United States
$30k–$42k
Typical 12 kW system, before incentives
Estimate your cost →Independent solar cost guidance
How much does solar really cost?
Turn your electricity bill into a practical starting point: system size, panel count and an indicative installed-cost range for your country.
- No quote form
- Country-aware estimates
- 2026 cost assumptions
8launch countries
costed side by side
costed side by side
6decision tools
across one suite
across one suite
2026guide assumptions
date-stamped
date-stamped
0installer bias
in the methodology
in the methodology
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Solar cost by country
Installed prices differ because labour, equipment, sunlight, taxes and grid rules differ. Start with the market you live in.
United Kingdom
£6.6k–£8.1k
Typical 4 kW system, installed
Estimate your cost →Pakistan
Rs 400k–850k
Typical 5 kW turnkey system
Estimate your cost →Australia
A$5k–A$9k
Typical 6–6.6 kW after STCs
Estimate your cost →Canada
C$13k–C$16.5k
Typical 5 kW before incentives
Estimate your cost →Germany
€8k–€16k
Indicative 8 kW range; 0% VAT applies
Estimate your cost →United Arab Emirates
AED 18k–40k
Typical 6–10 kW villa system
Estimate your cost →Saudi Arabia
≈ SAR 19k
Indicative 5 kW at ~SAR 3.8/W
Estimate your cost →Next markets:India and the Philippines lead the expansion queue on current rooftop momentum; South Africa, Nigeria and New Zealand add strong backup-power and distributed-solar demand. Spain, Italy and the Netherlands are watch markets rather than first-launch priorities.
A toolkit, not a sales funnel
Six calculators. One decision.
Move from “could solar work?” to a system you can discuss confidently with an installer.
System Size Calculator
Convert a bill or energy use into an estimated solar array size.
Try quick estimate →Cost Estimator
Adjust country, system size and roof type for a clearer installed range.
Open live estimator →ROI & Payback
See how bill savings, export rates and incentives change the payback period.
Explore the suite →Battery Sizing
Match evening loads and backup goals to usable battery capacity.
Explore the suite →Panel Count
Estimate panels from annual consumption, roof space and panel wattage.
Explore the suite →Off-Grid Sizing
Balance daily loads, autonomy days, batteries and array size.
Explore the suite →From rooftops to remote loads
Solar for every need
Home
Bill reduction, batteries and family backup.
Office & commercial
Daytime demand, demand charges and ROI.
Portable & off-grid
Cabins, camping, RVs and emergency power.
Agriculture
Pumps, irrigation, cold storage and farms.
Know the number before the quote
A solar proposal should answer to your math.
Build a baseline estimate, then compare installer assumptions on panel count, generation, equipment, incentives and financing.
Build your estimate →Useful when policy moves
Latest cost guides
Country pages separate equipment, installation, incentives and grid rules so the headline number stays honest.
Federal Solar Tax Credit 2026: What Changed After 25D?
A practical explanation of the residential credit ending for systems placed in service after 31 December 2025-and what to check next.
Solar Panel Cost in the UK (2026)
System sizes, 0% VAT, batteries and realistic payback inputs.
5 kW Solar System Price in Pakistan
Turnkey ranges, equipment quality, buyback rates and cash-flow risk.
Storage, compared properly
Tesla Powerwall vs Enphase IQ Battery
Compare usable capacity, output, warranty, backup behaviour, ecosystem lock-in and installed cost-not just the sticker price.
Integrated inverter · 13.5 kWh
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Modular storage · 5 kWh
Plain answers first
Solar cost questions
How accurate is an online solar cost estimate?
It is a planning range, not a quote. Accuracy improves when the calculator uses your country, system size, electricity rate, roof type and local sunlight. A site visit still needs to confirm shade, roof condition, electrical work and grid-connection costs.
Should I size solar from my bill or my electricity use?
Electricity use in kWh is better because tariffs can change. When only a bill is available, divide it by the local electricity rate to estimate monthly consumption, then adjust for sunlight and system losses.
Does the cost include a battery?
No. The headline country ranges on this design are for solar-only installations unless stated otherwise. Battery capacity, power rating and backup hardware should be estimated separately.
Why do prices vary so much within one country?
Equipment tier, roof complexity, installer overhead, labour market, permit rules, distance, finance fees and incentives can all move the final figure. Compare scope and annual-generation assumptions, not only total price.
How long does solar take to pay back?
Payback equals net upfront cost divided by annual savings, but export rates, self-consumption, degradation and tariff changes matter. Treat a single payback number as a scenario, not a guarantee.