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Iowa Solar Company Rankings – 2026

Updated February 21, 2026

119Companies Evaluated
$20,900Avg. System Cost
SolQTop-Rated Company

Top Ranked Solar Companies

74.9/ 100

SolQ

0BBB Complaints
7Years in Business
HillsLocation

SolQ has made a name for themselves in eastern Iowa by combining technical precision with genuine customer care. Based in Hills, a small community south of Iowa City, they have spent 7 years building a client base that extends across the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids corridor and beyond. What earned SolQ the top ranking in Iowa was the quality of their installations relative to the competition. In a state where many solar companies are offshoots of existing roofing or electrical firms, SolQ was built from the ground up as a solar company, and that specialization shows in their system designs. Their 4.8-star Google rating from 413 reviews demonstrates that Iowa homeowners have noticed the difference. The company is NABCEP certified and works with a range of equipment brands to suit different budgets and energy goals. Their team analyzes each customer's utility bills, roof orientation, and shading patterns before recommending a system, which results in better-performing arrays and more accurate payback projections. SolQ understands the Iowa-specific incentive landscape, including the sales tax exemption and 5-year property tax exemption for solar equipment. Their coordinators handle all paperwork with Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy, streamlining the interconnection process. With a composite score of 74.9, SolQ is our top-ranked solar company in Iowa for 2026.

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Customer Reviews

Tim B.

“From start to finish, our project with SolQ took about 7–8 weeks, SolQ had everything installed in 1 day for panels, 1 day for final electrical work! — including the inevitable “hurry up and wait”...”

Randy S.

“I am completely satisfied with my solar system. The accuracy of the electrical production based on the calculations of the SolQ team demonstrates the professionalism of this company. Excellent...”

Dylan B.

“Great group of people to deal with. Our system dropped our electric bill from over $300 and month to just $41 October will be even better. SolQ a great company to deal with.”

Larry J.

“SolQ worked diligently with me to insure i got the most out of my solar installation. They were quick, efficient and responsive to all questions. They handled everything and the project went smoothly...”

Cassie O.

“We had an amazing experience with SolQ! Aidan and Ryan were both so knowledgeable and so easy to work with. They answered all our questions and helped to make the process so much easier and smooth....”

Dustin L.

“Alex and his team at SolQ did a fantastic job with our install. Alex went through all the details and numbers step by step what would be going on with the contractors and permits. When I needed...”

Shawn D.

“Scott Roger, Kim Nguyen and the installation crews are the real deal! They kept us updated every step of the way, answered our questions, and were very professional. The installation and electrical...”

Seth R.

“SolQ was recommended by a family member who had installed solar panels on their home. Nik was my point of contact from the start in discussing solar. He was very thorough in explaining how the...”

73/ 100

ECG Solar

0BBB Complaints
18*Years in Business
AnamosaLocation

ECG Solar has spent more than fifteen years building a dedicated residential solar practice anchored in eastern Iowa, with a Cedar Rapids-area service core out of Anamosa and continuous operation since 2008. That tenure — through multiple federal incentive cycles, the 2017 solar tariff turbulence, and the COVID-era supply-chain disruption — gives ECG Solar one of the longer continuous-operating histories among Iowa-headquartered residential solar installers, and the company has translated that experience into a 4.9-star Google rating across more than 220 verified reviews. What stood out to our research team is the breadth of in-house energy offerings paired with a clear residential PV focus. ECG installs Tier-1 photovoltaic panels and ACPV (AC-coupled photovoltaic) systems, Enphase battery storage, EV chargers, and Kohler standby generators — a full home-energy stack that homeowners can specify under a single contract with a single warranty point of contact. The company's marketing materials emphasize a 'tailored, personalized solutions' approach and certified employees, and the residential focus is consistent across the website's offerings rather than buried beneath a roofing or insulation primary business line. Prospective Iowa customers should know that ECG's published documentation is somewhat lighter on credential specifics than the leading national installers, and our research team would specifically recommend asking about NABCEP team certification, MidAmerican Energy or Alliant Energy interconnection experience in the homeowner's specific service territory, and warranty service dispatch from Anamosa to the western Iowa markets. The Kohler dealership credential is a real signal of vetting discipline because Kohler's standby generator dealer program requires technical training and ongoing performance review — capabilities that translate cleanly into the kind of electrical install precision residential PV requires. As an Iowa-headquartered company with seventeen years of operating history, ECG Solar brings firsthand knowledge of Iowa's net-metering rules, the recent Rate Tariff developments at the state's investor-owned utilities, and the specific permitting requirements that vary across Iowa's mix of municipal and IOU service territories. With a composite score of 73.0 out of 100, ECG Solar holds the second-ranked position in Iowa for 2026.

