*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of Oct 2024, the average cost of solar panels in Fort Worth is $2.89 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $12,135 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 | $3.10 | $8,679 |
5kW | $2.97 | $10,389 |
6kW | $2.89 | $12,135 |
7kW | $2.87 | $14,045 |
8kW | $2.91 | $16,279 |
9kW | $2.82 | $17,769 |
10kW | $2.79 | $19,546 |
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
4.97 596 Reviews
Sebastian De Luca, 3 days ago
I’ve been a lifelong electrician, I wouldn’t have done anything better myself when it comes to the wiring for the system. Very impressed by the work from my installers, they worked together with great efficiency and had my panels up in a day. I’m not tech savvy so the app confuses me but all the electrical work is top notch. Affordable Solar gets alerts for anything that goes wrong with the system so all I have to do is keep an eye on my electric bill. Angel is amazing l, she put other companies representatives to shame with how professional she was & throughout the project she messaged or called us to give updates or check in.
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Sebastian De Luca, 3 days ago
I’ve been a lifelong electrician, I wouldn’t have done anything better myself when it comes to the wiring for the system. Very impressed by the work from my installers, they worked together with great efficiency and had my panels up in a day. I’m not tech savvy so the app confuses me but all the electrical work is top notch. Affordable Solar gets alerts for anything that goes wrong with the system so all I have to do is keep an eye on my electric bill. Angel is amazing l, she put other companies representatives to shame with how professional she was & throughout the project she messaged or called us to give updates or check in.
4.86 379 Reviews
Happy customer, 1 week ago
We recently had the pleasure of working with Green Power Energy for our solar installation, and we couldn't be more satisfied with their service. The customer service was excellent from start to finish, as the team consistently kept us informed and involved throughout the entire process. We want to give a special shoutout to our sales representative, Austin Dow, who was exceptional. He is incredibly knowledgeable and guided us step by step, answering all our questions and addressing our concerns with patience and clarity. Austin genuinely had our best interests at heart, particularly when it came to the loan application, ensuring we secured the best interest rate available. The installation team also went above and beyond. They even came in over the weekend to make sure the job was completed on time, demonstrating their commitment and professionalism. Lastly, a big thank you to Ayana, who was always available to answer our calls and provide updates on the next steps of the project. Her support made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Overall, we highly recommend Green Power Energy for anyone considering solar energy solutions. Their team is dedicated, professional, and truly cares about their customers.
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Happy customer, 1 week ago
We recently had the pleasure of working with Green Power Energy for our solar installation, and we couldn't be more satisfied with their service. The customer service was excellent from start to finish, as the team consistently kept us informed and involved throughout the entire process. We want to give a special shoutout to our sales representative, Austin Dow, who was exceptional. He is incredibly knowledgeable and guided us step by step, answering all our questions and addressing our concerns with patience and clarity. Austin genuinely had our best interests at heart, particularly when it came to the loan application, ensuring we secured the best interest rate available. The installation team also went above and beyond. They even came in over the weekend to make sure the job was completed on time, demonstrating their commitment and professionalism. Lastly, a big thank you to Ayana, who was always available to answer our calls and provide updates on the next steps of the project. Her support made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Overall, we highly recommend Green Power Energy for anyone considering solar energy solutions. Their team is dedicated, professional, and truly cares about their customers.
4.78 73 Reviews
Michael and Edith H, over 1 month
Wright-Way was recommended by a friend. Wright-Way is in Tyler, we are in Houston. Contacted them and they responded quickly--willing to work with us, even at the distance. To say the least, Rudy and his staff are knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. Communication was great--in pre-plans, installation, and after installations. I would recommend them whole heartedly!
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Average cost (5kW system)
$11,000 ($2.20 per watt)
Michael and Edith H, over 1 month
Wright-Way was recommended by a friend. Wright-Way is in Tyler, we are in Houston. Contacted them and they responded quickly--willing to work with us, even at the distance. To say the least, Rudy and his staff are knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. Communication was great--in pre-plans, installation, and after installations. I would recommend them whole heartedly!
