How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
Find out how to correctly figure out how much home solar might cost you.
How Much do Solar Panels Cost?
One of the first questions someone interested in solar asks is, “How much do solar panels cost?” but it’s important to know there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to estimating the cost of installing a home solar system.
The cost of a home solar system depends on multiple factors, including: Whether your state or local government provide tax credits, net metering or other incentives; How you finance your system (lease, finance or purchase, e.g.); The size and other characteristics of your roof, how much energy you use and the type of system hardware you choose; and the cost of utility power in your area.
We explain what goes into the cost of a home solar energy system in our recent SunPower blog post: How Much Do Solar Panels Cost.