There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
The cost to install solar panels on your home in Missouri is lower than ever. There are strong solar energy rebates for 2021 to further bring down costs, for folks served by KCP&L, Columbia Water & Light, or Empire District.
While some of the rebate tiers have gotten a little less juicy over the past few years, there are very lucrative solar investment opportunities here, with some farm installations coupled with USDA grants creating immediate payback scenarios.
You can save thousands of dollars off the up-front cost of solar, combine that with another big cash windfall in the federal solar tax credit, and use electricity bill savings to quickly pay back your net costs. The average homeowner will save thousands over the 25-year operating life of their solar panels, and benefit from increased home value and environmental benefits, to boot!
Learn what solar incentives are available to Missouri homeowners
See what Missouri solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Missouri solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Missouri
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net Metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume, and make sure you get credit for the surplus.
Missouri requires all utilities to offer net metering to customers with solar power systems up to 100 kW. Net excess generation is credited to your next bill at a minimum of the utility’s avoided cost rate.
Now, "avoided cost rate" is short for "how much it would have cost us to burn more coal and make electricity at one of our plants". As you may guess, the avoided cost rate is pretty cheap. Like, you pay $.12/kWh for electricity from them, but they'll only pay you $.03/kWh for excess you send back to the grid. That's why it's really important you size your system well so you don't produce way more electricity than you use.
We’d like to see the law amended to ensure you get credit for your net excess generation, even if you run a surplus every month. Right now, all credit not used after 12 months reverts back to the utility without compensation. While we think the utility should cut you a check for all that surplus instead, at least there’s some credit rolling back to you when you aren’t able to use all the solar electricity you produce onsite.
Missouri has what basically amounts to a statewide rebate program for solar installations because several of the state's largest electric utility companies offer rebates for their customers.
A solar panel installation on your home adds value to it. We’re talking thousands of dollars of value, based on all that electricity you won’t be paying for in the next few decades. Luckily, Missouri realizes that a good way to encourage homeowners to go solar is to exempt all that additional value from property taxes. That’s right, you will not pay a dime in taxes on all that added value!
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Prices based on a 9.9kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
36 solar companies in Missouri provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
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.
4.56 20 Reviews
john doe, over 1 month
The boss personally came out to help with my project. Not only did he help me solve all of the problems I had from a bad install from the competition, but he personally went to the next city over to get the right parts and even brought lunch. I cant praise this man enough, I was genuinely worried that I couldnt get the project finished, but he made everything possible.
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john doe, over 1 month
The boss personally came out to help with my project. Not only did he help me solve all of the problems I had from a bad install from the competition, but he personally went to the next city over to get the right parts and even brought lunch. I cant praise this man enough, I was genuinely worried that I couldnt get the project finished, but he made everything possible.
4.53 130 Reviews
T. Diep, 2 weeks ago
I sent an email reporting the condition. The email went unanswered for several days. I then called and left a VM with Support. Got the call back from the project manager (whose name was Faris Atal) and got instructions to restore service. Everything works again now!
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T. Diep, 2 weeks ago
I sent an email reporting the condition. The email went unanswered for several days. I then called and left a VM with Support. Got the call back from the project manager (whose name was Faris Atal) and got instructions to restore service. Everything works again now!
4.46 9 Reviews
Brett H , over 1 month
After looking at solar for numerous months and doing research I found Fritts was hands down the easiest and most professional to deal with. I have been Installed now for over 9 months and still have a negative energy bill with APS. Thank you guys so much!
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Brett H , over 1 month
After looking at solar for numerous months and doing research I found Fritts was hands down the easiest and most professional to deal with. I have been Installed now for over 9 months and still have a negative energy bill with APS. Thank you guys so much!
4.45 1,673 Reviews
Ben, 5 days ago
The initial/sales process was friendly, informative and no pressure. The stated timeline of 45 days was nowhere near accurate and to push progress forward, I had to take on the roll of middle man between BlueRaven and CORE electric. These interactions cost me personal time, energy and effort, because rather than taking accountability for their own lack of communication, both sides were blaming the other. Once everything was approved, the installation was quick. The installation crew left trash around the house even after I specifically called it out to them on day one. Inspection and needed rework were rescheduled no less than four times. Here I am almost 7 months later and I still don't have a functioning system. Blue Raven didn't resubmit the updated installation diagram to CORE, after the location of the PV panels was changed. Because of this error, CORE hasn't approved the system and the entire application needs to be resubmitted. I'm beyond frustrated at this point.
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Ben, 5 days ago
The initial/sales process was friendly, informative and no pressure. The stated timeline of 45 days was nowhere near accurate and to push progress forward, I had to take on the roll of middle man between BlueRaven and CORE electric. These interactions cost me personal time, energy and effort, because rather than taking accountability for their own lack of communication, both sides were blaming the other. Once everything was approved, the installation was quick. The installation crew left trash around the house even after I specifically called it out to them on day one. Inspection and needed rework were rescheduled no less than four times. Here I am almost 7 months later and I still don't have a functioning system. Blue Raven didn't resubmit the updated installation diagram to CORE, after the location of the PV panels was changed. Because of this error, CORE hasn't approved the system and the entire application needs to be resubmitted. I'm beyond frustrated at this point.
4.38 47 Reviews
Miriam de Jonge, 1 month ago
Could not be happier with my experience at StraightUp Solar. They guided me through the process every step of the way, communication was excellent, and they offered many chances to ask questions, and were patient and clear answering my questions. The installation crew was polite, professional, tidy and accommodating. I'm so excited to have gone solar, if you are looking to go solar too, I'd highly recommend this company!
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Miriam de Jonge, 1 month ago
Could not be happier with my experience at StraightUp Solar. They guided me through the process every step of the way, communication was excellent, and they offered many chances to ask questions, and were patient and clear answering my questions. The installation crew was polite, professional, tidy and accommodating. I'm so excited to have gone solar, if you are looking to go solar too, I'd highly recommend this company!
4.17 4 Reviews
Body shop, over 1 month
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
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.
4.15 9 Reviews
Jerry Thompson, over 1 month
<br />Contractor was recommended by the electric cooperative for their competence.
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Jerry Thompson, over 1 month
<br />Contractor was recommended by the electric cooperative for their competence.
4.11 13 Reviews
CD, over 1 month
The only bad part of this contract was the payment, I thought will I really benefit from going Solar and how long will it take to recover my investment. There was no high pressure sales pitch which is really nice. I was told what they had to offer and the price.
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CD, over 1 month
The only bad part of this contract was the payment, I thought will I really benefit from going Solar and how long will it take to recover my investment. There was no high pressure sales pitch which is really nice. I was told what they had to offer and the price.
4.07 12 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
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
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.