Breaking Down the Cost of Solar Panels on Long
Discover comprehensive solar panel costs on Long Island. We break down installation expenses, incentives, and long-term savings
As of January 2025, the average solar panel system costs $2.92/W including installation in New York. For a 5 kW installation, this comes out to about $14,608 before incentives, though prices range from $12,417 to $16,799. After the federal tax credit, the average price drops by 30%. You'll probably pay even less than what we show here.
You'll pay an average of $14,608 to install a 5 kilowatt solar panel system in New York, before incentives. The federal investment tax credit (ITC) lowers that price by 30% of all your solar equipment and installation costs. Why trust EnergySage? As subject matter experts, we provide only objective information.
Long Island's high electricity rates make solar very appealing for homeowners. Rates average $0.22 per kilowatt-hour, which is higher than the national average. A typical Long Island home uses 10,000-12,000 kWh a year. This leads to bills of $2,200-$2,640 annually. Your solar system can cut these costs by 80-100%, depending on size and usage.
Lowers your solar panel system's cost by 30%, but expires on January 1, 2026. You don't need to pay any sales tax on new solar panel systems in New York, saving at least 4% of your system costs. If you use solar energy as a source of power, for 15 years you won't need to pay a tax on the value your solar panels add to your property.
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