*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of Apr 2024, the average cost of solar panels in Hartland is $2.79 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $11,702 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 | $3.04 | $8,517 |
5kW | $2.92 | $10,214 |
6kW | $2.79 | $11,702 |
7kW | $2.76 | $13,523 |
8kW | $2.82 | $15,789 |
9kW | $2.70 | $16,998 |
10kW | $2.67 | $18,702 |
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
4.64 153 Reviews
Cathy N, 3 days ago
Great customer care and service! It's been a year since we've had our solar system installed (at our residence), and we love it. Smooth install, quick response to any question, providing solutions to any concern. Joe Hughes, who we mostly dealt with, has been great; knowledgable, responsible, responsive, attentive. Install work was clean and smooth, follow up was great! A real pleasure!
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Cathy N, 3 days ago
Great customer care and service! It's been a year since we've had our solar system installed (at our residence), and we love it. Smooth install, quick response to any question, providing solutions to any concern. Joe Hughes, who we mostly dealt with, has been great; knowledgable, responsible, responsive, attentive. Install work was clean and smooth, follow up was great! A real pleasure!
4.53 11 Reviews
R. Cawley, over 1 month
Because of the phasing out of the tax credit and my pending retirement, we decided last fall that the time was right to install solar (all of the environmental benefits being a given). We spoke with a number of providers and decided that a tracker made more sense than a stationary system. We chose Solaflect because it is local and its advisors were accessible, well informed and were responsive to our priorities. The installation was seamless despite weather challenges. All who worked on the project were knowledgeable and flexible in their approach, particularly given the challenges of the site we had chosen. Electricity production far exceeds our usage allowing us to use heat pumps for a share of our heating reducing our carbon footprint and the amount of wood that we need to “put up” each summer. I do not hesitate to recommend the Solaflect team for any looking to make the jump to generating their own electricity.
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R. Cawley, over 1 month
Because of the phasing out of the tax credit and my pending retirement, we decided last fall that the time was right to install solar (all of the environmental benefits being a given). We spoke with a number of providers and decided that a tracker made more sense than a stationary system. We chose Solaflect because it is local and its advisors were accessible, well informed and were responsive to our priorities. The installation was seamless despite weather challenges. All who worked on the project were knowledgeable and flexible in their approach, particularly given the challenges of the site we had chosen. Electricity production far exceeds our usage allowing us to use heat pumps for a share of our heating reducing our carbon footprint and the amount of wood that we need to “put up” each summer. I do not hesitate to recommend the Solaflect team for any looking to make the jump to generating their own electricity.
3.99 9 Reviews
Jason Kim, over 1 month
100% satisfaction, great sales reps and culture
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Jason Kim, over 1 month
100% satisfaction, great sales reps and culture
3.93 3 Reviews
Tom&Lee Gallo, over 1 month
You will be amazed if you use GMS From the initial phone call to the site visit to the install one word Perfect.The office staff is the best we have dealt with.The site visit no pressure went through all questions again perfect.The Tesla battery install again perfect.When the crew arrived they were polite & told us their names.They worked like a well oiled machine very neat & cleaned up when done.Stayed on site until all internet programs were done. The one big thing was the respect they all showed during the process.This is old school service . From start to finish this company will not fail you.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$16,250 ($3.25 per watt)
Tom&Lee Gallo, over 1 month
You will be amazed if you use GMS From the initial phone call to the site visit to the install one word Perfect.The office staff is the best we have dealt with.The site visit no pressure went through all questions again perfect.The Tesla battery install again perfect.When the crew arrived they were polite & told us their names.They worked like a well oiled machine very neat & cleaned up when done.Stayed on site until all internet programs were done. The one big thing was the respect they all showed during the process.This is old school service . From start to finish this company will not fail you.
