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Solar installation costs vary significantly by location due to differences in labor rates, local incentives, permitting fees and electricity prices. The national average is around $20,000. On...
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Market analysts routinely monitor and report the average cost of PV systems and components, but more detail is needed to understand the impact of recent and future technology developments on cost.
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