3 Best Solar Panels Providers in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 6 min read

A solar install is a decade-plus commitment on your roof, so a rushed choice is hard to walk back. The solar panels providers in Toronto on this page have logged 838 reviews between them, but the spread is wide, ratings run from 4.3 up to 4.9, and the review counts swing even further, from 64 to 668, so scale and specialty matter as much as the star rating.

Short answer: Solar X has the deepest track record by far, rated 4.5 stars across 668 reviews, and works on both residential and commercial installs across the Greater Toronto Area. Goldwater Solar Services holds the highest rating at 4.9 stars, though from a smaller base of 64 reviews, and focuses more on solar pool heating and hot water systems than full power installs. Solify rounds out the list at 4.3 stars from 106 reviews for residential solar and heat pump systems.

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How Toronto's solar providers compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Solar X	4.5 ★	668	Full residential and commercial solar installs	View ›
2	Goldwater Solar Services Ltd	4.9 ★	64	Solar pool and hot water heating	View ›
3	Solify	4.3 ★	106	Residential solar with heat pump bundles	View ›

3 Best Solar Panels Providers in Toronto (2026)

Our picks, provider by provider

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Solar X

4.5668 Google reviews

Solar X Canada is an ESA/ECRA-licensed solar panel installer working across Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with residential and commercial systems as its core business. The company's own site states it has completed over 10,000 solar projects and handles full permit filing and net metering setup as part of an install. It also advertises coordination of Ontario's HRSP rebate program for eligible customers.

What people praise

Sales specialists get repeated, named praise for clear, unpressured presentations
Reviewers describe smooth handling of warranty claims through equipment manufacturers
Same-day battery installation and setup mentioned in at least one detailed review
Covers a wide service area across the GTA and beyond, useful if you're outside the downtown core

Worth knowing

A couple of reviewers mention older reviews from a difficult period during COVID, which the company says it has since addressed

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume668 · 96th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: By far the most-reviewed name on this page and the only one built around full-scale power installs at volume. The rating sits a touch below the other two, so read a spread of recent reviews before committing to a specific rep.

Website +1833-376-5279 Directions

955 Bay St. Ste 2307, Toronto, ON M5S 0C6

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Goldwater Solar Services Ltd

4.964 Google reviews

Goldwater Solar Services has operated in the Greater Toronto Area since 2005, working on solar pool heating, solar hot water systems, and solar power installs, plus ongoing maintenance and repair on existing systems. The company also lists heating and HVAC contracting alongside its solar work, and its site emphasizes custom system design over volume sales.

What people praise

Consistently praised for fast response, even to customers outside the immediate Toronto area
Reviewers highlight successful refurbishment of older, out-of-warranty systems
Pricing described repeatedly as reasonable for the work done
Handles both new installs and years-later repairs, including a 19-year-old system

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume64 · 79th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this page, though from a smaller review pool than Solar X. A strong pick if pool or hot water heating is the job, rather than a full rooftop power system.

Website +1416-400-4747 Directions

231 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 1B2

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Solify

4.3106 Google reviews

Solify installs residential solar power systems, often paired with heat pumps, and helps customers navigate available rebates and incentives as part of the sales process. The company operates in the Toronto area as well as other markets, and reviewers describe project managers walking clients through incentive paperwork in detail.

What people praise

Project managers get named praise for patiently explaining rebate and incentive options
Described as helpful for older customers who found rebate paperwork intimidating
One reviewer credits the team with restoring confidence after a bad experience with a different installer

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer reported a prolonged inverter outage and separate travel-fee charges for a warranty repair outside the North York area, so confirm what's covered under warranty versus billable before you sign

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume106 · 88th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks third here on rating, and the service complaint above is worth weighing carefully if you're outside their immediate service radius. Still a legitimate option, especially where a heat pump is bundled with the solar system.

Website +1833-549-5800 Directions

1210 Sheppard Ave E #204, North York, ON M2K 1E3

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How we score these providers

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers actually left feedback, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends both, so a high rating on a handful of reviews counts for less than the same rating backed by hundreds. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a solar installation cost in Toronto?

Solar system cost depends on roof size, panel count, whether a battery is included, and which rebate programs you qualify for, and none of the providers here publish a fixed price list we could verify independently. Solar X’s own marketing mentions government rebate programs and potential bill savings, but those figures come from the company, not from an independent source, so treat them as a starting point to verify directly rather than a guaranteed outcome.

Serving all of Toronto

These providers collectively cover Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, and communities further out like Oakville and Hamilton for the larger operators. If you’re searching for solar panel installers near you in Toronto, all the names above work across the metro rather than a single neighborhood.

What to ask before you sign a solar installation contract

Is the installer ESA or ECRA certified, and can they show proof of licensing?
What warranty covers the panels versus the labour, and for how long?
Are travel or callout fees charged for warranty repairs, and under what conditions?
Does the quote include permit filing and net metering setup, or are those extra?
Which rebate programs are you actually eligible for, and who handles the paperwork?
What happens if a component fails, is that a manufacturer issue or an installer issue, and who pays?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these providers?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for solar panel providers across Toronto, then ranked them on a blend of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026. Ratings and review counts shift over time, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the installer.

Will solar panels definitely lower my electricity bill?

Savings depend on your roof, system size, energy use, and local rates, and no installer can guarantee a specific outcome in advance. Ask each provider for a site-specific assessment rather than relying on general marketing figures.

What’s the difference between solar power and solar pool or water heating?

Solar power systems generate electricity for your home. Solar pool or hot water heating uses a separate, simpler system just to heat water. Some installers, like Goldwater, specialize more in the latter, while others focus on full power installs.

The bottom line

Solar X is the safe first call for a full residential or commercial power install given its scale and coverage across the GTA, while Goldwater is worth a separate call if pool or hot water heating is the actual job. Get a written breakdown of what’s covered under warranty versus billable before you sign with anyone.

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