How much does it cost to install solar panels?

So, if the calculator gave you a lifetime energy cost of $26,099 for a cash purchase, you can estimate that installation labor will make up around $1,300 and the solar modules themselves cost around $4,700.

Should you buy a solar panel?

Think of using the calculator like checking the Kelly Blue Book value of a car you want to buy. Just having a baseline solar panel cost can help you avoid scams, reduce sticker shock, and give you a head start on saving up cash or improving your credit to secure financing.

Do solar panels save money?

Simply subtract your after-solar payment from the before-solar payment to get a sense of your potential monthly savings. This figure represents how much of your utility bill you’re likely to offset in the first year of having solar panels. If your loan payments are higher than your average utility bill, your bill reduction will show up as zero.

Are solar panels a bad idea?

The second negative of solar panels is that they are still cost-prohibitive to many low- and moderate-income households. Solar panels typically cost around $25,000 (before incentives). Many homeowners don’t have that kind of cash lying around or strong enough credit to qualify for financing.

Where can I find a free solar cost calculator?

Solar.com offers a free solar cost calculator that uses Google’s Project Sunroof and real-time utility rates to estimate how much you can save by going solar. Using the calculator is easy. Click the link above to open it in a new tab, and we’ll talk you through how to use it!