{"id":671,"date":"2021-12-02T09:59:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T09:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poweredbygtf.com\/?page_id=671"},"modified":"2023-10-25T09:16:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T09:16:33","slug":"cost-of-solar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gtfpower.com\/cost-of-solar","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\n
Solar energy costs have dropped significantly over the past years.<\/p>\n
A decade ago, the average 6-kilowatt-hour residential solar energy system would cost more than $50,000. Today, solar is much more affordable because of advancements in technology.<\/p>\n
Discover the cost of solar for your home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow Much Can You Save?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Solar panels are rapidly spreading over American rooftops. As a result, residential solar energy costs are at their lowest in over 30 years. Not only more affordable than ever, but today’s residential solar panels also feature technological advances to maximize power production.<\/p>\n The cost to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system includes hardware costs and “soft” costs. Hardware includes not only the solar panels and inverter but also the mounting hardware and wiring. Soft costs include labor, permits, and such.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n “Donnie Denker, at GTF Power, is a complete pleasure to work with. He doesn’t use hard sell tactics and offers first class customer service to his clients, and he makes the process of getting solar panels easy and accessible. I’m a very happy customer and can’t wait for the installation to be completed.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Take control of your electric future with GTFPower. Don’t be at the mercy of the next rate hike by your utility company. Instead, join the millions of American households that have started using solar energy. Whenever you’re ready, GTFPower Solar Advisors are prepared to assist and provide you with a free quote.\u00a0See how much you can save with Solar.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A single solar panel can cost between $200 to $250. The cost depends on the quality, makeup (monocrystalline or polycrystalline cells), power output, and efficiency rating.<\/p>\n The size of a system is determined by how much energy you use, your roof’s sunlight exposure, and panel efficiency. The full cost of a solar system will depend on the number of panels and the total wattage output.<\/p>\n The amount you save<\/a> will depend on several factors, including:<\/p>\n The average Return on Investment (ROI) for a residential solar system will be\u00a0six to nine years<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you lease your system, the solar company is typically responsible for repairs and regular maintenance. However, if you own the system, unless you have an annual inspection and maintenance agreement, you are responsible for regular maintenance. Cleaning and inspecting the system are not usually included in the warranty.<\/p>\n The maintenance of solar energy panels ranges from routine cleaning to repairs. On average, a\u00a0typical cleaning<\/a>\u00a0runs about $100 – $350. The actual charge is based on roof slant, home height, and system size.<\/p>\n If there is damage to your system, repairs will include replacement equipment and labor. Labor is typically priced at $100 per hour. The four most common types of damage to a home solar system and the typical repair costs are:<\/p>\n\n\t\tResidential Solar\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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What Factors Affect Solar System Costs?<\/h2>\n
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A Closer Look at What Determines the Cost of a Solar Energy System<\/h2>\n
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