To find the right answer request several free quotes to different solar installers some with high efficiency solar panels and others with conventional modules.
Cost of high efficiency solar panels.
This equates to roughly 0 50 per watt compared to 0 90 per watt.
They will include the cost of the system the energy yields and the savings per year in their feasibility report.
With installation an average residential 5kw size system costs between 3 and 5 per watt according to the cse which results in the 15 000 to 25 000 range.
These high efficiency panels are designed for dense residential rooftops where space needs to be maximized.
They have the same footprint as standard 60 cell modules but over 25 more power.
Advantages of high efficiency solar panels.
More expensive sunpower maxeon n type panel vs conventional multicrystalline 60 cell p type panel for example a high efficiency 360w panel could cost 300 or more while a common 300w panel will typically cost closer to 150.
That cost is before any tax credits.
One 150 to 300 watt solar panel costs 112 to 450 on average or between 0 75 to 1 50 per watt depending on the type of panel energy efficiency rating and size.
Imported 365w astronergy panels now sell for 70 cents per watt while american manufacturer heliene sells 320w panels at 80 cents per watt.
High efficiency panels let you produce the most power with limited space and warranties reduce maintenance cost if you have problems with the solar energy system.
Compare that to the premium lg panels featured in the next section which go for 1 34 per watt.
Solar companies that purchase in bulk typically spend 0 75 per watt whereas homeowners spend 1 per watt.
Pack more power on your roof with panasonic 96 cell solar panels in the 300 watt solar panel family.