It really comes down to how much you're paying for each unit of power, according to Robert Flores, a solar expert at The University of California, Irvine. Expect the cost per watt to be between $2 and $3 per watt. As of publishing, the average cost per watt is $2.84.
Solar panels cost between $0.30 and $0.90 per watt without labor and other fees. Since your typical solar panel system size is 6.5 kW, anticipate spending around $3,900 for the panels alone, or somewhere between $1,950 and $5,900. However, system sizes range from 3 kW to 11 kW, so you could see prices for as little as $900 or as much as $8,800.
These costs are for a typical 7 kW residential system ($19,873 average). Monocrystalline or polycrystalline panels are the most common types of solar panels. Most residential installations use monocrystalline photovoltaics (PV) panels, which offer up to 24% efficiency and perform better in limited space and extreme temperatures.
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Expect the cost per watt to be between $2 and $3 per watt. As of publishing, the average cost per watt is $2.84. The key thing, according to Flores: “If you''re closer to $2 per watt, it''s...
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