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Compare the best solar energy companies in Missouri in 2020
Updated: August 27, 2020There are currently 53 solar energy companies operating in Missouri. Below you can compare the prices and reputations of solar installers, solar panel manufacturers and other solar energy companies servicing Missouri today and learn how to select the best one.
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4.55 19 Reviews
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Tom, over 1 month old
When we started looking into installing solar panels, I put together a list of five solar companies doing business in the Houston area. I talked with representatives of the companies and received quotes for all five business. I graded them on the solar panels they provided, the cost of the project, the knowledge of the people, and their responsiveness to follow up questions. I chose Rising Sun Solar because the products were good quality, in my budget window, and the company representatives were deeply knowledgeable and helpful. helpful, the local Representative is Scott Robertson and we found him to be truly knowledgeable. He spent time discussing solar panels and what benefits we would gain by adding solar to our home. He was very responsive to our phone calls, text messages, and emails that we sent asking more questions. One of the owners, Tyler Tucker called and talked with us on the occasions that Scott was not available. Our project was hampered somewhat by Corona Virus outbreaks and business shutdowns. Scott and Tyler worked with us to get the system installed safely and expediently during the pandemic. Rising Sun Solar took care of every aspect of the project including getting the homeowner association and Center Point Energy approvals and installed the system on the promised dates. Scott has been extremely helpful in helping me gain a better understanding and system that was installed. We received our first full month bill for the electric company, and it was a third of what the electric bill was last year at this time. Our system generated a little over 1 Megawatt hour of power last month and 517 kwh was sold back to the power company. I am incredibly Happy with the system and would highly recommend Rising Sun Solar for your solar projects.
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Tom, over 1 month old
When we started looking into installing solar panels, I put together a list of five solar companies doing business in the Houston area. I talked with representatives of the companies and received quotes for all five business. I graded them on the solar panels they provided, the cost of the project, the knowledge of the people, and their responsiveness to follow up questions. I chose Rising Sun Solar because the products were good quality, in my budget window, and the company representatives were deeply knowledgeable and helpful. helpful, the local Representative is Scott Robertson and we found him to be truly knowledgeable. He spent time discussing solar panels and what benefits we would gain by adding solar to our home. He was very responsive to our phone calls, text messages, and emails that we sent asking more questions. One of the owners, Tyler Tucker called and talked with us on the occasions that Scott was not available. Our project was hampered somewhat by Corona Virus outbreaks and business shutdowns. Scott and Tyler worked with us to get the system installed safely and expediently during the pandemic. Rising Sun Solar took care of every aspect of the project including getting the homeowner association and Center Point Energy approvals and installed the system on the promised dates. Scott has been extremely helpful in helping me gain a better understanding and system that was installed. We received our first full month bill for the electric company, and it was a third of what the electric bill was last year at this time. Our system generated a little over 1 Megawatt hour of power last month and 517 kwh was sold back to the power company. I am incredibly Happy with the system and would highly recommend Rising Sun Solar for your solar projects.
3.93 2 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
I was new to solar and they made it so easy to understand! I wish I would have gone solar a few years ago - I would have had more money in my pocket now!! The people at Simole Solar answered all my questions didnt "push" me for a sale! Even after I was up and running they check in to make sure everything is running well and to answer any other questions I might have!! I recommend them highly!!!
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
I was new to solar and they made it so easy to understand! I wish I would have gone solar a few years ago - I would have had more money in my pocket now!! The people at Simole Solar answered all my questions didnt "push" me for a sale! Even after I was up and running they check in to make sure everything is running well and to answer any other questions I might have!! I recommend them highly!!!
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Steve Stivers, 4 weeks ago
I needed an off grid solar system. Justin was very knowledgeable about reputable brands and even did the wiring for my home. He has provided excellent phone support for the few times I had questions. I would recommend him and will use him again for any upgrades.
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Steve Stivers, 4 weeks ago
I needed an off grid solar system. Justin was very knowledgeable about reputable brands and even did the wiring for my home. He has provided excellent phone support for the few times I had questions. I would recommend him and will use him again for any upgrades.
