*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of May 2024, the average cost of solar panels in Bridgeville is $2.79 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $11,737 after claiming the 30% federal solar tax credit now available.
This is lower than the average price of residential solar power systems across the United States which is currently $3.00 per watt.
The size of a solar panel system also plays a role in how much the installation will cost.
Larger solar installations will typically have a lower cost per watt, because the panels can be purchased at a ‘bulk price’. However, these larger solar systems will still have a higher total cost, because they are made up of more individual panels.
System size* | Avg cost per watt |
Avg system cost
(After tax credit) show before tax |
---|---|---|
4kW | $3.05 | $8,542 |
5kW | $2.93 | $10,246 |
6kW | $2.79 | $11,737 |
7kW | $2.77 | $13,553 |
8kW | $2.81 | $15,720 |
9kW | $2.71 | $17,066 |
10kW | $2.68 | $18,763 |
Best unit price
$320.00 ($0.96 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$12,721.85
($2.53 p/w)
LG335N1K-V5 overview
Rated power
335 watts
Efficiency
19.6
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
KR
Best unit price
$562.50 ($1.50 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$12,120.18
($2.49 p/w)
LG375A1C-V5 overview
Rated power
375 watts
Efficiency
21.7
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
KR
Best unit price
$430.00 ($1.15 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$12,919.30
($2.65 p/w)
LG375Q1C-V5 overview
Rated power
375 watts
Efficiency
21.7
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
KR
Best unit price
$473.34 ($1.30 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$13,231.07
($2.59 p/w)
LG365Q1K-V5 overview
Rated power
365 watts
Efficiency
21.1
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
KR
Best unit price
$432.00 ($1.20 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$13,276.66
($2.63 p/w)
LG360Q1K-V5 overview
Rated power
360 watts
Efficiency
20.8
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$530.85 ($1.50 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$12,386.87
($2.49 p/w)
LG355Q1K-V5 overview
Rated power
355 watts
Efficiency
20.6
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$495.00 ($1.38 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$13,091.06
($2.60 p/w)
LG360Q1C-V5 overview
Rated power
360 watts
Efficiency
20.8
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$407.97 ($1.10 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.2kW system
$13,159.30
($2.54 p/w)
LG370Q1C-V5 overview
Rated power
370 watts
Efficiency
21.4
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$323.39 ($0.97 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$12,691.01
($2.53 p/w)
LG335N1C-V5 overview
Rated power
335 watts
Efficiency
19.6
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$338.19 ($0.99 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$0.00
($0.00 p/w)
LG340N1C-V5 overview
Rated power
340 watts
Efficiency
19.8
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$600.00 ($1.83 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$12,808.41
($2.61 p/w)
SPR-E20-327-COM overview
Rated power
327 watts
Efficiency
20.4
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$800.00 ($2.22 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$13,201.67
($2.62 p/w)
SPR-X22-360 overview
Rated power
360 watts
Efficiency
22.2
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$620.00 ($1.90 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$13,703.10
($2.79 p/w)
SPR-E20-327-D-AC overview
Rated power
327 watts
Efficiency
20.4
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$620.00 ($1.90 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$13,610.59
($2.77 p/w)
SPR-E20-327 overview
Rated power
327 watts
Efficiency
20.4
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$181.00 ($0.60 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$11,003.04
($2.16 p/w)
CS6K-300MS overview
Rated power
300 watts
Efficiency
18.33
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Manufactured
CA
Best unit price
$196.11 ($0.65 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$9,948.02
($1.95 p/w)
LR6-60-HPB-300M overview
Rated power
300 watts
Efficiency
18.1
Number of Cells
120
Cell type
Mono PERC
Manufactured
CN
Best unit price
$172.00 ($0.56 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$9,568.53
($1.96 p/w)
LR6-60-HPB-305M overview
Rated power
305 watts
Efficiency
18.4
Number of Cells
120
Cell type
Mono PERC
Manufactured
CN
Best unit price
$165.00 ($0.53 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$9,761.72
($1.97 p/w)
LR6-60-HPB-310M overview
Rated power
310 watts
Efficiency
18.7
Number of Cells
120
Cell type
Mono PERC
Manufactured
CN
Best unit price
$228.00 ($0.60 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$9,579.65
($1.94 p/w)
