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Solar Panels Costs & Prices

We have collected data nationwide to help calculate the average cost of solar panels in the US. The following are average costs and prices reported back to us:

Cost of Residential Solar Panel Installation

$16,440.12 for 5kw solar energy system (residential) (Range: $15,420.77 - $17,459.46)

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Cost of Solar Water Heater Installation

$7,233.13 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank) (Range: $6,918.96 - $7,547.29)

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Solar Panels Cost Data

34639, Land O Lakes, Florida - January 19, 2021

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$12,500.00 to $14,000.00 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
$23,500.00 to $30,000.00 for 10kw solar energy system (residential)
If a customer is paying cash we ask for 20% up front and the remainder at completion of the project. If the customer is using a finance option their billing typically begins 30-60 days after the installation is complete. This varied depending upon which finance partner the customer chooses since we have multiple options.

Reported by:
Kevin Smith, Smith Family Consultants
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27349, Snow Camp, North Carolina - April 1, 2021

Solar Water Heater Installation

$135.00 to $300.00 per hour (install only; excludes water heater)
Depends on complexity of job

Reported by:
Lewis Godfrey, B&L LABOR SERVICES LLC
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37950, Knoxville, Tennessee - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$13,186.50 to $14,929.81 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
Labor is included in this solar panel installation cost. Does include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, charge controller, battery pack, and inverter for 5kW grid-tied residential system. Estimate does not include local and/or federal subsidies and incentives and building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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63701, Cape Girardeau, Missouri - March 8, 2019

Solar Water Heater Installation

$30.00 to $35.00 per hour (install only; excludes water heater)
I believe billing should be fair.you only pay hourly if we ran into a bigger problem.

Reported by:
Anthony Anderson, A&a contractor LLC
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44101, Cleveland, Ohio - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$14,897.50 to $16,867.01 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
Labor for solar PV system installation is included in the price. Accounts for cost of linking a 5kW capacity PV solar system (panels and all components) to your home's electrical system and the power grid Cost does not account for solar tax credits and subsidies or local building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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68108, Omaha, Nebraska - June 19, 2018

Solar Water Heater Installation

$5,843.69 to $6,374.38 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank)
The installation of solar water heater cost presumes typical conditions. Also includes storage tank (50 gallon), flat plate solar collectors, and materials for active solar heating system. Price does not account for plumbing repairs, large capacity storage tanks, and additional solar panels.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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99801, Juneau, Alaska - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$20,133.75 to $22,795.51 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
Includes manhours for solar panel installation. Cost takes into account photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, charge controller, battery pack, and inverter for 5kW grid-tied residential system. Additional charge for local and/or federal subsidies and incentives and building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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42003, Paducah, Kentucky - June 19, 2018

Solar Water Heater Installation

$5,777.51 to $6,302.19 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank)
This is an estimated cost for installation of solar water heater. Items included: storage tank (50 gallon), flat plate solar collectors, and materials for active solar heating system. Price excludes plumbing repairs, large capacity storage tanks, and additional solar panels.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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94015, Daly City, California - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$19,499.50 to $22,077.41 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
This is a general estimate for solar PV system installation. Cost does include linking a 5kW capacity PV solar system (panels and all components) to your home's electrical system and the power grid. Cost does not include solar tax credits and subsidies or local building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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96161, Truckee, California - June 19, 2018

Solar Water Heater Installation

$9,721.84 to $10,604.71 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank)
Includes pricing for installation of solar water heater. Cost takes into account storage tank (50 gallon), flat plate solar collectors, and materials for active solar heating system. Excludes plumbing repairs, large capacity storage tanks, and additional solar panels.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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