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Jane, over 1 month old
We live in the Kansas City area. Solera Energy installed our panels last fall. We were very impressed with the Salesman we worked with, the installers of the panels and the company itself. Working with KCPL/Evergy was a bit of a battle due to the timing of their changeover, but the Solera representative was able to work though that and get our panels operating with them. We are now seeing the benefits and experiencing many very high volume solar producing days. Our last Evergy bill was just $17. The option to finance the panels keeping our payments similar to what we were paying for monthly electric and pay nothing out of pocket to get the panels installed made it an easy decision!
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Jane, over 1 month old
We live in the Kansas City area. Solera Energy installed our panels last fall. We were very impressed with the Salesman we worked with, the installers of the panels and the company itself. Working with KCPL/Evergy was a bit of a battle due to the timing of their changeover, but the Solera representative was able to work though that and get our panels operating with them. We are now seeing the benefits and experiencing many very high volume solar producing days. Our last Evergy bill was just $17. The option to finance the panels keeping our payments similar to what we were paying for monthly electric and pay nothing out of pocket to get the panels installed made it an easy decision!
3.75 1 Reviews
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Happy Solar Sam Customer, over 1 month old
Solar Sam has professional, friendly experts that are rockstars at what they do! If you need solar in Missouri or Illinois, definitely check with Solar Sam first. Their prices may blow you away.
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Happy Solar Sam Customer, over 1 month old
Solar Sam has professional, friendly experts that are rockstars at what they do! If you need solar in Missouri or Illinois, definitely check with Solar Sam first. Their prices may blow you away.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
We contracted Sunbelt Solar to install a roof-mounted solar system to our home, and we are supremely pleased with their work. Steven and Ken were very helpful with answering any questions we had. Based on the vicinity of a few large (and valuable) trees to the direct east and southwest from the roof, Sunbelt Solar recommended to install our panels on the east-facing roof. I love coming home to see our beautiful roof now that there are energy-producing solar panels. It's a dream come true. <br />In addition to powering our home, we are able to generate power to charge my Chevy Volt. It's so wonderful to drive a car that is powered by the sun, even if done so indirectly. Our first electrical bill was for the month of November, and I am pleased to report that it was $35, and not the $120 it was the previous November.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
We contracted Sunbelt Solar to install a roof-mounted solar system to our home, and we are supremely pleased with their work. Steven and Ken were very helpful with answering any questions we had. Based on the vicinity of a few large (and valuable) trees to the direct east and southwest from the roof, Sunbelt Solar recommended to install our panels on the east-facing roof. I love coming home to see our beautiful roof now that there are energy-producing solar panels. It's a dream come true. <br />In addition to powering our home, we are able to generate power to charge my Chevy Volt. It's so wonderful to drive a car that is powered by the sun, even if done so indirectly. Our first electrical bill was for the month of November, and I am pleased to report that it was $35, and not the $120 it was the previous November.
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Scott, over 1 month old
What I liked about my experience with EFS was they were willing to take on and resolve a problem with my system (that was installed years ago by a company that was no longer in business). Too many of the solar companies I contacted were all too willing to sell me a NEW system, very few were willing to help resolve the problems in a system created by “someone else”. The EFS on-staff engineering team was exceptional in troubleshooting the root of the system problem I had encountered and worked to achieve a resolution to the problem. So, if you encounter a problem with your solar system, you might want to contact the people at EFS to fix the problem.
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Scott, over 1 month old
What I liked about my experience with EFS was they were willing to take on and resolve a problem with my system (that was installed years ago by a company that was no longer in business). Too many of the solar companies I contacted were all too willing to sell me a NEW system, very few were willing to help resolve the problems in a system created by “someone else”. The EFS on-staff engineering team was exceptional in troubleshooting the root of the system problem I had encountered and worked to achieve a resolution to the problem. So, if you encounter a problem with your solar system, you might want to contact the people at EFS to fix the problem.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
We started installing Son Solar panels a few years ago. Each year we added additional panels until we reached the amount needed to cancel out our energy usage. The product, installation and follow up are excellent. There is really no reason to look anywhere else. This family owned company is top notch. They won't sell you anything that you don't need. They do the research, analyze what your energy usage is and adapt your system to give you the greatest efficiency. I recommend this company to anyone.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
We started installing Son Solar panels a few years ago. Each year we added additional panels until we reached the amount needed to cancel out our energy usage. The product, installation and follow up are excellent. There is really no reason to look anywhere else. This family owned company is top notch. They won't sell you anything that you don't need. They do the research, analyze what your energy usage is and adapt your system to give you the greatest efficiency. I recommend this company to anyone.
