Solar panels are a great way to save money on your electricity bill, and they’re becoming increasingly popular in Long Island. But how much do solar panels actually cost?
The average cost for a 6 kilowatt (kW) solar installation in Long Island is $17,280 and $12,787 after the federal tax credit. The average cost per watt for solar panels in Long Island is $3.36 per watt.
This may seem like a lot of money, but solar panels will eventually pay for themselves through the money you save on your electric bill. Solar panels typically last for 20-25 years, so over the long run, they are a very wise investment.
Payback Period:
7 Years
20 Year Savings:
$38,000
Cost per Watt:
$3.36
Average Cost of Solar Panels in Long Island (Based on System Size)
| System Size | System Cost | Cost after ITC |
|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | $11,520 | $8,525 |
| 5 kW | $14,400 | $10,656 |
| 6 kW | $17,280 | $12,787 |
| 7 kW | $20,160 | $14,918 |
| 8 kW | $23,040 | $17,050 |
| 9 kW | $25,920 | $19,181 |
| 10 kW | $28,800 | $21,312 |
Factors that Determine the Total Cost
- Size of the System
- Equipment Costs
- Solar Installation Company
- New York Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, and Rebates
- Financing Options
- Payback Period
- Electricity Rates
- Your Roof
- Costs by City
- Maintenance Costs
- Home Value Increase
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Brooklyn SolarWorks
Brooklyn, NY
Knows NYC buildings, great designs for flat roofs. Easy to schedule a quote on their web site.
EmPower Solar
Island Park, NY
Good service and informative documentation.
Venture Solar
Brooklyn, NY
Flexible financing options, 25 year warranty.
Sea Bright Solar
Staten Island, NY
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Surf Clean Energy
Long Beach, NY
Home base is Long Island homes, but has experience with Queens, Brooklyn flat roofs.
YSG Solar
New York, NY
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Trinity Solar
NY
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New York Solar Panel Installation Costs by City
New York City
Long Island
Westchester
Albany
Buffalo
Syracuse
New Paltz
Troy
Rochester
Yonkers
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Schenectady
Utica
White Plains
Niagara Falls
Binghamton
Freeport
Valley Stream