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5 Best solar companies in Gilpin County, CO (2023 ranking)

UPDATED MARCH 2023

There are plenty of solar companies out there – check out this updated ranking for the top rated solar installers in Gilpin County, CO based on shopper preferences. Compare customer ratings, company tiers, and genuine customer feedback to see which installer is the best fit for your solar project.

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6 companies
127 customer reviews
4.5 average rating

Solar companies in Gilpin County, CO 2023

  • Boulder, CO
    Established 2008
    Elite Installer
    ARE Solar is a locally owned and operated Colorado LLC, building quality pv systems on the Front Range since 2009. Our mission is to design and build the best solar system at the best price.

    Our process is centered on education. We work hard to decode the complicated jargon of renewable energy so you can understand what you really need. If we don’t have the answers for you we will find them to insure you have the most accurate information to help you make this big decision.

    ARE Solar wi…
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    ARE Solar is a locally owned and operated Colorado LLC, building quality pv systems on the Front Range since 2009. Our mission is to design and build the best solar system at the best price.

    Our process is centered on education. We work hard to decode the complicated jargon of renewable energy so you can understand what you really need. If we don’t have the answers for you we will find them to insure you have the most accurate information to help you make this big decision.

    ARE Solar wi…
  • Westminster, CO
    Established 2013
    Elite Installer
    Take control of your energy bill by installing solar and home batteries. Photon Brothers is your local solar expert focused on custom installations designed to maximize your energy efficiency needs.
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    Take control of your energy bill by installing solar and home batteries. Photon Brothers is your local solar expert focused on custom installations designed to maximize your energy efficiency needs.
  • Longmont, CO
    Established 2019
    Advanced Installer
    At ProGreen Solar, our business philosophy is simple: the more affordable the installation, the more systems that go up. This benefits us as a company, our customers in our community, and our overall planet. It just makes sense.

    As such, our prices are consistently lower than the competition for the same tier-one equipment. We also guarantee to beat the price of any reputable competitor and offer the best industry warranties available.

    We use sophisticated software that applies advanced alg…
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    At ProGreen Solar, our business philosophy is simple: the more affordable the installation, the more systems that go up. This benefits us as a company, our customers in our community, and our overall planet. It just makes sense.

    As such, our prices are consistently lower than the competition for the same tier-one equipment. We also guarantee to beat the price of any reputable competitor and offer the best industry warranties available.

    We use sophisticated software that applies advanced alg…
  • Denver, CO
    Advanced Installer
    For many families, solar can be a “no brainer.” Here at Titan Solar Power, we are setting the standards for the relatively young residential solar industry. Over the past 36 years, we have helped more homeowners own their power than any other company nationwide.

    When it comes to solar in the US, Titan is a name you can trust on your paperwork to protect your family against the never-ending, always-increasing utility inflation.
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    For many families, solar can be a “no brainer.” Here at Titan Solar Power, we are setting the standards for the relatively young residential solar industry. Over the past 36 years, we have helped more homeowners own their power than any other company nationwide.

    When it comes to solar in the US, Titan is a name you can trust on your paperwork to protect your family against the never-ending, always-increasing utility inflation.
  • Lafayette, CO
    Established 1982
    Approved Installer
    What makes us different than other companies? That is easy. At New Level Solar Solar we are here to bring a "New level of service and knowledge" back to the solar industry in Colorado by being here when you need us with experienced qualified solar professionals. We install top name brand solar products like Sil Fab, and Panasonic at prices other companies charge for off brand modules. We are here to serve all your solar needs with products you trust. Thank You!
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    What makes us different than other companies? That is easy. At New Level Solar Solar we are here to bring a "New level of service and knowledge" back to the solar industry in Colorado by being here when you need us with experienced qualified solar professionals. We install top name brand solar products like Sil Fab, and Panasonic at prices other companies charge for off brand modules. We are here to serve all your solar needs with products you trust. Thank You!
  • Multi-state
    Established 2019
    Approved Installer
    At Element, you get a personalized experience. Each customer will have an experienced agent who will send them weekly updates and answer any questions they might have. At Element, you’re never left in the dark.


    AI Technology
    The Future of Power
    Take control of how your power is not only being stored but how you’re distributing it. The batteries utilized at Element Solar use an AI technology that allows you to pick and choose where you’re sending your power. Don’t rely on inconsistency with…
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    At Element, you get a personalized experience. Each customer will have an experienced agent who will send them weekly updates and answer any questions they might have. At Element, you’re never left in the dark.


    AI Technology
    The Future of Power
    Take control of how your power is not only being stored but how you’re distributing it. The batteries utilized at Element Solar use an AI technology that allows you to pick and choose where you’re sending your power. Don’t rely on inconsistency with…

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How we determine the best solar companies in Gilpin County, CO

At EnergySage, we care about connecting solar shoppers to high-quality solar energy companies. As such, any solar installers we list above are active on the EnergySage Marketplace in Gilpin County, CO and are pre-screened by our team.