4.78 549 Reviews
Becca , 1 week ago
Great company overall from beginning to end communication and customer service was top-notch. I had the opportunity to do this again. I definitely would pick ESH
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Average cost (5kW system)
$17,000 ($3.40 per watt)
Becca , 1 week ago
Great company overall from beginning to end communication and customer service was top-notch. I had the opportunity to do this again. I definitely would pick ESH
4.74 141 Reviews
Kristina, over 1 month
We do not recommend Solar CenTex. This is our experience with Solar CenTex. We first came across Solar CenTex at a home and garden show in Bell County. We signed a contract with them in 2018 to have ground mount solar panel array installed behind our home. This project went well, and our system was inspected and commissioned in October. It was not fully operational per the contract until 14 November 2018 because there was a portion of the project that failed to function as specified in the contract. After a month of back and forth, a relatively minor issue was resolved. That system worked well for us after the initial problems were resolved but, we later sold that house, moved and wanted to do solar at our new home. This time, we wanted a grid tied, battery backup so we reached out to sales at Solar CenTex. Sales and the installation crew have saved this from being a 1-star review. The paperwork, contracts and first check for $7k were complete by early July, 2021. The install crew started designing our ground mount carport solar panel array with SolarEdge inverters and LG batteries. All the contracts and electric co-op forms were signed by mid July, 2021 and the install work began in late August/early September of 2021. By the end of September, we believed our system was fully operational and all the necessary paperwork had been handed off to the appropriate agencies. Checks for more than $70k had been cashed by Solar CenTex, the project was complete, per the contract. Not actually the case. We did not find out until 28 April 2022 (contacted by our electric co-op because our meter read very low usage) that we did not have the correct meter installed, the electric co-op did not have a record of our solar and they had not inspected the grid tied install. I spoke with Solar CenTex and they did not share with me why the process was left incomplete. I sent the signed short forms to our electric co-op via e-mail and got on their schedule for an inspection. Our solar install was properly documented and commissioned through the electric co-op on 28 May 2022. Another issue has been with the SolarEdge monitoring app. We were having regular conversations with Solar CenTex about the lack of access to change the battery charging/discharge levels through the SolarEdge app software. We were not able to adjust charging/discharge levels and had to call Solar CenTex prior to weather events and rely on them to adjust the discharge capacity of our batteries. We were disappointed to have installed a system that could only be controlled by the installer. At the time (June 2022) Solar CenTex suggested we had a communication intermittency issue. I asked if that was an issue with cell service and Solar CenTex (owner) replied, “yes the cell service from the inverter.” I contacted SolarEdge directly that evening and the app issue was resolved on 4 June 2022. Solar CenTex (warranty rep) suggested I contact SolarEdge directly and I later let Solar CenTex know when the manufacturer was able to resolve our problem. The install was physically complete in September 2021. We did not have control of this system and its charging capabilities until 4 June of 2022 and on 28 May 2022, we were inspected and properly metered/sanctioned to operate, as a grid tied system, by the electric co-op. Solar CenTex was notified, and no explanation was offered regarding either issue. Where we are now: In December (8 December2022) we noticed half of our system was not producing power or charging the batteries. After working with Solar CenTex, it was determined that the comm card failed. On 20 December Solar CenTex (install crew) came out and installed a comm card Solar CenTex thought might work but turned out to be incompatible with our inverter. Solar CenTex was trying to help get us up and running at full capacity before a cold snap over the Christmas week. Presently (27 January 2023) our system is still working at half of its purchased capability. Before Christmas, we were led to believe the part was on order but hadn’t been shipped from the manufacturer. We have been informed we have an “RMA number” and the part has been approved but no part is available. We have asked to be kept informed regarding when our $70K grid tied, solar equipment will be fully functional. In conclusion of my review of Solar CenTex we have seen a downward trend in their customer service since we first interacted with them in 2018. After the physical install is complete, their attitude toward customers is poor. We hope this is an isolated performance issue on this install and that others have not experienced this many failures in their relationship with Solar CenTex.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$13,000 ($2.60 per watt)
Kristina, over 1 month
