*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of Mar 2023, the average cost of solar panels in Hartford is $2.6 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $10,929 after claiming the 30% federal solar tax credit now available.
This is lower than the average price of residential solar power systems across the United States which is currently $3.00 per watt.
The size of a solar panel system also plays a role in how much the installation will cost.
Larger solar installations will typically have a lower cost per watt, because the panels can be purchased at a ‘bulk price’. However, these larger solar systems will still have a higher total cost, because they are made up of more individual panels.
System size* | Avg cost per watt |
Avg system cost
(After tax credit) show before tax |
---|---|---|
4kW | $2.85 | $7,975 |
5kW | $2.73 | $9,538 |
6kW | $2.60 | $10,929 |
7kW | $2.58 | $12,629 |
8kW | $2.63 | $14,750 |
9kW | $2.52 | $15,876 |
10kW | $2.50 | $17,468 |
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
4.81 289 Reviews
Nick Sagal, 1 week ago
Green Power Energy was the company I chose to handle the Solar installation in my new home, and I could not have been more pleased with the experience. All of the staff were helpful, friendly and professional. Every interaction with the Sales, Installation, and Office personnel was pleasant and productive. They took the time to meet me at my home and go over the plans and requirements for my system as well as answer all of my questions and concerns about solar energy, the installation process, and financing. This was really the selling point for me in my decision. I truly appreciated the time they took to help me feel comfortable with the decision from both a capacity requirement and as a financial investment. After reviewing the proposal, all I needed to do was say "Go" and GPE handled all the rest. The whole process from start to finish was extremely easy to coordinate with the green power team. They worked diligently while on-site at my home, and kept me informed of the status while awaiting all the various permits, inspections, and application dependencies. My system has been live since December and I am beyond satisfied with the results. I look forward to having GPE support my system into the future. I cannot recommend GPE enough for anyone in the service area looking to install solar on their home.
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Nick Sagal, 1 week ago
Green Power Energy was the company I chose to handle the Solar installation in my new home, and I could not have been more pleased with the experience. All of the staff were helpful, friendly and professional. Every interaction with the Sales, Installation, and Office personnel was pleasant and productive. They took the time to meet me at my home and go over the plans and requirements for my system as well as answer all of my questions and concerns about solar energy, the installation process, and financing. This was really the selling point for me in my decision. I truly appreciated the time they took to help me feel comfortable with the decision from both a capacity requirement and as a financial investment. After reviewing the proposal, all I needed to do was say "Go" and GPE handled all the rest. The whole process from start to finish was extremely easy to coordinate with the green power team. They worked diligently while on-site at my home, and kept me informed of the status while awaiting all the various permits, inspections, and application dependencies. My system has been live since December and I am beyond satisfied with the results. I look forward to having GPE support my system into the future. I cannot recommend GPE enough for anyone in the service area looking to install solar on their home.
4.67 22 Reviews
JM, over 1 month
This was our first foray into solar panels and I was definitely not sure it was the right decision. But I did my research and decided to go with Adam and the super team at Premier Improvements. Not only did they answer ALL my questions--and extremely patiently I might add--but they took care of everything, from discussing equipment choices, batteries, and sizing, to a superb installation both on the roof and in the basement. The installation is almost "elegant!" Then they took care of setting up the inspections with the town building inspector and the town electrical inspector. At every step of the process I knew I could reach out to Adam and the team with any questions, and they were always quick to respond. Incredible communication! Without question I highly recommend going solar with them. I thought solar would be a challenge because I've heard horror stories from people. And at times, particularly with our electricity provider, it was difficult to some degree. But that was minimized because we chose Premier Improvements. They're honest, straightforward, very accessible, and incredibly helpful! Go with Premier Improvements!