LR4-60HPH-380M overview
Rated power
380 watts
Efficiency
20.9
Number of Cells
120
Cell type
Mono PERC
Manufactured
CN
Best unit price
$234.00 ($0.60 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$10,126.74
($2.00 p/w)
LR6-72HBD-390M overview
Rated power
390 watts
Efficiency
19.4
Number of Cells
144
Cell type
Mono PERC
Manufactured
CN
4.92 375 Reviews
E Francois, 1 day ago
I recently had my solar system installed my Lumina Solar. I went with a 20kW system that consisted of 50 REC Alpha Pure 405W panels with Enphase iq8+ microinverters. Since I'm located in Maryland, I opted to forgo battery storage and may add it at some time in the future. My system was installed in December 2023 and I waited a full 6 months before posting my review of the company and the outcome of my installation. Cost - First and foremost on everyone's mind. Lumina did no disappoint. They were THE best priced local company out there with no haggling necessary. Only Tesla was cheaper, but they had issues with meeting my schedule and use string inverters. Customer Service - This should be next on anyone's list. I worked with Alison Sanders and would recommend anyone contacting her and having her work on with you through the process. She made this whole, very confusing, process so much easier. I did not have to do anything but agree to their design and sign. She made sure my HOA, utilities, county, etc were all out of the way for me. Her team did an excellent job with arranging site visits from all necessary entities. I just had to agree on a time. Whenever I had one of a million questions, she was quick to respond. While I am happy with my customer service experience from Alison, I am quite confident that the folks at Lumina ensures everyone gets this same level of service regardless of who is helping you. Installation - absolutely no complaints here. No leaks, contractors were prompt and on time. The work completed was extremely neat. I have white walls where they installed my disconnect inside, I did not even have to repaint. Additionally, they went the extra mile to ensure I had no exposed conduit on my roof by using a preinstalled flexible cable in my attic. Outcome - the final touch. I have been getting my bills and so far I have not had to pay anything except the minimum delivery charge of around 9 dollars. It's been 6 months and there have been no issues with leaks on my roof, which I did not expect anyway. If you are on the fence about installing solar and you can afford to do it without financing. GO FOR IT! If you are looking here for the best company to use, in my opinion that would be Lumina Solar.
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E Francois, 1 day ago
I recently had my solar system installed my Lumina Solar. I went with a 20kW system that consisted of 50 REC Alpha Pure 405W panels with Enphase iq8+ microinverters. Since I'm located in Maryland, I opted to forgo battery storage and may add it at some time in the future. My system was installed in December 2023 and I waited a full 6 months before posting my review of the company and the outcome of my installation. Cost - First and foremost on everyone's mind. Lumina did no disappoint. They were THE best priced local company out there with no haggling necessary. Only Tesla was cheaper, but they had issues with meeting my schedule and use string inverters. Customer Service - This should be next on anyone's list. I worked with Alison Sanders and would recommend anyone contacting her and having her work on with you through the process. She made this whole, very confusing, process so much easier. I did not have to do anything but agree to their design and sign. She made sure my HOA, utilities, county, etc were all out of the way for me. Her team did an excellent job with arranging site visits from all necessary entities. I just had to agree on a time. Whenever I had one of a million questions, she was quick to respond. While I am happy with my customer service experience from Alison, I am quite confident that the folks at Lumina ensures everyone gets this same level of service regardless of who is helping you. Installation - absolutely no complaints here. No leaks, contractors were prompt and on time. The work completed was extremely neat. I have white walls where they installed my disconnect inside, I did not even have to repaint. Additionally, they went the extra mile to ensure I had no exposed conduit on my roof by using a preinstalled flexible cable in my attic. Outcome - the final touch. I have been getting my bills and so far I have not had to pay anything except the minimum delivery charge of around 9 dollars. It's been 6 months and there have been no issues with leaks on my roof, which I did not expect anyway. If you are on the fence about installing solar and you can afford to do it without financing. GO FOR IT! If you are looking here for the best company to use, in my opinion that would be Lumina Solar.