We do not recommend Solar CenTex. This is our experience with Solar CenTex. We first came across Solar CenTex at a home and garden show in Bell County. We signed a contract with them in 2018 to have ground mount solar panel array installed behind our home. This project went well, and our system was inspected and commissioned in October. It was not fully operational per the contract until 14 November 2018 because there was a portion of the project that failed to function as specified in the contract. After a month of back and forth, a relatively minor issue was resolved. That system worked well for us after the initial problems were resolved but, we later sold that house, moved and wanted to do solar at our new home. This time, we wanted a grid tied, battery backup so we reached out to sales at Solar CenTex. Sales and the installation crew have saved this from being a 1-star review. The paperwork, contracts and first check for $7k were complete by early July, 2021. The install crew started designing our ground mount carport solar panel array with SolarEdge inverters and LG batteries. All the contracts and electric co-op forms were signed by mid July, 2021 and the install work began in late August/early September of 2021. By the end of September, we believed our system was fully operational and all the necessary paperwork had been handed off to the appropriate agencies. Checks for more than $70k had been cashed by Solar CenTex, the project was complete, per the contract. Not actually the case. We did not find out until 28 April 2022 (contacted by our electric co-op because our meter read very low usage) that we did not have the correct meter installed, the electric co-op did not have a record of our solar and they had not inspected the grid tied install. I spoke with Solar CenTex and they did not share with me why the process was left incomplete. I sent the signed short forms to our electric co-op via e-mail and got on their schedule for an inspection. Our solar install was properly documented and commissioned through the electric co-op on 28 May 2022. Another issue has been with the SolarEdge monitoring app. We were having regular conversations with Solar CenTex about the lack of access to change the battery charging/discharge levels through the SolarEdge app software. We were not able to adjust charging/discharge levels and had to call Solar CenTex prior to weather events and rely on them to adjust the discharge capacity of our batteries. We were disappointed to have installed a system that could only be controlled by the installer. At the time (June 2022) Solar CenTex suggested we had a communication intermittency issue. I asked if that was an issue with cell service and Solar CenTex (owner) replied, “yes the cell service from the inverter.” I contacted SolarEdge directly that evening and the app issue was resolved on 4 June 2022. Solar CenTex (warranty rep) suggested I contact SolarEdge directly and I later let Solar CenTex know when the manufacturer was able to resolve our problem. The install was physically complete in September 2021. We did not have control of this system and its charging capabilities until 4 June of 2022 and on 28 May 2022, we were inspected and properly metered/sanctioned to operate, as a grid tied system, by the electric co-op. Solar CenTex was notified, and no explanation was offered regarding either issue. Where we are now: In December (8 December2022) we noticed half of our system was not producing power or charging the batteries. After working with Solar CenTex, it was determined that the comm card failed. On 20 December Solar CenTex (install crew) came out and installed a comm card Solar CenTex thought might work but turned out to be incompatible with our inverter. Solar CenTex was trying to help get us up and running at full capacity before a cold snap over the Christmas week. Presently (27 January 2023) our system is still working at half of its purchased capability. Before Christmas, we were led to believe the part was on order but hadn’t been shipped from the manufacturer. We have been informed we have an “RMA number” and the part has been approved but no part is available. We have asked to be kept informed regarding when our $70K grid tied, solar equipment will be fully functional. In conclusion of my review of Solar CenTex we have seen a downward trend in their customer service since we first interacted with them in 2018. After the physical install is complete, their attitude toward customers is poor. We hope this is an isolated performance issue on this install and that others have not experienced this many failures in their relationship with Solar CenTex.
4.69 358 Reviews
George and Nancy Hoites, 2 weeks ago
Shane was sent to us by Sunlux to look at our solar because we had higher than usual electric bills. He looked at the system and discovered our air conditioning was malfunctioning. Shane was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was also courteous and patient with our numerous questions. We are very grateful for his help.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$15,150 ($3.03 per watt)
George and Nancy Hoites, 2 weeks ago
Shane was sent to us by Sunlux to look at our solar because we had higher than usual electric bills. He looked at the system and discovered our air conditioning was malfunctioning. Shane was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was also courteous and patient with our numerous questions. We are very grateful for his help.
4.69 59 Reviews
Cody Family, over 1 month
We sadly found ourselves with a non-working system and the company we were tied to had gone out of business. They left us without any idea of what to do (not shocked they were HORRIBLE to deal with) so I reached out to the manufacturer for Sunny-Boy inverters and they referred me to Solartime USA for assistance. From the first conversation with Alexis I felt like we were not going to have to scrap our 5 year old system. She was very professional, friendly and took ownership of our situation. They did not install this system but she made me feel as if I was a long standing client. The technicians that have been to our house have blown us away from what we were accustomed to with O3. The technicians were knowledgeable, helpful, courteous and skilled! They were able to isolate the issue and get our inverter replaced quickly. They handled everything for us and we did not receive any surprises with what they quoted. Solartime USA has made a lifelong customer and we look forward to having them service our solar needs as well as a roof when the time comes! THANK YOU!
