Cost Analysis 6 min read January 28, 2025
The Real Cost of Solar Panels in 2025 (After Inflation)
Hardware costs have dropped, but labor has risen. We analyze the true 'price per watt' you should expect to pay this year.
The average cost of solar in the U.S. is about $3.00 to $3.30 per watt before incentives. For a typical 6kW system, this means a gross cost of around $18,000 to $19,800.
However, the "sticker price" is rarely what you pay. After the 30% federal tax credit, the net cost drops significantly.
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