3.75 1 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
Working with the Microgrid Solar team is easy and productive.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
Working with the Microgrid Solar team is easy and productive.
3.93 3 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
I was really impressed with the A-1 Solar project team who installed the Solar Panels. They were extremely professional and courteous. The team called and told me exactly when they would be at my house and the day they were going to be here and, they were as arranged. The install went extremely smooth and the project manager kept me informed on everything they were doing, and answered all my questions. The install is very neat, attractive, and professionally done. When I called the A-1 Solar office to ask questions I was able to talk with Laura, she was very polite and knowledgeable about all aspects of the entire solar system. Laura was able to inform me how the tax credit worked with the Federal Government. In fact Laura also sent me the forms I needed to file with my tax return and let me know if I have any questions concerning filling out the forms to call and she would walk me through the entire process. I was also informed that if I have any questions in the future I can call and A-1 Solar will be more than happy to answer them. It is also refreshing to know; when you call A-1 Solar that you actually get to speak with the receptionist who will transfer your call immediately to the person you are wanting to speak with. The entire A-1 Solar team deserves recognition for the way they represented the A-1 Solar Company with such professionalism and courtesy. I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in having solar panels installed.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
I was really impressed with the A-1 Solar project team who installed the Solar Panels. They were extremely professional and courteous. The team called and told me exactly when they would be at my house and the day they were going to be here and, they were as arranged. The install went extremely smooth and the project manager kept me informed on everything they were doing, and answered all my questions. The install is very neat, attractive, and professionally done. When I called the A-1 Solar office to ask questions I was able to talk with Laura, she was very polite and knowledgeable about all aspects of the entire solar system. Laura was able to inform me how the tax credit worked with the Federal Government. In fact Laura also sent me the forms I needed to file with my tax return and let me know if I have any questions concerning filling out the forms to call and she would walk me through the entire process. I was also informed that if I have any questions in the future I can call and A-1 Solar will be more than happy to answer them. It is also refreshing to know; when you call A-1 Solar that you actually get to speak with the receptionist who will transfer your call immediately to the person you are wanting to speak with. The entire A-1 Solar team deserves recognition for the way they represented the A-1 Solar Company with such professionalism and courtesy. I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in having solar panels installed.
4.53 16 Reviews
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RJ Power Plant, over 1 month old
Very precise and exacting to get the project done WELL! Entire TEAM was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE and extremely hardworking individuals. Plus, they RETURNED my phone calls quickly! The other solar companies want to sell you what they want to sell to you, but Sovereign Solar will sell you want you NEED and customize it to any of your particular requests.
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RJ Power Plant, over 1 month old
Very precise and exacting to get the project done WELL! Entire TEAM was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE and extremely hardworking individuals. Plus, they RETURNED my phone calls quickly! The other solar companies want to sell you what they want to sell to you, but Sovereign Solar will sell you want you NEED and customize it to any of your particular requests.
4.07 12 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
I'm residential in the stix of Missouri. I was lucky Brightergy even considered my place as it is remote, wet and muddy most of the year. By the time they were through with the project I had a ground mounted array approx 10kW, with 3 - 1500 watt secure outlets installed from the inverters into my kitchen. I also installed a heat pump and high efficiency water heater in my all electric home. My only bill from the utility for 9 months of the year 2 years now is line usage fees fro the utility. I'm very happy with the quality and quick service. They monitor my installation with the Sunny Boy Inverter's wifi. I can watch it too, from my phone or PC. I enjoy the fact that I can still use the solar even during an outage, to keep my fridge and other essentials powered.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
I'm residential in the stix of Missouri. I was lucky Brightergy even considered my place as it is remote, wet and muddy most of the year. By the time they were through with the project I had a ground mounted array approx 10kW, with 3 - 1500 watt secure outlets installed from the inverters into my kitchen. I also installed a heat pump and high efficiency water heater in my all electric home. My only bill from the utility for 9 months of the year 2 years now is line usage fees fro the utility. I'm very happy with the quality and quick service. They monitor my installation with the Sunny Boy Inverter's wifi. I can watch it too, from my phone or PC. I enjoy the fact that I can still use the solar even during an outage, to keep my fridge and other essentials powered.
