How much does a 3KW Solar System cost?

As of January 2022, the average cost of solar in the U.S. is $2.77 per watt ($8,310 for a 3-kilowatt solar system). That means that the total cost for a 3,000 watt (3kW) solar system would be $6,149 after the federal solar tax credit discount (not factoring in any additional state rebates or incentives).

What is included in a 3KW solar installation kit?

Complete 3kW DIY solar panel kit for home installation. Each DIY solar install kit includes solar panels, microinverters and racking.

Is a 3 kW Solar System a smart investment?

Solar is a smart investment wherever electricity rates are high). With the help of PV Watts, we estimated the solar energy production of a 3 kW solar panel system in cities across the country: What can you power with a 3 kW solar system? A 3 kW solar panel system generates approximately 4,356 kWh of electricity each year.

How much energy does a 3 kW solar system generate?

A 3 kW solar panel system generates approximately 4,356 kWh of electricity each year. That’s enough to keep 79 TVs running, power 3 refrigerators, or meet the energy needs of an RV (the average U.S. shopper on EnergySage needs about 11 kW of solar for their home). But what else could it do?

Which solar inverter is best?

If you want to add solar to your home and you don't have any shading issues, a central inverter provides the highest efficiency at a lower cost than micro inverters. SMA's Sunny Boy inverters have combined high efficiency and excellent customer support to rise to the top of their industry. This system is built around an SMA Sunny Boy Inverter.