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Q: How much does it cost to install solar panels?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-solar-panels.htm#">cost to install solar panels</a> is around <b>$27,000</b> on average, but you could pay between <b>$4,500 and $54,000</b> or more, depending on a few factors. Some of the most influential cost factors for installing solar panels include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Size of the system you need to offset your energy consumption</p></li><li><p>Amount of sunlight </p></li><li><p>Brand of solar panels </p></li><li><p>Add-on products, like solar batteries or electric vehicle (EV) chargers</p></li><li><p>Labor costs of the company </p></li><li><p>Home&rsquo;s geographical location</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Does making solar panels harm the environment?

• <div><p>Although solar panels harness the sun's power, they come at an environmental cost. The manufacturing process requires large amounts of water and involves hazardous materials like cadmium, silicon, and gallium arsenide. These materials don&rsquo;t pose safety hazards while the panels are in use but can pose a problem when left in landfills. Over time, hazardous materials can leach into the environment. This is why recycling solar panels whenever possible is better than taking them to landfills.</p></div>

Q: Can all homes support solar panel systems?

• <div><p>Not all homes are suited for solar panel systems. Older roofs or those in poor condition may need repairs or replacement before solar panels can be installed. Some other factors to consider are the amount of sunlight your roof receives, the roof&rsquo;s orientation and pitch, and any shading from nearby trees or buildings.</p></div>

Q: Should I buy a solar battery or a generator?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re deciding between a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/solar-batteries-vs-generators.htm">solar battery versus a generator</a> for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don&rsquo;t have many ongoing costs. </p></div>

Q: How many solar panels do you need for a 2,500-square-foot house?

• <div><p>The average-sized home in the U.S.&mdash;around 2,500 square feet&mdash;will require between 15 and 34 solar panels to power the whole home. The specific number, however, will have less to do with home size and more to do with how much energy you use each year and the amount of sunlight in your region.</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
Got the job done correctly. Also they were open and attentive to questions. Thought they were a bit inflexible with cost of project, initially quoting $1500 instead of $350 because chosen location for outlet was 10 feet instead of 5 feet from electric panel. I’m no expert but this seemed an...
Mister Sparky®
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Reviewed in March 2018
Wayne is a friendly, professional solar installer who knows what he's talking about. He never once tried to get us to buy more than we were comfortable purchasing, and we worked out a design to install 24 solar panels on our roof. That was a little more than 5 years ago, and I just realized that...
Pure Energy Solar
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Reviewed in November 2015
PPM Installed a large Solar system on our house. Jason and Alex were wonderful to work with along with their staff. On price and on time and cleaned up well after the install. I would also like to add that the system has worked very well and looks great on our home!08
PPM Solar
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Reviewed in February 2014
They arrived promptly and seemed very professional, but their estimate for tree removal, and it was extensive because I plan on getting solar panels, was $2000 more than the company I contracted.
SKYFROG TREE SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
We are new to the Jacksonville area. We purchased a home and wanted to have the electrical panel upgraded before we moved in. The house was built in 1980's and did not have a built in microwave or bathroom fan in the master bedroom. House inspection pre-purchase recommended install and...
Thompson Electric Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
They came to give us an estimate on installing skylights in our dark living room and hallway. We agreed to do it and they installed it on the same day. We even had them add on a solar powered attic fan. The work was done promptly and professionally and the worker took great care to cover up...
The Solar Guys
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Reviewed in March 2013
They have been very efficient, were very thorough when they took over monitoring making certain all contacts worked and that there were no issues with the control panel. I had had problems with my prior monitoring company so Crime Prevention wanted to make certain that the system was working...
Crime Prevention Security Systems
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Reviewed in June 2012
Kurt Johnsen was prompt, professional, he was personally on the job doing the work (didn't send someone else). I don't know electrical work, but the window is beautiful, my electric bill is 20% of what it used to be, All the work looks good, Kurt maintained a clean workplace, I was never...
Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems
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Reviewed in April 2011
They were recommended by contractors. They were courteous and knowledgeable. They put on booties in my house. He was very responsive to any requests. I saw a water spot, and he took off some panels to make sure everything was tight.
Sunshine Plumbing and Gas Inc
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Reviewed in February 2011
This is a company that?s with Hickman Construction, which is very convenient. While that company was re-installing my roof, this company was able to install velux solar tubes. I have an older home that?s built in 1975, and it has some dark areas. I don?t have many windows, and these solar tubes...
Hickman Metal Roofing
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