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Cody Family, over 1 month
We sadly found ourselves with a non-working system and the company we were tied to had gone out of business. They left us without any idea of what to do (not shocked they were HORRIBLE to deal with) so I reached out to the manufacturer for Sunny-Boy inverters and they referred me to Solartime USA for assistance. From the first conversation with Alexis I felt like we were not going to have to scrap our 5 year old system. She was very professional, friendly and took ownership of our situation. They did not install this system but she made me feel as if I was a long standing client. The technicians that have been to our house have blown us away from what we were accustomed to with O3. The technicians were knowledgeable, helpful, courteous and skilled! They were able to isolate the issue and get our inverter replaced quickly. They handled everything for us and we did not receive any surprises with what they quoted. Solartime USA has made a lifelong customer and we look forward to having them service our solar needs as well as a roof when the time comes! THANK YOU!
4.66 121 Reviews
Dennis Hampton, over 1 month
Circle L Solar is the best! From Taylor R. to the install team, they did an amazing job! Finished in one day as promised, and I am producing above the KWh I was hoping for! Thank you team!
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Dennis Hampton, over 1 month
Circle L Solar is the best! From Taylor R. to the install team, they did an amazing job! Finished in one day as promised, and I am producing above the KWh I was hoping for! Thank you team!
4.63 22 Reviews
Frank Hardy, over 1 month
Good Faith Energy is a unique, customer-focused, solar panel and home battery installer that provides a complete turnkey PV grid-tied (and/or off-grid) home alternate energy system; at a great price. After interviewing numerous solar, battery, and renewal energy companies, I chose Good Faith Energy (GFE) to design a solar-battery system that would power my small second home in Texas (1,250 square feet under-air). I have experience with such systems since my primary (much larger, completely electrical home, with heated pool and jacuzzi in Florida) is powered by both an array of 19.6 kW LG solar panels and three 10-T Enphase batteries (each 10.1 kWh). The Florida solar/battery system produces sufficient energy 24 hours per day, such that excess power is generated and “sold” back to the grid year-round. Nevertheless, it is a complete home backup system that also provided 100% continuous energy following 94 hours of grid outage after Category 5 Hurricane Ian struck the house in 2022. For the Texas home, GFE designed a comparable system* (albeit much smaller) utilizing 23 REC 420 AA Pure 2 solar panels as shown in Figure 1 that generate 9.66 kW of power and are estimated to allow 13.63 MWh of annual energy usage. They also garage mounted a 11.5 kW continuous Tesla Powerwall 3 battery* (Figure 2) alongside my Charge Point Type 2 EV Charger. After several telephone conversational interviews, Director of Sales Mr. Sammy Abdalla, came to my home and discussed in detail how GFE would size a system for optimum performance and minimal costs. He did this all while answering my exhaustive questions about LG verses REC solar panels, Enphase verses Tesla batteries, and individual IQ-8+ verses string inverters. GFE sells all kinds of panels and is a certified Enphase and Tesla (among other) battery supplier/installer; therefore, Sammy had no need to pressure-sell what he had, he was simply price-sizing what I wanted. Although I was well aware of the tax advantages of installing alternate energy systems; Sammy updated me on recent federal & state regulatory changes that will provide me additional economic benefits. I selected GFE because they’re a credible company with well-educated, highly experienced, very knowledgeable, certified professionals that are trustworthy and conscientious. As with many customers, upon agreeing to the terms, I wanted my system immediately; nevertheless, Sammy and Permitting and Operations manager Samantha Strickland were upfront, honest and straightforward.** Even though I was well aware of the regulatory and compliance process in Florida, these GFE masters explained the nuances of Texas and the undeniable fact that Dallas was experiencing a heat-wave (temperatures above 100 degrees F) that would make roof and attic installation delays inevitable. These facts were known before I signed the contract and GFE specialists updated me throughout the construction process. Also, company employees are detailed in procedure and meticulous in execution. All aspects are integrated, such that the method is smooth from start to finish. Specialists like Lead Engineer Joe San Juan and Field Applications Engineer Frans Sanchez ensured that unwanted issues did not arise at any stage. In fact, the on-sight quality assurance manager reminded me that he needed to “attached the garage based battery sensor system to a separate house-bound smoke detector.” This nuance caught me off-guard; however, Cris Lisenby’s attention to a seemingly insignificant detail, in such a complex process, was attended to methodically. There would be no future problems! But the support does not end once the installation is complete. Frans Sanchez (a guru of grid autonomous and solar integrated systems) will come to your home and spend hours (if