*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of Apr 2024, the average cost of solar panels in Kenilworth is $2.69 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $11,317 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 |
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4kW | $2.94 | $8,234 |
5kW | $2.82 | $9,878 |
6kW | $2.69 | $11,317 |
7kW | $2.67 | $13,069 |
8kW | $2.71 | $15,163 |
9kW | $2.61 | $16,458 |
10kW | $2.58 | $18,095 |
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
4.80 53 Reviews
James B, over 1 month
These guys had to fix another solar installers, failing system on my house. They coordinated getting replacement parts and diagnosing the system. They were fast and professional and got my solar system working quickly. I highly recommend this company.
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James B, over 1 month
These guys had to fix another solar installers, failing system on my house. They coordinated getting replacement parts and diagnosing the system. They were fast and professional and got my solar system working quickly. I highly recommend this company.
4.62 80 Reviews
moonBeam, over 1 month
I cannot stress this enough. If you are the type of person who wants to work with a totally open and honest business that believes in the work they are doing, then you should talk to Mynt Solar about any solar or home efficiency work you want done. They are a local company building a reputation on honesty and good work. I was impressed with the reputation they had online, so I decided to get a bid for our solar project from them. Not only did they come in significantly lower than the other well regarded company I looked into, but they also were perfectly happy to do the extra electrical work I wanted, as well as to help me design it. I also wanted to look into attic fans, and that was also something they specialized in. I was impressed with everyone from sales to electricians, to the owner of the company who I met on the second day of installation. When I asked about additional work like insulation, they were completely honest about what work was likely to pay for itself in efficiency and that which would not. When it was discovered that a misunderstanding would result in significantly more work for them, they simply asked for more time and completed everything without ever increasing the cost of the project. During the whole process, they kept a solid line of communication open, provided me with updates and worked extremely hard to schedule the work as quickly as possible despite there being no rush on my part. I noticed that there was an emphasis on not just getting it done according to code, but doing it 'right' so that there wouldn't be any problems in the future. When the work was done, everything was just as promised. The worksite was clean, and everything was put back in place. I honestly cannot remember the last time I was this impressed with anyone working on my house. Our next solar or home efficiency project will be going directly to Mynt Solar.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$14,750 ($2.95 per watt)
moonBeam, over 1 month
I cannot stress this enough. If you are the type of person who wants to work with a totally open and honest business that believes in the work they are doing, then you should talk to Mynt Solar about any solar or home efficiency work you want done. They are a local company building a reputation on honesty and good work. I was impressed with the reputation they had online, so I decided to get a bid for our solar project from them. Not only did they come in significantly lower than the other well regarded company I looked into, but they also were perfectly happy to do the extra electrical work I wanted, as well as to help me design it. I also wanted to look into attic fans, and that was also something they specialized in. I was impressed with everyone from sales to electricians, to the owner of the company who I met on the second day of installation. When I asked about additional work like insulation, they were completely honest about what work was likely to pay for itself in efficiency and that which would not. When it was discovered that a misunderstanding would result in significantly more work for them, they simply asked for more time and completed everything without ever increasing the cost of the project. During the whole process, they kept a solid line of communication open, provided me with updates and worked extremely hard to schedule the work as quickly as possible despite there being no rush on my part. I noticed that there was an emphasis on not just getting it done according to code, but doing it 'right' so that there wouldn't be any problems in the future. When the work was done, everything was just as promised. The worksite was clean, and everything was put back in place. I honestly cannot remember the last time I was this impressed with anyone working on my house. Our next solar or home efficiency project will be going directly to Mynt Solar.
4.60 78 Reviews
K. Riordan, over 1 month
We had our panels installed in February of 2022. Our inverter has been out for months now and our sells rep. Chris kept insuring us that someone would be out to fix the problem. Now they never return our calls or answer our calls. No one at the company will give me a name or number of someone else to talk to and state we have to go through Chris. We now not only have a high electrical bill, but a bill for Solar panels that are useless. If you are thinking about getting solar panels, I would do a lot of research prior to deciding on this company and even if solar panels are worth it in the end.
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K. Riordan, over 1 month
We had our panels installed in February of 2022. Our inverter has been out for months now and our sells rep. Chris kept insuring us that someone would be out to fix the problem. Now they never return our calls or answer our calls. No one at the company will give me a name or number of someone else to talk to and state we have to go through Chris. We now not only have a high electrical bill, but a bill for Solar panels that are useless. If you are thinking about getting solar panels, I would do a lot of research prior to deciding on this company and even if solar panels are worth it in the end.
4.60 152 Reviews
mccrackenfam, 1 week ago
Steve was soo great to work with getting our solar! He was NOT pushy and answered all our questions. He was easy to get ahold of- text, email, or call. He was knowledgeable & honest. Joriel was our project manager and was soo patient with us. She was also great to work with. And I felt we had great communication. She kept us in the loop with our entire project. We talked to several solar companies & and Smart Wave was the best for our family for many reasons. Top three being: the customer service, the price, and the respect they showed us!
