National Solar Rankings

Florida Solar Company Rankings – 2026

Updated February 21, 2026

619Companies Evaluated
$19,380Avg. System Cost
Solar SourceTop-Rated Company

Top Ranked Solar Companies

83.8/ 100

Solar Source

0BBB Complaints
42*Years in Business
Altamonte SpringsLocation

Solar Source is the oldest continuously operating solar company in Florida, with 42 years of installations under their belt. Founded in the early 1980s when solar energy was still considered experimental, the company has survived and thrived through every industry cycle, from early tax credits through the 2008 recession and into today's landscape. What earned Solar Source the top ranking in Florida was not just their longevity but what that longevity represents. Four decades of installing solar in the Sunshine State means they have encountered every roof type, building code revision, utility policy change, and hurricane preparation scenario that Florida can throw at an installer. That institutional memory is a genuine competitive advantage that newer companies cannot replicate, regardless of their capital. Based in Altamonte Springs near Orlando, Solar Source serves customers across Central Florida and beyond. Their 4.9-star Google rating across 1,126 reviews makes them one of the highest-volume, highest-rated solar companies in the entire Southeast. That consistency across more than a thousand customers speaks to a mature operation with well-defined quality controls. The company employs NABCEP-certified professionals and has built particular expertise in designing systems that comply with Florida's stringent hurricane building codes. Their mounting systems and practices reflect decades of lessons learned from tropical storm seasons. Solar Source handles all permitting, utility interconnection, and inspection coordination, which reviewers frequently cite as a major stress reducer. With a composite score of 83.8 and zero BBB complaints, Solar Source is our top-ranked solar company in Florida for 2026.

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Customer Reviews

Davld H.

“Technicians called to inform me they were on the way. Arrived promptly, greeted me by shaking hands, informed me what they were going to do. After the quick repair was done the Tech. explained...”

Travis C.

“Fantastic to work with all team members. Highly knowledgeable salesman Mustafa, incredibly efficient installers Mauricio’s team. Bratus the tech who activated the system was great to communicate...”

calindsey5

“Our tech was prompt, very professional and very knowledgeable about the product and warranty. We called about 2 leaks and he checked the whole system and found two additional leaks and an issue with...”

Marlon A.

“Renew Solar did an excellent job at my home. The salesperson, Libni, gave me outstanding attention, and Bruno’s installation team did a perfect job. If you are looking for solar energy and water...”

Sky Y.

“This is a great company to work with, everything was super organized and well communicated. My sales person Mustafa was an awesome person, he explained to me every little thing in great detail. The...”

Cheryl L.

“A Truly Exceptional Experience All I can say is WOW! Solar Source is everything a vendor should be and so much more. First, I’m incredibly grateful to Solar United Neighbors (SUN), the co-op that...”

Tom&Ben

“We moved into our house on 11/24 and the pool water was really cold. The pool equipment had some valves turned off and I didn’t want to turn anything. Matt from Solar came out today and saw the...”

Jo H.

“I’ve been very pleased with the service in removing & reinstalling my solar panels as well as Keith so graciously following up with me about an issue 2 weeks later that wasn’t even their problem. I...”

Davld H.

“Technicians called to inform me they were on the way. Arrived promptly, greeted me by shaking hands, informed me what they were going to do. After the quick repair was done the Tech. explained...”

calindsey5

“Our tech was prompt, very professional and very knowledgeable about the product and warranty. We called about 2 leaks and he checked the whole system and found two additional leaks and an issue with...”

Marlon A.

“Renew Solar did an excellent job at my home. The salesperson, Libni, gave me outstanding attention, and Bruno’s installation team did a perfect job. If you are looking for solar energy and water...”

Sky Y.

“This is a great company to work with, everything was super organized and well communicated. My sales person Mustafa was an awesome person, he explained to me every little thing in great detail. The...”

Cheryl L.

“A Truly Exceptional Experience All I can say is WOW! Solar Source is everything a vendor should be and so much more. First, I’m incredibly grateful to Solar United Neighbors (SUN), the co-op that...”

