Solar by State / Washington

How much does solar cost in Washington?

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

Typical numbers for a Washington 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 Washington

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

Tesla Energy

HQ Austin, Texas · Founded 2006 · Company site ↗

Tesla's residential solar arm (built on the former SolarCity, acquired by Tesla in 2016). Sells standard solar panels, the integrated Solar Roof, and the Powerwall home battery. Sales and pricing are handled online; installation is done by Tesla crews or certified installers.

Residential solarSolar RoofBattery storage

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.

Residential solarBattery storage

Ratings, reviews & certifications: not yet verified

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Company details are publicly sourced (company websites and public records) and not independently verified by SolarInstallers.io. Service areas, licensing and pricing change often. How we verify installers →

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Frequently asked questions

How much does solar cost in Washington?

A typical Washington home solar system runs from a gross installed price in the low-to-mid five figures before incentives, at roughly $2.70-$3.80 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 Washington?

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 Washington?

It mainly comes down to your electricity rate (about $0.11/kWh here), your sun (3.7 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 Washington?

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