Solar Panel Installers in Ohio
Find solar installers in Ohio. We've gathered 5 installers from across Ohio with their phone number, address, hours, and Google rating, so you can compare and reach out for quotes. Listings span Upper Arlington, Beachwood, Cincinnati, Tipp City and Waynesville, so there's likely a company near you. The installers below average 4.7 stars on Google. With residential electricity averaging 16.0¢/kWh in Ohio and roughly 4.5 peak sun hours a day, going solar can offset a meaningful share of your power bill.
Thinking about solar in Ohio? Run your numbers
Ohio at a glance
- 16.0¢
- per kWh, residential
- $135.16
- average monthly bill
- 846 kWh
- average monthly use
- 4.5 h
- peak sun hours / day
#18 most expensive of 51
EIA, 2024 annual avg
EIA, 2024 annual avg
NREL regional average (Midwest)
5 solar installers in Ohio
Spread across Ohio so there's likely one near you. Enter your ZIP above to sort nearest-first, or tap a pin on the map. Details from public Google Business Profiles: verify before hiring.
Areas we cover in Ohio
The installers listed above serve 5 cities and surrounding areas across Ohio:
- Upper Arlington
- Beachwood
- Cincinnati
- Tipp City
- Waynesville
How to choose a solar installer in Ohio
Check licensing & certification
Solar installs in Ohio involve electrical work, so the contractor (or their electrician) needs the proper state license. Favor companies with NABCEP-certified staff, the industry's recognized credential, and confirm they carry liability insurance and a workmanship warranty, not just the manufacturer's panel warranty.
Get three quotes and compare price per watt
Quotes vary widely. Compare the total cash price divided by system size (dollars per watt) rather than the monthly financed payment, which can hide markups. Make sure each quote lists the same panel and inverter brands, the production estimate, and exactly what's included.
Confirm permits, interconnection & net metering
A reputable installer pulls the building/electrical permits and files the utility interconnection paperwork for you. Ask how net metering works with your local Ohio utility: it determines how much credit you earn for excess power you send back to the grid, which drives your real savings.
What to know before hiring in Ohio
The largest utilities serving Ohio homes are Ohio Power (550,768 residential customers, 19.3¢/kWh), Duke Energy Ohio (294,084 residential customers, 15.0¢/kWh) and Ohio Edison (251,751 residential customers, 16.2¢/kWh). Your utility sets the rate your solar production offsets, and it is also who an installer files interconnection or service paperwork with, so name it when you ask for quotes.
Check the license before you sign
Electrical contractors in Ohio are licensed by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. The state licenses commercial Electrical Contractors; residential electricians are registered by local building departments, so check both.
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Listing data is sourced from public Google Business Profiles and may be out of date. WattSimple is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or recommend, any listed company. Verify licensing and details directly before hiring.
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