desired) explaining all aspects of your new system. He is the type of individual that will give you just the facts, the cliff-notes of your system, or explain it down to the details of solar incident angles verses planetary precession speeds at various times of the year. Furthermore, Frans will elucidate the distinction between a Residential Energy Supplier (RES) and a Transmission Distribution Utility (TDU) and how it will affect your specific costs. In SW Florida there is no distinction; there is only FPL. Once I understood Texas’ differentials, Frans pointed me in the direction of a RES that allows me to maximize the efficiency of my solar/battery grid-tied system and nearly zero-out operating costs. But few tasks ever proceed without an issue. Even the beauty of a roses is hindered by thorns. I would be amiss if I did not mention the “hiccups” that arose in my project. There were only three and all were very minor; however, when you are the customer spending tens of thousands of dollars; a fly in the ointment is never minuscule. No matter what the issue, the founder and CEO, Mr. Mohammed Abdalla, was but a telephone call away. I was welcomed by this C-Level manager early in the process and when he heard I was upset about an issue; he immediately telephoned (and followed up with text messages) to set the issue correct. Hindsight (and facts) show that I was in error; but Mr. Abdalla did not care. He made no attempt to point out my mistake, nor did he even mention it. He simply made the adjustments I requested, swallowed the costs, and apologized profusely. This behavior is abnormal in the corporate world; but it is the very definition of the words Good Faith. In conclusion, I highly recommend Good Faith Energy as a provider and installer of your solar-battery integrated home system. They are knowledgeable in the nuances of the sector and will provide you great value for your money. The alternate energy process, while complicated, is made simple for the customers of GFE. From sales to the CEO, every member of the Good Faith Energy team will help you navigate all the details as they provide you after service support and care. GFE does not pressure-sell you a product they have; they offer you what you want. Don’t think about this one too hard – Good Faith Energy is great! Frank Hardy *I intend to increase the original system’s size; adding 6 addition panels (2.52 kW) and one additional Tesla battery (11.5 kW). **Samantha went out of her way multiple times. She aided me when she could have easily pushed me off to other areas when I queried about issues that were ‘in another employees’ wheelhouse. Thank you Samantha!
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Frank Hardy, over 1 month
Good Faith Energy is a unique, customer-focused, solar panel and home battery installer that provides a complete turnkey PV grid-tied (and/or off-grid) home alternate energy system; at a great price. After interviewing numerous solar, battery, and renewal energy companies, I chose Good Faith Energy (GFE) to design a solar-battery system that would power my small second home in Texas (1,250 square feet under-air). I have experience with such systems since my primary (much larger, completely electrical home, with heated pool and jacuzzi in Florida) is powered by both an array of 19.6 kW LG solar panels and three 10-T Enphase batteries (each 10.1 kWh). The Florida solar/battery system produces sufficient energy 24 hours per day, such that excess power is generated and “sold” back to the grid year-round. Nevertheless, it is a complete home backup system that also provided 100% continuous energy following 94 hours of grid outage after Category 5 Hurricane Ian struck the house in 2022. For the Texas home, GFE designed a comparable system* (albeit much smaller) utilizing 23 REC 420 AA Pure 2 solar panels as shown in Figure 1 that generate 9.66 kW of power and are estimated to allow 13.63 MWh of annual energy usage. They also garage mounted a 11.5 kW continuous Tesla Powerwall 3 battery* (Figure 2) alongside my Charge Point Type 2 EV Charger. After several telephone conversational interviews, Director of Sales Mr. Sammy Abdalla, came to my home and discussed in detail how GFE would size a system for optimum performance and minimal costs. He did this all while answering my exhaustive questions about LG verses REC solar panels, Enphase verses Tesla batteries, and individual IQ-8+ verses string inverters. GFE sells all kinds of panels and is a certified Enphase and Tesla (among other) battery supplier/installer; therefore, Sammy had no need to pressure-sell what he had, he was simply price-sizing what I wanted. Although I was well aware of the tax advantages of installing alternate energy systems; Sammy updated me on recent federal & state regulatory changes that will provide me additional economic benefits. I selected GFE because they’re a credible company with well-educated, highly experienced, very knowledgeable, certified professionals that are trustworthy and conscientious. As with many customers, upon agreeing to the terms, I wanted my system immediately; nevertheless, Sammy and Permitting and Operations manager Samantha Strickland were upfront, honest and straightforward.