What does it mean to be “pre-screened”? We evaluate every solar panel company to ensure that they’ll provide quality service to EnergySage users. These high-quality installers are approved based on their years of experience, licensing and insurance, reputation, and certifications. When bringing new installers into the EnergySage Marketplace, here’s how we ensure our partners are the best of the best:

  • At least three years of experience installing solar
  • Licensed and insured for solar installations
  • NABCEP certified
  • Reputation for excellent customer service and quality solar installations
  • Installs high quality solar equipment

Our rating tiers

Choosing the right installer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between multiple top-notch companies on EnergySage. To make it easier, we created a unique rating system that evaluates our partners’ performance based on real data from our Marketplace.

Elite+ installers are the most experienced, chosen, and celebrated companies on the Marketplace, having provided exceptional service to a high volume of shoppers for at least a year.

Elite installers earn top ratings from customers, endorsements from vendors, and win customers more frequently than their peers.

Advanced installers are among the top half of companies on the Marketplace for responsiveness, reputation, results.

Approved installers passed our rigorous screening criteria for experience, licensing, and positive reviews.

How to pick the best solar installer

When you’ve already narrowed down your options to reputable installers and are trying to decide which quote to move forward with, here are three final considerations that distinguish the best from the rest:

workmanship warranties for solar panels

Workmanship warranties

What is covered and for how long?

In the unlikely event there’s an issue with your solar panel system, it’s important to know who to call if something goes wrong. There are multiple warranties that come with your solar energy system, from manufacturer warranties for different components to workmanship warranties from your installer.

The workmanship warranty is specific to the work the installer performs, and is typically somewhere between one and 10 years. Be sure to check with your installer to see what’s included in the warranty, if there are any exclusions, and if there’s any cost to you in the event they have to come out and check on or replace some equipment.

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The use of sub-contractors

Which crew will install your system?

In some instances, solar installers will rely on subcontractors to perform some, or all, of the work included during your solar installation. Don’t let this put you off: it’s entirely standard procedure in the industry. What is alarming, though, is a lack of transparency from installers about who will install your system and why they use subcontractors.

When you’ve narrowed down your list of potential solar installers, be sure to ask who will install the system–their own crew or subcontractors–and, if they use subs, ask why they do, what portion of the install the subcontractors will complete, and what oversight the company you purchase your system from has over the subcontractors. At the end of the day, the most important question is who will stand behind the quality of your installation.

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Expertise

How does each installer tailor their system to your needs?

Beyond ensuring that your solar installer has all of the appropriate licenses and industry-specific certifications, it’s important to work with a solar installer who has experience custom designing systems to fit their customers’ needs.

When you’re comparing your options, the best installers will work with you to understand your needs, as well as how solar fits your overall energy plans. Make sure your solar installer provides a consultative, professional solar experience, and if you’re also purchasing a solar battery system, they have proven experience with those products too.

By doing the legwork for you, EnergySage makes it easy to find reputable solar installation companies in Gilpin County, CO. We’ve already vetted all of our installer partners, and keep a close watch over their performance to ensure their installations and customer satisfaction are up to the levels that you–and we–expect. Start receiving free quotes from reputable installers in your area by creating an account on the EnergySage Marketplace today.

As of March 2023, the average solar panel cost in Gilpin County, CO is $3.13/W. Given a solar panel system size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Gilpin County, CO ranges in cost from $13,302 to $17,998, with the average gross price for solar in Gilpin County, CO coming in at $15,650. After accounting for the 30% federal solar tax credit and other state and local solar incentives, the net price you'll pay for solar can fall by thousands of dollars, and with options like a solar loan, solar lease, or power purchase agreement (PPA), you can find the right payment setup for your personal needs.

According to solar shoppers on the EnergySage Marketplace, the top five solar installers in Gilpin County, CO are:

  1. ARE Solar
  2. Photon Brothers
  3. ProGreen Solar
  4. Titan Solar Power
  5. New Level Solar
There are 6 solar companies in Gilpin County, CO on the EnergySage Marketplace.
On average, solar shoppers in Gilpin County, CO save $16,399 over the course of 20 years that they would have paid to their utility company. Shoppers who connect with a solar provider in Gilpin County, CO on the EnergySage Marketplace have a solar payback period of 12.05 years - this means that after this period of time, cumulative electric bill savings pass the upfront cost of the solar power system.
According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), solar quotes from national installers are about 10 percent higher, on average, compared to those provided by local installers. However, if you decide a national installer is the best choice for your home solar panel installation, here are some of the biggest companies to consider: SunPower, Sunrun, Tesla, Trinity Solar, ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro), and Momentum Solar.