Don't Let The Cost Of Solar Keep You Out Of The Solar Revolution

The solar revolution is happening.  From solar farms powering the Vegas strip to our extended family member's off-grid cabin in paradise, society is on-track toward a sun-powered world.  This trend catches all of our attention, yet, some of us feel priced-out of this exciting epoch.   Have no fear, HahaSmart is here to help you analyze your potential solar costs and give you the tools to take part in the solar energy revolution. In this article, we will guide you through a few steps of consideration for developing a solar system cost plan.
 

Total Solar Installation and Cost Breakdown 

Many people begin the process of solar price analysis by trying to figure out the price per solar panel. Though, when it comes to cost, it is better to focus on the cost of the entire solar system in unison with the installation.   There are more required deliberations to mind than merely the hardware.  
Beyond the singular the cost of solar panels, many prices go into a full-scale solar installation on your home.  Here is a quick breakdown of all the expenses that go into an installation. Here is an approximant proportional way to look at the baseline solar system installation cost.  

25% – Solar Panels
10% – Inverter
10% – Instal
10% – BOS (Balancing of System)
45% – Operational Costs (Design, Permitting, Connecting, etc.)

Solar companies typically use a metric of cost per watt to dollars when developing a price for typical installations.  The average solar-powered home in the United States is using a 5-kilowatt system.  In 2017, the average cost per watt in America was $3.26.   Using this price and applying it to a 5000-watt system installation, we can see that the price arrives at $16,300.   After tax credits saving you typically 30%, we can find a national average solar system cost of $11,410. 
 

But wait!  There’s More to the Solar Cost Story

It’s a great thing that we’ve arrived at the median cost of solar system installation, but as you may have guessed, many different factors influence what the cost of solar would be for you.
 

Size of Your Solar System:

The national average for solar systems is 5kW. However, many consumers opt. for a larger system. Large solar systems will generate more energy output and increase energy savings over the life of your solar system use. General optional sizes are 6kW, 10kW and 15kW. These differences in sized are reflected in the unique needs of individual need and cost.  For example, if you have a 900 sq. foot house and small energy efficient appliances, your energy consumption will demonstrate a significant variance to someone who has a 5,000 square foot house with an indoor heated pool! An excellent way to start checking your energy need is to complete a quick analysis of your energy bill. With this information at hand, decide how much energy do you use on average throughout the year.  Use the maximal and minimal usages help to diced what size system you intend to purchase.
 

National Location:

There is variance in the price of solar from state to state. Yet, the cost of solar has generally remained constant throughout the nation as a whole.   Most states solar cost lands within a 50 cent range of the $3.26/watt national average. Where you live indeed affects your solar savings (how much you save by going solar), but that is a topic for our aforementioned solar savings page.
 

Variety of Roof:

Unfortunately, all roofs are not created equally.  From notable steepness to multi-level structures, from skylights to various materials, each roof has a range of variable that needs to be taken into consideration as its implication of overall solar installation cost.
 

Solar Installers:

This factor is a MAJOR piece of your cost factoring plan.  Solar installers will offer a wide range of price for their services. Like your roof, not all solar installer operations are created equally.  Installers have a wide range of internal costs and dynamic operational methods; all of those in-house costs can get passed onto you.  These choices need to be made with well researched, informed decision-making plans.  HahaSmart can help you find the lowest cost options possible.
 

Final Thoughts For Your Solar System Costs 

As you can see, there is a lot to consider when planning to leap the tremendous benefits of installing a solar system into your home.  We hope you have found this step-by-step solar cost consideration article to be helpful on your journey to clean a lifetime of low-energy costs and clean energy living.   In the end, remember there are two main factors of consideration to put focus toward:  choice of installer and size of the system.  However, keep in mind that the price of solar has continued to fall annually, and there has never been a better time to switch your energy supplier from the grid to the sun.   HahaSmart is very excited to be part of your solar future.  We have spent years developing the infrastructure and contacts locally and nationally to create a comfortable and low-cost solar solution that meets each consumer's unique need.  We can help you to get the absolute lowest cost of solar installation in your area.

If you want to move into the future and join the solar revolution, or if you want to find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. You can see how much a system will cost, and how much you can save over the next 20 years. 
For more information relating to going solar, don't forget to visit our solar blog section for more handy guides and articles