Stephanie on August 30th, 2011

The cost of residential solar panels is dropping – still – which is great news for homeowners looking to go solar.  The effect of falling solar prices is that the number of solar power installations are predicted to grow by over 15% per year.  Overall, the cost of solar panels has fallen almost 20% as [...]

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Stephanie on March 30th, 2011

If you are looking to save on energy costs, you might be considering solar power.  But many homeowners are concerned about factors affecting the cost of solar panels.  Retail costs range between $5,000-$25,000 for a solar array to power the average home. While solar used to be a very expensive way to power your home, [...]

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Stephanie on October 17th, 2009

You want to install solar panels on your home or business, but you are worried about expense.  Generally speaking, the upfront cost of solar power can be daunting.  Yet there are a number of ways to lower the cost of solar panels. Oh sure, the basic advice for consumers applies:  shop around, compare prices, ask [...]

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Stephanie on February 13th, 2009

I often get the question: how much do solar panels cost?  On the surface, it seems like a pretty straightforward question, with an answer that is easily attainable.  However, the concept of “cost” includes much more than the sticker price of a few solar panels.  When considering any alternative energy project, you need to consider [...]

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