** Even though I was well aware of the regulatory and compliance process in Florida, these GFE masters explained the nuances of Texas and the undeniable fact that Dallas was experiencing a heat-wave (temperatures above 100 degrees F) that would make roof and attic installation delays inevitable. These facts were known before I signed the contract and GFE specialists updated me throughout the construction process. Also, company employees are detailed in procedure and meticulous in execution. All aspects are integrated, such that the method is smooth from start to finish. Specialists like Lead Engineer Joe San Juan and Field Applications Engineer Frans Sanchez ensured that unwanted issues did not arise at any stage. In fact, the on-sight quality assurance manager reminded me that he needed to “attached the garage based battery sensor system to a separate house-bound smoke detector.” This nuance caught me off-guard; however, Cris Lisenby’s attention to a seemingly insignificant detail, in such a complex process, was attended to methodically. There would be no future problems! But the support does not end once the installation is complete. Frans Sanchez (a guru of grid autonomous and solar integrated systems) will come to your home and spend hours (if desired) explaining all aspects of your new system. He is the type of individual that will give you just the facts, the cliff-notes of your system, or explain it down to the details of solar incident angles verses planetary precession speeds at various times of the year. Furthermore, Frans will elucidate the distinction between a Residential Energy Supplier (RES) and a Transmission Distribution Utility (TDU) and how it will affect your specific costs. In SW Florida there is no distinction; there is only FPL. Once I understood Texas’ differentials, Frans pointed me in the direction of a RES that allows me to maximize the efficiency of my solar/battery grid-tied system and nearly zero-out operating costs. But few tasks ever proceed without an issue. Even the beauty of a roses is hindered by thorns. I would be amiss if I did not mention the “hiccups” that arose in my project. There were only three and all were very minor; however, when you are the customer spending tens of thousands of dollars; a fly in the ointment is never minuscule. No matter what the issue, the founder and CEO, Mr. Mohammed Abdalla, was but a telephone call away. I was welcomed by this C-Level manager early in the process and when he heard I was upset about an issue; he immediately telephoned (and followed up with text messages) to set the issue correct. Hindsight (and facts) show that I was in error; but Mr. Abdalla did not care. He made no attempt to point out my mistake, nor did he even mention it. He simply made the adjustments I requested, swallowed the costs, and apologized profusely. This behavior is abnormal in the corporate world; but it is the very definition of the words Good Faith. In conclusion, I highly recommend Good Faith Energy as a provider and installer of your solar-battery integrated home system. They are knowledgeable in the nuances of the sector and will provide you great value for your money. The alternate energy process, while complicated, is made simple for the customers of GFE. From sales to the CEO, every member of the Good Faith Energy team will help you navigate all the details as they provide you after service support and care. GFE does not pressure-sell you a product they have; they offer you what you want. Don’t think about this one too hard – Good Faith Energy is great! Frank Hardy *I intend to increase the original system’s size; adding 6 addition panels (2.52 kW) and one additional Tesla battery (11.5 kW). **Samantha went out of her way multiple times. She aided me when she could have easily pushed me off to other areas when I queried about issues that were ‘in another employees’ wheelhouse. Thank you Samantha!
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William, over 1 month
Extremely poor quality work and supervision. Subcontracting out work to inferior and inept contractors. Would not return phone calls for service / warranty request. Keeps contacting me offering a reward to help them find new customers - like I'm going to do that based on how I have been treated and the poor quality of work they performed.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$17,200 ($3.44 per watt)
William, over 1 month
Extremely poor quality work and supervision. Subcontracting out work to inferior and inept contractors. Would not return phone calls for service / warranty request. Keeps contacting me offering a reward to help them find new customers - like I'm going to do that based on how I have been treated and the poor quality of work they performed.
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 | $2.81 |
LONGi Solar | $2.77 |
LG Solar | $3.02 |
Panasonic | $3.04 |
SunPower | $3.09 |
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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth.
As you can see the payback period is relatively short and equates to a much better return on investment than he historical returns that have been available from investing in things like shares or property.
System information | Value |
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System Size (for 100% usage offset) | 10.59 kW |
Annual power generation | 14,001 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 8.8 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 7.4% |
Gross cost | $26,383 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$7,859 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $18,523 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $64,475 |