System Cost
Campbell Residence - 10kw Newington, CT
The cost of a Solar Electric or Solar Hot Water system is based on many different factors. Here are few examples:
- Brand of PV modules or thermal collectors used
- Difficulty of Installation
- Roof Material
- Height of Roof
- Ground-Mounted array
- Electrical Service Upgrade
Solar Electric
In general, you can expect to pay between $7.50-$10 per watt. How much does that add up to?
- If you use an average of 20 kWh a day (you can find this information on your utility bill), you would need about a 6 kW system to cover 100% of you electric bill.
- A 6 kW system is 6,000 watts. 6,000 watts x $8 per watt = $48,000*
Solar Hot Water
The size and cost of a solar hot water system will vary by the number of people living in your house. You will need about 1 collector for every 1.5 people living in your house. So if 4 people live in your house, you will probably need 3 collectors. Depending on your site conditions (as listed above), this typical installation would cost somewhere between $9,000-$12,000.*
*Note: These totals do not include any rebates that you are likely to receive from the state or any tax credits. In some states, you can save 20-50% off the cost of your system. Go to our Rebate Programs page to read about rebates and tax credits available to you . There, you can also read about financing options.
We are a certified solar installer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon. We work with all available state rebate and incentive programs and we will help you find the best incentives available to you.