4.82 550 Reviews
David D, 1 day ago
From start to finish Dillan Straabe and the extended support team, installers, etc. all made the process smooth and communication was always timely and thorough. I would recommend working with Dillan and this Solar Energy team to anyone interested in converting to solar energy.
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David D, 1 day ago
From start to finish Dillan Straabe and the extended support team, installers, etc. all made the process smooth and communication was always timely and thorough. I would recommend working with Dillan and this Solar Energy team to anyone interested in converting to solar energy.
4.81 192 Reviews
Aida Roxas, 23 hours ago
I spoke to three vendors and it was clear that the disclosures were vague at most. I decided to search again and put my request at the mercy of the internet. I got the robocalls and others two weeks away from scheduling a consult. American Sentry Solar called and was available that day. Jonathan was very knowledgeable and sincere. I am glad we closed that deal then. This company had to deal with my HOA, which lasted for seven months. When we got the signal from the HOA, I had my solar panels fully operational and authorized by the electric grid and local government in less than a month. I am now producing double my consumption and am very happy to be contributing to the grid and the overall environmental impact. Thanks to everyone, especially Gailan, who was with me throughout the seven-month HOA conversations. For those reading this, look no further. American Sentry Solar has the best thorough process and professionalism I have ever experienced.
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Aida Roxas, 23 hours ago
I spoke to three vendors and it was clear that the disclosures were vague at most. I decided to search again and put my request at the mercy of the internet. I got the robocalls and others two weeks away from scheduling a consult. American Sentry Solar called and was available that day. Jonathan was very knowledgeable and sincere. I am glad we closed that deal then. This company had to deal with my HOA, which lasted for seven months. When we got the signal from the HOA, I had my solar panels fully operational and authorized by the electric grid and local government in less than a month. I am now producing double my consumption and am very happy to be contributing to the grid and the overall environmental impact. Thanks to everyone, especially Gailan, who was with me throughout the seven-month HOA conversations. For those reading this, look no further. American Sentry Solar has the best thorough process and professionalism I have ever experienced.
4.76 83 Reviews
Rich Connor, over 1 month
Very professional and efficient installation. 12 panels on the garage, 14 more above the attic. All work completed in one day - started at 9 AM, completed by 4:15 PM. We couldn’t be happier with Green Street.
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Rich Connor, over 1 month
Very professional and efficient installation. 12 panels on the garage, 14 more above the attic. All work completed in one day - started at 9 AM, completed by 4:15 PM. We couldn’t be happier with Green Street.
4.74 585 Reviews
AJ Robertson , 5 days ago
The Delaware office and its techs have been very quick to respond and resolve our issues from beginning to end. Good knowledge people. I was nervous after the installation if we would ever hear from them again. They proved me wrong and stepped up to resolve my roof problems. I am glad I went with Venture Solar. They ordered the best solar panels for us and it has paid off. The workmanship inside the house on the electrical panel was excellent. Thank you Venture Solar’s Delaware Team.
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AJ Robertson , 5 days ago
The Delaware office and its techs have been very quick to respond and resolve our issues from beginning to end. Good knowledge people. I was nervous after the installation if we would ever hear from them again. They proved me wrong and stepped up to resolve my roof problems. I am glad I went with Venture Solar. They ordered the best solar panels for us and it has paid off. The workmanship inside the house on the electrical panel was excellent. Thank you Venture Solar’s Delaware Team.
