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Does Panel Size Affect The Cost Of Solar

Ean GoodguyJuly 26, 2018 997 0

Does Panel Size Affect The Cost Of Solar

I heard an interesting fact about an A-list Hollywood celebrity that I found to be confusing.  It is, in fact, a truth that Tom Cruise is 5' 7" tall.  This detail seemed to defy logic.  My point is that sometimes, we are poor judges of size.  However, when it comes to attempting to determine the correct size needed for your home or business' solar panel system, you can rely on us to help you.  We are the fact finders of the solar industry, so there is no need to be confused on what scale of a system will work for you. 


Proportion And Price Of Solar

One primary consideration to be wary of when thinking about your solar panel cost os that as the size of the system grows, so can the cost of your solar system purchase.  And, conversely, and maybe surprisingly, the cost per watt will often decrease.  It's important to consider this equation as you head into planning out your solar panel building dreams.  Typically there is an added amount to the cost per watt for small systems of 3 kW or less.  Let's face it, the materials and installers are coming for free.  We must consider that there is a fixed overhead for a solar company when jumping into working with any client, regardless of system size, regardless of state. When the size of a system is small in prices for the install, there is a need to reflect this in the overall deal. It is typical in this scenario that the cost per watt will be higher. Often the customer will find that for these small systems cost per watt is still usually over $4 per watt prior to state or federal benefits.

Using simple math can be your guiding force when trying to find your perfect price for solar.  Solar power systems costs are typically shown as $ per watt, and this is important as the system gets larger. In the typical residential sized solar energy system that many of us will be seeking of around 6kw the cost per watt, a cash purchase is now as low as $3 per watt for some reasonable quality systems.  Using cash to will bring you significant savings.  


Bigger The Solar Panel Array, Bigger The Potential Savings

Variation is the spice of life, but make sure the solar system price and size you are looking to buy is the best fit for your needs. Essential variations in amount are for those who use a quantity of energy adequate to demand a system in the range of 100kW to 200kW. Systems over 100kw are currently being sold for as little as $2.40 per watt fully installed. As you can see, the prices start dropping considerably as you scale up on your plan.  These systems are ordinarily ground-mounted arrays located around your property.  However, they are also sometimes also mounted on the roofs of home or businesses trying to find ways to save money on their energy utility costs.  

If you want to move into the future and join the solar revolution, or if you want to find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. You can see how much a system will cost, and how much you can save over the next 20 years. 

For more information relating to going solar, don't forget to visit our solar blog section for more handy guides and articles. 

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