Solar Panel Costs in Mississippi (2026)
Avg cost: $2.90/watt | 4.8 sun hours/day | Good
Mississippi Solar Overview
$2.90/W
Cost Per Watt
4.8 hrs
Peak Sun Hours
520 MW
Installed Capacity
Good
Solar Rating
A typical 7 kW residential system in Mississippi costs $17,052 before the federal tax credit and $11,936 after. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, the system produces approximately 9,811 kWh annually, saving an estimated $1,570/year. The payback period is approximately 7.6 years.
Net Metering in Mississippi
Limited - available through some co-ops and municipal utilities
State Incentives & Tax Credits
Federal ITC (30%)
Save $5,116 on a 7 kW system. Available through 2032.
Mississippi State Incentive
No state solar incentives; federal ITC only
Solar Service Costs in Mississippi
| Service | Low | High | MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Installation | $12,600 | $25,200 | $18,900 |
| Commercial Solar Installation | $42,000 | $168,000 | $84,000 |
| Battery Storage Installation | $4,200 | $12,600 | $8,400 |
| Solar Panel Removal | $1,260 | $4,200 | $2,520 |
| Solar Panel Cleaning | $126 | $504 | $252 |
| Inverter Replacement | $840 | $2,940 | $1,680 |
| Solar Roof Tiles | $33,600 | $63,000 | $46,200 |
| Solar Water Heater | $2,520 | $5,880 | $4,200 |
Top Solar Installers in Mississippi
- South Mississippi Solar
- Pink Energy
- Sunrun
Always verify NABCEP certification, state licensing, insurance, and customer reviews. Get at least 3 written quotes.