4.63 58 Reviews
Russell, over 1 month
We had CMI install our solar system several years ago and were very happy with the work and the system. Earlier this year we asked them to help us with a generator hookup. We had no problems until several weeks ago. We contacted CMI and they were able to correct the problem. We definately appreciate the overall quality of their install and their willingness to stand by their work to resolve any issues.
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Russell, over 1 month
We had CMI install our solar system several years ago and were very happy with the work and the system. Earlier this year we asked them to help us with a generator hookup. We had no problems until several weeks ago. We contacted CMI and they were able to correct the problem. We definately appreciate the overall quality of their install and their willingness to stand by their work to resolve any issues.
4.19 34 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
No issues from technical side, but after-sales customer support is not professional. Our Zantrex/Snider box stopped inverting during real-life grid outages. Standard Solar sent a technician who couldn't find or fix the problem, but sent $760 bill without explanation or warning. We had to deal with Snider on our own, and Standard Solar had problem to find proof of purchase. When they send technician to the house, they charge $92/hour, including transportation, on-site downloading manufacturer's instructions, etc. Not the level of service one would expect.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$27,750 ($5.55 per watt)
Anonymous, over 1 month
No issues from technical side, but after-sales customer support is not professional. Our Zantrex/Snider box stopped inverting during real-life grid outages. Standard Solar sent a technician who couldn't find or fix the problem, but sent $760 bill without explanation or warning. We had to deal with Snider on our own, and Standard Solar had problem to find proof of purchase. When they send technician to the house, they charge $92/hour, including transportation, on-site downloading manufacturer's instructions, etc. Not the level of service one would expect.
3.75 2 Reviews
Mary Spencer, over 1 month
What a great experience working with Clean Energy USA on my residential install. I would highly recommend this team to anyone looking to install solar. Everyone at Clean Energy USA was a pleasure to interact with and highly knowledgeable. As a new customer to solar I could not be more appreciative of the efficient and smooth process from sales, back office and intstallation.
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Mary Spencer, over 1 month
What a great experience working with Clean Energy USA on my residential install. I would highly recommend this team to anyone looking to install solar. Everyone at Clean Energy USA was a pleasure to interact with and highly knowledgeable. As a new customer to solar I could not be more appreciative of the efficient and smooth process from sales, back office and intstallation.
3.75 1 Reviews
Ashley, over 1 month
Our electric bills were getting out of hand so we started getting estimates from multiple companies and went with Ryan and his company. Best decision ever.
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Ashley, over 1 month
Our electric bills were getting out of hand so we started getting estimates from multiple companies and went with Ryan and his company. Best decision ever.
3.55 30 Reviews
CDuBM, over 1 month
SunnyMac did have an attractive offer, as I was directed to them by using the EnergyPal service. My EnergyPal advisor pushed to have proceed with a Site Survey to continue moving forward, while waiting for Tesla to come out and take a look. During this period, we had five companies out to take a look and give us quotes (none of them with a fee - more on this below). With SunnyMac however, they sent over an agreement for a "deposit," which did not say nonrefundable, which was due for the site survey. I spoke with my EnergyPal advisor, Caleb Siu who told me the deposit was only owed, if I had SunnyMac submit permits on my behalf, so I agreed to the site visit. Well, my advisor was wrong. I am now receiving $1250 invoices from SunnyMac for the site survey and for "designing" my system, although I had to tell them exactly where to put all of the panels (based on other companies visits), as their proposed designs (poor computer generated models) were terrible and would have been terribly inefficient. Anyway, do not have anyone come to your home from SunnyMac unless you are 100% certain you are going to go with them, or they will send you a trumped up bill and threaten collections.
