PV Solar Panels prices

The prices of residential grid-tied photovoltaic systems - for power generation - include the prices of the solar panel (the main cost) and the prices of inverters and mounting elements.

Stand-alone photovoltaic systems involve another major cost: the storage system, that is, its batteries...

See: Photovoltaic solutions

Prices

PV panel prices vary with their wattage. They are very similar between the bigger manufacturers. See: Photovoltaic Prices, below.

PV Prices and rebates and incentives

In many American states, prices can be cut by 30% to 50% after cash rebates and Federal tax credits. And the situation is rather similar in many other countries.

See: Solar Incentives and Grants

PV Solar Panel prices trends

PV panel prices have decreased significantly over the last years. That, combined with better quality and efficiency, means cheaper PV solar systems.

But the best - in what concerns prices - is yet to come. Prices are expected to decrease sharply within the next few years. That's at least what major players like GE have publicly announced.

PV solar panel prices

Average retail PV panel prices are currently around $2-$3 per watt, but incentives can lower these values by up to 50% in some states and countries.

Remember that a PV system is a solar array that involves a set of solar panels (or modules). The prices listed below - for mere illustrative purposes - are for individual PV panels...

Remember also that PV electric solar systems involve other components besides panels, and that stand alone systems are more expensive than grid-tied ones due to their storage system: see PV Photovoltaic solutions. And that pre-packaged PV kits are typically slightly cheaper than customized solutions...

Below, we list current PV panel prices from three major solar manufacturers.

Sharp
Sharp 80	80 Watts	4,67 Amp	17,3 Volts	$400
Sharp NU U240 F1	240 Watts	8,65 Amp	30,1 Volts	$550
Solar World
SW 240	240 Watts	7,87 Amp	30,6 Volts	$624
Kyocera
KD 235 GX LPB	235 Watts	7,89 Amp	29,8 Volts	$570
KD 135 GX LPU	135 Watts	7,63 Amp	17,7 Volts	$365