How much does a 3KW Solar System cost?

A solar panel system with 3 kW of capacity typically costs around $9,000 — or roughly $6,300 after applying the federal investment tax credit, which can recoup up to 30% of your total upfront costs.

What is a 3KW Solar System?

These 3kW size grid-connected solar kits include solar panels, DC-to-AC inverter, rack mounting system, hardware, cabling, permit plans and instructions. These are complete PV solar power systems that can work for a home or business, with just about everything you need to get the system up and running quickly.

How much power does a 3KW Solar System produce?

A 3kW solar panel system in the UK will produce an average annual output of around 2,550kWh, if it's dealing with typical UK irradiance. This means you’ll usually produce roughly 85% of your system’s peak power output.

How long does a 3KW Solar System take to pay for itself?

Based on our estimated savings of $700 per year, a 3kW solar panel system that costs you $9,000 upfront would take roughly 12.8 years to pay for itself. However, if you were to apply the federal tax credit of 30% and lower your upfront costs to $6,300, the same solar array could pay for itself in about nine years.

Should you invest in a 3KW Solar System?

Investing in a 3kW solar system is a wise decision for homeowners in areas with decent sun exposure. With the potential to generate $931 worth of electricity each year, this translates to a 20% return on investment based on the current costs of solar panels.

How much space does a 3KW Solar System need?

A 3kW solar kit requires up to 250 square feet of space. 3kW or 3 kilowatts is 3,000 watts of DC direct current power. This could produce an estimated 430 kilowatt hours (kWh) of alternating current (AC) power per month, assuming at least 5 sun hours per day with the solar array facing South.