
Is $27,324 to install a 10.12kW solar panel system a fair price?
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I signed my contract a few weeks ago. We got utility approval without a problem and the town permits are slated to be approved early next week. Hopefully my installation will quickly follow so I have a chance to be turned on this summer. My average usage for the prior 12 months was just over 10kWh with an average monthly bill of $184, which was before the massive ~20% increase that came/is coming.
Quote Details
This quote is for the cash purchase of a solar panel system. - Solar Panels: 23 CertainTeed 440W panels - Micro-inverters: IQ8PLUS - System Size: 10.12 kW - Estimated First-Year Production: 12,408 kWh - Cost per Watt: $2.20 - Note: Price is before any rebates, tax credits, or SRECs. The homeowner expects to qualify for the federal credit and will not be using a broker for SRECs.
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Category
Solar
Price
$27,324
Quote Date
June 20, 2025
# of Panels
23
System Size (kW)
10.12
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