3.89 6 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
We used Rob Stubbins Solar for a residential solar installation. John Blittersdorf was our solar designer and installer and he did an amazing job. He worked with us to acquire the latest battery technology. Installation was smooth and quick - set up in about a week. After installation, there were a few minor issues for which he came right back to our house and fixed. We are now have an LG home battery that will supply the house for any power failure. The cost of this is less than buying a generator. In addition, we are generating more than enough energy to supply our home needs for the year and to charge a plug-in Prius. We are extremely satisfied and would highly recommend using Stubbins Solar and John Blittersdorf.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
We used Rob Stubbins Solar for a residential solar installation. John Blittersdorf was our solar designer and installer and he did an amazing job. He worked with us to acquire the latest battery technology. Installation was smooth and quick - set up in about a week. After installation, there were a few minor issues for which he came right back to our house and fixed. We are now have an LG home battery that will supply the house for any power failure. The cost of this is less than buying a generator. In addition, we are generating more than enough energy to supply our home needs for the year and to charge a plug-in Prius. We are extremely satisfied and would highly recommend using Stubbins Solar and John Blittersdorf.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
I talked to a lot of other companies all over New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont before I talked to Dan Brown. He was by far the most knowledgable about off-grid systems like ours. Their team really did exceptional work and I noticed that they went out of their way to avoid cutting corners. We are really happy with the way it came out and even got to listen to some banjo tunes during lunch breaks. :) I highly recommend them.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
I talked to a lot of other companies all over New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont before I talked to Dan Brown. He was by far the most knowledgable about off-grid systems like ours. Their team really did exceptional work and I noticed that they went out of their way to avoid cutting corners. We are really happy with the way it came out and even got to listen to some banjo tunes during lunch breaks. :) I highly recommend them.
3.75 1 Reviews
artebarbara, over 1 month
We purchased our house in September 2016 and moved there full time in June 2017. It’s an old (1796) house and had no insulation to speak of. The “heating” system included an inefficient propane forced hot air furnace which pumped the hot air through duct work in the uninsulated stacked stone basement. Insulation and replacing the heating system were high on the list of things to do. We’d discussed solar for a long time during our search for the perfect house and both of us were committed to using renewable and very efficient energy sources. With all of that as background we began searching out contractors who could deliver what we needed. In all of this I kept hearing my father’s voice who would tell us as children that “A little information was a dangerous thing”. I came for an environmental background and Arte from construction so we had some information and a basic understanding of how some of these systems worked but it was ISA that brought it all together. From the first visit Katrina listened to what we wanted to do and offered suggestions and solutions. The house has a tennis court that we’d targeted as a place for a vegetable garden. Early on in our conversations Katrina pointed out that it was perfectly orientated for solar. Now the panels and the future garden share the space. We knew we’d be managing a number of other contractors so it was a big point for ISA that they offered a full service solution. There are any number of solar providers out there but for a system like the one we envisioned we wanted a contractor who could engineer a solution for us, explain it in terms we understood, and integrate all the moving parts so they worked together the first time. I want to mention the ISA team. They were the nicest bunch of people, professional, hardworking, and easy to work with. Arte took on some of the demo and worked with Jennings, one of the ISA installers. Between Jennings and Arte they were able to fish the lines for the 5 inside units of the cold climate heat pump system through the old house with minimal demo. Communication was another area where ISA excelled. Katrina and I exchanged email all the time, questions were answered, information was provided, all in all a great job. We highly recommend ISA! Now that everything is installed, all of the contractors are gone and we have had an opportunity to review the past six months we can both say we are very pleased with how it all tuned out. It went to -6 last night and the cold climate heat pumps kept us warm.
