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
This perk is commonly known as the ITC, short for “Investment Tax Credit”. If you install your photovoltaic system in 2020, the federal tax credit is 26% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 26% 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 26% = $5,200.
The federal tax credit falls to 22% at the end of 2022.
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 26% federal tax credit
29 solar companies in Missouri provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.57 21 Reviews
Francisco Perez, over 1 month
Scott and the technical support team was there for us from the beginning to the end of the installation minimizing issues. Keep up the great support even through this difficult COVID pandemic. Thanks again for everything.
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Francisco Perez, over 1 month
Scott and the technical support team was there for us from the beginning to the end of the installation minimizing issues. Keep up the great support even through this difficult COVID pandemic. Thanks again for everything.
4.43 10 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
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
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
4.42 17 Reviews
Jmh, over 1 month
Patrick with sovereign solar was fantastic through out the whole process. He offers very competitive pricing allowing his clients to maximize their ROI. I had an issue with a panel under producing and his team was out the next day to replace it temporarily while we waited for the warranty panel. I truly enjoyed working with Sovereign Solar on this install and cannot be happier with the results. We saved $220 the first month after installation on our power bill.
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Jmh, over 1 month
Patrick with sovereign solar was fantastic through out the whole process. He offers very competitive pricing allowing his clients to maximize their ROI. I had an issue with a panel under producing and his team was out the next day to replace it temporarily while we waited for the warranty panel. I truly enjoyed working with Sovereign Solar on this install and cannot be happier with the results. We saved $220 the first month after installation on our power bill.
4.42 44 Reviews
Happy Moxie Customer- Charlotte , 1 day ago
We bought 26 panels and 2 Powerwalls. Everything was as advertised and is working very well. The sales process was stellar. Very straightforward and the sales rep knew the business. The installation was smooth and we have been up and running since Nov 2020.
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Happy Moxie Customer- Charlotte , 1 day ago
We bought 26 panels and 2 Powerwalls. Everything was as advertised and is working very well. The sales process was stellar. Very straightforward and the sales rep knew the business. The installation was smooth and we have been up and running since Nov 2020.
4.42 155 Reviews
Anne., 3 weeks ago
Sunpro, and in particular Hector, made going solar, simple and painless. Hector thoroughly explained the whole process, and also ensured that he was present when it came time for the panel installation. He has made himself available at all hours of the day and night for any questions that I have had, and ensures that all my questions are answered. Hector is a kind man, and has excellent customer service skills. I truly appreciate Sunpro and Hector for such a wonderful experience.
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Anne., 3 weeks ago
Sunpro, and in particular Hector, made going solar, simple and painless. Hector thoroughly explained the whole process, and also ensured that he was present when it came time for the panel installation. He has made himself available at all hours of the day and night for any questions that I have had, and ensures that all my questions are answered. Hector is a kind man, and has excellent customer service skills. I truly appreciate Sunpro and Hector for such a wonderful experience.
4.38 7 Reviews
Kira Flemington, over 1 month
Best solar company out there. I love that they also have a roofing company so I didn’t have to worry about leaks. Their sales people are not pushy or use high pressured sales tactics like their competitors. The Bliss Brothers are very nice, clean cut, and have the integrity that I like to see in a company. I will refer them to all of my friends.
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Kira Flemington, over 1 month
Best solar company out there. I love that they also have a roofing company so I didn’t have to worry about leaks. Their sales people are not pushy or use high pressured sales tactics like their competitors. The Bliss Brothers are very nice, clean cut, and have the integrity that I like to see in a company. I will refer them to all of my friends.
4.32 38 Reviews
Jennaver Brown, over 1 month
So the biggest fear you have when a group of guys drills 400 holes into your new roof is a leak right? We got one - and these guys jumped on it and stayed on it until they sourced the problem out. They were responsive, they were professional and they are reimbursing us for the small amount of ceiling damage that resulted. Leaks happen, its the service after the sale that separates the pros from the shmos. Kudos to Straight Up - From sales to installation to service, these folks have earned this 5 star review.
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Jennaver Brown, over 1 month
So the biggest fear you have when a group of guys drills 400 holes into your new roof is a leak right? We got one - and these guys jumped on it and stayed on it until they sourced the problem out. They were responsive, they were professional and they are reimbursing us for the small amount of ceiling damage that resulted. Leaks happen, its the service after the sale that separates the pros from the shmos. Kudos to Straight Up - From sales to installation to service, these folks have earned this 5 star review.
4.17 6 Reviews
Larry W Wilson - Retired, over 1 month
We are very impressed with the proposal, engineering, layout, site visit, and final installation. We monitor the results daily and we are right on schedule. Of course no one has control of the weather but it is on track as we expected. We had six craftsman on our projects at different times. All were very professional in all aspects of installation. Even in 94 degree heat they worked extremely hard and continuously. I am retired from the electrical industry and held several positions in management of Fortune 100 companies including owning a partnership in an electrical transformer manufacturing company. This crew was experts in their field, never thought of cutting corners, installed with quality products, and installed properly in accordance with NEC. I can not say enough about the entire installation and highly recommend AltEnergy Staunton for those considering a solar project. You will not be disappointed!
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Larry W Wilson - Retired, over 1 month
We are very impressed with the proposal, engineering, layout, site visit, and final installation. We monitor the results daily and we are right on schedule. Of course no one has control of the weather but it is on track as we expected. We had six craftsman on our projects at different times. All were very professional in all aspects of installation. Even in 94 degree heat they worked extremely hard and continuously. I am retired from the electrical industry and held several positions in management of Fortune 100 companies including owning a partnership in an electrical transformer manufacturing company. This crew was experts in their field, never thought of cutting corners, installed with quality products, and installed properly in accordance with NEC. I can not say enough about the entire installation and highly recommend AltEnergy Staunton for those considering a solar project. You will not be disappointed!
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.
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