Solar Panel Costs in New York (2026)
Avg cost: $3.10/watt | 3.6 sun hours/day | Fair
New York Solar Overview
$3.10/W
Cost Per Watt
3.6 hrs
Peak Sun Hours
6,200 MW
Installed Capacity
Fair
Solar Rating
A typical 7 kW residential system in New York costs $29,295 before the federal tax credit and $20,507 after. With 3.6 peak sun hours per day, the system produces approximately 7,358 kWh annually, saving an estimated $1,177/year. The payback period is approximately 17.4 years.
Net Metering in New York
Available - Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) for new systems
State Incentives & Tax Credits
Federal ITC (30%)
Save $8,789 on a 7 kW system. Available through 2032.
New York State Incentive
NY-Sun incentive up to $0.20/watt; state tax credit of 25% (max $5,000); property tax exemption
Solar Service Costs in New York
| Service | Low | High | NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Installation | $20,250 | $40,500 | $30,375 |
| Commercial Solar Installation | $67,500 | $270,000 | $135,000 |
| Battery Storage Installation | $6,750 | $20,250 | $13,500 |
| Solar Panel Removal | $2,025 | $6,750 | $4,050 |
| Solar Panel Cleaning | $203 | $810 | $405 |
| Inverter Replacement | $1,350 | $4,725 | $2,700 |
| Solar Roof Tiles | $54,000 | $101,250 | $74,250 |
| Solar Water Heater | $4,050 | $9,450 | $6,750 |
Top Solar Installers in New York
- SunPower
- Sunrun
- Trinity Solar
- SUNation Solar
Always verify NABCEP certification, state licensing, insurance, and customer reviews. Get at least 3 written quotes.