How much does solar cost?

That question cannot be answered without doing a little detective work. It’s like asking how much it will cost to feed 50 people.  That would depend on whether you were feeding them hot dogs or filet mignon, right?  Some houses use modest amounts of electricity; others use enormous amounts.  We see them all, and in fact, design solar electric systems for all ranges.

Check the cost of our solar power systems:

• Complete Grid-tie Solar Packages
• Complete Grid-tie/Battery Backup Solar Packages
• Complete Off-grid Solar Packages

Before we are able to design a system we have to know:

• How many kilowatt hours a month you use currently. This information can be found on your electric bill.

• Where you live. (so we can estimate how many hours a day the sun shines.)

• Where you will be able to install the panels. (A south facing roof is best.)

• How much of your electric bill you can afford to offset with solar.  

With Wholesale Solar’s current pricing (Feb. 2013), a medium sized gridtie system that generates about 797 kWh a month would cost about $9,603 BEFORE the 30% federal tax credit and rebates offered by your state or utility company. This particular system includes twenty four solar panels. The Federal tax credit would take the cost down to $6,722.  This price does not include racking or installation, which varies tremendously by locale. Take a look at tax incentives for your state.