4.15 9 Reviews
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Jerry Thompson, over 1 month old
<br />Contractor was recommended by the electric cooperative for their competence.
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Jerry Thompson, over 1 month old
<br />Contractor was recommended by the electric cooperative for their competence.
4.17 4 Reviews
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Danny Cazier, over 1 month old
Bliss Brothers installed a large ground array for me just behind my house. I am thoroughly pleased with the quality of the installation, the quality of the components, the appearance of the array, the speed of the work, etc. When I had a concern the first month regarding whether it was working correctly, Kevin Bliss came out and ran a diagnostic test to show me the output from the panels. It has since eliminated my electric bill most months of the year. And he gave this all to me at a cost that can't be beat!
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Danny Cazier, over 1 month old
Bliss Brothers installed a large ground array for me just behind my house. I am thoroughly pleased with the quality of the installation, the quality of the components, the appearance of the array, the speed of the work, etc. When I had a concern the first month regarding whether it was working correctly, Kevin Bliss came out and ran a diagnostic test to show me the output from the panels. It has since eliminated my electric bill most months of the year. And he gave this all to me at a cost that can't be beat!
4.17 4 Reviews
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Body shop, over 1 month old
I chose Solar Energy and had 2500kw system installed by them they are local and every dependable. I have had my system since 2013 and have had no problems what so ever. I have consulted with them several time with questions about my system and they always are very informant. I would highly recommend Solar Energy for you Solar needs.
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Body shop, over 1 month old
I chose Solar Energy and had 2500kw system installed by them they are local and every dependable. I have had my system since 2013 and have had no problems what so ever. I have consulted with them several time with questions about my system and they always are very informant. I would highly recommend Solar Energy for you Solar needs.
4.25 5 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
Very pleased with our solar panels!! We now have the lowest monthly electric bill that we have had for many years!! JSUNPV company really cares about finding the best set up of solar panel's for the customer, and wants you to be completely happy with them. Jason really believe's in saving energy and money for his customer's. It"s not just a sales pitch to sell a product and he is not high pressure because he believe's in what he does.
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
Very pleased with our solar panels!! We now have the lowest monthly electric bill that we have had for many years!! JSUNPV company really cares about finding the best set up of solar panel's for the customer, and wants you to be completely happy with them. Jason really believe's in saving energy and money for his customer's. It"s not just a sales pitch to sell a product and he is not high pressure because he believe's in what he does.
4.32 25 Reviews
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JOHN, over 1 month old
first, the office was local, second the response from the salesman and installation team was very cordial and helpful.
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JOHN, over 1 month old
first, the office was local, second the response from the salesman and installation team was very cordial and helpful.
4.43 10 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
Our retail store bought a 25KW system from Missouri Solar Application 2 years ago. We have saved a tremendous amount of money on our electricity bills , including heating and cooling.<br /><br />We have made a positive move towards being green and energy efficient. This company is Missouri based, and the equipment is made in the USA.<br /><br />They took care of all the paper work, including helping us get rebates from Ameren UE, and the US Government. Not only is it a wise investment, it has given us tax credits for the next 5 years, and will have paid for itself during such time. <br /><br />Missouri Solar Applications continuously helps us monitor our systems, and are very easy to get in contact with. They even stop by our store to check in on us when they come through Boonville, MO.<br /><br />If you are interested in solar power, and what it can do for you, we highly recommend Missouri Solar Application and their team !<br /><br />Come by our store and see what the benefits of Solar Power can do for your home or business.<br /><br />Imhoff's Hometown Appliance and Service<br />( Residential Appliance Sales and Repair Service )<br />905 Main Street, Boonville MO. 660-882-8688
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Anonymous, over 1 month old
Our retail store bought a 25KW system from Missouri Solar Application 2 years ago. We have saved a tremendous amount of money on our electricity bills , including heating and cooling.<br /><br />We have made a positive move towards being green and energy efficient. This company is Missouri based, and the equipment is made in the USA.<br /><br />They took care of all the paper work, including helping us get rebates from Ameren UE, and the US Government. Not only is it a wise investment, it has given us tax credits for the next 5 years, and will have paid for itself during such time. <br /><br />Missouri Solar Applications continuously helps us monitor our systems, and are very easy to get in contact with. They even stop by our store to check in on us when they come through Boonville, MO.<br /><br />If you are interested in solar power, and what it can do for you, we highly recommend Missouri Solar Application and their team !<br /><br />Come by our store and see what the benefits of Solar Power can do for your home or business.<br /><br />Imhoff's Hometown Appliance and Service<br />( Residential Appliance Sales and Repair Service )<br />905 Main Street, Boonville MO. 660-882-8688
4.50 12 Reviews
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Steve Schoenhofer, over 1 month old
Wonderful experience with all aspects of installation and useage. Been good so far with our first monthly bill this year.
