Industry playbook
Google Business Profile for Solar Panel Installers: Rank #1 on Google Maps (2026)
What solar panel installers should set, photograph, post and ask for on Google — so nearby customers searching “solar panel installation near me” find you first.
Quick answer
For solar panel installers, set "Solar energy company" (or the closest specific match) as your primary category, photograph completed rooftop installations, post weekly about how rooftop solar billing works, and ask every customer for a review after the system is commissioned and the first bill drops. Keep hours, attributes and your name, address and phone identical on Google, Justdial and IndiaMART.
Categories for solar panel installers
| Primary (choose one) | Secondary (only if true) |
|---|---|
| Solar energy company, Solar energy system service | Solar water heater supplier, Electrical installation service, Battery store |
Pick the exact name from Google's list — see the category list.
What people type when they need solar panel installers
- solar panel installation near me
- rooftop solar your city
- solar subsidy installer
- on grid solar system price
- solar water heater near me
- solar company near me
Photos to upload
- Completed rooftop installations
- Team on site with safety gear
- Inverters and panels
- Office and signboard
- Customer handover (consent)
- Monitoring app screenshots
Post ideas for Solar Installer
- How rooftop solar billing works
- Recent installation in your area
- Subsidy process explained (link to official portal)
- Maintenance and cleaning service
- Free site survey
When to ask for reviews
Ask after the system is commissioned and the first bill drops. How to ask safely.
Attributes to switch on
- On-site services
- Online estimates
- UPI and cards
Where else solar panel installers should be listed
Justdial, IndiaMART, Sulekha — with the same name, address and phone as Google.
Mistakes solar panel installers make
- Unverifiable savings promises
- No real installation photos
- Claiming government affiliation without authorisation
30-day plan for solar panel installers
- Week 1: set “Solar energy company” as primary category and add Solar water heater supplier and Electrical installation service if they apply; switch on On-site services and Online estimates.
- Week 2: upload completed rooftop installations; team on site with safety gear; inverters and panels.
- Week 3: post about how rooftop solar billing works and recent installation in your area; start asking for reviews after the system is commissioned and the first bill drops.
- Week 4: fix your listing on Justdial and IndiaMART, and avoid: unverifiable savings promises.
Frequently asked questions
Can I mention subsidies?
Explain the official process and link to the government portal; don't imply you are the government.
Is a solar installer a service-area business?
Usually you have an office plus service areas — show both if customers visit the office.
What proof builds trust?
Photos of completed rooftops with dates, and reviews mentioning bill savings.