Solar Panels In Rhode Island

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How Much Do Solar Panels Cost In Rhode Island

The actual cost per watt will vary from county to county in Rhode Island. The price ranges below are range based on the average price per watt of $3.14.

System Size Avg. Cost Per Watt Low-End Price Average Price High-End Price
6 kWs $3.14 $14,130.00 $18,840.00 $23,550.00
8 kWs $3.14 $18,840.00 $25,120.00 $31,400.00
10 kWs $3.14 $23,550.00 $31,400.00 $39,250.00
12 kWs $3.14 $28,260.00 $37,680.00 $47,100.00
14 kWs $3.14 $32,970.00 $43,960.00 $54,950.00
16 kWs $3.14 $37,680.00 $50,240.00 $62,800.00

Keep in mind, the prices above are based on the average price per watt across all of Rhode Island. The real cost per watt may be higher or lower in your city.

Rhode Island Solar Panel Rebates

You might be surprised to find out that in addition to the 26% solar tax credit, there are a bare minimum of 29 solar panel rebates that you can apply for in the State of Rhode Island. You can save thousands of dollars on your installation. Click the button below to view all of the solar rebates available to you.

  • At Least 29 Solar Rebates
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  • Save Thousands Of Dollars On Solar Panels In Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Solar Panels By City

Cities In Rhode Island Where Solar Is Booming

Homeowners around the State of Rhode Island are eliminating their energy bills, improving the value of their homes, and making Rhode Island a little more green. Check out some of the more popular cities for solar panels in Rhode Island below.

  • Cranston
    Sunlight kWh988.55kWh
    % Qualified83.66%
    Med. kW Potential7kW
  • Pawtucket
    Sunlight kWh988.55kWh
    % Qualified85.55%
    Med. kW Potential6.5kW
  • Providence
    Sunlight kWh988.55kWh
    % Qualified84.77%
    Med. kW Potential6.75kW
  • Warwick
    Sunlight kWh990.25kWh
    % Qualified70.53%
    Med. kW Potential6.5kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Solar Panels In Rhode Island

Still have questions about getting solar panels installed at your home or property in Rhode Island? Browse some of our most common questions and answers below.

How many solar panels can I fit on my roof?

On average, you can fit about 25 to 28 solar panels for every 500 square feet of roof space. However, in some cases, homeowners will not be able to utilize the entire roof space due to shading or roof grade.

How Is Solar Energy Produced?

When the photons in sunlight hit the atoms in your solar panel, electrons can be kicked loose. Solar panels are designed to collect these disassociated electrons and store them in a battery to power your home and electronics.

How many solar panels do you need to power a house?

Typically, an average-sized house will need 20 to 25 solar panels. However, depending on the size of the house, the sun exposure, where you live, and how much energy you consume, you could need more.

What are solar panels made of?

Solar panels are made from a wide range of materials and chemicals that each contribute to the conversion of solar light into usable electricity. The main component in any solar panel are crystalline silicon wafers. These wafers are semiconductors that are able to generate electricity from sunlight in a process known as the photovoltaic effect.  In addition, solar panels use glass, wires, metal components, and batteries in order to fully convert and store the sunlight as usable energy for your home.

How efficient are solar panels?

Modern solar panels are usually about 15% to 18% efficient. This means that 15% to 18% of the sunlight they absorb gets turned into energy. The remaining sunlight is lost as heat, warming the solar panel casing. That being said there are a number of factors that can impact the overall efficiency such as the solar panel age, materials they’re made with, and average sun exposure.

How much do solar panels weigh?

The average solar panel weighs about 40 pounds. This will add about 2.8 pounds per square foot to pitched roofs, and about 5 pounds per square foot for flat roofs.

How much electricity do solar panels produce?

A typical residential solar panel is rated to produce between 250 and 400 watts of power per hour. Your average solar panel systems have between 1 kW and 4 kW capacity. Solar panels’ output varies depending on a number of factors, such as their capacity, size, location, and shade conditions. For example, a 4 kW solar panel system on an average-sized house can produce around 2,500 to 2,850 kWh of electricity in a year.

Things To Know About Rhode Island

Rhode Island, also known as the The Ocean State, has seen a population growth of 4.30% since 2010. As of 2020, the total population was 1,097,379. The percentage of homeownership in Rhode Island is a whopping 62.8%! This means that 62.8% of the 1,097,379 people in Rhode Island are potentially elligible to install solar panels at their home. Click here to find out if you're elligible for solar panels. A few fun facts about the state of Rhode Island: 1) it is actually the home of Rhode Island Red chickens, first bred in 1854; the start of poultry as a major American industry, and number 2, the state motto is "Hope".

Rhode Island has a total area of 1,033.81 square miles of which 66.92% is land. The highest elevation in the State of Rhode Island is 812 feet and the lowest point is Sea level making the average elevation 200 feet. With these elevations, solar panel installation is usually a breeze.

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