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Steve Schoenhofer, over 1 month old
Wonderful experience with all aspects of installation and useage. Been good so far with our first monthly bill this year.
3.55 16 Reviews
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M. Peters , over 1 month old
Poor customer service, poor warranty, and zero confidence in the companies integrity. I have had multiple issues with my system from cracked panels to poor production and little to no help from the one field tech that they have to handle all of there issues. I have had to reach out to them and cant remember when they have initiated a followup. frustrating to say the least
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M. Peters , over 1 month old
Poor customer service, poor warranty, and zero confidence in the companies integrity. I have had multiple issues with my system from cracked panels to poor production and little to no help from the one field tech that they have to handle all of there issues. I have had to reach out to them and cant remember when they have initiated a followup. frustrating to say the least
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What is a good price from a quality solar company in MO
Chart 1: What is a good price for a 7.66kW solar system after tax credits.
$13K
Low quality warning$13K
Low quality warning$14K
SolarReviews average$14K
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Types of solar energy companies
There are several different types of solar companies, and there are significant differences between them.
Large corporate solar companies
These are companies like Tesla, Sunrun and Vivint Solar with corporate ownership and wide geographical coverage. When residential solar took off back in 2012, they were the first to offer zero-down solar options and thus gaining massive market share. However, these companies grew too quickly and were unable to maintain the quality of their customer service; this is reflected in their poor review scores on SolarReviews and other sites. Furthermore, these large companies face stiff competition from local solar companies who now offer zero-down financing via specialist solar loan companies. Indeed, in a bid to stay competitive, in July 2020 Sunrun and Vivint, the largest companies by market share, announced they were merging.
Local and family-owned solar installation companies
These companies are typically one-stop shops that both sell and install solar systems. They are more likely to employ their own installation team rather than outsourcing the task. This is a good thing: our reviews indicate that customers are more satisfied with jobs performed by in-house crews.
Solar sales companies
These are companies that sell solar to homeowners over a large geographical area, but rely on outsourced installation labour to supply all the equipment, manage the permitting, and perform the installation. For example, they may sell you a solar system for $15,000, but then pay an EPC contractor $12,000 to supply and install the entire job. These companies also tend to have super-aggressive sales tactics, and we generally see low customer satisfaction for consumers who sign with them.
EPC contractors
EPC contractors do all of the permitting, installation and inspections for solar jobs that other companies sell. They became common as large corporate solar companies like SolarCity sold zero-down systems across vast parts of the country where they had no installation teams of their own. Large corporate solar companies still tend to use outsourced installation labour to protect themselves from any liability in the case of accidents. Like all roof work, solar panel installation carries large safety risks for workers.
Solar panel manufacturers
These are the companies that make the solar panels. Unfortunately, very few solar panel manufacturers still make solar panels in America. Even San Jose-based SunPower now makes all of its panels overseas. Ironically, probably the only major company making panels in the US right now is Jinko Solar, a large Tier 1 Chinese-owned manufacturer with a factory in Jacksonville, FL. The leading solar panel manufacturers are LG, Panasonic, QCells, SunPower, LONGi, Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, JA Solar, GCL, and Hyundai.
Solar inverter manufacturers
Inverters convert the DC power made by your panels to AC power that your home can use. Inverters cause far more warranty issues than the solar panels themselves. If there’s one piece of advice we have for those going solar, it’s to buy a good inverter brand. The rapid shutdown rule now in force in most jurisdictions means that micro inverters or power optimizers need to be used, rather than string inverters.
(This is unfortunate, as string inverters have far fewer warranty issues). We recommend the brand Enphase for micro inverters, and SolarEdge for power optimizers. If string inverters are allowed where you live, then we suggest either SMA or Fronius.
