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The 10 Best Solar Panel Installers in Frankfurt

Most solar installers working in Frankfurt are based in the towns around it, from Eschborn and Steinbach to Offenbach and Dreieich, and travel into the city for each job. They range from small engineer-led firms to regional companies and branches of national networks, and a few work only on large commercial roofs.

This guide compares installers whose own websites show what they fit, for whom and how they work. For each one we note whether batteries, wallboxes or heat pumps are part of the offer, how quotes are priced, whether the firm uses its own crews and which area it covers.

How this guide is ordered

Criteria for this list of solar panel installers: specialisation, reviews, reliable details and where they are in Frankfurt am Main.

Some businesses use paid services to appear more prominently.

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Frosch Solar, Frankfurt am Main#1
What stands out
  • Fixed-price guarantee

  • PV, storage and wallbox

  • Panel cleaning and storage maintenance

Frosch Solar

5.090 reviews
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 1, 63303 Dreieich, Germany
Best for
Fixed-price PV with storage south of Frankfurt

Frosch Solar suits homeowners south of Frankfurt who want a fixed price before work begins. The Dreieich company plans and installs photovoltaic systems with battery storage and wallboxes for homes as well as commercial and industrial buildings. Its offers come with a fixed-price guarantee and advertise zero VAT, in line with the zero rate for small home systems. After commissioning, the same team stays on for service, storage maintenance and panel cleaning, so one firm looks after the system over the years.

Solarengel, Frankfurt am Main#2
What stands out
  • Invoice only after delivery

  • 12-week commissioning target

  • Trina Solar and Solarwatt

Solarengel

5.065 reviews
Am Kirchgarten 3, 65795 Hattersheim am Main-Hattersheim, Germany
Best for
Fixed price with a deadline promise

Solarengel is a good fit for homeowners who value firm deadlines and clear billing. The Hattersheim company plans and installs photovoltaic systems for households and businesses, working with brands such as Trina Solar and Solarwatt. Quotes are fixed-price, the invoice follows only once the agreed work is delivered, and the firm carries the risk of unplanned extra work. Its stated target is commissioning within 12 weeks of the order, with part of the customer's electricity bill covered if it runs late.

Terra Energys, Frankfurt am Main#3
What stands out
  • Terra365 bundle

  • Fixed-price offers

  • Tenant power for landlords

Terra Energys

4.978 reviews
Kaiserleistraße 51, 63067 Offenbach am Main, Germany
Best for
All-in-one solar and heat pump bundle

Terra Energys fits households that want solar, storage, heat pump and wallbox bought as one bundle. Its Terra365 package combines these with an energy management system and a dynamic electricity tariff called Power365. The Meisterbetrieb, with its address in Offenbach, works across the Rhine-Main area from Frankfurt and Bad Homburg to Darmstadt and Hanau. Offers are fixed-price, and the company aims to finish projects within ten working days of approval, listing 30-year warranties on modules.

EWH Solar, Frankfurt am Main#4
What stands out
  • Four published packages

  • Battery in every bundle

  • Financing options

EWH Solar

5.034 reviews
Helfmann-Park 10, 65760 Eschborn, Germany
Best for
Fixed PV-and-battery packages for houses

EWH Solar is the choice for homeowners who prefer a published package price to an open-ended quote. Four bundles, from 4.5 kW with a 6.4 kWh battery up to 19 kW with 19 kWh of storage, include modules, battery, installation and grid registration. The Eschborn company works with EcoFlow, KSTAR and Sigenergy batteries and bifacial double-glass modules. Because the bundles are listed online, they are easy to compare with other offers before the free first consultation.

NOVONTECH, Frankfurt am Main#5
What stands out
  • Elektromeisterbetrieb

  • Homes and commercial buildings

  • Free first consultation

NOVONTECH

5.026 reviews
Alfred-Herrhausen-Allee 3-5, 65760 Eschborn, Germany
Best for
Electrical master firm for PV and wallbox

NOVONTECH suits clients who want an electrical master business to handle the whole installation. The company plans and installs photovoltaics, battery storage, wallboxes and heat pumps for private houses and commercial premises. Its Eschborn office covers Hessen, with further sites in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. After a free first consultation and a site visit, its own technicians install the system, and the company states that all work is carried out to standard and fully insured.

Taunus Solarenergie, Frankfurt am Main#6
What stands out
  • Installing since 2009

  • No subcontractors

  • Permits and grid registration handled

Taunus Solarenergie

4.926 reviews
Industriestraße 23B, 61449 Steinbach (Taunus), Germany
Best for
In-house crews without subcontractors

Taunus Solarenergie appeals to owners who want the whole job done by employees rather than subcontractors. The Steinbach company has installed photovoltaic systems across the Rhine-Main area since 2009 and states that it has completed more than 2,000 of them. Engineers, electricians and installers are employed directly, and the firm takes care of permits and registrations. Storage, wallboxes, heat pumps and air conditioning are offered as well, so later upgrades can stay with the same team.

