Is $36,540 to install a 13.05 kW solar panel system a fair price?
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I have talked to 6 or 7 installers and narrowed it down to 2, and this is the first quote I received. I think this price is high, and I also believe they are assuming an unreasonable amount of sunlight per year to get to these production numbers. This quote does not include a battery. The price per watt of $2.79 is after tax incentives but does not include SRECs. The base price of $36,540 is before tax credit, but the price per watt is after.
Quote Details
This quote is for the installation of a 13.05 kW solar panel system. - System Size: 13.05 kW - Panel Type: (30) Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ QCELLS - Inverter Type: (1) SE11400H-USMNBL75 (SolarEdge Technologies Inc.) - Estimated Year 1 Solar Production: 16,801 kWh - Warranty: 95% efficiency guaranteed for 25 years - Price per watt: $2.79 / watt (after tax incentives but not including SRECs)
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Category
Solar
Price
$36,540
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
Location
New Jersey
# of Panels
30
System Size (kW)
13.05
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