Way back in the day, when solar first became popular, the price of installation was through the roof. But nowadays, advanced technology as well as tax credits and rebates have slashed those costs significantly. Still, the question remains: Is there affordable solar energy system installation, and what would it cost? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.
Price of Solar
The price of solar has gone down by around 20% in the past 5 years. However, how much you have to pay will depend on a lot of factors. For one, how big is your home, and how many watts will you be needing? It’ll also depend on where you live, and what the quote prices in your area are.
On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 for your system and the installation. Of course, if you’re eligible for a tax credit, you’ll probably stay on the lower end.
Things That Affect the Cost of Installation
In addition to the size of your home, something that will affect the price of the installation is the state and “potential” of your roof. If your roof is in shambles, a contractor would first have to fix it up and secure it before going ahead with the solar energy system. Also, depending on where you live, the labor costs, as well as permit fees will vary.
Another important thing that will affect the cost is what inverters and mounts you want. Not only do they differ in price, but they also require different levels of expertise.
That being said, navigating all of these costs and doing the calculations by yourself is pretty difficult. That is why it would be best to call a professional, like Atlantic Key Energy, and ask for help with the process.
Tips for Getting the Most Affordable Solar Energy System Installation
For starters, the first thing you should do, no matter what kind of work you want to get done around your house, is to get multiple quotes. Find several companies in your area that do installations, and ask each for a quote. Most of them will give you a free one, so there’s really nothing to lose (but a lot to gain). In fact, by doing so, you can save up to 10% on the installation alone.
You should also try and find local companies that can do the work for you, not just the giants with flashy ads. Just because they’re bigger doesn’t mean that they’re better or that they’ll offer you a lower price.
DIY Installation — is It Worth It?
In theory, if you’ve got the right tools and skill set, you could take care of your own panel installation. It would reduce the cost of your system drastically since you’d technically be only paying for the panels. But there’s more to it than just slapping on a few panels on your roof and expecting the system to work.
First, you’d have to get a lot of different permits and check whether your state allows net metering. If you got a professional to do the installation, they would do all of the work for you.
Then, you’d have to design your system and choose the size, layout, and type of panels and inverters. You would also have to be involved in the process from start to finish, closely monitoring every single step.
Honestly, unless you’ve previously worked as a panel installer, DIY installations are just not worth it. You could easily make a mistake that you’d need a professional to fix later on, and that’ll add thousands to your bill.
Hiring Atlantic Key Energy to Do Your Installation
We have been in the solar business for years now, and know exactly what it takes to pull off an affordable solar energy system installation. Not only that, but our expertise allows us to maximize savings and lower cost. But if you’re still not certain, we will give you a quote free of charge, and you can figure out what works best for you.
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