Tom&Ben

“We moved into our house on 11/24 and the pool water was really cold. The pool equipment had some valves turned off and I didn’t want to turn anything. Matt from Solar came out today and saw the...”

Jo H.

“I’ve been very pleased with the service in removing & reinstalling my solar panels as well as Keith so graciously following up with me about an issue 2 weeks later that wasn’t even their problem. I...”

Travis C.

“Fantastic to work with all team members. Highly knowledgeable salesman Mustafa, incredibly efficient installers Mauricio’s team. Bratus the tech who activated the system was great to communicate...”

81/ 100

Efficient Home Services

0BBB Complaints
15*Years in Business
St. PetersburgLocation

Efficient Home Services has operated out of St. Petersburg, Florida for 15 years, building a practice that spans both solar installation and HVAC services across the Tampa Bay region. With over 7,000 completed installations in Florida and Texas combined, the company has reached a scale that puts them among the more experienced residential solar operators in the state. They install high-efficiency panels from Aptos and Silfab, paired with Enphase microinverter technology, and back their equipment with 25-year performance warranties from the panel manufacturers. The company's Google review profile reflects that volume: a 4.5-star rating across 871 reviews demonstrates a large and generally satisfied customer base. Efficient Home Services has also earned the PEARL certification, a home energy rating credential that only five percent of contractors qualify for and that directly ties solar installation to documented increases in home resale value. That certification adds a financial dimension to the solar pitch that goes beyond monthly utility savings, and it is a distinction our evaluation team noted as a genuine competitive advantage in the Florida market. Where Efficient Home Services loses ground in our rankings is on a pattern of BBB complaints that our research flagged during the evaluation process. The Better Business Bureau file indicates recurring issues with company responsiveness, sales promises that did not align with actual production or electric bill outcomes, and some workmanship concerns. To the company's credit, they have publicly acknowledged these complaints and stated that staffing changes and updated internal policies have been implemented to address the root causes. Their BBB rating remains A+, which indicates the bureau considers these complaints to have been adequately resolved. Financing is available through cash purchase and loan structures. The company holds active Florida contractor licenses with expiration dates through August 2026. For homeowners in the Tampa Bay area who value a local company with high installation volume and the PEARL certification advantage, Efficient Home Services presents a solid option, with the caveat that verifying current customer service practices during the sales process is advisable. With a composite score of 81.0 out of 100, Efficient Home Services earns the second-ranked position in Florida for 2026.

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Customer Reviews

Andre J.

“Pre Review, Not Final Seeking resolution before submitting final rating This review is separate from the one I left for Kirby. I will update my full EHS review once we receive a response. The...”

Tracy P.

“We got our solar about 4 years, we end up with roof leak after the installation. However, the staff have been responsive and supportive in helping us with the repair. Kirby, especially has been so...”

Nicole C.

“Once they get your money there is no customer service. You can call but always goes to voicemail. We’ve been waiting on a return call for a year now on a simple question. Last night we had a fire...”

Claudette G.

“01/13/2026 UPDATE Lien was removed from the home and SATISFACTION OF LIEN was submitted to the county on December 26, 2025. Communication was very difficult and a lot of uncertainty and stress...”

Chris B.

“Derek Kirby and Dean Smith at Efficient Home Services (EHS) located in St. Petersburg, FL, in a period of 24 hours from me calling them were able to expertly schedule and install my ChargePoint flex...”

Jo B.

“It was a big mistake on my part to purchase from them. I bought a home solar system from them in November 2024. It didn't get installed until January 2025 and there were nothing but problems with the...”

Liza P.

“3 years after my solar installation, the installer went out of business.I was orphaned. My Enphase app alerted me that I had a bad microinverter. I contacted Efficient Home Services and bought a 5...”

Smith L.

“November 2025–We have had EHS for few years. They have no regard for their customers. They seem great when they first get you but after that they don’t respond within a reasonable time, they don’t...”

Liza P.

