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Solar Panel Cost Calculator
Estimate US solar PV installation cost before incentives by system size and installation scope.
How this estimate is calculated
System size is measured in kW and uses native before-incentive US per-kW rates calibrated from per-watt installation costs. Battery storage is separate.
This is a planning estimate, not a contractor quote. Actual contractor quotes vary by location, specification, site conditions, labour, and project requirements.
Useful cost information
Planning assumptions
- Incentives, financing, savings, and utility rates are not included.
Data sources & methodology
EnergySage — Solar Panel Cost in 2026
Last reviewed: 2026-09
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