Not just "$X per watt" — see equipment, labor, permitting and tax broken out separately, so you know what you're actually paying for.
This is before any incentives — check the Solar Tax Credit & Incentive Calculator for your net price after available programs.
Further reading: Solar Tax Credits in 2026: What's Left After the Federal Credit Expired
The 55/30/15 equipment/labor/soft-cost split reflects typical published breakdowns for residential solar installs — the remaining ~15% (not broken out separately here) covers overhead, design, and installer margin baked into the quoted $/W rate. Your actual quote may allocate differently, but the total should land close to the $/W figure you enter.
Mostly labor and soft costs — equipment prices are fairly commoditized, but installer overhead, sales/marketing cost, and regional labor rates vary widely. Getting 3+ quotes is the best way to see your local market's real range.
No — this is panels, inverter and racking only. Add battery cost separately using the Home Battery Cost Calculator.
Costs vary meaningfully by state — see a full breakdown for yours: