Solar by State / Virginia

How much does solar cost in Virginia?

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

Typical numbers for a Virginia 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 Virginia

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

Palmetto Solar

HQ Charleston, South Carolina · Founded 2010 · Company site ↗

A residential solar company that operates a technology platform (design, permitting, monitoring) and a network of local installation crews. Offers solar and battery with loan, lease and cash options, plus a post-install monitoring and protection plan.

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Ratings, reviews & certifications: not yet verified

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Freedom Solar Power

HQ Austin, Texas · Founded 2007 · Company site ↗

A regional residential and commercial solar installer that is a long-standing premier dealer for a major panel manufacturer. Offers solar and battery installations with in-house crews across several Sun Belt states.

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Ratings, reviews & certifications: not yet verified

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Blue Raven Solar

HQ Orem, Utah · Founded 2014 · Company site ↗

A residential solar installer operating across roughly two dozen states, known for an in-house sales-to-install process and a deferred-payment loan structure for the first months after installation.

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Ratings, reviews & certifications: not yet verified

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ION Solar

HQ Provo, Utah · Founded 2013 · Company site ↗

A full-service residential solar provider that manages design, permitting and installation in-house and offers solar-plus-battery systems across a range of Western, Southern and Mid-Atlantic states.

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Ratings, reviews & certifications: not yet verified

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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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Ratings, reviews & certifications: not yet verified

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Frequently asked questions

How much does solar cost in Virginia?

A typical Virginia home solar system runs from a gross installed price in the low-to-mid five figures before incentives, at roughly $2.70-$3.70 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 Virginia?

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 Virginia?

It mainly comes down to your electricity rate (about $0.14/kWh here), your sun (4.5 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 Virginia?

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