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Customer Reviews

Michael W.

“Had solar installed by these guys and the whole experience was amazing. From Jason on the bidding and config changes (I swapped schedules and items, not them) and Michelle handling paperwork and...”

Jandy A.

“All went very well considering end of year rush. Impressed by all crew members and would recommend to anyone. In fact; I have recommended ECG to a neighbor that needs roof and have another in mind...”

Kathy H.

“My husband and appreciated ECG’s in Marion, IA for their prompt service to get our job completed this fall so our tax credit can be used. Everyone was very friendly and helpful as they set up our...”

casey R.

“ECG was amazing! We foolishly got a solar system from another company and the other company left us high and dry. We contacted ECG and they came and saved us! They were timely and professional. I...”

Terry A.

“They did a great job! Came before the scheduled install to apply a roof tarp ahead of a pending snowstorm. Hard workers. Worked right through lunch without a break. Courteous and professional. I’m...”

Cody J.

“Had a number of friends get solar through them before I got mine installed. Jason was very knowledgeable and honest about the system and process. Installation was quick and smooth. All permits and...”

Justin P.

“Solar panels weren't registering power. Jessie with ECG came out diagnosed the problem in subfreezing temps and made the necessary fixes to get my solar back up and running. Explained what to do if...”

Jacob C.

“Outstanding service and results! Jason answered my lengthy list of questions, followed by a second in-person conversation before committing to the project. In order to keep our schedule on track, his...”

69.5/ 100

Eagle Point Solar

0BBB Complaints
16*Years in Business
DubuqueLocation

Eagle Point Solar has been one of the most established dedicated residential solar installers in eastern Iowa since the company's 2010 founding, operating from a Dubuque headquarters with a service footprint that extends across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The fifteen years of continuous operating history puts Eagle Point among the longer-tenured solar specialists in the upper Midwest, and the company has historically been involved in some of the higher-profile distributed-solar policy fights in Iowa — including the well-documented PURPA-related litigation over third-party power purchase agreements with the state's investor-owned utilities, which the company's leadership has been publicly identified with in regional energy press coverage. What stood out to our research team is the policy and engineering depth that fifteen years of Iowa solar operation produces. Eagle Point installs residential rooftop and ground-mount systems, has a documented commercial and agricultural project portfolio, and has been recognized in Solar Power World's Top Solar Contractors lists in prior reporting cycles. Their 4.6-star Google rating across nearly 200 verified reviews reflects a sustained customer base rather than spike-and-fade marketing-driven scaling. Our research team did note caveats. Eagle Point's online review base, while sustained, is smaller than that of newer high-volume Iowa-region installers, and the company does not publicly publish NABCEP team certification on the materials we examined. The historical net-metering and PPA litigation involvement, while a credit to the company's commitment to expanded customer ownership options, does mean prospective customers may encounter occasional policy commentary from the firm that goes beyond what a typical pure-play residential installer offers. We recommend buyers ask about current Iowa policy alignment with their proposed system financing structure, MidAmerican or Alliant interconnection lead times in 2026, and how Eagle Point's warranty service is dispatched to homeowners in western Iowa from the Dubuque home office. As the most policy-engaged independent solar installer headquartered in Iowa, Eagle Point Solar brings a level of institutional knowledge of Iowa's solar regulatory landscape that is genuinely hard to replicate, and that institutional depth gives the company a credible top-three slot among Iowa-headquartered residential installers. With a composite score of 69.5 out of 100, Eagle Point Solar holds the third-ranked position in Iowa for 2026.

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All Solar Companies in Iowa

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Walter Roofing - Des MoinesClive5.0View
Midwestern Energy Solutions (MW Energy DBA)West Burlington5.0View
Wagoner RoofingUrbandale5.0View
True SolarTiffin5.0View
Element Electric - IowaMarion5.0View
BL ElectricCedar Rapids5.0View
Sunergy Renewable SystemsPeosta5.0View
True EnergyJohnston5.0View
Iowa SolarDavenport5.0View
The Solar GuysAnkeny5.0View
Power On, LLCDubuque5.0View
RJ ConstructionMarion5.0View
Quad City SolarDavenport5.0View
NextGen Electrical Solutions5.0View
ECG Solar Des MoinesDes Moines5.0View
Stateside Solar EnergyDes Moines5.0View
NAG FAB - Vehicle Power & LightingMarion5.0View
Biz Reps5.0View
Wind and Solar SpecialistsAlta5.0View
ECG SolarAnamosa4.9View

Iowa Solar Resources

Energy Laws & Incentives

Sales tax exemption on solar equipment|Property tax exemption (5 years)|Net metering at retail rate|No state solar tax credit

Solar News

Useful Links & Blogs

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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.