540 Centerview Dr Ste 200 [View profile](/biz/vyomaa-energy-inc/) [Call](tel:+17093733989) [Website](https://www.vyomaa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Renu Energy Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/renu-energy-solutions/) ★★★★★ 5 · 21 Google reviews · 225 James Jackson Ave [View profile](/biz/renu-energy-solutions/) [Call](tel:+19843756767) [Website](https://www.renuenergysolutions.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Sun4Light, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sun4light-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 63 Google reviews · 715 E Geer St Ste 2B [View profile](/biz/sun4light-inc/) [Call](tel:+19199774271) [Website](https://www.sun4light.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Solar Inbound Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solar-inbound/) ★★★★★ 5 · 16 Google reviews · 506 Ramseur St Ste 1 [View profile](/biz/solar-inbound/) [Call](tel:+18559053960) [Website](https://solarinbound.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [SunPath Solutions, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunpath-solutions-llc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 15 Google reviews · 3327 Prospect Pkwy [View profile](/biz/sunpath-solutions-llc/) [Call](tel:+19193898284) [Website](http://www.sunpathsolutions.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Sierra Structures - Fences, Decks & Screen Porches Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sierra-structures-fences-decks-screen-porches/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 622 Google reviews · 917 Ellis Rd [View profile](/biz/sierra-structures-fences-decks-screen-porches/) [Call](tel:+19192965359) [Website](https://www.sierrastructures.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Feazel Roofing](/biz/feazel-roofing/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 606 Google reviews · 5417 S Miami Blvd [View profile](/biz/feazel-roofing/) [Call](tel:+19843777663) [Website](https://www.feazelinc.com/durham-nc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [SunPower®](/biz/sunpower/) ★★★★ 4.3 · 522 Google reviews · 201 Commonwealth Ct Ste 200 [View profile](/biz/sunpower/) [Call](tel:+18003774480) [Website](https://blueravensolar.com/north-carolina/raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Jim's Solarguard Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jim-s-solarguard/) ★★★★ 4.2 · 147 Google reviews · 700 E Geer St [View profile](/biz/jim-s-solarguard/) [Call](tel:+19196822876) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [ION Solar - North Carolina Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ion-solar-north-carolina/) ★★★★ 4.1 · 123 Google reviews · 4122 Bennett Memorial Rd #205-206 [View profile](/biz/ion-solar-north-carolina/) [Call](tel:+18887817074) [Website](https://www.ionsolar.com/north-carolina?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Durham; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Solar Installation in Durham: common questions ### Who are the best solar installation companies in Durham? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated solar installation companies in Durham are NC Solar Now, Emerald Energy, 8MSolar. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find solar installation companies near me in Durham? Every company ranked on this page serves Durham and the surrounding area, including Southpoint, Hope Valley, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest solar installation company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### How do I choose a solar installation company in Durham? Solar is a 25-year decision sold in a 45-minute pitch. The right installer shows real production estimates for YOUR roof, explains financing versus buying in plain math, and is licensed - not a lead reseller. Run a business in solar installation? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Durham pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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