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Pennsylvania solar panels cost $2.80-$3.00 per watt in 2026. With the SREC program paying Market-rate income, strong net metering, and full sales/property tax exemptions, PA remains one of the best states for solar — even without the expired federal tax credit.
Three equipment tiers to match your budget and goals. All panels include 25-year warranties and Enphase IQ8 microinverters.
Entry Tier
Budget-conscious homeowners who want reliable performance at the lowest cost.
FEOC Tier
Propel lease customers (FEOC-qualified, required for third-party ownership financing).
Premium Tier
Maximum production per panel. Ideal for smaller roofs or homeowners wanting the best technology.
The federal 25D residential tax credit is $0 in 2026. Pennsylvania state incentives make solar financially compelling on their own.
Guaranteed performance-based income. A 10 kW system earns ~$860/year..
Credits at $0.24-$0.18/kWh across PECO, PPL, and Duquesne. Excess rolls forward monthly.
Solar equipment and labor are 100% exempt from PA's 6% sales tax.
Solar-added home value ($15K-$25K) is fully exempt from property tax.
The residential solar tax credit expired Dec 31, 2025. Cash/loan buyers receive no federal credit.
Third-party owner claims 30% Section 48 ITC. You get lower payments, immediate savings, 25-year warranty.
Your utility territory affects your electric rate and interconnection timeline, but all PA utilities offer strong net metering.
Common questions about solar panels in Pennsylvania.
Solar panels in Pennsylvania cost $2.80-$3.00 per watt installed in 2026, depending on equipment tier. A typical 10 kW system costs $28,800-$30,500. The federal Section 25D residential tax credit expired December 31, 2025, so the federal credit is $0 for cash or loan purchases. After SREC income (Market-rate income), net metering savings, and PA tax exemptions, payback is typically 10-15 years.
NuWatt installs three panel tiers in Pennsylvania: Hyundai 440W (entry, $2.88/W), Silfab 440W (FEOC-qualified for Propel lease, $2.90/W), and REC 460W (premium, $3.14/W). All panels are paired with Enphase IQ8 microinverters and include 25-year manufacturer warranties.
The Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI), formerly SREC-II, is Pennsylvania's solar incentive program that pays Market rate (EY2025-26) for 15 years. For a 10 kW system producing ~12,000 kWh/year, that is about $860/year or Varies over the full term. The rate rises to $85.00/MWh enrollments.
No. The Section 25D residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. If you buy solar with cash or a loan in 2026, your federal credit is $0. The only way to access federal incentives is through a solar lease or PPA where a third-party owner claims the Section 48 commercial ITC.
Pennsylvania net metering credits you at the full retail rate for excess solar energy sent to the grid. Whether you are with PECO, PPL, or Duquesne, excess production rolls forward as bill credits. At the end of the annual period, remaining credits are compensated at the wholesale rate.
Yes. Pennsylvania provides a 100% sales tax exemption on solar equipment and installation labor (saving ~$1,500 on a 10 kW system) and a varies by municipalityion on the added home value from solar. Your property taxes will not increase despite the $15,000-$25,000 increase in home value.
All three major PA utilities — PSE&G ($0.18/kWh), JCP&L ($0.25/kWh), and ACE ($0.24/kWh) — offer strong net metering. PSE&G territory tends to have the fastest payback due to higher rates. All territories qualify for the same ADI incentive rates.
The average PA home uses 8,000-12,000 kWh/year, which requires a 7-10 kW system (16-23 panels at 440W each). Factors that affect system size include your electric bill, roof orientation, shading, and whether you plan to add an EV charger or heat pump. NuWatt provides a free custom design based on your actual usage.
Free custom proposal with honest 2026 pricing. ADI enrollment, net metering setup, and 25-year warranty included.