Best Solar Companies in Oklahoma

Solar panels last a long time — you want to hire a well-established company that will still be around to provide system support for 25 to 30 years. We recommend looking for companies with plenty of experience installing solar panels in Oklahoma. It makes it easier to navigate regulations, permits and available financial incentives.

• Check certifications: Legitimate solar companies have proper licensing, insurance and NABCEP certification for installers. Bonding is also important as it protects you if the contractor fails to meet certain financial obligations, like paying for permits or subcontractors.
• Read reviews: Research the company's track record and read reviews. Look out for red flags: Complaints about misleading sales tactics, equipment failures, billing issues and lack of communication are common themes in negative solar company reviews.
• Get quotes: Get multiple solar quotes to compare prices and services. Be cautious of companies that provide significantly lower estimates than others (this may indicate lower quality).
• Ask questions: Consider whether you want a solar storage battery, electric vehicle (EV) charger or a monitoring system to ensure optimal output. It’s also smart to ask about critter guards in most parts of Oklahoma.
• Read the fine print: Carefully review proposals and financials, understand legal considerations, and ask about maintenance before signing an agreement with any solar company. Make sure you understand everything about the payment terms, warranty or ongoing services.

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Average solar panel costs in Oklahoma typically range between $8,223 and $23,589. This doesn’t include the cost of a solar storage battery, which sometimes costs as much as the panels ($7,000 to $18,000). Solar batteries are a must if you want real energy independence or go off-grid.

The size of your solar panel system is a big factor in your total cost. It also depends on what incentives you’re eligible for, the condition of your roof and other factors, like permitting and interconnection fees.

Most installers set the price according to the system's wattage, with a typical cost between $2.50 and $5 per watt. In Oklahoma, the average cost per watt is $2.36.

Average solar panel costs by system size in Oklahoma

How can I pay for solar panel installation?

Getting solar panels is similar to buying a car. You could pay cash, but many people finance their system through a solar loan. Alternatively, you can lease solar panels, which has its own pros and cons. It’s often cheaper in the short term, but you’ll be disqualified from some of the best financial incentives, including the federal solar investment tax credit.

Using a home equity line of credit or loan to finance a solar installation can be a financially beneficial option — home equity interest rates are relatively low, and homeowners can take advantage of the federal solar tax credit.

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Oklahoma is an oil and gas state, so it may not be surprising that statewide solar incentives are relatively few and far between. It’s one of the few that doesn't offer many financial incentives to help make going solar more affordable for residents.

Incidentally, the federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) is usually the most significant financial incentive for homeowners.

The ITC expired at the end of 2025.

The ITC reduces your federal tax liability by 30% of the cost of your solar energy system. This tax credit applies to both residential and commercial installations, and it includes the cost of the solar panels and other equipment, as well as labor and additional features for monitoring the system.

For example, if you spend $10,000 installing a solar panel system, the ITC is worth $3,000. If you owe $15,000 in taxes, the ITC reduces what you owe to $12,000. The ITC is a nonrefundable credit, meaning you can only claim up to the amount of taxes you owe. However, the credit rolls over to the next tax year if you don’t use the full amount. So, if you only owed $2,000 the year you went solar, you could claim the remaining $1,000 the next taxable year.

The general consensus is solar panels make sense in Oklahoma. On average, Oklahomans with solar panels can avoid $29,807 in total utility costs over 25 years.

Your current electric bill is the starting point for assessing the financial benefits of transitioning to solar energy. Getting a loan to pay for solar panel installation makes sense as long as your loan payment is cheaper than what you’d be paying for electricity anyway. Then, once the loan is paid off, you essentially get free electricity.

For example, Lowell in Oklahoma City said his $125 average bill fell to just $15 after installing panels. Even with a solar loan payment each month, Lowell is paying less than before. After the loan is paid off, they will just have to pay the utility connection fee, even when energy costs go up more in the future.

Homeowners with solar panels typically save $20,000 to $90,000 over 25 years.

But it doesn’t work out for everyone. “I got panels installed in August 2022, and they (the solar installer) didn't care anymore after they installed them,” Glendy in Broken Arrow told us. “The panels are not working properly, and calling customer service is a nightmare.”

That is an understandably frustrating situation. However, with a reliable, experienced installer, solar panels usually end up being worthwhile for long-term savings and environmental benefits.

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Going solar in Oklahoma

Rising electricity prices in recent years have led Oklahomans to consider rooftop solar energy as a way to save money. Solar installations are typically grid-connected systems. It usually takes a few weeks to a few months to get everything set up. The actual solar panel installation labor usually takes less than a week.