7 to 184 clicks a month, and 374 calls in 6 months
Brand new site, zero paid ads. 1.57K clicks and 115K impressions over 16 months, and 374 calls from Google Search and Maps in the first half of 2026 alone, from people who needed a plumber now.
For residential solar installers
Solar SEO for Residential Installers
Be on the shortlist while homeowners are still deciding.
Solar SEO helps residential solar installers show up in the map pack, organic results and AI answers while homeowners research panels, batteries, incentives and quotes, which can take months. I build pages that answer those questions honestly, set up your Google Business Profile, earn reviews and links, and track quote requests, not just traffic.
5.0 on Upwork from 54 reviews- 744 organic calls in 6 months, no ads
- Freelancing since 2017
- AI SEO included
SEO for Solar Companies
Solar is a researched purchase, so the work covers both the long questions homeowners ask and the local searches they make when they are ready for a quote. It sits on the same base as my local SEO work, with more weight on content that stays accurate.
Residential solar / Battery storage / Panel cleaning and repair / Roof and solar combos / EV chargers / System upgrades
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Answers to the Research Questions
Pages on cost, payback, batteries, roof suitability and how financing works, written in plain language and checked against your real numbers, so buyers trust you before they ever call. Families building a new home ask these questions earlier, while they plan with their builder, so a page for new builds catches them at that stage.
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Incentive Pages That Stay Current
Rebates, net metering rules and utility programs change often. I keep those pages up to date and dated, because an out-of-date incentive page costs trust and rankings.
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Google Business Profile
Solar energy company as the primary category, every service listed, install photos from real roofs, and a review request after each system goes live. It is the core of my Google Maps SEO work.
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Trust Signals Buyers Check
NABCEP certification if you hold it, licenses, warranty terms, equipment brands and real install galleries, shown clearly and kept consistent on BBB, Yelp and the solar review sites. Licenses and insurance matter even more when the job includes roof work, because homeowners check you the way they check a general contractor.
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Quote Forms That Get Filled In
Short forms, a clear next step and fast mobile pages, so a homeowner who is ready can ask for a quote without hunting for the button.
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AI SEO
Homeowners now ask ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews whether solar is worth it and who installs nearby. Clear answers and consistent details help you get named, and it comes with every plan.
Add-on work
Battery Storage and EV Charger Installs
Many installers now sell batteries and EV chargers to past customers and to homes that already have panels. Those get their own pages and tracking. EV chargers are also searched as an electrician job, so those pages compete with local electricians for the same searches.
Book an Intro Call
Batteries and chargers tracked as their own leads.
REAL CLIENTS, REAL NUMBERS
Solar SEO Results
No solar case study yet, so here are four local businesses I ranked from scratch, led by an electrician site that went from 0 to 194 clicks a month. Electricians and solar installers often win work from the same homeowners.
0 to 194 clicks a month from a standing start, 370 calls in 6 months
Launched with nothing, no clicks, no impressions. 2.09K clicks and 86K impressions over 16 months, and 370 calls from Google Search and Maps in the first half of 2026. No ad spend.
From rank 90 to top 3 on the keywords that win same-day jobs
Urgent service where whoever ranks first takes the call. Tracked in SerpFox: one term from ~90 to top 3, another from 26 to 2nd, a third from the 50s to 2nd.
9 to 90 clicks a month, page 1 for her main searches
My first ever SEO project, my mom's salon. Grew to 1.19K clicks and 48K impressions, reaching positions 1-2 on Google for the searches that bring in clients.
Why the Map Pack Matters for Solar Installers
Homeowners who search for solar companies near me are building a shortlist, and the three local installers on the map sit right next to the national brands and lead sellers. Reviews that mention a smooth install, honest savings estimates and help with permits are what get you on that shortlist.
- Local installers can outrank national brands on the map
- Reviews about the install and the paperwork build trust
- Photos of real roofs and arrays beat stock images
What a Solar Company SEO Agency Should Report
Solar buyers often read for weeks before they ask for a quote, so a good report shows rankings for research questions as well as buying searches. Then it counts quote requests and consultations, not page views, because that is where your sales team starts.
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Monthly SEO Report
Solar, month 6Example report
Money keyword rankings
| Keyword | Map pack | Organic |
|---|---|---|
| Solar installers | #15 to #4 | #38 to #9 |
| Solar battery installation | #11 to #3 | #29 to #6 |
| Solar panel cost | Not in map | #47 to #12 |
Calls and quote forms
744Calls from Google Search and Maps in 6 months, two trade sites
$0Spent on ads to get them
What was done this month
- Incentive and cost pages kept current
- Map rankings checked across your service area
- Reviews requested after each install
- Links built to your money pages
Ranking rows are an example layout. The calls and ad spend are real figures from the electrician and plumbing case studies.
Solar Company SEO Agency or a Freelancer?
Many solar marketing agencies sell shared leads alongside SEO, so your rankings and your competitors' leads come from the same place. With me you get one person doing the work on your site only, and you can ask for real call data from trade sites, like mine above.
Working with me
One specialist, start to finish
- Who does the workMe, every task
- ContractMonth to month
- ReportingMoney keyword rankings and calls
- What you ownEverything I build
Typical agency
Sales team, account managers, juniors
- Who does the workA junior or an outsourced team
- ContractOften 6 to 12 months
- ReportingTraffic charts
- What you ownSometimes the agency keeps it
Solar SEO Process
Three steps, built around how long homeowners take to choose an installer.
