Solar panel cost in Austin (2026)
Most homeowners in Austin paid $20,000 to $37,000 for solar. A typical 7.5 kW system cost $27,000 before the federal tax credit, about $3.75 per watt.
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Cost by system size
| System size | Typical price | Most paid |
|---|---|---|
| Under 4 kW | $13,000 | $11,000 to $16,000 |
| 4 to 6 kW | $19,000 | $15,000 to $23,000 |
| 6 to 8 kW | $26,000 | $22,000 to $30,000 |
| 8 to 10 kW | $33,000 | $25,000 to $38,000 |
| 10 to 13 kW | $41,000 | $33,000 to $47,000 |
| 13 kW and up | $54,000 | $42,000 to $64,000 |
Solar installers with the most jobs in Austin
| Rank | Contractor | Jobs | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horus Partners | Get a quote | |
| 2 | Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. | Get a quote | |
| 3 | Power Home Remodeling | Get a quote |
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Price per watt by year
| Year installed | Systems | Typical price per watt |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 884 | $3.65 |
| 2022 | 767 | $3.81 |
| 2023 | 676 | $3.83 |
| 2024 | 56 | $3.92 |
Prices are what homeowners paid for systems they own, before the federal tax credit and any rebate. Leased systems and systems with a battery are left out. "Most paid" is the middle half: the 25th to the 75th percentile; low and high end are the 10th and 90th. Only ZIP codes with Austin permits are counted. Source: Berkeley Lab, Tracking the Sun (2024 edition), installs from January 2021 to February 2024. Data updated September 24, 2026.