Industry Benchmark
Solar Price Trends & Market Price Report 2026
Real-world data on installation costs forming the leading solar price index across the United States. Updated monthly for transparency.
National
Average Cost
$2.85 -1.2%
Per Watt (Installed)
Benchmark 8kW
System
$22,800
Before Incentives
Cost After
30% Federal ITC
$15,960
Average Savings: $6,840
Market Trends & Analysis
| State / Market | Avg. Cost per Watt | Trend (MoM) | Availability | Reliability Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $2.45 | -2.1% | Very High | 9.4/10 |
| California | $3.15 | +0.5% | High | 9.8/10 |
| Texas | $2.68 | -1.5% | High | 9.2/10 |
| Florida | $2.72 | 0.0% | Medium-High | 8.9/10 |
| Massachusetts | $3.42 | +1.1% | Medium | 9.5/10 |
Methodology: This index is calculated using a weighted average of confirmed
installation contracts across 24 regional markets. We filter out outliers and extreme financing
costs to provide a "Cash Purchase" benchmark.