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JM, over 1 month
This was our first foray into solar panels and I was definitely not sure it was the right decision. But I did my research and decided to go with Adam and the super team at Premier Improvements. Not only did they answer ALL my questions--and extremely patiently I might add--but they took care of everything, from discussing equipment choices, batteries, and sizing, to a superb installation both on the roof and in the basement. The installation is almost "elegant!" Then they took care of setting up the inspections with the town building inspector and the town electrical inspector. At every step of the process I knew I could reach out to Adam and the team with any questions, and they were always quick to respond. Incredible communication! Without question I highly recommend going solar with them. I thought solar would be a challenge because I've heard horror stories from people. And at times, particularly with our electricity provider, it was difficult to some degree. But that was minimized because we chose Premier Improvements. They're honest, straightforward, very accessible, and incredibly helpful! Go with Premier Improvements!
4.61 41 Reviews
Sharon Masse, over 1 month
The Savkat team were amazing to work with! Jordan Bernstein was our representative and was very knowledgeable regarding the product, timeline for the project and even after installation, is still a solid contact for any questions we might have.
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Sharon Masse, over 1 month
The Savkat team were amazing to work with! Jordan Bernstein was our representative and was very knowledgeable regarding the product, timeline for the project and even after installation, is still a solid contact for any questions we might have.
4.56 366 Reviews
Mike and Sandy, 6 days ago
The crew was very good that installed our solar panels on our roof which was completed in one day. They were friendly and informative. The only reason Venture Solar doesn't get an excellent score is because after the solar panels were installed it was hard to get in contact with the salesman. We wanted to make sure that all the conditions in our contract were complied with before we wrote a review. We tried contacting others at Venture Solar about our contract but didn't get a call back; at first. Also, we had questions on the next process and what we needed to do for the next steps in order for our system to be activated. We thought that we wouldn't have to do so much calling and research for our solar project to be activated. We called our electric company and the inspectors to find out what was needed next since Venture Solar didn't keep us updated after the panels were installed. We finally got in contact with Ryan H. at Venture Solar who was great in helping us with all our questions. He promptly returned our emails and was very helpful in solving all the issues.
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Mike and Sandy, 6 days ago
The crew was very good that installed our solar panels on our roof which was completed in one day. They were friendly and informative. The only reason Venture Solar doesn't get an excellent score is because after the solar panels were installed it was hard to get in contact with the salesman. We wanted to make sure that all the conditions in our contract were complied with before we wrote a review. We tried contacting others at Venture Solar about our contract but didn't get a call back; at first. Also, we had questions on the next process and what we needed to do for the next steps in order for our system to be activated. We thought that we wouldn't have to do so much calling and research for our solar project to be activated. We called our electric company and the inspectors to find out what was needed next since Venture Solar didn't keep us updated after the panels were installed. We finally got in contact with Ryan H. at Venture Solar who was great in helping us with all our questions. He promptly returned our emails and was very helpful in solving all the issues.
4.50 27 Reviews
Bill Markus, over 1 month
We own our home for 23+ years. We investigated solar about 15 years ago and we were informed our home location/position was not solar viable. Motivated by global warming, cost savings, increasing energy rates and power outage mitigation we researched solar options again in 2020. I spoke with several solar providers. Purepoint Energy was referred to me by a friend who had his solar energy system installed by them. Purepoint was clearly the most knowledgeable and informative company I spoke with. They were able to explain the different types of panels in the market and the benefits of a panel installation that did not fail if a single panel failed. The benefits of battery backup was/is important especially after Purepoint explained batteries and solar will continue to function during a prolonged blackout enabled by a “gateway” which creates a discrete off grid system not inhibiting grid repairs. Purepoint’s electricians reviewed our home for installation. The electricians completed the installation on timely basis. There were 100% professional on all accounts. I never had to be concerned when or if they would be on sight. Purepoint’s support staff, schedulers, admin, accounting are all responsive and take pride in ensuring customer satisfaction. This includes ensuring timely delivery of panels, batteries and installation parts. They also facilitated coordination with Eversource and the town inspector to get authorization to turn the system on. There is no power interruption during installation. Our 11,200kw system is functioning for 18 months. We build up enough credits during the longer summer days to offset winter grid usage. We have not paid a power bill in 18 months. I calculate we have recovered 10%+ of our investment and I anticipate accelerated cost benefits with increasing energy costs. Solar works. We have achieved our incentives. Purepoint has been an excellent partner in achieving this.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$24,050 ($4.81 per watt)
Bill Markus, over 1 month
