How Much Does it Cost to Install Solar in Santa Barbara?

$155 Cheap
$172 Great Price
$189 Costly
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The cost of solar installation Santa Barbara has reduced dramatically significantly in the past several years. This trend is even expected to go on in the coming years as more homeowners are getting Santa Barbara solar installation in their homes. The demand for solar power homes increased prompting more companies to manufacture and distribute high-quality solar components, at a slower rate because of tight competition. An average 5KW solar installation Santa Barbara can cost you around $155 to install. In already include the panels, labor, connections and other miscellaneous fees. Many states offer rebates and incentives for homeowners who has Santa Barbara solar panels in their home. To know the real cost of your installation, subtract the incentives and a solar federal tax break. For a 5KW solar installation Santa Barbara, you can get a rebate amounting to $3700. Now, subtract the 30 percent federal solar tax, and that is equivalent to another $189 that will be deducted from your original investment cost. Overall, your 5KW Santa Barbara solar installation is estimated to cost you $122 . Now that is almost half of the original cost and huge saving.

Estimated final cost for solar installation

Item Quantity Fair Price
Solar Light Fixture Cost 1 Fixture $30.20
Solar Light Fixture Labor 2 Hours $128.70
Solar Light Fixture Job Materials and Supplies 1 Fixture $13.80
Totals - Cost to Install Solar Lighting - 1 Fixture $172.70
Average Cost Per Fixture $172.69

Is it really possible to reduce my electric bill to zero because of solar installation Santa Barbara?

Yes. There are instances that solar systems produce more electricity that can be used in a month, bringing the electricity cost to $0. However, you may still pay minimal connection fees to keep connected to the electric grid.

How many solar panels will I need to install to cover the whole cost of my electric bill in Santa Barbara?

The number of solar panels by how your monthly energy consumption. A panel can produce 250 to 300 W so to produce 5 KW of electricity, you will need to install 20 solar panels.

If I move from my current home that has a solar installation, should I remove the solar panels?

No! A solar installation can add value to your home. If you're planning to sell it, you might be surprised at how easily you will be able to sell it.

Find the Best Costs on Solar Installation - Santa Barbara, 93101

The primary reason why people tend to hold back from getting solar installation Santa Barbara is the intimidating price. However, in the long run, you will earn the benefits of getting one because the solar installation will eventually pay for itself. The savings that you will get are not in cold hard cash but in lower utility bills and tax incentives from your state. Typically, the more money you spend paying for your current energy consumption is the same amount of money that you will save when you get Santa Barbara solar installation. To explain further, for every $122 you pay monthly for your electricity bill, it is equivalent to a 1 KW solar panel. If you pay $122 for your electricity bill monthly, you will have to get a 5KW solar installation to cover your expense. A 5KW solar installation can cost you $155 to $189.

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  • 1

    Mac's Solar

    Rating: 93
    162 Vista Del Mar Dr. 
    Santa BarbaraCA  93101
  • 2

    Solforce

    Rating: 93
    P O Box 5700. 
    Santa BarbaraCA  93101
  • 3

    AE Group Mechanical Engineers, Inc

    Rating: 79
    838 E Front St. 
    VenturaCA  93001
  • 4

    Dexter's Solar Radiant Energy

    Rating: 93
    P O Box 41924. 
    Santa BarbaraCA  93101
  • 5

    A-Lite Electric Systems

    Rating: 62
    2116 Po Box. 
    Santa BarbaraCA  93120
  • 6

    Gromatici Land Surveying

    Rating: 61
    2206 Modoc Rd 7. 
    Santa BarbaraCA  93101