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Solar Direct specializes in residential solar installation, commercial solar installation, solar water heating and installation, and solar pool heating and installation. It offers products from SolarEdge, Trina Solar, LG Chem, sonnen Inc., SMA America, Enphase Energy and LG Solar. It offers services in 38 states.
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Solar Direct service areas
Solar Direct covers dozens of states.
States covered
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Average solar cost by service area
Solar panel costs vary based on your location and other factors. The map below shows average overall prices in Solar Direct’s service areas to give you a general idea of what to expect. Your specific energy needs, panel efficiency and other variables could make your costs higher or lower than these averages.
| Average cost per watt | Typical system size | Average cost after ITC | Payback period | Estimated net savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $2.61 | 11.5 kW | $21,011 | 12 years | $23,891 |
| Arkansas | $2.54 | 11 kW | $19,558 | 13 years | $15,567 |
| California | $2.73 | 4.5 kW | $11,466 | 8 years | $30,000 |
| Colorado | $2.69 | 7.5 kW | $14,123 | 12 years | $14,479 |
| Connecticut | $2.80 | 7.5 kW | $14,700 | 8 years | $42,705 |
| Delaware | $2.58 | 9.5 kW | $17,157 | 12 years | $29,016 |
| Florida | $2.53 | 11.5 kW | $20,367 | 12 years | $21,500 |
| Georgia | $2.55 | 11 kW | $19,635 | 12 years | $23,182 |
| Idaho | $2.60 | 10 kW | $18,200 | 14 years | $11,478 |
| Illinois | $2.73 | 7.5 kW | $14,333 | 12 years | $16,585 |
| Kansas | $2.59 | 9 kW | $16,317 | 11 years | $21,455 |
| Louisiana | $2.57 | 12.5 kW | $22,488 | 14 years | $13,646 |
| Maine | $2.83 | 5.7 kW | $11,886 | 10 years | $25,880 |
| Maryland | $2.77 | 10 kW | $19,390 | 12 years | $21,395 |
| Massachusetts | $2.94 | 6.5 kW | $13,377 | 8 years | $33,013 |
| Mississippi | $2.64 | 11.5 kW | $21,252 | 13 years | $20,147 |
| Missouri | $2.59 | 10.5 kW | $19,037 | 13 years | $18,292 |
| Nebraska | $2.83 | 10.5 kW | $20,801 | 14 years | $13,421 |
| Nevada | $2.52 | 10 kW | $17,640 | 12 years | $18,319 |
| New Hampshire | $2.91 | 6.5 kW | $13,241 | 9 years | $28,409 |
| New Jersey | $2.77 | 7 kW | $13,573 | 10 years | $23,806 |
| New Mexico | $2.68 | 7 kW | $13,132 | 12 years | $15,413 |
| New York | $2.94 | 6.5 kW | $13,423 | 10 years | $24,387 |
| North Carolina | $2.54 | 6 kW | $13,815 | 13 years | $20,035 |
| Ohio | $2.56 | 9.5 kW | $16,128 | 12 years | $19,272 |
| Oklahoma | $2.62 | 11 kW | $20,174 | 14 years | $14,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $2.55 | 8.5 kW | $15,173 | 10 years | $23,634 |
| Rhode Island | $2.84 | 6 kW | $11,928 | 8 years | $34,519 |
| South Carolina | $2.72 | 11 kW | $20,944 | 12 years | $24,561 |
| Tennessee | $2.49 | 12 kW | $20,916 | 13 years | $19,688 |
| Texas | $2.69 | 8.5 kW | $21,654 | 13 years | $21,350 |
| Utah | $2.68 | 8 kW | $15,008 | 14 years | $10,202 |
| Vermont | $2.87 | 6 kW | $12,054 | 9 years | $26,468 |
| Virginia | $2.75 | 11 kW | $21,175 | 12 years | $21,692 |
| Washington | $2.69 | 10 kW | $18,830 | 16 years | $10,846 |
| West Virginia | $2.64 | 11 kW | $20,328 | 13 years | $19,893 |
| Wisconsin | $2.60 | 7 kW | $12,740 | 10 years | $21,005 |
Note: Costs in this table are average costs for the state and do not represent specific company pricing. "Average cost after ITC” reflects the cost after receiving the full 30% solar investment tax credit (ITC). “Estimated net savings” is the average amount residents in that state will save on electricity over 25 years, including their cost of installing a solar energy system.
Solar panel cost by state
Solar incentives by state
Equipment brands sold by Solar Direct
As a solar installer, Solar Direct does not manufacture its own equipment. The company offers equipment from the following brands:
- SolarEdge
- Trina Solar
- LG Chem
- sonnen Inc.
- SMA America
- Enphase Energy
- LG Solar
FAQ
Does Solar Direct offer a warranty?
Solar Direct offers a 10-year warranty on solar panels.
What payment options does Solar Direct offer?
You can pay for products and services from Solar Direct with cash or a loan.
When was Solar Direct founded?
Solar Direct was founded in 1986.
How Solar Direct compares
Compare Solar Direct on customer reviews, availability and payment options below. Read our guide to finding the best solar energy company for more.
| Companies | Customer rating | Availability | Payment options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Direct | No ratingView profile | 38 states and D.C. | Cash, loans, federal tax credit, net metering |
| SunPower | 3.4 | Nationwide |
Solar Direct Company Information
- Company Name:
- Solar Direct
- Year Founded:
- 1986
- Address:
- 6935 15th Street East Suite 120
- City:
- Sarasota
- State/Province:
- FL
- Postal Code:
- 34243
- Website:
- www.solardirect.com
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