We own our home for 23+ years. We investigated solar about 15 years ago and we were informed our home location/position was not solar viable. Motivated by global warming, cost savings, increasing energy rates and power outage mitigation we researched solar options again in 2020. I spoke with several solar providers. Purepoint Energy was referred to me by a friend who had his solar energy system installed by them. Purepoint was clearly the most knowledgeable and informative company I spoke with. They were able to explain the different types of panels in the market and the benefits of a panel installation that did not fail if a single panel failed. The benefits of battery backup was/is important especially after Purepoint explained batteries and solar will continue to function during a prolonged blackout enabled by a “gateway” which creates a discrete off grid system not inhibiting grid repairs. Purepoint’s electricians reviewed our home for installation. The electricians completed the installation on timely basis. There were 100% professional on all accounts. I never had to be concerned when or if they would be on sight. Purepoint’s support staff, schedulers, admin, accounting are all responsive and take pride in ensuring customer satisfaction. This includes ensuring timely delivery of panels, batteries and installation parts. They also facilitated coordination with Eversource and the town inspector to get authorization to turn the system on. There is no power interruption during installation. Our 11,200kw system is functioning for 18 months. We build up enough credits during the longer summer days to offset winter grid usage. We have not paid a power bill in 18 months. I calculate we have recovered 10%+ of our investment and I anticipate accelerated cost benefits with increasing energy costs. Solar works. We have achieved our incentives. Purepoint has been an excellent partner in achieving this.
4.50 14 Reviews
Satisfied customer of Son Energy, over 1 month
After researching solar for several years, I made the decision to go forward before the 26% federal tax credit is reduced again by end of 2020. My home has electric baseboard heat, and though I had a high efficiency mini split heat pump system installed two years ago, the winter heating costs from Eversource were still astronomical, and continuing to grow every year. I had spoken with the large solar companies, but in the end, going solar was going to make them more money than it would save me, mainly because of the high cost of the systems that is built into financing. I spoke with Ron at Son Energy, and his down to earth approach, willingness to provide detailed explanations to answer all my questions, and 100% satisfaction guarantee, led me have him come to my home for a detailed walkthrough. When he wanted to come out to see my home for himself, and didn’t give a quote until he had personally been to my property, I knew he would provide the best install and service years down the road. His prior background in nuclear engineering is impressive, and gave me the confidence in his knowledge and expertise in designing and building the optimal system for my home. His pricing was highly competitive and fair, and he didn’t come across as trying to sell me something I didn’t need. There was no sales pitch, just an honest explanation of the benefits of the system vs the cost, and why it made sense in my situation to go solar. So glad I went with Ron and Son Energy. After the work contract was signed, he handled all the effort from permits to install, and arranged to come to my home a week early to begin the work. Ron (and the subcontractors he works with for electrical and panel install) were honest, efficient, and cleaned up after the multi day install. Everything he agreed to was completed in a top quality manner, and very timely. Now just waiting for the net meter install, and a full switch off of public utility to 100% solar production. I couldn’t be happier that I went with a local CT professional, and picked Ron Tooker with Son Energy.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$17,900 ($3.58 per watt)
Satisfied customer of Son Energy, over 1 month
After researching solar for several years, I made the decision to go forward before the 26% federal tax credit is reduced again by end of 2020. My home has electric baseboard heat, and though I had a high efficiency mini split heat pump system installed two years ago, the winter heating costs from Eversource were still astronomical, and continuing to grow every year. I had spoken with the large solar companies, but in the end, going solar was going to make them more money than it would save me, mainly because of the high cost of the systems that is built into financing. I spoke with Ron at Son Energy, and his down to earth approach, willingness to provide detailed explanations to answer all my questions, and 100% satisfaction guarantee, led me have him come to my home for a detailed walkthrough. When he wanted to come out to see my home for himself, and didn’t give a quote until he had personally been to my property, I knew he would provide the best install and service years down the road. His prior background in nuclear engineering is impressive, and gave me the confidence in his knowledge and expertise in designing and building the optimal system for my home. His pricing was highly competitive and fair, and he didn’t come across as trying to sell me something I didn’t need. There was no sales pitch, just an honest explanation of the benefits of the system vs the cost, and why it made sense in my situation to go solar. So glad I went with Ron and Son Energy. After the work contract was signed, he handled all the effort from permits to install, and arranged to come to my home a week early to begin the work. Ron (and the subcontractors he works with for electrical and panel install) were honest, efficient, and cleaned up after the multi day install. Everything he agreed to was completed in a top quality manner, and very timely. Now just waiting for the net meter install, and a full switch off of public utility to 100% solar production. I couldn’t be happier that I went with a local CT professional, and picked Ron Tooker with Son Energy.
