*Prices are shown after applying the 30% federal tax credit.
As of Apr 2024, the average cost of solar panels in Uneeda is $2.84 per watt making a typical 6000 watt (6 kW) solar system $11,934 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 | $8,689 |
5kW | $2.98 | $10,420 |
6kW | $2.84 | $11,934 |
7kW | $2.81 | $13,780 |
8kW | $2.85 | $15,978 |
9kW | $2.75 | $17,351 |
10kW | $2.73 | $19,076 |
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
3.93 2 Reviews
Mike, 1 week ago
Revolt Energy was extremely accommodating to my request and helped me understand how solar works and how to achieve my goals for my system and budget!
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Mike, 1 week ago
Revolt Energy was extremely accommodating to my request and helped me understand how solar works and how to achieve my goals for my system and budget!
3.93 2 Reviews
Barbara L, over 1 month
Me and my husband purchased a 27kW American Made solar system from Nick and his company Vector Energy about 6 months ago. The cost was $50,000 before all of the incentives. I got back $13,000 the first year from government. The system was so big that Potomac Edison had to upgrade my transformer which Nick took care of for us! Nick made sure everything was going smooth during the whole install. It took about 2.5 months due to service upgrades. My roof looks like an edge to edge piece of black glass now. Looks very futuristic. A few of our friends have solar and their systems have rails and conduit/wires showing. My solar system the only thing you see is the black floating panels. No rails or conduit showing at all. I was very impressed. So far my power bill is negative! Next up is installing batteries for full home back up. Thats another thing I liked about their technology is that it is modular so we can add more panels or batteries at any time without redoing everything. Their systems are also American made equipment which means a lot to me. They gave us warranties on every part of the system for 25 years. From what I researched this system should last at least 40-50 years easy. Im very happy with my service from Nick and Vector Energy. I wish there were more young people like him in this world. I Think he will change a lot of lives. Thanks Vector Energy!!
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Barbara L, over 1 month
Me and my husband purchased a 27kW American Made solar system from Nick and his company Vector Energy about 6 months ago. The cost was $50,000 before all of the incentives. I got back $13,000 the first year from government. The system was so big that Potomac Edison had to upgrade my transformer which Nick took care of for us! Nick made sure everything was going smooth during the whole install. It took about 2.5 months due to service upgrades. My roof looks like an edge to edge piece of black glass now. Looks very futuristic. A few of our friends have solar and their systems have rails and conduit/wires showing. My solar system the only thing you see is the black floating panels. No rails or conduit showing at all. I was very impressed. So far my power bill is negative! Next up is installing batteries for full home back up. Thats another thing I liked about their technology is that it is modular so we can add more panels or batteries at any time without redoing everything. Their systems are also American made equipment which means a lot to me. They gave us warranties on every part of the system for 25 years. From what I researched this system should last at least 40-50 years easy. Im very happy with my service from Nick and Vector Energy. I wish there were more young people like him in this world. I Think he will change a lot of lives. Thanks Vector Energy!!
3.75 2 Reviews
Mark Diehl, over 1 month
Rare is the company these days that provides such competent services From start to finish, MTVsolar was professional at every step. They set clear expectations and delivered the project milestones as promised ... and on time! Especially impressive was the thorough and timely manner in which they COMMUNICATED with me, from project start to finish. No question was too small and every detail was covered. What isn't reflected in the price is the invaluable FREE education that one gets -- from every MTVsolar team member encountered. I couldn't recommend MTVsolar more highly.
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Mark Diehl, over 1 month
Rare is the company these days that provides such competent services From start to finish, MTVsolar was professional at every step. They set clear expectations and delivered the project milestones as promised ... and on time! Especially impressive was the thorough and timely manner in which they COMMUNICATED with me, from project start to finish. No question was too small and every detail was covered. What isn't reflected in the price is the invaluable FREE education that one gets -- from every MTVsolar team member encountered. I couldn't recommend MTVsolar more highly.
3.75 3 Reviews
mlofgren, over 1 month
Doyle and his team did a fantastic job installing our solar system about six months ago. This is a vacation home for us, but was still averaging $140-$150 a month in electric cost. After the solar system was up and running? We have averaged about $5-6 a month! When we are here on a full time basis, our electric bill can and generally is around $400. Very large home, but this year our bill has been $98. What a fantastic difference and the payback will be much shorter than we anticipated. The system LOOKS great as well - very professional installation! We're having them back to install a system for our detached garage. Amazing!
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mlofgren, over 1 month
Doyle and his team did a fantastic job installing our solar system about six months ago. This is a vacation home for us, but was still averaging $140-$150 a month in electric cost. After the solar system was up and running? We have averaged about $5-6 a month! When we are here on a full time basis, our electric bill can and generally is around $400. Very large home, but this year our bill has been $98. What a fantastic difference and the payback will be much shorter than we anticipated. The system LOOKS great as well - very professional installation! We're having them back to install a system for our detached garage. Amazing!
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 | $2.65 |
LG Solar | $3.16 |
SunPower | $3.31 |
Panasonic | $3.20 |
LONGi Solar | $2.56 |
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 Uneeda 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 Uneeda.
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) | 9.3 kW |
Annual power generation | 14,574 kWh |
Pay-back time (assuming Cash purchase) | 9.6 Years |
Internal rate of return (IRR) on investment | 5.8% |
Gross cost | $26,296 |
Total Upfront Incentives and Rebates | -$7,338 |
Net Cost of System after rebated and incentives | $18,962 |
Total Cost of Utility Power Avoided over 25 years | $63,114 |