*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of Apr 2024, the average cost of solar panels in Bird City is $2.34 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $9,835 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 | $2.55 | $7,150 |
5kW | $2.45 | $8,567 |
6kW | $2.34 | $9,835 |
7kW | $2.32 | $11,344 |
8kW | $2.33 | $13,075 |
9kW | $2.27 | $14,307 |
10kW | $2.24 | $15,712 |
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
4.69 35 Reviews
B. Powell, over 1 month
We had a residential solar system installed about 5 years ago including construction of a driveway overhang for panels. It operates fine and has had updates, checks for weather damage, and a panel cleaning. We are very satisfied with these results and the company, Shinnova. We recommend them to our neighbors and friends.
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B. Powell, over 1 month
We had a residential solar system installed about 5 years ago including construction of a driveway overhang for panels. It operates fine and has had updates, checks for weather damage, and a panel cleaning. We are very satisfied with these results and the company, Shinnova. We recommend them to our neighbors and friends.
4.64 46 Reviews
Pete L, over 1 month
The whole process was a very efficient and professional. The installation went very smoothly with no problems.
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Pete L, over 1 month
The whole process was a very efficient and professional. The installation went very smoothly with no problems.
4.51 30 Reviews
Daniel G, over 1 month
Joseph and the install team just finished installing our system. They did a fantastic job making sure the array and equipment looks great. They were very professional and answered all of my questions. The plans were for a single array that spans the entire roof and the team took extra time to make sure everything lined up and everything looks fantastic!! They even went the extra mile to clean up the property and make sure I was happy with the install. I would definitely use Astrawatt and their install team for any solar projects. Very highly recommended!! Sales: Working with Scott was awesome. He didn't pressure me into solar, he just provided the facts. He also answered all of my questions and worked with me to design the best system for our needs. Project Management: Bianca has done a great job in getting all our permits and scheduling our job. She also answered all of my many questions. The whole team is fantastic!
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Daniel G, over 1 month
Joseph and the install team just finished installing our system. They did a fantastic job making sure the array and equipment looks great. They were very professional and answered all of my questions. The plans were for a single array that spans the entire roof and the team took extra time to make sure everything lined up and everything looks fantastic!! They even went the extra mile to clean up the property and make sure I was happy with the install. I would definitely use Astrawatt and their install team for any solar projects. Very highly recommended!! Sales: Working with Scott was awesome. He didn't pressure me into solar, he just provided the facts. He also answered all of my questions and worked with me to design the best system for our needs. Project Management: Bianca has done a great job in getting all our permits and scheduling our job. She also answered all of my many questions. The whole team is fantastic!
4.50 1,882 Reviews
john c ross, 2 days ago
was on time.clean mess explain system at end of day. what next steps are goin to be.
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john c ross, 2 days ago
was on time.clean mess explain system at end of day. what next steps are goin to be.
4.36 31 Reviews
QC, over 1 month
2 months of researching and looking at buyers' online reviews. We decided to go with the only U.S. solar company, SunPower, and Good Energy Solutions as our installer. SunPower because the panels, the microinverters, and the mounting bracket are supposed to be covered by them for 25 years. GES installer because they have the highest local review at that time, and with Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. GES seller rep. was great, and our project was handed to Christina Carroll, GES VP. Everything went downhill after that. Her communication was the worst. Every call we made to her went straight to voice mail. And we never got a callback from the voice mails that was left. Emails that were sent, never get reply from her. We constantly have to contact the sell rep. about our project, which he has to contact her for information. This went on for about 6 months, and all we got were an inspector home visit to make sure solar can be installed on our roof. At 7 months is when we found out the truth about our whole project. We were going to cancel our installation with Good Energy Solutions, and that's when she emailed us that they couldn't get permitting for our area. Good Energy end up contracting out our project to a local installer, EFS. 2 years into our solar system, SunPower finally updated their app to where individuals' panels can be monitored. We found out that for more than a year, one of the panels never produced energy. We contacted SunPower, and they told us to get a hold of GES. We contacted Good Energy about the panel, and they told us it's going to cost over $1,000 for them to just show up. Even though we were assured that all the workmanship done by EFS will still be covered by GES. Good Energy had to contract this work back to EFS again. After talking with EFS for the work, they said it would be $300 for them to send someone out to troubleshoot. And $300 more for them to come back out to replace any parts that are bad. They told us to replace the part ourselves if we want to save some money. Neither SunPower or Good Energy Solutions talking about the cost to send someone for services. Our advice is to go with someone within driving distance and have the permit to work in your area if you really want solar that bad. Otherwise, just forgo getting solar all together. The amount of saving IS NOT worth the headaches of owning the system. 3 coworkers went through similar headaches with solar, and they all would have never installed solar if they knew beforehand.