Step 1
Audit & Strategy
I start by mapping the buying journey in your market: the research questions people ask first, the comparison searches in the middle and the local quote searches at the end. Then I check where you rank at each stage against local installers, national brands and lead sellers.
Step 2
Technical & On-Page SEO
Next I fix what makes buyers leave: thin service pages, incentive information that is out of date, slow galleries and quote forms that ask too much. Each main service and town gets a page that answers the questions a homeowner has before a site visit.
Step 3
Content & Links
Then I keep building month by month: links from local and industry sources, matching details on every directory, fresh install photos and reviews after each system goes live. Your report tracks rankings at each stage and the quote requests they bring.
How I Work
A few simple rules, so you know exactly what to expect. They keep the work on results, not meetings.
Calls when they matter
A short intro call, then a second call where I walk you through your audit and plan. After that, things stay simple over email, and I reply within a day.
One report a month
One clear report on the same date every month: your money keyword rankings, the calls they bring and the links I built.
Onboarding comes first
Work starts once I have access to your Google Business Profile and main listings. It takes about 20 minutes.
SEO-first rebuilds, no fluff
If your site holds you back, I rebuild it once around the services you want to rank for. One review round, no endless redesigns.
Month to month
A simple agreement, not a 12-month contract. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice, because it has to work for both of us.
You own everything
Your website, content, profiles and accounts stay in your name. If we ever stop working together, you keep all of it.
If that sounds like how you like to work, send me your site. Book an Intro Call
Solar SEO Pricing
Plans start at $2,000 a month, month to month with 30 days' notice. An installer covering one metro usually fits Starter, while installers covering several regions with batteries and commercial work usually need Growth or Scale.
Starter
$2,000/month
One location in a normal market.
- Setup in months 1 to 3: technical fixes and on-page
- A page for each of your main services
- Google Business Profile and core citations set up
- Links to your money pages every month
- Rankings tracked daily
- Monthly report: rankings for your money keywords, plus leads, calls or sales
- Month to month, cancel with 30 days notice
For competitive markets
Growth
$3,500/month
For businesses competing in busier local markets.
- Everything in Starter
- Service area pages built during setup
- More links every month, from stronger sites
- Full AI SEO: Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity
- Fixes when a ranking slips
- Monthly report: rankings for your money keywords, plus leads, calls or sales
- Month to month, cancel with 30 days notice
Scale
from $5,000/month
Several locations or franchise networks.
- Everything in Growth
- Multi-location pages and profiles
- Link volume built around your markets
- Priced after the audit
- Monthly report: rankings for your money keywords, plus leads, calls or sales
- Month to month, cancel with 30 days notice
Need a new website? SEO-first rebuilds are a one-time setup fee, quoted on your roadmap call.
Will SEO Pay for Itself for a Solar Installer?
One residential install is a big ticket, and happy owners often come back for a battery or send a neighbor your way. Put in your numbers to see how many extra quote requests a month cover the plan.
1. Your numbers
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What one homeowner is worth to you over time: the install plus batteries, add-on panels, service visits and referrals.
Not sure? Work it out
Fill in both and your LTV updates above.
What you keep from each sale after the costs of delivering it (labor, materials, product or service costs). Leave at 100% to judge on revenue.
Out of 10 quote requests (calls, forms or consultation bookings), how many sign a contract?
Nobody can promise an exact number, and solar buyers can take months to decide. Try a few. I will give you a realistic range for your area on the intro call.
Plan
2. What it is worth
0Extra quote requests / month to break even
That is all it takes for SEO to pay for itself. Could Google bring you that many more a month?
If SEO brings 0 leads a month
0% return on the plan
- Signed installs / month0
- Revenue / month$0
Want a second opinion? I will check these numbers with you on the intro call, honestly.
An estimate from your own numbers, not a promise of results. SEO usually takes 4 to 12 months to build up.
Solar SEO FAQ
What solar installers ask before they spend on SEO.
How much does SEO cost for a solar company?
Most SEO services cost from $1,500 to $10,000+ a month, depending on your market and how many areas you cover. My plans start at $2,000 a month, month to month, and the exact price comes with your roadmap.
How long before SEO brings solar quote requests?
Map pack movement often shows in 2 to 4 months and organic rankings in 4 to 6 months or more. Solar buyers also research for a while, so quote requests can lag a little behind the rankings.
Is SEO better than buying solar leads?
They do different jobs. Bought leads are often sold to several installers at once and stop when you stop paying, while SEO brings homeowners who found you first. Many installers keep some paid leads while SEO builds.
Do you write about incentives and tax credits?
Yes, but carefully. Incentives change, so those pages show when they were last checked and point to official sources, and I update them when the rules change rather than leaving old numbers live.
Do you work with electricians and roofers?
Yes. Batteries and EV chargers are electrician jobs too, so I offer electrical contractor SEO for shops that do that work. Panels need a sound roof, and many roofers add solar, which my SEO for roofers covers.
Can you guarantee first place for solar installers near me?
No. Nobody controls Google, and anyone promising first place is guessing. I show you the work, your rankings across your service area and the quote requests each month.
Free Google Maps Checklist for Solar Installers
Not ready to hire anyone yet? These are the 12 things I check first on a solar installer's Google Business Profile, so you can stand out from lead sellers on the map.
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