4.46 11 Reviews
Mr. Coster, over 1 month
We had a number of solar companies come out but Adam gave us the best panels and price of all of them. He explained how everything works and made it an easy choice.He followed up with us giving us updates along the way and extra goodies. I would recommend Adam to anyone looking to put solar panels on their house. I have already recommended him to a few of my friends and family. He is thoughtful, honest and efficient. I would use him again without hesitation. 5 star service
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Mr. Coster, over 1 month
We had a number of solar companies come out but Adam gave us the best panels and price of all of them. He explained how everything works and made it an easy choice.He followed up with us giving us updates along the way and extra goodies. I would recommend Adam to anyone looking to put solar panels on their house. I have already recommended him to a few of my friends and family. He is thoughtful, honest and efficient. I would use him again without hesitation. 5 star service
4.40 38 Reviews
Wes, over 1 month
If I could give EcoSmart negative stars I would. I have worked with many contractors, architects, engineers and developers in my life good and bad. EcoSmart could be one of if not the worst company I have ever had the unfortunate privilege to work with. After signing up with them, they wasted almost 2 months of my time, misrepresenting timelines and expertise, mismanaging the process, communication and making multiple false statements along the way. I was clear from the outset that the time frame install the system was critical. They told me multiple times that permits had been filed when, in reality they never filed them at all. They did not even know the process to file permits in my town (another thing they had represented they had experience with) and did not even contact the town until the week we had initially targeted for the install. They told me they understood and had experience with Solar batteries. I had to design this part of the system myself because they had no clue what they were doing and were not even capable of effectively working with the vendor to design and solve for any issues that arose. They were terrible with communication, often telling me they would get back to me and never doing so. I had to chase them all the time. When you are spending any amount this would be unacceptable. I was spending over $100,000. 2 months into the agreement, after bailing on a site visit that I rearranged my schedule for, Michael Pelton then called me to state that they would not install what they had agreed to and that Steve Pelton (the owner) was no longer going to offer batteries as he did not trust them. But then I should just do the solar alone with them. I was clear from the beginning that the point of the project was to have a back up system not just a solar system. It seems to me that their plan from the beginning was to tell me what I wanted to hear and then pull the rug out from under me when the timing was such that I was in jeopardy of losing the full Federal Tax Credit and potentially the State incentives in hopes that I would adjust the install to solar only. Ultimately, they gave me no confidence that they were going to be able to successfully and properly install solar either. In my option and experience they are not to be trusted. My experience with them is that they are incredibly disorganized and inept, often gave me false and misleading statements and have real issues communicating at any level that would be considered acceptable. They also showed zero respect for my time or following through on what they had committed to do. All of this resulted in me losing time, money and expending a tremendous amount of effort for ultimately no reason. Simply horrendous on every level and I could not recommend a company less then EcoSmart.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$18,150 ($3.63 per watt)
Wes, over 1 month
If I could give EcoSmart negative stars I would. I have worked with many contractors, architects, engineers and developers in my life good and bad. EcoSmart could be one of if not the worst company I have ever had the unfortunate privilege to work with. After signing up with them, they wasted almost 2 months of my time, misrepresenting timelines and expertise, mismanaging the process, communication and making multiple false statements along the way. I was clear from the outset that the time frame install the system was critical. They told me multiple times that permits had been filed when, in reality they never filed them at all. They did not even know the process to file permits in my town (another thing they had represented they had experience with) and did not even contact the town until the week we had initially targeted for the install. They told me they understood and had experience with Solar batteries. I had to design this part of the system myself because they had no clue what they were doing and were not even capable of effectively working with the vendor to design and solve for any issues that arose. They were terrible with communication, often telling me they would get back to me and never doing so. I had to chase them all the time. When you are spending any amount this would be unacceptable. I was spending over $100,000. 