“3 years after my solar installation, the installer went out of business.I was orphaned. My Enphase app alerted me that I had a bad microinverter. I contacted Efficient Home Services and bought a 5...”

Smith L.

“November 2025–We have had EHS for few years. They have no regard for their customers. They seem great when they first get you but after that they don’t respond within a reasonable time, they don’t...”

Andre J.

“Pre Review, Not Final Seeking resolution before submitting final rating This review is separate from the one I left for Kirby. I will update my full EHS review once we receive a response. The...”

Tracy P.

“We got our solar about 4 years, we end up with roof leak after the installation. However, the staff have been responsive and supportive in helping us with the repair. Kirby, especially has been so...”

Nicole C.

“Once they get your money there is no customer service. You can call but always goes to voicemail. We’ve been waiting on a return call for a year now on a simple question. Last night we had a fire...”

Claudette G.

“01/13/2026 UPDATE Lien was removed from the home and SATISFACTION OF LIEN was submitted to the county on December 26, 2025. Communication was very difficult and a lot of uncertainty and stress...”

Chris B.

“Derek Kirby and Dean Smith at Efficient Home Services (EHS) located in St. Petersburg, FL, in a period of 24 hours from me calling them were able to expertly schedule and install my ChargePoint flex...”

Jo B.

“It was a big mistake on my part to purchase from them. I bought a home solar system from them in November 2024. It didn't get installed until January 2025 and there were nothing but problems with the...”

74.5/ 100

SunVena Solar

0BBB Complaints
7Years in Business
SanfordLocation

SunVena Solar has built one of the higher-volume dedicated residential solar practices in Central Florida since the company's 2019 founding, with a Sanford headquarters and a substantial verified review base that puts the firm in the top tier of Florida solar installers measured by customer feedback. The company's Google Business Profile shows a 4.9-star rating across more than 1,700 reviews — a volume of verified customer outcomes that is rare for a solar installer of this tenure and that signals consistent residential project throughput across the I-4 corridor. What stood out to our research team is the focus. Unlike many Florida competitors that have diversified into roofing, HVAC, or pool-heating sidelines, SunVena positions itself specifically as a solar panel installer — a single-discipline focus that our team values because it concentrates engineering, installation crew skill, and warranty service capability around the residential PV practice rather than splitting attention across unrelated trades. The company's NABCEP-certified team, published 25-year warranty, and turnkey design-permit-install-interconnection model reflect the kind of operational maturity homeowners shopping in Florida's saturated solar market should be looking for. Prospective Florida customers should specifically ask about Duke Energy, FPL, or TECO interconnection experience in their specific service territory, lead time for in-person site surveys during peak hurricane-season inspection windows, and how warranty truck-rolls are scheduled from the Sanford home office to South Florida or the Panhandle. Our research team also noted that as a relatively young company — six years of operating history as of 2026 — SunVena's long-term warranty service track record is still being built, and buyers should confirm the company's bond/insurance coverage and ask whether the manufacturer's panel warranty is independently registered in the homeowner's name. The combination of a residential-only focus, a 1,700+ review verified base, an Orlando-region home office, and consistent five-star feedback gives SunVena Solar a credible top-three position behind the older and more diversified Solar Source and Efficient Home Services. With a composite score of 74.5 out of 100, SunVena Solar holds the third-ranked position in Florida for 2026.

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Customer Reviews

Mateus B.

“Sunvena gave me an excellent overall experience! The entire team was professional, supportive, and guided me clearly through every step of the process. Communication was smooth, and I especially...”

Daniel C.

“My experience installing my panels with Sunvena was five stars. Daniel C, the representative, was very professional throughout the entire process. Josue and his installation team were very clean and...”

Lauren R.

“My experience going solar was excellent. My sales representative, Josiah, did a great job clearly explaining how solar works, how much I would save upfront, and what I could expect to save over the...”

Sebastiane C.

“In my Wife’s and I experience, Carlos our Sunvena representative was always very professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure we understood the process and answered all of our...”

Angel M.

“The entire experience, from installation to the information provided was exceptionally efficient and seamless. It was one of the fastest and most straightforward processes I have ever been part of....”

