Category: Solar Systems

The MarketWatch Guides team conducts ongoing research to stay up-to-date on the U.S. solar industry. We analyze official data from trusted sources like the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and gain further insights by surveying thousands of solar customers nationwide. We have compared leading solar companies in Illinois based on available equipment brands, cost and financing options, warranty terms, additional services and customer reviews. Our team also gathered key information about the Illinois solar market, including average electricity rates, annual sunshine rates, local incentive…

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We closely evaluate solar installation companies with a focus on the factors most important to homeowners like you. We based our solar company methodology on input from multiple homeowner surveys, discussions with industry experts and research into the renewable energy market. Our review process involves assessing each company on the following criteria, which we then use to calculate a rating out of 5 stars. Cost and payment options (20 points): Cost is one of the most important factors when installing a solar energy system. Solar providers that offer cash purchases…

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We closely evaluate solar installation companies with a focus on the factors most important to homeowners like you. We based our solar company methodology on input from multiple homeowner surveys, discussions with industry experts and research into the renewable energy market. Our review process involves assessing each company on the following criteria, which we then use to calculate a rating out of 5 stars. Cost and payment options (20 points): Cost is one of the most important factors when installing a solar energy system. Solar providers that offer cash purchases…

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Iowa doesn’t have an ambitious renewable portfolio standard, but the existing RPS has certainly helped form some useful incentives and policies. Let us take a look at the available solar incentives in Iowa. Federal Incentives Iowans are eligible for the federal solar tax credit, also known as the investment tax credit (ITC). The incentive helps homeowners with solar reduce their income tax by an amount equivalent to 30% of their system’s cost. For example, consider a typical, 6 kW system in Iowa priced at around $18,000. The ITC can help…

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We closely evaluate solar installation companies with a focus on the factors most important to homeowners like you. We based our solar company methodology on input from multiple homeowner surveys, discussions with industry experts and research into the renewable energy market. Our review process involves assessing each company on the following criteria, which we then use to calculate a rating out of 5 stars. Cost and payment options (20 points): Cost is one of the most important factors when installing a solar energy system. Solar providers that offer cash purchases…

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Without a strong Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), Oklahoma does not have any notable state-based incentives or rebates. However, solar customers can still save thousands of dollars thanks to the federal tax incentive available to them. Federal Incentives Oklahoma residents are eligible for the federal solar tax credit, which allows them to deduct up to 30% of their solar panel system’s cost from their income taxes. The result is a 30% reduction in the net cost of the system, leading to a shorter payback period. The solar investment tax credit is…

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We closely evaluate solar installation companies with a focus on the factors most important to homeowners like you. We based our solar company methodology on input from multiple homeowner surveys, discussions with industry experts and research into the renewable energy market. Our review process involves assessing each company on the following criteria, which we then use to calculate a rating out of 5 stars. Cost and payment options (20 points): Cost is one of the most important factors when installing a solar energy system. Solar providers that offer cash purchases…

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If you live in the Hoosier State and want to lower your electric bill, solar panels could be the solution. Electricity rates in Indiana have seen a slight dip in 2023, but solar is still viable option for those looking to spend less on their monthly electric bill, reduce their reliance on the grid and power their home with clean energy.  Rising electricity rates happen because of fluctuating prices of fossil fuels and plant shutdowns. Since Indiana’s electricity generation comes mostly from coal and natural gas, your utility bill can sometimes…

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Household solar panels are built to be super durable. For the most value, you’ll want to make sure they last as long as possible.  Residential solar panel systems can now cost $20,000 or less after a newly expanded federal tax credit. That means the option to switch to clean energy has never been more attainable. “Since I got started back in 2008, the cost has dropped by something like 90%,” Chris Deline, a research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, told CNET.  Solar panels are still an expensive investment,…

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