Solar finance providers
Consumers who want to buy solar panels (instead of lease them) can now access loans from many different companies. Buying solar is preferable to leasing as it allows you to keep the 26% federal solar tax credit; if you lease panels, the credit goes to the lessor instead. Solar loan applications are made through your solar installation company, who acts as the dealer for the financing company. Leading solar loan providers include Mosaic, Dividend and Greensky.
Which solar company should I choose?
The reviews scores for the largest solar companies are far worse than those for local, family-owned solar installation companies.
The best solar companies meet the following criteria:
- Local
- Family-owned
- Less than 50 staff
- Has an office near you
- Been in business longer than 5 years
- Employs their own installation crews
- Uses Tier 1 solar panels
- Uses inverters from Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA or Fronius
The solar industry is full of fly-by-night solar companies — both big and small — that open one year and are gone the next.
Solar panels last for 25-30 years, so you want an installer who will help you with any problems or system faults. For this to happen, your installer needs to be able to stay in business
Local solar companies, as a group, have the highest reviews score on our site and also have lower overheads than corporate installers, making them more likely to survive in the long term.
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Avg price 10.98kW installed system
1.82 482 Reviews
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Rovic
,2 days ago
Friendly installers, fast installation, great experience overall.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$10,000 ($2.00 per watt)
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Rovic, 2 days ago
Friendly installers, fast installation, great experience overall.
4.76 906 Reviews
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Mitchell
,1 week ago
As the title states, we picked the panel for the efficiency and warranty. I doubt we will be displeased.
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$19,950 ($3.99 per watt)
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Mitchell , 1 week ago
As the title states, we picked the panel for the efficiency and warranty. I doubt we will be displeased.
4.84 318 Reviews
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William Hurley
,over 1 month old
The Panasonic panels we had installed had better power generation than what the competition wanted to steer us towards, and a much longer warranty.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$21,700 ($4.34 per watt)
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William Hurley, over 1 month old
The Panasonic panels we had installed had better power generation than what the competition wanted to steer us towards, and a much longer warranty.
4.53 840 Reviews
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ruthrep
,4 days ago
The Power Trip folks were very clear about every step of the process of installation. My panels went on the roof in a day, and the system was started after the city inspection. I love looking at the web interface showing me what I am producing--it is my happy place! I would do it again if I ever moved.
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$24,550 ($4.91 per watt)
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ruthrep, 4 days ago
The Power Trip folks were very clear about every step of the process of installation. My panels went on the roof in a day, and the system was started after the city inspection. I love looking at the web interface showing me what I am producing--it is my happy place! I would do it again if I ever moved.
1.80 215 Reviews
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SFSteve
,6 days ago
Forget trying to get customer service from Sunrun. I began trying to contact them over two weeks ago... no reply yet. If you phone, you can have a wait time of up to 2 hours (maybe more) but they say they'll save your place in line and call you back... So you're meant to wait around for two hours because once they've made the call the apparently make no further attempt to call you back. This is the worst customer service imaginable. Steer clear of Sunrun. There are surely more reputable companies. If I didn't have to give them a star to get this published, I would not.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$16,750 ($3.35 per watt)
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SFSteve, 6 days ago
Forget trying to get customer service from Sunrun. I began trying to contact them over two weeks ago... no reply yet. If you phone, you can have a wait time of up to 2 hours (maybe more) but they say they'll save your place in line and call you back... So you're meant to wait around for two hours because once they've made the call the apparently make no further attempt to call you back. This is the worst customer service imaginable. Steer clear of Sunrun. There are surely more reputable companies. If I didn't have to give them a star to get this published, I would not.
2.73 584 Reviews
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Mean lady that calls every month
,1 day ago
Where to start. First my panels didn't work for 2 months and no one contacted me! No refund either! Then my electric was high again and 5 panels didn't work, again no one contacted me! THEN my bill was high again and my panels weren't communicating, AGAIN no one contacted me! But they sure do take your fee every month and don't reimburse you when they're broken. Also i have to pay THEM out to cancel, so i'm stuck with a sucky solar panel team!