Amanda M.

“Our experience with Sunvena was amazing. From the beginning Kevin our sales rep was very kind and professional but made us feel like old friends. He took the time to go over everything we needed and...”

David W.

“Conner and Carlos did and outstanding job installing and commissioning our new Telsa solar system. They were knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. By far the highlight of all of our interactions...”

SHARON

“Kedian Was an excellent electrician. He explained his portion of the project. In addition He was very conscientious. He provided information on the nex stage of the project and what to expect.”

Daniel C.

“My experience installing my panels with Sunvena was five stars. Daniel C, the representative, was very professional throughout the entire process. Josue and his installation team were very clean and...”

Lauren R.

“My experience going solar was excellent. My sales representative, Josiah, did a great job clearly explaining how solar works, how much I would save upfront, and what I could expect to save over the...”

Sebastiane C.

“In my Wife’s and I experience, Carlos our Sunvena representative was always very professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure we understood the process and answered all of our...”

Angel M.

“The entire experience, from installation to the information provided was exceptionally efficient and seamless. It was one of the fastest and most straightforward processes I have ever been part of....”

Amanda M.

“Our experience with Sunvena was amazing. From the beginning Kevin our sales rep was very kind and professional but made us feel like old friends. He took the time to go over everything we needed and...”

David W.

“Conner and Carlos did and outstanding job installing and commissioning our new Telsa solar system. They were knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. By far the highlight of all of our interactions...”

SHARON

“Kedian Was an excellent electrician. He explained his portion of the project. In addition He was very conscientious. He provided information on the nex stage of the project and what to expect.”

Mateus B.

“Sunvena gave me an excellent overall experience! The entire team was professional, supportive, and guided me clearly through every step of the process. Communication was smooth, and I especially...”

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Florida Solar Resources

Energy Laws & Incentives

Property tax exemption (100% of solar value)|Sales tax exemption on solar equipment|Net metering at retail rate|PACE financing available|Local utility rebates (varies by provider)

  • Net Metering Guidelines - Clean Energy

    Under Florida's net metering rules, we allow interconnection of qualifying renewable energy systems to offset all or a part of our customer's energy use.

  • Net Metering Guidelines - Clean Energy

    Under Florida's net metering rules, we allow interconnection of qualifying renewable energy systems to offset all or a part of our customer's energy use.

  • Florida Solar Laws, Policies and Regulations

    Florida's net metering policies allow homeowners and businesses to receive credits for excess electricity given back to the grid. These credits reduce monthly ...

  • Florida Solar Laws, Policies and Regulations

    Florida's net metering policies allow homeowners and businesses to receive credits for excess electricity given back to the grid. These credits reduce monthly ...

  • Net metering in Florida

    Florida Administrative Code Rule 25-6.065 establishes the rules of net metering and interconnection in Florida. System capacity limit: 2 MW ...

  • Guide to Net Metering in Florida - 2025 Update

    Net metering is offered to the customers of their four investor-owned utilities. Net metering policies are one of the best incentives for having solar power.

  • What is Net Metering?

    To be eligible for net metering benefits in Florida, renewable energy systems must have a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW) or less, and the system ...

  • Net metering in Florida

    Florida Administrative Code Rule 25-6.065 establishes the rules of net metering and interconnection in Florida. System capacity limit: 2 MW ...

  • Guide to Net Metering in Florida - 2025 Update

    Net metering is offered to the customers of their four investor-owned utilities. Net metering policies are one of the best incentives for having solar power.

  • What is Net Metering?

    To be eligible for net metering benefits in Florida, renewable energy systems must have a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW) or less, and the system ...

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*Companies displaying 15 or more years in business are typically established electrical, roofing, or general contracting firms that expanded into solar installation in more recent years. The years shown may reflect the age of the parent organization or a strategic partner, not necessarily the solar division itself. This distinction is worth considering when comparing to dedicated solar installers, as purpose-built solar companies may offer more specialized expertise despite a shorter operating history.