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Average cost (5kW system)
$10,650 ($2.13 per watt)
mccrackenfam, 1 week ago
Steve was soo great to work with getting our solar! He was NOT pushy and answered all our questions. He was easy to get ahold of- text, email, or call. He was knowledgeable & honest. Joriel was our project manager and was soo patient with us. She was also great to work with. And I felt we had great communication. She kept us in the loop with our entire project. We talked to several solar companies & and Smart Wave was the best for our family for many reasons. Top three being: the customer service, the price, and the respect they showed us!
4.57 178 Reviews
Jane Doe, over 1 month
Don’t be fooled by Intermountain Wind and Solar. They have good salesman but when it comes to installation and actually working with the company, they are the worst. We ha e to beg for an install date and then had to call and remind them we were there every step of the way. Please do yourself a favor and go with another company.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$15,000 ($3.00 per watt)
Jane Doe, over 1 month
Don’t be fooled by Intermountain Wind and Solar. They have good salesman but when it comes to installation and actually working with the company, they are the worst. We ha e to beg for an install date and then had to call and remind them we were there every step of the way. Please do yourself a favor and go with another company.
4.54 70 Reviews
Dave D, over 1 month
Solaroo installed my system a few years ago, and now I have a leak in my roof. Solarfox will not honor Solaroo warranty, so not sure why they are saying (Formerly Solaroo Energy) in the business title. Very misleading. Either honor their warranty and fix my leak, or don't claim them.
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Dave D, over 1 month
Solaroo installed my system a few years ago, and now I have a leak in my roof. Solarfox will not honor Solaroo warranty, so not sure why they are saying (Formerly Solaroo Energy) in the business title. Very misleading. Either honor their warranty and fix my leak, or don't claim them.
4.53 25 Reviews
Prospector Installation , over 1 month
It hs been years since we had solar installed by CE. Great product. good results. After all these years we changed internet service and needed some help getting our system reporting. We have not had reporting since October of 2023. Our calls to Creative Energies ended with a need to replace two 'Emphase' modules at a price of over $1300. There was no attempt to be willing to help, without getting a service fee. This is a simple reset since this all occurred after switching to Xfinity. After years of recommending them...I can no longer do so. All the installation and product kudoes asside...service is still the reason we should support a company. They simply said...sorry...you are out of warranty. There is a 10 year warranty...... so why no service!
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Prospector Installation , over 1 month
It hs been years since we had solar installed by CE. Great product. good results. After all these years we changed internet service and needed some help getting our system reporting. We have not had reporting since October of 2023. Our calls to Creative Energies ended with a need to replace two 'Emphase' modules at a price of over $1300. There was no attempt to be willing to help, without getting a service fee. This is a simple reset since this all occurred after switching to Xfinity. After years of recommending them...I can no longer do so. All the installation and product kudoes asside...service is still the reason we should support a company. They simply said...sorry...you are out of warranty. There is a 10 year warranty...... so why no service!
4.51 28 Reviews
jdh, over 1 month
I worked with Dave Herr on the installation of my solar panels and he was responsive and clear with quotes. He took care of the required permits efficiently and the actual install went smoothly and in a timely fashion. All time estimates were very accurate and I couldn't be happier with the result. I highly recommend Dwelltek.
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jdh, over 1 month
I worked with Dave Herr on the installation of my solar panels and he was responsive and clear with quotes. He took care of the required permits efficiently and the actual install went smoothly and in a timely fashion. All time estimates were very accurate and I couldn't be happier with the result. I highly recommend Dwelltek.
4.51 19 Reviews
chess1, over 1 month
I purchased a solar system from USG in April 2020. When I try to contact USG for after sales service, their website is gone and emails to utahsolargroup.com are bouncing. I suspect they are no longer in business. Does anyone know for certain?
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chess1, over 1 month
I purchased a solar system from USG in April 2020. When I try to contact USG for after sales service, their website is gone and emails to utahsolargroup.com are bouncing. I suspect they are no longer in business. Does anyone know for certain?
4.51 33 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Power CO is very easy to work with. They were professional and communicated with me throughout the entire process. Their price was the lowest by far of any of the other 3 bids, even though they use the better optimizers, and there were no unexpected charges on the final bill. My system works exactly as it was designed and my electricity bills have been reduced dramatically. I will use them again when I purchase a new home next year.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Power CO is very easy to work with. They were professional and communicated with me throughout the entire process. Their price was the lowest by far of any of the other 3 bids, even though they use the better optimizers, and there were no unexpected charges on the final bill. My system works exactly as it was designed and my electricity bills have been reduced dramatically. I will use them again when I purchase a new home next year.
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 | $2.51 |
LG Solar | $2.99 |
SunPower | $3.14 |
Panasonic | $3.03 |
LONGi Solar | $2.42 |
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 Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth.
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) | 10.72 kW |
Annual power generation | 16,721 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 10.1 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 5% |
Gross cost | $25,262 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$8,568 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $16,695 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $53,135 |