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Average cost (5kW system)
$22,350 ($4.47 per watt)
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Mean lady that calls every month, 1 day ago
Where to start. First my panels didn't work for 2 months and no one contacted me! No refund either! Then my electric was high again and 5 panels didn't work, again no one contacted me! THEN my bill was high again and my panels weren't communicating, AGAIN no one contacted me! But they sure do take your fee every month and don't reimburse you when they're broken. Also i have to pay THEM out to cancel, so i'm stuck with a sucky solar panel team!
4.60 110 Reviews
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Eric B
,over 1 month old
NorthStar recommend Jinko based on their reputation and after about a month, all panels are working great.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$20,400 ($4.08 per watt)
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Eric B, over 1 month old
NorthStar recommend Jinko based on their reputation and after about a month, all panels are working great.
Best unit price
$562.50 ($1.50 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$11,789.81
($2.42 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
$320.00 ($0.96 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$12,375.07
($2.46 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
$430.00 ($1.15 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$12,567.14
($2.58 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
$12,870.41
($2.52 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
$291.18 ($0.88 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$11,995.98
($2.42 p/w)
VBH330RA03K overview
Rated power
330 watts
Efficiency
19.7
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Mono-crystalline Silicon
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$340.00 ($1.00 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$15,300.00
($3.00 p/w)
VBHN340SA17 HIT+ overview
Rated power
340 watts
Efficiency
20.3
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline/N-type
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$432.00 ($1.31 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$12,190.19
($2.46 p/w)
VBHN330SA17E overview
Rated power
330 watts
Efficiency
19.7
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
monocrystalline
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$297.60 ($0.89 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$13,045.96
($2.60 p/w)
VBHN335SA17 overview
Rated power
335 watts
Efficiency
20
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
monocrystalline
Manufactured
US
Best unit price
$600.00 ($1.83 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$12,346.78
($2.52 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
$12,725.87
($2.52 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
$13,209.22
($2.69 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
$13,120.04
($2.67 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
$240.01 ($0.60 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.8kW system
$10,466.46
($2.18 p/w)
CS3W-400PB-AG overview
Rated power
400 watts
Efficiency
17.9
Number of Cells
144
Cell type
polycrystalline
Manufactured
CA
Best unit price
$205.00 ($0.58 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$10,135.76
($2.04 p/w)
CS3U-355PB-AG overview
Rated power
355 watts
Efficiency
17.7
Number of Cells
144
Cell type
polycrystalline
Manufactured
CA
Best unit price
$207.90 ($0.66 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$10,652.98
($2.11 p/w)
CS3K-315MS overview
Rated power
315 watts
Efficiency
18.96
Number of Cells
120
Cell type
Mono-crystalline Silicon
Manufactured
CA
Best unit price
$247.00 ($0.75 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.0kW system
$10,981.66
($2.22 p/w)
CS1H-330MS BLACK overview
Rated power
330 watts
Efficiency
19.57
Number of Cells
60
Cell type
Mono-crystalline Silicon
Manufactured
CA
Best unit price
$172.00 ($0.56 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 4.9kW system
$9,732.53
($1.99 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
$9,929.03
($2.00 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
$196.11 ($0.65 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$10,118.52
($1.98 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
$234.00 ($0.60 per watt)
Best system price
Installed 5.1kW system
$10,300.30
($2.03 p/w)
LR6-72HBD-390M overview
Rated power
390 watts
Efficiency
19.4
Number of Cells
144
Cell type
Mono PERC
Manufactured
CN
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Installing a 7.7kW solar system in Missouri, 2020
Net cost of system
Average payback time
Annual power production
Levelized cost of solar energy
If you don't get solar
24¢ /kWh
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Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 7.7kW system
Solar panel cost in Missouri by system size
Table 1: Average cost of residential solar systems by system size
| System size* | Avg cost per watt |
Avg cost
(After tax credit) show before tax |
|---|---|---|
| 4kW | $2.83 | $8,371 |
| 5kW | $2.71 | $10,031 |
| 6kW | $2.59 | $11,477 |
| 7kW | $2.56 | $13,250 |
| 8kW | $2.59 | $15,333 |
| 9kW | $2.50 | $16,677 |
| 10kW | $2.48 | $18,330 |
| 12kW | $2.48 | $22,022 |
| 15kW | $2.35 | $26,096 |
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Table 2: Available incentive programs
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Eligibility: Federal incentive
Type: Personal Tax Credit
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Eligibility: State incentive
Type: Net Metering
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