2 months into the agreement, after bailing on a site visit that I rearranged my schedule for, Michael Pelton then called me to state that they would not install what they had agreed to and that Steve Pelton (the owner) was no longer going to offer batteries as he did not trust them. But then I should just do the solar alone with them. I was clear from the beginning that the point of the project was to have a back up system not just a solar system. It seems to me that their plan from the beginning was to tell me what I wanted to hear and then pull the rug out from under me when the timing was such that I was in jeopardy of losing the full Federal Tax Credit and potentially the State incentives in hopes that I would adjust the install to solar only. Ultimately, they gave me no confidence that they were going to be able to successfully and properly install solar either. In my option and experience they are not to be trusted. My experience with them is that they are incredibly disorganized and inept, often gave me false and misleading statements and have real issues communicating at any level that would be considered acceptable. They also showed zero respect for my time or following through on what they had committed to do. All of this resulted in me losing time, money and expending a tremendous amount of effort for ultimately no reason. Simply horrendous on every level and I could not recommend a company less then EcoSmart.
4.37 32 Reviews
John Tehan, over 1 month
My day job is running a solar power firm based in Massachusetts, even though I live in Connecticut. We're not licensed to work in CT, when I wanted solar power for my home, I had to find a local company for my project. Suffice it to say, I knew what I was looking for in a solar power firm, and Aegis fit the bill perfectly. From beginning to end, they were great, I highly recommend them if you're looking to go solar in CT!
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Average cost (5kW system)
$21,800 ($4.36 per watt)
John Tehan, over 1 month
My day job is running a solar power firm based in Massachusetts, even though I live in Connecticut. We're not licensed to work in CT, when I wanted solar power for my home, I had to find a local company for my project. Suffice it to say, I knew what I was looking for in a solar power firm, and Aegis fit the bill perfectly. From beginning to end, they were great, I highly recommend them if you're looking to go solar in CT!
4.30 52 Reviews
Bret, over 1 month
Contract was signed in November of 2021, with an estimated 5 month time to complete. It has been over 14 months, and I have wasted considerable time trying to move things along. Most of the delays have been unexplained. Maybe a couple extra months were due to UI (the utility), but the rest I do not understand or were easily avoidable. During the delays, Con Edison Solutions failed to notify the bank or ask the bank for an extension so the financing fell through, leading to far higher interest rates.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$21,900 ($4.38 per watt)
Bret, over 1 month
Contract was signed in November of 2021, with an estimated 5 month time to complete. It has been over 14 months, and I have wasted considerable time trying to move things along. Most of the delays have been unexplained. Maybe a couple extra months were due to UI (the utility), but the rest I do not understand or were easily avoidable. During the delays, Con Edison Solutions failed to notify the bank or ask the bank for an extension so the financing fell through, leading to far higher interest rates.
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 | $2.43 |
LG Solar | $2.89 |
SunPower | $3.04 |
Panasonic | $2.93 |
LONGi Solar | $2.34 |
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 Hartford 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 Hartford.
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) | 8.35 kW |
Annual power generation | 14,141 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 8.5 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 8% |
Gross cost | $20,797 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$6,407 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $14,390 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $54,995 |
Please note that the investment return figures do not include the possible increase in property value