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CDuBM, over 1 month
SunnyMac did have an attractive offer, as I was directed to them by using the EnergyPal service. My EnergyPal advisor pushed to have proceed with a Site Survey to continue moving forward, while waiting for Tesla to come out and take a look. During this period, we had five companies out to take a look and give us quotes (none of them with a fee - more on this below). With SunnyMac however, they sent over an agreement for a "deposit," which did not say nonrefundable, which was due for the site survey. I spoke with my EnergyPal advisor, Caleb Siu who told me the deposit was only owed, if I had SunnyMac submit permits on my behalf, so I agreed to the site visit. Well, my advisor was wrong. I am now receiving $1250 invoices from SunnyMac for the site survey and for "designing" my system, although I had to tell them exactly where to put all of the panels (based on other companies visits), as their proposed designs (poor computer generated models) were terrible and would have been terribly inefficient. Anyway, do not have anyone come to your home from SunnyMac unless you are 100% certain you are going to go with them, or they will send you a trumped up bill and threaten collections.
Where there is no specific pricing information available for a brand then we have used state pricing data for that brand.
Solar panel manufacturer | Avg. cost per watt |
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Canadian Solar | $2.61 |
LG Solar | $3.10 |
SunPower | $3.26 |
Panasonic | $3.14 |
LONGi Solar | $2.51 |
The most important difference between buying solar panels and any other purchase is that solar panels last 25-30 years. This is a long, long time and you will need customer service over all that time. The reviews below of the two largest corporate solar installation companies indicate larger corporate solar companies are not delivering this support to their customers.
We recommend you find a small or mid-size, local, family-owned solar company. These companies tend to care more about you and your specific job. You don't want to be on hold to a corporation's call center for the next 25 years!
The cost of solar doesn't just include the equipment and installation costs - it’s also made up of permitting costs, inspection costs, and installer profit margins.
These different components are what make the price of solar fluctuate between installations. Some of the factors that affect solar power system installation costs for specific homes include:
Homes that use more electricity will need more solar panels to cover their energy needs.
Although solar panels do get cheaper on a per-watt basis, the overall cost of the system will increase as more panels are added.
But, the higher a home’s energy usage, the more solar panels can save the homeowners on their energy bills.
The price of solar panels can vary depending on the type of solar panels you choose.
There are two main types of solar panels for residential solar installations: monocrystalline and polycrystalline. Monocrystalline solar panels tend to be more efficient and more expensive than other solar panels. Polycrystalline panels have a lower efficiency rating and come at a lower price point.
The type of inverter you buy will also influence the cost of your solar system.
You may see some solar quotes with prices that seem too good to be true.
If you get quoted for a ridiculously cheap price, the installer might be using low-quality equipment or an unsustainable pricing model. You want to use a solar installer that is charging enough so that they can stay in business - as you’ll be relying on them for the next 25 years!
It’s important to make sure that your installer is giving you the best quality at the best price possible. This is why getting multiple solar quotes is so important.
The overall cost of solar can be influenced by the solar incentives available.
Across the U.S., homeowners can apply for the federal solar tax credit. The solar tax credit makes installing solar more cost-effective by providing homeowners with a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of their installed solar panel system.
Local solar tax incentives and rebates can end up saving homeowners thousands on a solar installation, especially when they’re used with the federal solar tax credit.
See what solar incentives are available in your area by using our solar panel calculator.
The cost of installing residential solar panels in Bridgeville varies with the brand of solar panels and inverters you choose, the installation company you choose to install them, the relative ease or difficulty of installing solar panels on your home, and of course the amount of solar panels you need. The amount of solar panels you need is, in turn, related to your energy usage.
The table below shows the data extracted from a real life quote delivered through the SolarReviews marketplace recently for a fairly typical home in Bridgeville.
As you can see the payback period is relatively short and equates to a much better return on investment than he historical returns that have been available from investing in things like shares or property.
System information | Value |
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System Size (for 100% usage offset) | 8.84 kW |
Annual power generation | 13,322 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 8.6 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 7.9% |
Gross cost | $21,584 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$5,612 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $15,973 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $60,963 |