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Christy Said:

how much does it cost to buy solar panels?

We Answered:

If you means a house-sized installation (thousands of watts), then the panels cost about $4 a watt, so $8000 for 2000 watts worth of panels. But then, you need some other incidental parts, and someone has to install them. The installed price could be as high as $8-10/watt.

On the positive side, many areas have a federal and/or state tax credit or rebate. I know someone who ended up with a final price of $3/watt after getting back all the rebates.

The best way to find out about what's invovled is to look in your local phone book, and contact a solar installer for a free quote. You can always say no to the quote, but they'll help you understand how much energy you use, and what kind of system would be best for you.

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