Solar by State / Delaware

How much does solar cost in Delaware?

Here's what a typical residential solar system costs in Delaware in 2026 — system size, installed price, incentives, production, payback and how to vet local installers.

Typical numbers for a Delaware home

These estimates assume an average monthly power bill and a system sized to offset roughly 100% of usage. Your cost depends on roof, shading, equipment tier and installer.

  • Average peak sun hours
  • Average electricity rate
  • Typical price per watt
  • Typical system size
  • Gross system cost
  • Federal tax credit
  • Net cost
  • Estimated year-1 production
  • Estimated year-1 savings
  • Estimated payback
  • 25-year bill savings

Estimated based on the information above and typical solar assumptions for the area. Actual production, pricing, incentives and savings vary by property, utility, installer and financing terms. This is not a quote.

How to check a state's solar quote

  • Effective price per watt should land in the typical range shown above.
  • Watch for a large "dealer fee" folded into financed deals - it can add 15-30%.
  • Confirm the workmanship warranty is 10+ years and in writing.
  • Compare quoted year-1 production against the estimate above - inflated production overstates savings.
  • Get at least three quotes before signing anything.

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Solar installers in Delaware

Companies that publicly list Delaware in their service area. We don't yet have verified city-level coverage — confirm your address with each company or get matched.

Trinity Solar

HQ Wall Township, New Jersey · Founded 1994 · Company site ↗

A family-owned solar and roofing contractor, one of the longest-operating residential solar installers in the Northeast. Installs solar, battery storage and roofing, primarily across the Mid-Atlantic and New England, plus Florida.

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Solar Energy World

HQ Columbia, Maryland · Founded 2009 · Company site ↗

A Mid-Atlantic residential and commercial solar contractor with in-house crews, offering solar, battery storage and EV-charger installation across several East Coast states plus Florida.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does solar cost in Delaware?

A typical Delaware home solar system runs from a gross installed price in the low-to-mid five figures before incentives, at roughly $2.90-$3.90 per watt. The estimate on this page is sized to an average power bill; your cost depends on roof, shading, equipment and installer.

What solar incentives are available in Delaware?

No statewide solar tax credit or rebate is modeled for this state. Local utility rebates, net-metering terms and tax exemptions vary — check your utility and the DSIRE database for what applies where you live.

Is solar worth it in Delaware?

It mainly comes down to your electricity rate (about $0.17/kWh here), your sun (4.4 peak hours/day) and the price you're quoted. Run the numbers with your own bill, then compare at least three installer quotes.

How do I find a good solar installer in Delaware?

Check that the company is licensed and insured in Delaware, get the all-in price per watt in writing, compare equipment and warranties, and request several quotes. You can browse Delaware installers or get matched.