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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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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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71291, West Monroe, Louisiana - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$13,673.25 to $15,480.91 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
Estimate accounts for the cost of solar panel installation. Price includes photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, charge controller, battery pack, and inverter for 5kW grid-tied residential system. Items not included: 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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76903, San Angelo, Texas - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$13,629.00 to $15,430.81 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
Price range takes into account solar panel installation labor. Accounts for the price of on-grid 5kW PV solar energy system (panels, controller, battery, and inverter) and tying into your existing electrical system. Excludes local and/or federal subsidies and incentives and building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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95350, Modesto, California - June 19, 2018

Solar Water Heater Installation

$10,165.25 to $11,088.38 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank)
Includes solar water heater installation labor cost. There is no additional charge for 50-gallon capacity tank, flat plate collectors (active heating system), mounting hardware, and materials. Price does not take into account re-piping, tile roofs, steep (unwalkable) roofs, backup energy systems, and passive heating systems.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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72034, Conway, Arkansas - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$12,773.50 to $14,462.21 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
Estimate for solar PV system installation is included. No additional charge for linking a 5kW capacity PV solar system (panels and all components) to your home's electrical system and the power grid. Cost does not take into account solar tax credits and subsidies or local building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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91205, Glendale, California - June 19, 2018

Solar Water Heater Installation

$8,629.87 to $9,413.58 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank)
This estimated price includes solar water heater installation labor. Cost accounts for thermal solar collectors and 50 gallon storage tank for typical two-story home. Does not include re-piping, tile roofs, steep (unwalkable) roofs, backup energy systems, and passive heating systems.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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55901, Rochester, Minnesota - September 2, 2020

Residential Solar Panel Installation

$14,632.00 to $16,566.41 for 5kw solar energy system (residential)
This solar panel installation price considers the cost of labor. Also includes on-grid 5kW PV solar energy system (panels, controller, battery, and inverter) and tying into your existing electrical system. Cost estimate excludes local and/or federal subsidies and incentives and building permit costs.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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85282, Tempe, Arizona - June 19, 2018

Solar Water Heater Installation

$6,313.57 to $6,886.93 for active solar heating system (with 50-gallon tank)
Price includes manhours for installation of solar water heater. Also includes storage tank (50 gallon), flat plate solar collectors, and materials for active solar heating system. Cost estimate excludes plumbing repairs, large capacity storage tanks, and additional solar panels.

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ProMatcher Research Team
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