The only way to get the best prices is to compare solar installation quotes 

If you plan on installing solar panels on your home, matching different solar quotes will guarantee that you get a better deal before you commit to a solar panel installer. It is a major financial decision to install residential solar panels.

During the investigation phase and you aren’t even sure you want to make the leap, take the time to evaluate different solar energy quotes in detail and don’t hesitate to ask lots of questions. By simply looking at different options, you can save a lot more than if you just pick the first or biggest solar panel installer.  

The price per watt on solar panels are a great thing to know

At $16,000, the price per watt comes out to $2.66. It may also be important to ask your solar installation company for a detailed price list so that you can see what that $16,000 truly includes, and make sure the company doesn’t stick you with any hidden fees. If your system has 20 panels at 300 watts each, that means you have a 6 kW system or 6,000 watts.  
 

You must reach out to numerous solar installation companies 

Just like you should compare the cost of solar equipment, you should also compare the cost of installation services from various installers. You don’t want that $3 per watt price to rise to $5 or $6 dollars a watt because of hidden costs from an installer.

If you talk to just one solar panel installation company, particularly if you let them know that you are talking to just one, you are giving that installer free reign to increase the cost of their services however high they can go, as they are not competing for business. If those solar installers are competing for your business, they will change their price, or at least differentiate why they are a better choice. Though it is true that the more installers you talk to the more options you will have to compare, a good number to aim for is three to four installers.

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.