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How much do solar panels cost in 2024?

The data covers January through December 2024 and offers a detailed look at what homeowners pay for solar panels, batteries, inverters, and more. The median price for solar-only systems dropped to $2.65 per watt in the second half of 2024, down from $2.80 per watt earlier in the year. That’s the lowest price EnergySage has recorded.

How much does solar cost?

According to the report, the median quoted price of solar decreased for the third year in a row, hitting its lowest in recorded data at $2.50 per watt. "For a system at the median size of 11.5 kilowatts, that amounts to $28,750 before incentives," the report said. With incentives, you can save as much as 75% of installation costs.

Are solar & storage prices going down in 2024?

According to EnergySage’s new Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, prices for both home solar and solar + storage reached record lows in the second half of 2024. EnergySage, an online solar shopping marketplace (and Electrek affiliate) analyzed millions of quotes from installers across the US in its 20th semiannual report.

Do solar panels save money?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save up to $200 monthly on your energy bill while paying back the cost of your system in under five years. Solar panels also help decrease planet-overheating pollution from traditional dirty energy sources, such as coal and natural gas.

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