Lehmann Energie, Frankfurt am Main#7
What stands out
  • Drone survey and 3D model

  • Repairs of existing systems

  • Installation usually within a week

Lehmann Energie

5.019 reviews
Sprendlinger Landstraße 115, 63069 Offenbach am Main, Germany
Best for
Detailed planning and repairs of existing PV

Lehmann Energie stands out for the survey work it does before a quote is written. The Offenbach firm measures each roof by drone, builds a 3D model and itemises every component in the offer. It starts only once the grid operator has approved the connection, and a crew of two to four usually finishes within a week. Projects range from single-family homes to a condominium roof and commercial systems above 100 kWp, and the firm also inspects, maintains and repairs systems.

ENVIRIA, Frankfurt am Main#8
What stands out
  • Commercial and industrial only

  • Purchase, rental or roof lease

  • Storage and EV charging

ENVIRIA

5.015 reviews
Ferdinand-Happ-Straße 53, 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Best for
Large rooftop solar for businesses

ENVIRIA is aimed squarely at companies rather than homeowners. The Frankfurt firm develops solar systems for commercial and industrial roofs from about 1,500 square metres, along with battery storage, EV charging and energy management. Clients can buy the system, rent it or lease out their roof, and ENVIRIA covers financing, planning, installation, operation and maintenance. That makes it a fit for logistics, retail and property owners planning large rooftop systems without tying up their own capital.

enerix Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main#9
What stands out
  • Free home consultation

  • TÜV-certified advisers

  • enerixControl energy management

enerix Frankfurt

4.647 reviews
Unterortstraße 48, 65760 Eschborn, Germany
Best for
PV combined with heat pump and wallbox

enerix Frankfurt suits households that want PV, battery, heat pump and wallbox linked into one managed system. The Eschborn branch of the nationwide enerix network is run by engineer Matthias Kögel and covers Frankfurt plus towns such as Bad Homburg, Oberursel, Bad Vilbel and Friedberg. Its advisers are TÜV-certified, and the first consultation at home is free and non-binding. One contact person stays with the project from planning to installation, which keeps permits and the grid connection in one pair of hands.

Knight Solar, Frankfurt am Main#10
What stands out
  • Free on-site analysis

  • Full-black modules on request

  • 80 km service radius

Knight Solar

4.519 reviews
Sprendlinger Landstraße 180, 63069 Offenbach am Main, Germany
Best for
Engineer-led PV around Offenbach

Knight Solar is worth a call for owners who want a small, engineer-led firm. Led by Diplom-Ingenieur Farid Eghtedari, the company installs photovoltaic systems with or without battery storage, from small home systems to custom commercial projects. It works within about 80 kilometres of Offenbach, which takes in Frankfurt and the wider Rhine-Main area. A free on-site consultation comes first, and full-black modules are available for owners who care about how the roof looks.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Frosch Solar 5.090Fixed-price PV with storage south of Frankfurt
#2Solarengel 5.065Fixed price with a deadline promise
#3Terra Energys 4.978All-in-one solar and heat pump bundle
#4EWH Solar 5.034Fixed PV-and-battery packages for houses
#5NOVONTECH 5.026Electrical master firm for PV and wallbox
#6Taunus Solarenergie 4.926In-house crews without subcontractors
#7Lehmann Energie 5.019Detailed planning and repairs of existing PV
#8ENVIRIA 5.015Large rooftop solar for businesses
#9enerix Frankfurt 4.647PV combined with heat pump and wallbox
#10Knight Solar 4.519Engineer-led PV around Offenbach

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Map of Solar Panel Installers in Frankfurt

Most installers on this list are based in the towns around Frankfurt, especially Eschborn, Steinbach, Offenbach, Dreieich and Hattersheim, with one office in the city's Ostend.

Services to compare

  • Rooftop PV systemsPlanning, mounting and commissioning of solar modules on pitched or flat roofs, carports and façades.
  • Battery storageHome batteries that store daytime solar power for the evening, fitted with a new system or added later.
  • WallboxesCharging points that let an electric car run on power from your own roof.
  • Heat pumps and energy managementLinking PV, battery, heat pump and wallbox through one control system to use more of your own power.
  • Maintenance and repairInspections, panel cleaning, fault analysis and repairs for new and existing systems.

How to choose Solar Panel Installers in Frankfurt am Main

  1. Compare quotes on the same basisLine up system size in kWp, battery capacity in kWh, module and inverter brands, scaffolding, meter cabinet work and grid registration before comparing totals.
  2. Ask who installs the systemSome firms use their own crews, others work with partner companies. Find out who will be on your roof and who handles warranty claims later.
  3. Size the battery to your consumptionA battery pays off when it stores midday power you use in the evening. Ask for a calculation based on your actual annual consumption and any car or heat pump.
  4. Make sure the paperwork is includedEvery system must be registered with the grid operator and in the Marktstammdatenregister. Check that the quote covers both and the meter change.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a solar system cost in Frankfurt?

It varies with the size of the system, the roof, the battery capacity and the brands used, plus scaffolding and any meter cabinet work. Most home systems up to 30 kWp are sold without VAT in Germany, and some installers publish package prices, which helps when comparing offers.

Do I need a permit for solar panels in Frankfurt?

Rooftop systems on houses usually do not need a building permit in Hessen, but listed buildings and some conservation areas require approval from the monument protection authority. Every system has to be registered with the grid operator and in the federal Marktstammdatenregister, which most installers handle for you.

How long does it take from order to a working system?

The installation itself often takes a few days, but the whole process depends on component delivery and on approval from the grid operator. Several weeks between signing and commissioning is common, so ask each installer for its usual timeline in writing.

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