Costs & Savings

What solar panels actually cost, what drives the price, and how to estimate your real savings.

The 30% federal credit ended in 2025. Here's the honest math on whether home solar still pays off in 2026 — and the three factors that now decide it.

July 23, 2026

A realistic breakdown of solar panel costs: average price per watt, typical system costs by size, and what actually drives the price up or down.

July 20, 2026 · Updated July 23, 2026

A step-by-step way to figure out whether solar panels make financial sense for your home, beyond generic national claims.

July 20, 2026

Reference cost estimates for common residential solar system sizes, and how to figure out which size actually fits your home.

July 20, 2026

Cash, loan, lease, or PPA in 2026 — how the end of the federal tax credit changed the comparison, and who each option actually fits now.

July 20, 2026 · Updated July 23, 2026

The specific factors that push your solar quote up or down: roof type, equipment tier, shading, permitting, and more.

July 20, 2026