Solar Panel Costs in Maryland (2026)
Avg cost: $3.00/watt | 4.2 sun hours/day | Good
Maryland Solar Overview
$3.00/W
Cost Per Watt
4.2 hrs
Peak Sun Hours
3,200 MW
Installed Capacity
Good
Solar Rating
A typical 7 kW residential system in Maryland costs $24,150 before the federal tax credit and $16,905 after. With 4.2 peak sun hours per day, the system produces approximately 8,585 kWh annually, saving an estimated $1,374/year. The payback period is approximately 12.3 years.
Net Metering in Maryland
Available at retail rate for systems under 2 MW
State Incentives & Tax Credits
Federal ITC (30%)
Save $7,245 on a 7 kW system. Available through 2032.
Maryland State Incentive
Maryland Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) worth $50-$80 each; property tax exemption
Solar Service Costs in Maryland
| Service | Low | High | MD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Installation | $17,250 | $34,500 | $25,875 |
| Commercial Solar Installation | $57,500 | $230,000 | $115,000 |
| Battery Storage Installation | $5,750 | $17,250 | $11,500 |
| Solar Panel Removal | $1,725 | $5,750 | $3,450 |
| Solar Panel Cleaning | $173 | $690 | $345 |
| Inverter Replacement | $1,150 | $4,025 | $2,300 |
| Solar Roof Tiles | $46,000 | $86,250 | $63,250 |
| Solar Water Heater | $3,450 | $8,050 | $5,750 |
Top Solar Installers in Maryland
- Solar Energy World
- Trinity Solar
- Sunrun
- Luminalt
Always verify NABCEP certification, state licensing, insurance, and customer reviews. Get at least 3 written quotes.