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Is $120,000 to install a 32.48 kW ground-mounted solar array a fair price?

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I received this as my first quote for a solar installation and I'm concerned about the cost, as I believe the panels and inverters can be acquired for around $22,000. I'm wondering what accounts for the remaining nearly $100,000 of the cost. I'm going to check with a few other local installers in my area.

Quote Details

This quote is for a ground-mounted solar panel installation. - Panels: 56 x 580w Jinko panels - Array Size: 32.48 kW - Inverters: 3 Tesla 7.6 inverters - Installation Type: Ground install in a wide open, flat field, approximately 150 ft from the meter.

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Category

Solar

Price

$120,000

Quote Date

November 13, 2025

Location

Minnesota

Battery Storage?

No

# of Panels

56

System Size (kW)

32.48

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