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QC, over 1 month
2 months of researching and looking at buyers' online reviews. We decided to go with the only U.S. solar company, SunPower, and Good Energy Solutions as our installer. SunPower because the panels, the microinverters, and the mounting bracket are supposed to be covered by them for 25 years. GES installer because they have the highest local review at that time, and with Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. GES seller rep. was great, and our project was handed to Christina Carroll, GES VP. Everything went downhill after that. Her communication was the worst. Every call we made to her went straight to voice mail. And we never got a callback from the voice mails that was left. Emails that were sent, never get reply from her. We constantly have to contact the sell rep. about our project, which he has to contact her for information. This went on for about 6 months, and all we got were an inspector home visit to make sure solar can be installed on our roof. At 7 months is when we found out the truth about our whole project. We were going to cancel our installation with Good Energy Solutions, and that's when she emailed us that they couldn't get permitting for our area. Good Energy end up contracting out our project to a local installer, EFS. 2 years into our solar system, SunPower finally updated their app to where individuals' panels can be monitored. We found out that for more than a year, one of the panels never produced energy. We contacted SunPower, and they told us to get a hold of GES. We contacted Good Energy about the panel, and they told us it's going to cost over $1,000 for them to just show up. Even though we were assured that all the workmanship done by EFS will still be covered by GES. Good Energy had to contract this work back to EFS again. After talking with EFS for the work, they said it would be $300 for them to send someone out to troubleshoot. And $300 more for them to come back out to replace any parts that are bad. They told us to replace the part ourselves if we want to save some money. Neither SunPower or Good Energy Solutions talking about the cost to send someone for services. Our advice is to go with someone within driving distance and have the permit to work in your area if you really want solar that bad. Otherwise, just forgo getting solar all together. The amount of saving IS NOT worth the headaches of owning the system. 3 coworkers went through similar headaches with solar, and they all would have never installed solar if they knew beforehand.
4.25 5 Reviews
Jenna Harbison, over 1 month
Go with Kaw Valley to get your solar panels, you won't be disappointed! They have great customer service, and make the entire process so easy. The installation was smooth and the panels are great quality! We are so happy with our purchase!
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Jenna Harbison, over 1 month
Go with Kaw Valley to get your solar panels, you won't be disappointed! They have great customer service, and make the entire process so easy. The installation was smooth and the panels are great quality! We are so happy with our purchase!
4.06 10 Reviews
Jim Colwell, 2 weeks ago
Solar Planet installed my Tesla Wall Charger in an hour! Very professional job!
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Average cost (5kW system)
$11,250 ($2.25 per watt)
Jim Colwell, 2 weeks ago
Solar Planet installed my Tesla Wall Charger in an hour! Very professional job!
3.93 6 Reviews
Erin, over 1 month
Jason was very informative and his rates blew everyone else out of the water. We’re so glad we went with him for our solar project! The work he did outside looks fabulous and we’ve already had so many compliments and people wondering who did the work on our home! 100% suggest him!
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Erin, over 1 month
Jason was very informative and his rates blew everyone else out of the water. We’re so glad we went with him for our solar project! The work he did outside looks fabulous and we’ve already had so many compliments and people wondering who did the work on our home! 100% suggest him!
3.75 1 Reviews
Tom Simmons , over 1 month
I’ve know one of the owners for a few years. He is an honest person. He is true to his word. Proterra Solar completes excellent work. I highly recommend this company.
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Tom Simmons , over 1 month
I’ve know one of the owners for a few years. He is an honest person. He is true to his word. Proterra Solar completes excellent work. I highly recommend this company.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Very Professional, courteous, and fast. Excellent job of installing and the system works great.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Very Professional, courteous, and fast. Excellent job of installing and the system works great.
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 |
---|---|
Canadian Solar | $2.19 |
LG Solar | $2.60 |
SunPower | $2.73 |
Panasonic | $2.63 |
LONGi Solar | $2.11 |
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 Bird City 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 Bird City.
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) | 10.31 kW |
Annual power generation | 15,816 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 10.3 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 4.7% |
Gross cost | $26,226 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$6,818 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $19,406 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $60,286 |