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artebarbara, over 1 month
We purchased our house in September 2016 and moved there full time in June 2017. It’s an old (1796) house and had no insulation to speak of. The “heating” system included an inefficient propane forced hot air furnace which pumped the hot air through duct work in the uninsulated stacked stone basement. Insulation and replacing the heating system were high on the list of things to do. We’d discussed solar for a long time during our search for the perfect house and both of us were committed to using renewable and very efficient energy sources. With all of that as background we began searching out contractors who could deliver what we needed. In all of this I kept hearing my father’s voice who would tell us as children that “A little information was a dangerous thing”. I came for an environmental background and Arte from construction so we had some information and a basic understanding of how some of these systems worked but it was ISA that brought it all together. From the first visit Katrina listened to what we wanted to do and offered suggestions and solutions. The house has a tennis court that we’d targeted as a place for a vegetable garden. Early on in our conversations Katrina pointed out that it was perfectly orientated for solar. Now the panels and the future garden share the space. We knew we’d be managing a number of other contractors so it was a big point for ISA that they offered a full service solution. There are any number of solar providers out there but for a system like the one we envisioned we wanted a contractor who could engineer a solution for us, explain it in terms we understood, and integrate all the moving parts so they worked together the first time. I want to mention the ISA team. They were the nicest bunch of people, professional, hardworking, and easy to work with. Arte took on some of the demo and worked with Jennings, one of the ISA installers. Between Jennings and Arte they were able to fish the lines for the 5 inside units of the cold climate heat pump system through the old house with minimal demo. Communication was another area where ISA excelled. Katrina and I exchanged email all the time, questions were answered, information was provided, all in all a great job. We highly recommend ISA! Now that everything is installed, all of the contractors are gone and we have had an opportunity to review the past six months we can both say we are very pleased with how it all tuned out. It went to -6 last night and the cold climate heat pumps kept us warm.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
In keeping with Countryside Alarms' commitment to work with Vermont companies & American-made products, Blais hired Borealis Solar of Greensboro, VT to install the 82.5kW system using Trina Solar Energy panels and SolarEdge equipment. The project maximizes the total available roof space of Countryside's Buildings 1, 2, and 3 with 330W 72Cell Trina Solar Modules.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
In keeping with Countryside Alarms' commitment to work with Vermont companies & American-made products, Blais hired Borealis Solar of Greensboro, VT to install the 82.5kW system using Trina Solar Energy panels and SolarEdge equipment. The project maximizes the total available roof space of Countryside's Buildings 1, 2, and 3 with 330W 72Cell Trina Solar Modules.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Can't say enough about the job DC Energy did for us. With great guidance from Ben we went for it and have not looked back. Their price was a couple of thousand less than the competion, they met their schedule and we basically haven't paid for electricity since. Ask about a heat pump as well. It was another home run suggested by Ben.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Can't say enough about the job DC Energy did for us. With great guidance from Ben we went for it and have not looked back. Their price was a couple of thousand less than the competion, they met their schedule and we basically haven't paid for electricity since. Ask about a heat pump as well. It was another home run suggested by Ben.
3.50 2 Reviews
Regretting Solar, over 1 month
Things started off really well until they got their final check from the finance company. From there things fell apart. They have no customer service and are hard to get help from. All of my services took two months after the install to get up and running and my solar production is a fraction of what was presented. Also it was presented that snow as going to slide off my panels like a metal roof, but it keeps getting hung up and I get close to no production for days after every small snow storm. I would not do it again.
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Regretting Solar, over 1 month
Things started off really well until they got their final check from the finance company. From there things fell apart. They have no customer service and are hard to get help from. All of my services took two months after the install to get up and running and my solar production is a fraction of what was presented. Also it was presented that snow as going to slide off my panels like a metal roof, but it keeps getting hung up and I get close to no production for days after every small snow storm. I would not do it again.
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 |
---|---|
Canadian Solar | $2.60 |
LG Solar | $3.10 |
SunPower | $3.25 |
Panasonic | $3.14 |
LONGi Solar | $2.50 |
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 Hartland 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 Hartland.
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) | 10.12 kW |
Annual power generation | 8,964 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 8.8 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 7.4% |
Gross cost | $24,111 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$6,268 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $17,841 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $65,543 |